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Document and Entity Information	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) shares
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	20-F
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	NXPI
Entity Registrant Name	NXP Semiconductors N.V.
Entity Central Index Key	0001413447
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding \| shares	251,751,500
Entity Public Float \| $

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 4,815	$ 4,358	$ 4,194
Cost of revenue	(2,638)	(2,370)	(2,288)
Gross profit	2,177	1,988	1,906
Research and development	(639)	(628)	(635)
Selling, general and administrative	(896)	(977)	(918)
Other income (expense)	9	29	4
Operating income (loss)	651	412	357
Financial income (expense):
Extinguishment of debt	(114)	(161)	(32)
Other financial income (expense)	(160)	(276)	(225)
Income (loss) before income taxes	377	(25)	100
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(20)	(1)	(21)
Results relating to equity-accounted investees	58	(27)	(77)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	415	(53)	2
Income (loss) on discontinued operations, net of tax		1	434
Net income (loss)	415	(52)	436
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	67	63	46
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders	$ 348	$ (115)	$ 390
Basic earnings per common share attributable to stockholders in $
- Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 1.40	$ (0.46)	$ (0.17)
- Income (loss) from discontinued operations			1.74
- Net income (loss)	1.40	(0.46)	1.57
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to stockholders in $
- Income (loss) from continuing operations	1.36	(0.46)	(0.17)
- Income (loss) from discontinued operations			1.74
- Net income (loss)	$ 1.36	$ (0.46)	$ 1.57
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year (in thousands)
- Basic	248,526	248,064	248,812
- Diluted	255,050	248,064	248,812

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Net income (loss)

$ 415

$ (52)

$ 436

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Net investment hedge, net of deferred taxes of $0, $(8) and $0

(203)

Changes in fair value cash flow hedges, net of deferred taxes $0, $0 and $0

(9)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(27)

(19)

Net actuarial gain (loss), net of deferred taxes of $(10), $3 and $(2)

(51)

Reclassification adjustments, net of deferred taxes of $0:

Changes in fair value cash flow hedges

^[1]

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(2)

Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

(23)

(215)

Total comprehensive income (loss)

462

(75)

221

Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to stockholders

$ 395

$ (138)

$ 175

[1]	Included in Cost of revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net investment hedge, deferred taxes	$ 0	$ (8)	$ 0
Changes in fair value cash flow hedges, deferred taxes	0	0	0
Net actuarial gain (loss), deferred taxes	(10)	$ 3	$ (2)
Reclassification adjustments, deferred taxes	$ 0

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 670	$ 617
Receivables, net	542	510
Assets held for sale	13	10
Inventories, net	740	715
Deferred tax assets	11	12
Other current assets	116	90
Total current assets	2,092	1,954
Non-current assets:
Investments in equity-accounted investees	52	45
Other non-current assets	144	128
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,048	1,070
Identified intangible assets, net	755	965
Goodwill	2,358	2,277
Total non-current assets	4,357	4,485
Total assets	6,449	6,439
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	544	562
Liabilities held for sale	1
Restructuring liabilities - current	103	138
Payroll and related benefits	260	193
Accrued liabilities	245	296
Short-term debt	40	307
Total current liabilities	1,193	1,496
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt	3,281	3,185
Pension and postretirement benefits	247	269
Restructuring liabilities	14	32
Other non-current liabilities	168	173
Total non-current liabilities	3,710	3,659
Equity:
Non-controlling interests	245	235
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, par value €0.20 per share: Authorized: 430,503,000 shares (2012: 430,503,000 shares) Issued and fully paid: 251,751,500 shares (2012: 251,751,500 shares)	51	51
Capital in excess of par value	6,175	6,090
Treasury shares, at cost: 4,170,833 shares (2012: 2,726,000 shares)	(167)	(58)
Accumulated deficit	(5,105)	(5,334)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	347	300
Total Stockholders' equity	1,301	1,049
Total equity	1,546	1,284
Total liabilities and equity	$ 6,449	$ 6,439

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - € / shares	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	€ 0.20	€ 0.20
Common stock, Authorized shares	430,503,000	430,503,000
Common stock, Issued and fully paid	251,751,500	251,751,500
Treasury shares, shares	4,170,833	2,726,000

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 415	$ (52)	$ 436
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		(1)	(434)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	514	533	591
Share-based compensation	88	52	31
Net (gain) loss on sale of assets	(2)	(20)	10
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt	114	161	32
Results relating to equity-accounted investees	(58)	27	77
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in receivables and other current assets	(35)	2	(32)
(Increase) decrease in inventories	(22)	(61)	(104)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(76)	61	(373)
Decrease (increase) in other non-current assets	13	26	51
Exchange differences	(62)	(28)	(128)
Other items	2	22	18
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	891	722	175
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of identified intangible assets	(35)	(29)	(10)
Capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment	(215)	(251)	(221)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment	6	2	15
Proceeds from disposals of assets held for sale			11
Purchase of interests in businesses	(1)	(2)
Proceeds from sale of interests in businesses	3	26
Proceeds from return of equity investment	4	12
Decrease (increase) in non-current assets and deposits	(2)	(1)	3
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	(240)	(243)	(202)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net (repayments) borrowings of short-term debt	(11)		17
Amounts drawn under the revolving credit facility	530	760	200
Repayments under the revolving credit facility	(610)	(530)	(600)
Repurchase of long-term debt	(2,429)	(1,676)	(1,997)
Principal payments on long-term debt	(18)	(20)	(10)
Net proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	2,228	958	1,578
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests	(48)	(40)	(67)
Purchase of non-controlling interest shares	(12)
Cash proceeds from exercise of stock options	177	14	10
Purchase of treasury shares	(405)	(40)	(57)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(598)	(574)	(926)
Net cash provided by (used for) continuing operations	53	(95)	(953)
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities			20
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities		(45)	791
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities			(2)
Net cash provided by (used for) discontinued operations		(45)	809
Net cash provided by (used for) continuing and discontinued operations	53	(140)	(144)
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash positions		14	(21)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	53	(126)	(165)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	617	743	908
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 670	$ 617	$ 743

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	Total	Common stock [Member]	Capital in excess of par value [Member]	Treasury shares at cost [Member]	Accumulated deficit [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]	Total stockholders' equity [Member]	Non-controlling interests [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 1,219	$ 51	$ 6,006		$ (5,609)	$ 538	$ 986	$ 233
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010		250,752
Net income (loss)	436				390		390	46
Other comprehensive income	(215)					(215)	(215)
Share-based compensation plans	31		31				31
Issuance of additional shares		1,000
Treasury shares	(57)			$ (57)			(57)
Treasury shares, shares		(5,689)
Shares issued pursuant to stock awards	10		10				10
Shares issued pursuant to stock awards, shares		1,774
Dividends non-controlling interests	(67)							(67)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	1,357	$ 51	6,047	(57)	(5,219)	323	1,145	212
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011		247,837
Net income (loss)	(52)				(115)		(115)	63
Other comprehensive income	(23)					(23)	(23)
Share-based compensation plans	52		52				52
Treasury shares	(26)		8	(34)			(26)
Treasury shares, shares		(1,245)
Shares issued pursuant to stock awards	14		(19)	33			14
Shares issued pursuant to stock awards, shares		2,434
Equity classified financial instruments	2		2				2
Dividends non-controlling interests	(40)							(40)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	1,284	$ 51	6,090	(58)	(5,334)	300	1,049	235
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012		249,026
Net income (loss)	415				348		348	67
Other comprehensive income	47					47	47
Share-based compensation plans	88		88				88
Treasury shares	(405)			(405)			(405)
Treasury shares, shares		(11,072)
Shares issued pursuant to stock awards	177			296	(119)		177
Shares issued pursuant to stock awards, shares		9,627
Dividends non-controlling interests	(48)							(48)
Purchase of non-controlling interest shares	(12)		(3)				(3)	(9)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 1,546	$ 51	$ 6,175	$ (167)	$ (5,105)	$ 347	$ 1,301	$ 245
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013		247,581

Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	1 Basis of Presentation *The Company* NXP Semiconductors N.V. (including our subsidiaries, referred to collectively herein as “NXP”, “NXP Semiconductors”, “we”, “our”, “us” and the “Company”) is a global semiconductors company and a long-standing supplier in the industry, with over 50 years of innovation and operating history. We provide leading High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage our deep application insight and our technology and manufacturing expertise in radio frequency, analog, power management, interface, security and digital processing products. Our product solutions are used in a wide range of application areas including: automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer, computing and software solutions for mobile phones. We were incorporated in the Netherlands as a Dutch private company with limited liability (besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid) under the name KASLION Acquisition B.V. on August 2, 2006, in connection with the sale by Philips of 80.1% of its semiconductor business to the “Private Equity Consortium”. On May 21, 2010, we converted into a Dutch public company with limited liability (naamloze vennootschap) and changed our name to NXP Semiconductors N.V. In August 2010, we made an initial public offering and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. *Accounting policies* The Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). Historical cost is used as the measurement basis unless otherwise indicated. *Use of estimates* The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. *Reclassifications* Certain items previously reported have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The current liability for payroll and related benefits previously reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets within the caption Accrued Liabilities has been reclassified for all periods presented to a separate caption in the current year presentation. *Realignment of business segments* During the first quarter of 2013, we moved our General Purpose Logic Product Line from our HPMS segment (Portable & Computing) to our SP segment; and our NXP software product line to our HPMS Segment (Industrial & Infrastructure) from Corporate and Other to better reflect underlying market dynamics, product complexity and the management of the business. In addition, during the fourth quarter of 2013 we determined that a change to our reportable segments was warranted due to the significant decline in external revenues and costs reported by Manufacturing Operations (“MO”). These external results are, to a large extent, derived from revenue of wafer foundry and packaging services to our divested businesses in order to support their separation and, on a limited basis, their ongoing operations. MO’s results are also not regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) to assess operating performance and allocate resources as its primary function is to manage the Company’s internal manufacturing and supply chain activities and substantially all of its results are reflected within the operating segments utilizing its services. As a result, since Manufacturing Operations no longer meets the criteria for an operating segment, its results will be reflected within Corporate and Other effective the fourth quarter of 2013. The changes described above to the Company’s internal management reporting structure were evaluated under the criteria of ASC Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 280 “Segment Reporting”. As a result of the above changes to the composition of our operating and reportable segments, corresponding information for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. *Discontinued operations* During 2011, the Company sold its Sound Solutions business. See Note 17 “Discontinued Operations”.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure.

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Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant Accounting Policies

2 Significant Accounting Policies

Principles for consolidated financial statements

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company together with its consolidated subsidiaries, including NXP B.V. and all entities in which the Company holds a direct or indirect controlling interest, in such a way that the Company would have the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb the losses or the right to receive benefits of the entity that could be potentially significant to the Company. Investments in companies in which the Company exercises significant influence but does not control, are accounted for using the equity method. The Company’s share of the net income of these companies is included in results relating to equity-accounted investees in the consolidated statements of operations.

All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Net income (loss) includes the portion of the earnings of subsidiaries applicable to non-controlling interests. The income (loss) and equity attributable to non-controlling interests are disclosed separately in the consolidated statements of operations and in the consolidated balance sheets under non-controlling interests.

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. Under the acquisition method, the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree are recognized as at the acquisition date, which is the date on which control is transferred to the Company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

For acquisitions on or after January 1, 2010, the Company measures goodwill at the acquisition date as:

•

The fair value of the consideration transferred; plus

•

The recognized amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree; plus if the business combination is achieved in stages, the fair value of the existing equity interest in the acquiree; less

•

The net recognized amount (generally fair value) of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

Costs related to the acquisition, other than those associated with the issue of debt or equity securities, that the Company incurs in connection with a business combination are expensed as incurred.

Any contingent consideration payable is recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. The contingent consideration is remeasured at fair value and changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recognized in the statement of operations.

Fair value measurements

Fair value is the price we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. In the absence of active markets for an identical asset or liability, we develop assumptions based on market observable data and, in the absence of such data, utilize internal information that we consider to be consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction that occurs at the measurement date. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. Priority is given to observable inputs. These two types of inputs form the basis for the following fair value hierarchy.

•

Level 1: Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

•

Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for similar or identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and valuations based on models where the inputs are observable or where the significant value drivers are observable.

•

Level 3: Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.

Accounting for capital transactions of a subsidiary or an equity-accounted investee

The Company recognizes dilution gains or losses related to changes in ownership of consolidated entities directly in equity. In the case of loss of control of a subsidiary any dilution gain or loss is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations in the line item other income and expense. Dilution gains and losses related to equity-accounted investees are presented in the line item results relating to equity-accounted investees.

Foreign currencies

The Company uses the U.S. dollar as its reporting currency. The functional currency of the Holding company is the euro. For consolidation purposes, the financial statements of the entities within the Company with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar, are translated into U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rates on the applicable balance sheet dates. Income and expense items in the statements of operations, statements of comprehensive income and statements of cash flows are translated at monthly exchange rates in the periods involved.

The effects of translating the financial position and results of operations from functional currencies to reporting currency are recognized in other comprehensive income and presented as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholder’s equity. However, if the operation is a non-wholly owned subsidiary, then the relevant proportionate share of the translation difference is recorded under non-controlling interests. When the Company’s ownership in a foreign operation is disposed of such that control, significant influence or joint control is lost, the related cumulative translation adjustments are recognized as income or expense as part of the gain or loss on the disposal. However, when the Company disposes only a part of its ownership interest in a foreign subsidiary while retaining control, the relevant proportion of the cumulative translation adjustments is reattributed to non-controlling interests. When the Company disposes of only part of its investment in a foreign equity-accounted investee, while retaining significant influence or joint control, the relevant proportion of the cumulative translation adjustments is recognized as income or expense as part of the gain or loss on the disposal. However, translation results from the Company’s functional currency (euro) into the Company’s reporting currency (U.S. dollar) will not be recycled to the statement of operations as long as there is the assumption that the proceeds from the sale will be reinvested.

The following table sets out the exchange rates for euros into U.S. dollars applicable for translation of NXP’s financial statements for the periods specified.


	$ per € 1
	period end		average¹⁾		high		low
2013		1.3765		1.3285		1.2818		1.3765
2012		1.3190		1.2887		1.2238		1.3347
2011		1.2938		1.3908		1.2938		1.4531

(1)	The average rates are the average rates based on monthly quotations.

The functional currency of foreign entities is generally the local currency, unless the primary economic environment requires the use of another currency. When foreign entities conduct their business in economies considered to be highly inflationary, they record transactions in the Company’s reporting currency instead of their local currency. Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions or valuation where items are remeasured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the statement of operations, except when the foreign exchange exposure is part of a qualifying cash flow or net investment hedge accounting relationship, in which case the related foreign exchange gains and losses are recognized directly in other comprehensive income to the extent that the hedge is effective and presented as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity. To the extent that the hedge is ineffective, such differences are recognized in the statement of operations. Currency gains and losses on intercompany loans that have the nature of a permanent investment are recognized as translation differences in other comprehensive income and are presented as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within equity.

Derivative financial instruments including hedge accounting

The Company uses derivative financial instruments in the management of its foreign currency risks and the input costs of gold for a portion of our anticipated purchases within the next 12 months.

The Company measures all derivative financial instruments based on fair values derived from market prices of the instruments or from option pricing models, as appropriate, and records these as assets or liabilities in the balance sheet. Changes in the fair values are immediately recognized in the statement of operations unless cash flow hedge accounting is applied.

Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is highly effective and designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), until earnings are affected by the variability in cash flows of the designated hedged item. The application of cash flow hedge accounting for foreign currency risks is limited to transactions that represent a substantial currency risk that could materially affect the financial position of the Company.

Foreign currency gains or losses arising from the translation of a financial liability designated as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation are recognized directly in other comprehensive income, to the extent that the hedge is effective, and are presented as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders equity.

To the extent that a hedge is ineffective, the ineffective portion of the fair value change is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations. When the hedged net investment is disposed of, the corresponding amount in the accumulated other comprehensive income is transferred to the statement of operations as part of the profit or loss on disposal.

On initial designation of the hedge relationship between the hedging instrument and hedged item, the Company documents this relationship, including the risk management objectives and strategy in undertaking the hedge transaction and the hedged risk, together with the methods that will be used to assess the effectiveness of the hedging relationship. The Company makes an assessment, both at the inception of the hedge relationship as well as on an ongoing basis, of whether the hedging instruments are expected to be “highly effective” in offsetting the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the respective hedged items attributable to the hedged risk, and whether the actual results of each hedge are within a range of 80-125 percent.

When cash flow hedge accounting is discontinued because it is not probable that a forecasted transaction will occur within a period of two months from the originally forecasted transaction date, the Company continues to carry the derivative on the consolidated balance sheets at its fair value, and gains and losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income are recognized immediately in earnings. In situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued, the Company continues to carry the derivative at its fair value on the consolidated balance sheets, and recognizes any changes in its fair value in earnings.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and short-term highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at acquisition that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash. It also includes cash balances that cannot be freely repatriated based on certain country restrictions. Cash and cash equivalents are stated at face value which approximates fair value.

Receivables

Receivables are carried at amortized cost, net of allowances for doubtful accounts and net of rebates and other contingent discounts granted to distributors. When circumstances indicate a specific customer’s ability to meet its financial obligation to us is impaired, we record an allowance against amounts due and value the receivable at the amount reasonably expected to be collected. For all other customers, we evaluate our trade accounts receivable for collectability based on numerous factors including objective evidence about credit-risk concentration, collective debt risk based on average historical losses, and specific circumstances such as serious adverse economic conditions in a specific country or region.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, less advance payments on work in progress. The cost of inventories is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. An allowance is made for the estimated losses due to obsolescence. This allowance is determined for groups of products based on purchases in the recent past and/or expected future demand and market conditions. Abnormal amounts of idle facility expense and waste are not capitalized in inventory. The allocation of fixed production overheads to the inventory cost is based on the normal capacity of the production facilities.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the expected economic life of the asset. Depreciation of special tooling is also based on the straight-line method unless a depreciation method other than the straight-line method better represents the consumption pattern. Gains and losses on the sale of property, plant and equipment are included in other income and expense. Plant and equipment under capital leases are initially recorded at the lower of the fair value of the leased property or the present value of minimum lease payments. These assets and leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset.

Goodwill

The Company accounts for goodwill in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350 “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other”. Accordingly, goodwill is not amortized but tested for impairment annually in the fourth quarter or more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that goodwill may be impaired.

An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the asset’s implied fair value. This determination is made at the business operating segment level, which is for the Company the reporting unit level in accordance with ASC 350. The Company may use the option to assess first qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. However, if the Company concludes otherwise, it is required to perform the first step of the two-step impairment test. The Company then determines the carrying value of each reporting unit by assigning the assets and liabilities, including the goodwill and intangible assets, to the reporting units. Furthermore, the Company determines the fair value of each reporting unit and compares it to the carrying amount of the reporting unit. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, the Company performs the second step of the impairment test. In the second step, the Company compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by allocating the fair value of the reporting unit to all of the assets (recognized and unrecognized) and liabilities of the reporting unit in a manner similar to acquisition accounting in a business combination. The residual fair value after this allocation is the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. The Company generally determines the fair value of the reporting units based on discounted projected cash flows in the absence of other observable inputs such as quoted prices.

The determination of the fair value of the reporting unit requires us to make significant judgments and estimates including projections of future cash flows from the business. These estimates and required assumptions include estimated revenue and revenue growth rates, operating margins used to calculate projected future cash flows, estimated future capital expenditures, future economic and market conditions, determination of market comparables and the estimated weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”).

We base our estimates on assumptions we believe to be reasonable but any such estimates are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Actual future results may differ from these estimates. In addition, we make judgments and assumptions in allocating assets and liabilities to each of our reporting segments.

Identified Intangible assets

Identified Intangible assets with definitive lives arising from acquisitions are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Remaining useful lives are evaluated every year to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization. The Company considers renewal and extension options in determining the useful life. However, based on experience the Company concluded that these assets have no extension or renewal possibilities. In-process research and development (“IPR&D”) projects acquired as part of a business combination with no alternative use are capitalized and indefinitely lived until completion or abandonment of the associated R&D efforts in accordance with ASC 350 “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other”. Upon completion of each project, IPR&D assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives. During development, IPR&D assets are not amortized but tested annually for impairment. There are currently no intangible assets with indefinite lives. Patents, trademarks and other intangible assets acquired from third parties are capitalized at cost and amortized over their estimated remaining useful lives.

Certain costs relating to the development and purchase of software for internal use are capitalized and subsequently amortized over the estimated useful life of the software in conformity with ASC 350.

Impairment or disposal of identified intangible assets and tangible fixed assets

The Company accounts for intangible assets other than goodwill and tangible fixed assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment”. Long-lived assets other than goodwill are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset with future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future undiscounted cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. The Company determines the fair value based on discounted projected cash flows. The review for impairment is carried out at the level where discrete cash flows occur that are largely independent of other cash flows in the absence of other observable inputs such as quoted prices. Management must make significant judgments and apply a number of assumptions in estimating the future cash flows. The estimated cash flows are determined based on, among other things, our strategic plans, long-range forecasts, estimated growth rates and assumed profit margins. The evaluation of identified intangible assets and tangible fixed assets for impairment is carried out at a Corporate level as the majority of our assets are used jointly or managed at Corporate level. Assets held for sale are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

Non-current assets held for sale and disposal groups

Non-current assets and disposal groups are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. The asset (or disposal group) must be available for immediate sale in its present condition and the sale must be highly probable.

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of the asset’s carrying amount and the fair value less costs to sell. The Company determines the fair value based on discounted projected cash flows in the absence of other observable inputs such as quoted prices. Depreciation or amortization of an asset ceases when it is classified as held for sale, or included within a disposal group that is classified as held for sale.

Discontinued operations

A discontinued operation is a component of the Company that either has been disposed of, or that is classified as held for sale, and: (i) represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations that can be clearly distinguished from the rest of the Company in terms of operations and cash flows or (ii) is part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations. Generally, a major line of business is a segment or business unit. Discontinued operations are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. The Company determines the fair value based on discounted projected cash flows in the absence of other observable inputs such as quoted prices. Results from discontinued operations until the date of disposal are presented separately as a single amount in the consolidated statements of operations together with any gain or loss from disposal. Results from discontinued operations are reclassified for all periods presented and reflected as income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, within the consolidated statements of operations.

Research and development

Costs of research and development are expensed in the period in which they are incurred, except for in-process research and development assets acquired in business combinations, which are capitalized and, after completion, are amortized over their estimated useful lives.

Advertising

Advertising costs are expensed when incurred.

Guarantees

The Company complies with ASC 460 “Guarantees”. The Company recognizes, at the inception of a guarantee, a liability at the fair value of the obligation incurred, for guarantees within the scope of the recognition criteria. The Company determines the fair value based on either quoted prices for similar guarantees or discounted projected cash flows, whichever is available.

Debt Issuance Costs

Direct costs incurred to obtain financings are capitalized and subsequently amortized over the term of the debt using the effective interest rate method. Upon extinguishment of any related debt, any unamortized debt issuance costs are expensed immediately.

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share attributable to stockholders is calculated by dividing net income or loss attributable to stockholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders is determined using the weighted-average number of common and potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising share-based awards, the amount of compensation cost for future service that the Company has not yet recognized, and the amount of excess tax benefits that would be recorded in additional paid-in capital when the award becomes deductible are assumed to be used to repurchase shares.

Revenue recognition

The Company’s revenue is primarily derived from made-to-order sales to Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) and similar customers. The Company’s revenue is also derived from sales to distributors.

The Company applies the guidance in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) Topic 13 ‘Revenue Recognition’ and recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or the service has been provided, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured, based on the terms and conditions of the sales contract. For made-to-order sales, these criteria are met at the time the product is shipped and delivered to the customer and title and risk have passed to the customer. Acceptance of the product by the customer is generally not contractually required, since, for made-to-order customers, design approval occurs before manufacturing and subsequently delivery follows without further acceptance protocols. Payment terms used are those that are customary in the particular geographic market. When management has established that all aforementioned conditions for revenue recognition have been met and no further post-shipment obligations exist, revenue is recognized.

For sales to distributors, revenue is recognized upon sale to the distributor (sell-in accounting). The same recognition principles apply and similar terms and conditions as for sales to other customers are applied. However, for some distributors contractual arrangements are in place, which allow these distributors to return products if certain conditions are met. These conditions generally relate to the time period during which return is allowed and reflect customary conditions in the particular geographic market. Other return conditions relate to circumstances arising at the end of a product life cycle, when certain distributors are permitted to return products purchased during a pre-defined period after the Company has announced a product’s pending discontinuance. However, long notice periods associated with these announcements prevent significant amounts of product from being returned. Repurchase agreements with OEMs or distributors are not entered into by the Company.

For sales where return rights exist, the Company has determined, based on historical data, that only a very small percentage of the sales to this type of distributor is actually returned. In accordance with these historical data, a pro rata portion of the sales to these distributors is not recognized but deferred until the return period has lapsed or the other return conditions no longer apply.

Revenue is recorded net of sales taxes, customer discounts, rebates and other contingent discounts granted to distributors. Shipping and handling costs billed to customers are recognized as revenue. Expenses incurred for shipping and handling costs of internal movements of goods are recorded as cost of revenue. Shipping and handling costs related to revenue to third parties are reported as selling expenses within selling, general and administrative.

Revenues from the sale or licensing of the Company’s intellectual property are recognized when the significant contractual obligations have been fulfilled and the fundamental revenue recognition criteria of SAB Topic 13 are met. Royalty income is recognized upon the sale of products subject to royalties and is recognized based upon reports received from licensees during the period, unless collectability is not reasonably assured, in which case revenue is recognized when payment is received from the licensee. Government grants, other than those relating to purchases of assets, are recognized as income as qualified expenditures are made. Software revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 985 “Software Revenue Recognition” when the 4 criteria of SAB Topic 13 are met.

Financial income and expense

Financial income comprises interest income on funds invested and the net gain on the disposal of other financial assets.

Financial expense comprises interest expense on borrowings, accretion of the discount on provisions and contingent consideration, losses on disposal of financial assets, impairment losses recognized on financial assets (other than trade receivables) and losses on hedging instruments recognized in the statement of operations.

Borrowing costs that are not directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of property, plant and equipment are recognized in the statement of operations using the effective interest method.

Foreign currency gains and losses, not related to accounts receivable, accounts payable and intercompany current accounts, are reported on a net basis as either financial income or financial expense in the statement of operations depending on whether foreign currency movements are in a net gain or net loss position. Foreign currency gains and losses on accounts receivable, accounts payable and intercompany current accounts that are not hedged in a net investment hedge are reported under cost of revenue in the statement of operations.

Income taxes

Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method.

Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using the tax rates enacted at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. Measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities is based upon the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations in the period that includes the enactment date of the change. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. Deferred tax liabilities for withholding taxes on dividends from subsidiaries are recognized in situations where the company does not consider the earnings permanently reinvested and to the extent that these withholding taxes are not expected to be refundable.

Deferred tax assets, including assets arising from loss carryforwards, are recognized, net of a valuation allowance, if it is more likely than not that the asset will be realized. The Company has significant deferred tax assets primarily related to net operating losses in the Netherlands, France, Germany, the USA and other countries. The realization of deferred tax assets is not assured and is dependent on the generation of sufficient taxable income in the future. We have exercised judgment in determining whether it is more likely than not that we will realize the benefit of these net operating losses and other deductible temporary differences, based upon estimates of future taxable income in the various jurisdictions and any feasible tax planning strategies.

The income tax benefit from an uncertain tax position is recognized only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the relevant taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The income tax benefit recognized in the financial statements from such position is measured based on the largest benefit that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The liability for unrecognized tax benefits and the related interest and penalties is recorded under accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities in the balance sheet based on the timing of the expected payment. Penalties are recorded as income tax expense, whereas interest is reported as financial expense in the statement of operations.

Postretirement benefits

The Company accounts for the cost of pension plans and postretirement benefits other than pensions in accordance with ASC 715 “Compensation-Retirement Benefits”.

The Company’s employees participate in pension and other postretirement benefit plans in many countries. The costs of pension and other postretirement benefits and related assets and liabilities with respect to the Company’s employees participating in defined-benefit plans are based upon actuarial valuations. Some of the Company’s defined-benefit pension plans are funded with plan assets that have been segregated and restricted in a trust, foundation or insurance company to provide for the pension benefits to which the Company has committed itself.

The net pension liability or asset recognized in the balance sheet in respect of defined benefit pension plans is the present value of the projected defined-benefit obligation less the fair value of plan assets at the balance sheet date.

Most of the Company’s plans are unfunded and result in a pension provision or a net pension liability.

The projected defined-benefit obligation is calculated annually by qualified actuaries using the projected unit credit method. For the Company’s major plans, the discount rate is derived from market yields on high quality corporate bonds. Plans in countries without a deep corporate bond market use a discount rate based on the local government bond rates.

Pension costs in respect of defined-benefit pension plans primarily represent the increase in the actuarial present value of the obligation for pension benefits based on employee service during the year and the interest on this obligation in respect of employee service in previous years, net of the expected return on plan assets and net of employee contributions.

Actuarial gains and losses arise mainly from changes in actuarial assumptions and differences between actuarial assumptions and what has actually occurred. They are recognized in the statement of operations, over the expected average remaining service periods of the employees only to the extent that their net cumulative amount exceeds 10% of the greater of the present value of the obligation or of the fair value of plan assets at the end of the previous year (the corridor). Events which invoke a curtailment or a settlement of a benefit plan will be recognized in our statement of operations.

In calculating obligation and expense, the Company is required to select actuarial assumptions. These assumptions include discount rate, expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and rates of increase in compensation costs determined based on current market conditions, historical information and consultation with and input from our actuaries. Changes in the key assumptions can have a significant impact to the projected benefit obligations, funding requirements and periodic pension cost incurred. A sensitivity analysis is provided in Note 9, “Postretirement Benefit Plans”.

Unrecognized prior-service costs related to pension plans and postretirement benefits other than pensions are amortized to the statements of operations over the average remaining service period of the active employees.

Contributions to defined-contribution and multi-employer pension plans are recognized as an expense in the statements of operations as incurred.

In accordance with the requirements of ASC 715, if the projected benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of plan assets, we recognize in the consolidated balance sheet a liability that equals the excess. If the fair value of plan assets exceeds the projected benefit obligation, we recognize in the balance sheet an asset that equals the excess.

The Company determines the fair value of plan assets based on quoted prices or comparable prices for non-quoted assets. For a defined-benefit pension plan, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation; for any other postretirement defined benefit plan it is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation.

The Company recognizes as a component of other comprehensive income, net of taxes, the gains or losses and prior service costs that arise during the year but are not recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost pursuant to ASC 715. Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, including the gains or losses and the prior services costs are adjusted as they are subsequently recognized as components of net periodic benefit costs pursuant to the recognition provisions of ASC 715.

For all of the Company’s defined pension benefit plans, the measurement date is year-end.

Share-based compensation

NXP has share-based payment plans under which its employees receive options and other share-based awards. The plans provide for the granting of stock options, performance share units, restricted stock units and equity rights. All plans are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718 “Compensation, Stock Compensation” at the estimated fair value of the equity instruments measured at the grant date. For grants issued up to August 2010, the Company used a binomial option-pricing model to determine the estimated fair value for options and determined the fair value of equity rights on the basis of the estimated fair value of the Company, using a discounted cash flow technique. For option grants issued since August 2010, the Company uses the Black-Scholes method and determined the fair value of equity awards with a market condition using a Monte Carlo simulation approach. NXP stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to 100% of the market value of a share of common stock on the date of grant, generally have ten-year contractual terms, and vest ratably over four years from date of grant. NXP has also granted performance share units and restricted stock units at no cost to the employee that vest, subject to the relevant performance and service conditions being met, ratably over a three year period. In addition, NXP has granted performance share units that vest based on a combination of a required service period and satisfaction of meeting a market condition. These awards vest over a one-year or three-year period from the date of grant if the market condition has been met at that time. If the market condition has not been met, the awards will lapse and any compensation cost previously recognized will not be reversed. The estimated fair value of equity instruments is recognized as compensation expense over the requisite service period on a straight-line basis taking into account estimated forfeitures. For all performance share units, including the awards subject to a market condition, the recognition of cost is based on graded vesting.

Accounting standards adopted in 2013

The following accounting pronouncements became effective in 2013 and were adopted by the Company

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ASU No. 2013-02 “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income”

On February 5, 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02 which requires entities to disclose the following additional information about items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI):

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Changes in AOCI balances by component (e.g., unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities or foreign-currency items). Both before-tax and net-of-tax presentations of the information are acceptable as long as an entity presents the income tax benefit or expense attributed to each component of OCI and reclassification adjustments in either the financial statements or the notes to the financial statements.

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Significant items reclassified out of AOCI by component either on the face of the income statement or as a separate footnote to the financial statements.

The ASU did not change current U.S. GAAP requirements for condensed financial statement reporting of comprehensive income. However, public entities will need to include information about (1) changes in AOCI balances by component and (2) significant items reclassified out of AOCI in their interim reporting periods. The effective date for NXP was January 1, 2013. The amendments in the ASU should be applied prospectively. The ASU has an impact on the Company’s financial statements because of the additional disclosure requirements.

New standards to be adopted after 2013

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ASU No. 2013-05 “Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity”

On March 4, 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, which indicates that the entire amount of a cumulative translation adjustment (CTA) related to an entity’s investment in a foreign entity should be released when there has been a:

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Sale of a subsidiary or group of net assets within a foreign entity and the sale represents the substantially complete liquidation of the investment in the foreign entity.

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Loss of a controlling financial interest in an investment in a foreign entity (i.e., the foreign entity is deconsolidated).

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Step acquisition for a foreign entity (i.e., when an entity has changed from applying the equity method for an investment in a foreign entity to consolidating the foreign entity).

The ASU does not change the requirement to release a pro rata portion of the CTA of the foreign entity into earnings for a partial sale of an equity method investment in a foreign entity. The effective date for NXP is January 1, 2014. The ASU should be applied prospectively. The impact on the Company’s financial statements can be significant.

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ASU No.2013-11 “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.”

On July 18, 2013 the FASB issued ASU 2013-11 which provides guidance on financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit (UTB) when a net operating loss (NOL) carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists.

Under the ASU, an entity must present a UTB, or a portion of a UTB, in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset (DTA) for an NOL carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward except when:

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An NOL carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available as of the reporting date under the governing tax law to settle taxes that would result from the disallowance of the tax position.

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The entity does not intend to use the DTA for this purpose.

If either of these conditions exists, an entity should present a UTB in the financial statements as a liability and should not net the UTB with a DTA. New recurring disclosures are not required because the ASU does not affect the recognition or measurement of uncertain tax positions under ASC 740.

NXP will apply the ASU prospectively as from January 1, 2014. The ASU will have no significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Supplemental Financial Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Supplemental Financial Information

3 Supplemental Financial Information

Statement of Operations Information

Revenue composition


	2013		2012		2011
Goods		4,766		4,346		4,170
Patents and licenses		49		12		24

		4,815		4,358		4,194

Depreciation, amortization and impairment

Depreciation and amortization, including impairment charges, are as follows:


	2013		2012		2011
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment		246		247		290
Amortization of internal use software		32		24		10
Amortization of identified intangible assets		236		262		291

		514		533		591

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is primarily included in cost of revenue. Amortization of intangible assets is primarily reported in the selling, general and administrative expenses.

Change in accounting estimate

We currently depreciate the capitalized cost of machinery and equipment used in our front-end and back-end manufacturing facilities. As a result of an extensive review completed in December 2013, we determined that the estimated useful life of the machinery and equipment used in our Standard Products front-end and back-end manufacturing processes has increased to ten years, from the five to seven years previously estimated. We reassessed the estimated useful life of these assets as a result of longer product life cycles, enhancements to manufacturing equipment, the versatility of manufacturing equipment to provide better flexibility to meet changes in customer demand and the ability to re-use equipment over several technology cycles.

We believe that the change in estimated useful life better reflects the future usage of this equipment. The effect of this change in estimated useful life which was adopted on December 31, 2013 will be recognized prospectively as a change in accounting estimate beginning January 1, 2014. The change in estimate is anticipated to cause a decrease in depreciation expense of approximately $26 million for the year ending December 31, 2014.

Foreign exchange differences

In 2013, cost of revenue included foreign exchange differences amounting to a loss of less than $1 million (2012: a loss of $4 million; 2011: a gain of $9 million).

Financial income and expense


	2013			2012			2011
Interest income		3			4			5
Interest expense		(182	)		(270	)		(312	)

Total interest expense, net		(179	)		(266	)		(307	)
Net gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt		(114	)		(161	)		(32	)
Foreign exchange rate results		62			28			128
Miscellaneous financing costs/income, net		(43	)		(38	)		(46	)

Total other financial income and expense		(95	)		(171	)		50

Total		(274	)		(437	)		(257	)

The Company has applied net investment hedging since May, 2011. The U.S. dollar exposure of the net investment in U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries of $1.7 billion has been hedged by our U.S. dollar-denominated notes. As a result in 2013 a benefit of $68 million (2012: a benefit of $26 million; 2011: a charge of $203 million) was recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) relating to the foreign currency result on the U.S. dollar-denominated notes that are recorded in a euro functional currency entity.

Earnings per share

The computation of earnings per share (EPS) is presented in the following table:


	2013		2012			2011
Income (loss) from continuing operations		415		(53	)		2
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests		67		63			46

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to stockholders		348		(116	)		(44	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to stockholders		—		1			434

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders		348		(115	)		390
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (after deduction of treasury shares) during the year (in thousands)		248,526		248,064			248,812
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversion of:
Options		5,004		—			—
Restricted Share Unites, Performance Share Units and Equity Rights		1,520		—			—

Dilutive potential common share		6,524		—			—
Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding (after deduction of treasury shares) during the year (in thousands) ¹⁾		255,050		248,064			248,812

Basic EPS attributable to stockholders in $:
Income (loss) from continuing operations		1.40		(0.46	)		(0.17	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		—		—			1.74

Net income (loss)		1.40		(0.46	)		1.57

Diluted EPS attributable to stockholders in $:
Income (loss) from continuing operations		1.36		(0.46	)		(0.17	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		—		—			1.74

Net income (loss)		1.36		(0.46	)		1.57

1)	In 2013, 10,609,942 securities (2012: 32,394,794 securities; 2011: 27,789,634 securities) that could potentially dilute basic EPS were not included in the computation of dilutive EPSs because the effect would have been anti-dilutive for the period presented.

Balance Sheet Information

Cash and cash equivalents

At December 31, 2013, our cash balance was $670 million (2012: $617 million), of which $353 million (2012: $288 million) was held by SSMC, our joint venture company with TSMC. A portion of this cash can be distributed by way of dividend to us, but 38.8% of the dividend will be paid to our joint venture partner as well. In 2013, there was a dividend distribution from SSMC amounting to $120 million (2012: $100 million) of which $47 million (2012: $39 million) was paid to TSMC.

Receivables, net

Accounts receivable are summarized as follows:


	2013			2012
Accounts receivable from third parties		504			463
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(3	)		(4	)
Other receivables		41			51

		542			510

The current portion of income taxes receivable of $7 million (2012: $3 million) is included under other receivables.

Inventories, net

Inventories are summarized as follows:


	2013		2012
Raw materials		59		70
Work in process		597		515
Finished goods		84		130

		740		715

The portion of the finished goods stored at customer locations under consignment amounted to $22 million as of December 31, 2013 (2012: $20 million).

The amounts recorded above are net of an allowance for obsolescence of $63 million as of December 31, 2013 (2012: $61 million).

Property, plant and equipment, net

The following table presents details of the Company’s property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation:


	Useful Life (in years)	2013	2012
Land		60		59
Buildings	9 to 50	441		452
Machinery and installations	2 to 10	1,336		1,338
Other Equipment	1 to 5	165		186
Prepayments and construction in progress		88		68

		2,090		2,103
Less accumulated depreciation		(1,042)		(1,033	)

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation		1,048		1,070

Land with a book value of $60 million (2012: $59 million) is not depreciated.

Property and equipment includes $62 million (2012: $77 million) related to assets acquired under capital leases. Accumulated depreciation related to these assets was $55 million (2012: $65 million). See Note 10 for information regarding capital lease obligations.

There was no significant construction in progress and therefore no related capitalized interest.

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

Total comprehensive income (loss) represents net income (loss) plus the results of certain equity changes not reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The after-tax components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and their corresponding changes are shown below:


	Net investment hedge			Currency translation differences			Changes in fair value cash flow hedges			Net actuarial gain/(losses)			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss)
As of December 31, 2010		—			525			—			13			538
2011 other comprehensive income (loss)		(203	)		(21	)		—			9			(215	)

As of December 31, 2011		(203	)		504			—			22			323
2012 other comprehensive income (loss)		18			10			—			(51	)		(23	)

As of December 31, 2012		(185	)		514			—			(29	)		300
2013 other comprehensive income (loss)		68			(27	)		(4	)		10			47

As of December 31, 2013		(117	)		487			(4	)		(19	)		347

Cash Flow Information


	For the years ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
*Net cash paid during the period for:*
Interest		174			292			301
Income taxes		34			28			25

*Net gain (loss) on sale of assets*:
Cash proceeds from the sale of assets		6			31			30
Book value of these assets		(4	)		(12	)		(40	)
Non-cash gains (losses)		—			1			—

		2			20			(10	)

*Non-cash financing information:*
Exchange of Term Loan C for Term Loan D		400			—			—

*Other items*:
Other items consists of the following non-cash element in income:
Non-cash interest cost due to applying effective interest method		2			22			18

Cash flows from financing activities in 2013 included $12 million in connection with the acquisition of the remaining 40% non-controlling interest share from Jilin Sino-Microelectronics Co. Ltd.

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities

4 Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value and carrying amount of our financial instruments measured on a recurring basis:


			December 31, 2013						December 31, 2012
	Fair value hierarchy¹⁾		Carrying amount			Estimated fair value			Carrying amount			Estimated fair value
Assets:
Other financial assets		2		18			18			18			18
Derivative instruments-assets		2		1			1			1			1

Liabilities:
Short-term debt		2		(31	)		(31	)		(42	)		(42	)
Short-term debt (bonds)		1		(9	)		(9	)		(265	)		(267	)
Long-term debt (bonds)		1		(3,124	)		(3,181	)		(2,332	)		(2,453	)
Long-term debt (bonds) ²⁾		2		—			—			(608	)		(635	)
Other long-term debt		2		(157	)		(157	)		(245	)		(245	)
Derivative instruments-liabilities		2		(6	)		(6	)		(2	)		(2	)

1)	Transfers between the levels of fair value hierarchy are recognized when a change in circumstances would require it. There were no transfers during the reporting periods presented in the table above.

2)	Represent bonds which were privately held (floating rate secured notes 2016).

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments:

Other financial assets

For other financial assets, the fair value is based upon significant other observable inputs depending on the nature of the other financial asset.

Debt

The fair value is estimated on the basis of the quoted market prices for certain issues, or on the basis of discounted cash flow analyses. Accrued interest is included under accounts payable and not within the carrying amount or estimated fair value of debt.

Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis

We measure and record our non-marketable equity investments (non-marketable equity method and cost method investments) and non-financial assets, such as intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, at fair value when an impairment charge is required.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

5 Debt

Short-term debt


	2013		2012
Short-term bank borrowings		24		36
Current portion of long-term debt		16		271

Total		40		307

At December 31, 2013, short-term bank borrowings of $24 million (2012: $36 million) consisted of a local bank borrowing by our Chinese subsidiary.

The applicable weighted average interest rate during 2013 was 3.5% (2012: 3.6%).

Long-term debt


	Range of interest rates		Average rate of interest		Amount outstanding 2013		Due in 2014		Due after 2014		Due after 2018		Average remaining term (in years)		Amount outstanding December 31, 2012
EUR notes		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		187
USD notes		3.3-5.8		4.4		3,133		9		3,124		1,378		5.4		3,018
Revolving Credit Facility		2.4-2.4		2.4		150		—		150		—		3.2		230
Bank borrowings		2.0-2.0		2.0		4		1		3		—		1.1		5
Liabilities arising from capital lease transactions		2.6-13.8		5.7		10		6		4		—		1.6		16

				4.3		3,297		16		3,281		1,378		5.2		3,456

The following amounts of long-term debt at book value as of December 31, 2013 are due in the next 5 years:


2014			16
2015			14
2016			511
2017			624
2018			754
Due after 5 years			1,378

			3,297

As of December 31, 2013, the fixed rate notes and floating rate notes represented 68% and 32% respectively of the total principal amount of the notes outstanding at December 31, 2013. The remaining tenor of secured debt is on average 4.3 years.

Accrued interest as of December 31, 2013 is $27 million (December 31, 2012: $25 million).

Debt exchange and repurchase

At December 31, 2013 long-term debt increased to $3,281 million from $3,185 million at December 31, 2012.

In 2013, the book value of our long-term debt increased by $96 million to $3,281 million, mainly due to the issuance of new Senior Unsecured Notes (due 2016, 2018, 2021 and 2023) and the issuance of Term Loan D (due 2020), offset in part by the repayment of the Floating Rate Notes due 2013, repayment of Term Loans A2, B and C (due 2017, 2019 and 2020), repayment of the Floating Rate Notes due 2016 and repayment of the Fixed Rate Notes due 2018. Extinguishment of debt in 2013 resulted in a loss of $114 million compared to a loss of $161 million in 2012.

2013 Financing Activities

2021 Senior Unsecured Notes

On February 14, 2013 our subsidiary, NXP B.V. together with NXP Funding LLC issued Senior Unsecured Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $500 million, due February 15, 2021. The Notes were issued at par and were recorded at their fair value of $500 million on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. On March 4, 2013, the net proceeds of $495 million together with approximately $14 million of cash on hand were used to fully repay $494 million principal amount Senior Secured Term Loan Facility due April 3, 2017, as well as pay related call premiums of $10 million and accrued interest of $5 million.

2023 Senior Unsecured Notes

On March 12, 2013 our subsidiary, NXP B.V. together with NXP Funding LLC issued Senior Unsecured Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $500 million, due March 15, 2023. The Notes were issued at par and were recorded at their fair value of $500 million on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. On March 12, 2013, the net proceeds of $495 million were used to fully repay the $471 million principal amount Senior Secured Term Loan Facility due March 19, 2019, as well as pay related call premiums of $5 million and accrued interest of $5 million with the balance of $14 million used for general corporate purposes.

2018 Senior Unsecured Notes

On May 20, 2013 our subsidiary, NXP B.V. together with NXP Funding LLC issued Senior Unsecured Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $750 million, due June 1, 2018. The Notes were issued at par and were recorded at their fair value of $750 million on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. On May 21, 2013, the net proceeds of $743 million together with cash on hand were used to repay the €142 million principal amount Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due October 2013 for an amount of $184 million, the $58 million principal amount Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due October 2013 and the $615 million principal amount Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due November 2016, as well as pay related call premiums of $16 million and accrued interest of $2 million.

2016 Senior Unsecured Notes

On September 24, 2013 our subsidiary, NXP B.V. together with NXP Funding LLC issued Senior Unsecured Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $500 million, due September 15, 2016. The Notes were issued at par and were recorded at their fair value of $500 million on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. On October 15, 2013, the net proceeds of $495 million were used to repay the $422 million principal amount Senior Secured Notes due August 2018, as well as pay related call premiums of $51 million and accrued interest of $8 million. The balance of $14 million was used for general corporate purposes.

2020 Term Loan

On December 11, 2013, our subsidiary, NXP B.V. together with NXP Funding LLC entered into a new $400 million aggregate principal amount Senior Secured Term Loan Facility due January 11, 2020. Concurrently, NXP called the $496 million principal amount Senior Secured Term Loan Facility due January 11, 2020. A $100 million draw-down under our existing Revolving Credit Facility and approximately $6 million of cash on hand were used to settle the combined transactions, as well as pay the related call premium of $5 million and accrued interest of $5 million. The exchange of Term Loan C for Term Loan D was a non-cash financing transaction.

The Company may from time to time continue to seek to retire or purchase its outstanding debt through cash purchases and/or exchanges, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise.

U.S. dollar-denominated notes

The following table summarizes the outstanding notes as of December 31, 2013:


	Principal amount		Fixed/ floating		Interest rate	Current coupon rate			Maturity date
Term Loan		486		Floating	LIBOR plus 3.25% with a floor of 1.25%		4.5	%		2017
Term Loan		399		Floating	LIBOR plus 2.50% with a floor of 0.75%		3.25	%		2020
Senior Unsecured Notes		500		Fixed	3.5%		3.5	%		2016
Senior Unsecured Notes		750		Fixed	3.75%		3.75	%		2018
Senior Unsecured Notes		500		Fixed	5.75%		5.75	%		2021
Senior Unsecured Notes		500		Fixed	5.75%		5.75	%		2023
Revolving Credit Facility		150		Floating	LIBOR plus 2.25%		2.4	%		2017

Certain terms and Covenants of the U.S. dollar-denominated notes

The Company is not required to make mandatory redemption payments or sinking fund payments with respect to the notes. With respect to the Term Loans, the Company is required to repay $9 million annually.

The indentures governing the notes contain covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s ability and that of restricted subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, create liens, pay dividends, redeem capital stock or make certain other restricted payments or investments; enter into agreements that restrict dividends from restricted subsidiaries; sell assets, including capital stock of restricted subsidiaries; engage in transactions with affiliates; and effect a consolidation or merger.

Certain portions of long-term and short-term debt as of December 31, 2013 in the principal amount of $1,033 million (2012: $3,470 million) have been secured by collateral on substantially all of the Company’s assets and of certain of its subsidiaries.

The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed jointly and severally, on a senior basis by certain of the Company’s current and future material wholly owned subsidiaries (“Guarantors”).

Pursuant to various security documents related to the above mentioned term loans and the $853 million (denominated €620 million) committed revolving credit facility, the Company and each Guarantor has granted first priority liens and security interests in, amongst others, the following, subject to the grant of further permitted collateral liens:

(a)

all present and future shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) each of its present and future direct subsidiaries, other than SMST Unterstützungskasse GmbH, and material joint venture entities;

(b)

all present and future intercompany debt of the Company and each Guarantor;

(c)

all of the present and future property and assets, real and personal, of the Company, and each Guarantor, including, but not limited to, machinery and equipment, inventory and other goods, accounts receivable, owned real estate, leaseholds, fixtures, general intangibles, license rights, patents, trademarks, trade names, copyrights, chattel paper, insurance proceeds, contract rights, hedge agreements, documents, instruments, indemnification rights, tax refunds, but excluding cash and bank accounts; and

(d)

all proceeds and products of the property and assets described above.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, certain assets may not be pledged (or the liens not perfected) in accordance with agreed security principles, including:

•

if the cost of providing security is not proportionate to the benefit accruing to the holders; and

•

if providing such security requires consent of a third party and such consent cannot be obtained after the use of commercially reasonable efforts; and

•

if providing such security would be prohibited by applicable law, general statutory limitations, financial assistance, corporate benefit, fraudulent preference, “thin capitalization” rules or similar matters or providing security would be outside the applicable pledgor’s capacity or conflict with fiduciary duties of directors or cause material risk of personal or criminal liability after using commercially reasonable efforts to overcome such obstacles; and

•

if providing such security would have a material adverse effect (as reasonably determined in good faith by such subsidiary) on the ability of such subsidiary to conduct its operations and business in the ordinary course as otherwise permitted by the indenture; and

•

if providing such security or perfecting liens thereon would require giving notice (i) in the case of receivables security, to customers or (ii) in the case of bank accounts, to the banks with whom the accounts are maintained. Such notice will only be provided after the secured notes are accelerated.

Subject to agreed security principles, if material property is acquired by the Company or a Guarantor that is not automatically subject to a perfected security interest under the security documents, then the Company or relevant Guarantor will within 60 days provide security over this property and deliver certain certificates and opinions in respect thereof as specified in the indenture governing the notes.

Other Financial Instruments, Derivatives and Currency Risk	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Financial Instruments, Derivatives and Currency Risk	6 Other Financial Instruments, Derivatives and Currency Risk We conduct business in diverse markets around the world and employ a variety of risk management strategies and techniques to manage foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate risks. Our risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimize the potentially adverse effects that the volatility of these markets may have on our operating results. One way we achieve this is through the active hedging of risks through the selective use of derivative instruments. Derivatives are recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value which fluctuates based on changing market conditions. The Company does not purchase or hold financial derivative instruments for trading purposes. *Currency risk* Currency fluctuations may impact the Company’s financial results. A higher proportion of our revenue is in U.S. dollars or U.S. dollar- related currencies, compared to our costs and expenses resulting in a structural currency mismatch. Accordingly, our results of operations may be affected by changes in foreign exchange rates, particularly between the euro and the U.S. dollar. A strengthening of the euro against the U.S. dollar during any reporting period will reduce the operating income of the Company. In addition, the U.S. dollar-denominated debt held by our Dutch subsidiary which has a euro functional currency may generate adverse currency results in financial income and expenses depending on the exchange rate movement between the euro and the U.S. dollar. This exposure has been partially mitigated by the application of net investment hedge accounting. In accordance with the provisions in ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging”, the Company has applied net investment hedging since May 2011. The U.S. dollar exposure of our net investment in U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries has been hedged by our U.S. dollar denominated debt for an amount of $1.7 billion. The hedging relationship is assumed to be highly effective. Foreign currency gains or losses on this U.S. dollar debt that is recorded in a euro functional currency entity that are designated as, and to the extent they are effective as, a hedge of the net investment in our U.S. dollar foreign entities, are reported as a translation adjustment in other comprehensive income within equity, and offset in whole or in part the foreign currency changes to the net investment that are also reported in other comprehensive income. As a result, in 2013, a benefit of $68 million (2012: a benefit of $26 million) was recorded in other comprehensive income relating to the foreign currency result on the U.S. dollar-denominated notes that are recorded in a euro functional currency entity. Absent the application of net investment hedging, this amount would have been recorded as a gain within financial income (expense) in the statement of operations. No amount resulting from ineffectiveness of net investment hedge accounting was recognized in the statement of operations in 2013 (2012: no amount). The Company’s transactions are denominated in a variety of currencies. The Company uses financial instruments to reduce its exposure to the effects of currency fluctuations. The Company generally hedges foreign currency exposures in relation to transaction exposures, such as receivables/payables resulting from such transactions and part of anticipated sales and purchases. The Company generally uses forwards to hedge these exposures. It is the Company’s policy that transaction exposures are hedged. Accordingly, the Company’s organizations identify and measure their exposures from transactions denominated in other than their own functional currency. We calculate our net exposure on a cash flow basis considering balance sheet items, actual orders received or made and anticipated revenue and expenses. *Interest rate risk* The Company has significant outstanding debt, which creates an inherent interest rate risk. Long-term debt was $3,281 million as of December 31, 2013 and $3,185 million as of December 31, 2012. A sensitivity analysis in relation to our long-term debt with floating interest shows that if interest rates were to increase by 1% from the level of December 31, 2013 with all other variables held constant, the annualized interest expense would increase by $3 million. If interest rates were to decrease by 1% from the level of December 31, 2013 with all other variables held constant, the annualized interest expense would decrease by less than $1 million. This impact is based on the outstanding debt position as of December 31, 2013.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for derivative instruments and hedging activities including, but not limited to, risk management strategies, non-hedging derivative instruments, assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts.

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Identified Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Identified Intangible Assets

7 Identified Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization and impairments of $755 million and $965 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively were composed of the following:


	December 31, 2013					December 31, 2012
	Gross		Accumulated amortization and impairments			Gross		Accumulated amortization and impairments
Marketing-related		19		(18	)		18		(16	)
Customer-related		437		(211	)		427		(177	)
Technology-based		2,104		(1,619	)		2,053		(1,383	)

		2,560		(1,848	)		2,498		(1,576	)
Software		137		(94	)		113		(70	)

Identified intangible assets		2,697		(1,942	)		2,611		(1,646	)

The estimated amortization expense for these identified intangible assets for each of the five succeeding years is:


2014			157
2015			136
2016			131
2017			117
2018			96

All intangible assets, excluding goodwill, are subject to amortization and have no assumed residual value.

The expected weighted average remaining life of identified intangibles is 5 years as of December 31, 2013.

The estimated amortization expense for software as of December 31, 2013 for each of the five succeeding years is:


2014			29
2015			10
2016			4
2017			—
2018			—

The expected weighted average remaining lifetime of software is 2 years as of December 31, 2013.

Goodwill

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill

8 Goodwill

The changes in goodwill in 2013 and 2012 were as follows:


	2013			2012
Balances as of January 1
Cost		2,502			2,454
Accumulated impairment		(225	)		(223	)

Book value		2,277			2,231
Changes in book value:
Acquisitions		1			11
Divestments		—			(6	)
Translation differences\|\|		80			41

Total changes		81			46

Balances as of December 31
Cost		2,593			2,502
Accumulated impairment		(235	)		(225	)

Book value		2,358			2,277

Acquisitions in 2012 relate to the acquisition of the Catena Group. Divestments in 2012 relate to the divestment of the High Speed Data Converter business.

No goodwill impairment charges were required to be recognized in 2013 or 2012.

The fair value of the reporting units substantially exceeds the carrying value of the reporting units.

See Note 19, “Segment and Geographical Information”, for goodwill by segment and Note 16, “Acquisitions and Divestments”.

Postretirement Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Postretirement Benefit Plans

9 Postretirement Benefit Plans

Pensions

Our employees participate in employee pension plans in accordance with the legal requirements, customs and the local situation in the respective countries. These are defined-benefit pension plans, defined-contribution plans and multi-employer plans.

The Company’s employees in The Netherlands participate in a multi-employer plan, implemented for the employees of the Metal and Electrical Engineering Industry (“Bedrijfstakpensioenfonds Metalektro or PME”) in accordance with the mandatory affiliation to PME effective for the industry in which NXP operates. As this affiliation is a legal requirement for the Metal and Electrical Engineering Industry it has no expiration date. This PME multi-employer plan (a career average plan) covers approximately 1,300 companies and 632,000 participants. The plan monitors its risk on an aggregate basis, not by company or participant and can therefore not be accounted for as a defined benefit plan. The pension fund rules state that the only obligation for affiliated companies will be to pay the annual plan contributions. There is no obligation for affiliated companies to fund plan deficits. Affiliated companies are also not entitled to any possible surpluses in the pension fund.

Every participating company contributes the same fixed percentage of its total pension base, being pensionable salary minus an individual offset. The Company’s pension cost for any period is the amount of contributions due for that period.

The coverage ratio of the PME plan was 103.8% as of December 31, 2013. Regulations require PME to have a coverage ratio (ratio of the plan’s assets to its obligations) of 104.3% for the total plan as of December 31, 2013, which needs to be achieved via a Recovery Plan. As the coverage ratio as of December 31, 2013 is below the path indicated in the Recovery Plan, PME has announced a reduction of pension rights of 0.5% as of December 31, 2013 and a reduction of the paid pensions of 0.5% as of April 1, 2014. The contribution rate for the mandatory scheme will increase from 27.0% (2013) to 27.1% (2014) to meet the funding requirements for the accrual of new pension rights.


PME multi-employer plan	2013		2012		2011
NXP’s contributions to the plan		51		53		59
(including employees’ contributions)		3		4		2
Average number of NXP’s active employees participating in the plan		3,133		3,229		3,256
NXP’s contribution to the plan exceeded more than 5 percent of the total contribution (as of December 31 of the plan’s year end)		No		No		No

The amount for pension costs included in the statement of operations for the year 2013 was $86 million (2012: $84 million; 2011: $90 million) of which $20 million (2012: $19 million; 2011: $16 million) represents defined-contribution plans and $45 million (2012: $47 million; 2011: $54 million) represents the PME multi-employer plans.

Defined-benefit plans

The benefits provided by defined-benefit plans are based on employees’ years of service and compensation levels. Contributions are made by the Company, as necessary, to provide assets sufficient to meet the benefits payable to defined-benefit pension plan participants.

These contributions are determined based upon various factors, including funded status, legal and tax considerations as well as local customs. The Company funds certain defined-benefit pension plans as claims are incurred.

The total cost of defined-benefit plans amounted to $21 million in 2013 (2012: $18 million; 2011: $20 million) consisting of $21 million ongoing cost (2012: $20 million; 2011: $21 million) and nil from special events resulting from restructurings, curtailments and settlements (2012: $2 million; 2011: $1 million).

The table below provides a summary of the changes in the pension benefit obligations and defined-benefit pension plan assets for 2013 and 2012, associated with the Company’s dedicated plans, and a reconciliation of the funded status of these plans to the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.


	2013			2012
Projected benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year		419			342
Additions		—			—
Service cost		12			11
Interest cost		15			14
Actuarial (gains) and losses		(23	)		60
Curtailments and settlements		—			(2	)
Benefits paid		(24	)		(18	)
Exchange rate differences		7			12

Projected benefit obligation at end of year		406			419

Plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year		162			147
Actual return on plan assets		5			14
Employer contributions		21			14
Benefits paid		(24	)		(18	)
Exchange rate differences		6			5

Fair value of plan assets at end of year		170			162

Funded status		(236	)		(257	)


Classification of the funded status is as follows
– Prepaid pension cost within other non-current assets		18			13
– Accrued pension cost within other non-current liabilities		(245	)		(260	)
– Accrued pension cost within accrued liabilities		(9	)		(10	)

Total		(236	)		(257	)

Accumulated benefit obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation for all Company-dedicated benefit pension plans		370			364

Plans with assets less than accumulated benefit obligation
Funded plans with assets less than accumulated benefit obligation
– Fair value of plan assets		17			24
– Accumulated benefit obligations		56			65
– Projected benefit obligations		84			85
Unfunded plans
– Accumulated benefit obligations		179			174
– Projected benefit obligations		187			194

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (before tax)
Total AOCI at beginning of year		22			(30	)
– Net actuarial loss (gain)		(21	)		52
– Exchange rate differences		1			—

Total AOCI at end of year		2			22

The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the projected benefit obligations were as follows:


	2013			2012
Discount rate		3.7	%		3.5	%
Rate of compensation increase		2.3	%		2.4	%

The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the net periodic pension cost were as follows:


	2013			2012			2011
Discount rate		3.5	%		4.4	%		4.3	%
Expected returns on plan assets		4.0	%		4.1	%		4.2	%
Rate of compensation increase		2.4	%		3.1	%		3.1	%

For the Company’s major plans, the discount rate used is based on high quality corporate bonds (iBoxx Corporate Euro AA 10+).

Plans in countries without a deep corporate bond market use a discount rate based on the local sovereign rate and the plans maturity (Bloomberg Government Bond Yields).

Expected returns per asset class are based on the assumption that asset valuations tend to return to their respective long-term equilibria. The Expected Return on Assets for any funded plan equals the average of the expected returns per asset class weighted by their portfolio weights in accordance with the fund’s strategic asset allocation.

The components of net periodic pension costs were as follows:


	2013			2012			2011
Service cost		12			11			12
Interest cost on the projected benefit obligation		15			14			15
Expected return on plan assets		(7	)		(6	)		(6	)
Amortization of net (gain) loss		1			—			—
Curtailments & settlements		—			(2	)		(1	)
Other		—			1			—

Net periodic cost		21			18			20

A sensitivity analysis shows that if the discount rate increases by 1% from the level of December 31, 2013, with all other variables held constant, the net periodic pension cost would increase by $2 million. If the discount rate decreases by 1% from the level of December 31, 2013, with all other variables held constant, the net periodic pension cost would decrease by $2 million.

The estimated net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next year (2014) are $(1) million and nil, respectively.

Plan assets

The actual pension plan asset allocation at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:


	2013			2012
Asset category:
Equity securities		32	%		26	%
Debt securities		53	%		58	%
Insurance contracts		—			3	%
Other		15	%		13	%

		100	%		100	%

We met our target plan asset allocation. The investment objectives for the pension plan assets are designed to generate returns that, along with the future contributions, will enable the pension plans to meet their future obligations. The investments in our major defined benefit plans largely consist of government bonds, “Level 2” Corporate Bonds and cash to mitigate the risk of interest fluctuations. The asset mix of equity, bonds, cash and other categories is evaluated by an asset-liability modeling study for our largest plan. The assets of funded plans in other countries mostly have a large proportion of fixed income securities with return characteristics that are aligned with changes in the liabilities caused by discount rate volatility. Total pension plan assets of $170 million include $157 million related to the German, Swiss and Philippine pension funds.

The following table summarizes the classification of these assets.


	2013						2012
	Level I		Level II		Level III		Level I		Level II		Level III
Equity securities		1		51		—		3		38		—
Debt securities		15		66		—		20		68		—
Other		13		7		4		13		4		3

		29		124		4		36		110		3

The Company currently expects to make cash contributions of $74 million in 2014, consisting of $4 million of employer contributions to defined-benefit pension plans, $20 million of employer contributions to defined-contribution pension plans, $43 million of employer contributions to multi-employer plans and $7 million of expected cash payments in relation to unfunded pension plans.

Estimated future pension benefit payments

The following benefit payments are expected to be made (including those for funded plans):


2014			16
2015			14
2016			15
2017			15
2018			17
Years 2019-2023			107

Postretirement benefits other than pensions

In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company provides postretirement healthcare benefits.

A curtailment gain of $8 million related to the retiree healthcare benefits in the United States is included in the consolidated statements of operations for 2013.

The accumulated postretirement benefit obligation other than pensions at the end of 2013 equals $2 million (2012: $9 million).

Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

10 Commitments and Contingencies

Lease Commitments

Property, plant and equipment includes $7 million as of December 31, 2013 (2012: $12 million) for capital leases and other beneficial rights of use, such as building rights and hire purchase agreements. The financial obligations arising from these contractual agreements are reflected in long-term debt. Long-term operating lease commitments totaled $107 million as of December 31, 2013 (2012: $153 million). The long-term operating leases are mainly related to the rental of buildings. These leases expire at various dates during the next 30 years. Future minimum lease payments under operating and capital leases are as follows:


	Operating Leases		Capital Leases
2014		24		6
2015		22		2
2016		16		2
2017		12		1
2018		9		—
Thereafter		24		—

Total future minimum leases payments		107		11
Less: amount representing interest				1

Present value of future minimum lease payments				10

Rent expense amounted to $65 million in 2013 (2012: $54 million; 2011: $51 million).

Guarantees

At the end of 2013 there were no material guarantees recognized by the Company.

Purchase Commitments

The Company maintains purchase commitments with certain suppliers, primarily for raw materials, semi finished goods and manufacturing services and for some non-production items. Purchase commitments for inventory materials are generally restricted to a forecasted time-horizon as mutually agreed upon between the parties. This forecasted time-horizon can vary for different suppliers. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had purchase commitments of $166 million, which are due through 2019.

Environmental remediation

In each jurisdiction in which we operate, we are subject to many environmental, health and safety laws and regulations that govern, among other things, emissions of pollutants into the air, wastewater discharges, the use and handling of hazardous substances, waste disposal, the investigation and remediation of soil and ground water contamination and the health and safety of our employees. We are also required to obtain environmental permits from governmental authorities for certain of our operations.

As with other companies engaged in similar activities or that own or operate real property, the Company faces inherent risks of environmental liability at our current and historical manufacturing facilities. Certain environmental laws impose liability on current or previous owners or operators of real property for the cost of removal or remediation of hazardous substances. Certain of these laws also assess liability on persons who arrange for hazardous substances to be sent to disposal or treatment facilities when such facilities are found to be contaminated.

Soil and groundwater contamination has been identified at our properties in Hamburg, Germany and Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The remediation processes have been ongoing for several years and are expected to continue for several years.

Our former property in Lent, the Netherlands, is affected by trichloroethylene contamination. ProRail B.V., owns certain property located nearby and has claimed that we have caused trichloroethylene contamination on their property. We have rejected ProRail’s claims, as we believe that the contamination was caused by a prior owner of our property in Lent. While we are currently not taking any remediation or other actions, we estimate that our aggregate potential liability, if any, in respect of this property will not be material.

Asbestos contamination has been found in certain parts of our properties in Manchester in the United Kingdom and in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Both in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, we will be required to dispose of the asbestos when the buildings currently standing on the property are demolished or divested. We estimate our potential liability will not be material. Additionally, in the Netherlands, we will be required to remediate the asbestos contamination at a leased property, upon termination of the lease. The lease is not expected to end soon and we estimate the cost of remediation will not be material.

Litigation

We are regularly involved as plaintiffs or defendants in claims and litigation relating to matters such as commercial transactions and intellectual property rights. In addition, our divestments sometimes result in, or are followed by, claims or litigation by either party. From time to time, we also are subject to alleged patent infringement claims. We rigorously defend ourselves against these alleged patent infringement claims, and we rarely participate in settlement discussions. Although the ultimate disposition of asserted claims and proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, it is our belief that the outcome of any such claims, either individually or on a combined basis, will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position. However, such outcomes may be material to our consolidated statement of operations for a particular period.

With the support from its in-house and outside counsel and based on its best estimate, the Company records an accrual for any claim that arises whenever it considers that it is probable that it is exposed to a loss contingency and the amount of the loss contingency can be reasonably estimated. Based on the most current information available to it and based on its best estimate, the Company also reevaluates at least on a quarterly basis the claims that have arisen to determine whether any new accruals need to be made or whether any accruals made need to be adjusted.

Based on the procedures described above, the Company has an aggregate amount of approximately $7 million accrued for legal proceedings pending as of December 31, 2013, compared to approximately $59 million as of December 31, 2012. Such accruals are for the greater part included in “Accrued liabilities”. There can be no assurance that the Company’s accruals will be sufficient to cover the extent of its potential exposure to losses. Historically, legal actions have not had a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations or financial condition.

Set forth below are descriptions of our most important legal proceedings pending as of December 31, 2013, for which the related loss contingency is either probable or reasonably possible, including the legal proceedings for which accruals have been made:

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Three former employees of Signetics Corp, a predecessor of NXP Semiconductors USA, Inc. and their respective children each separately filed various counts against NXP Semiconductors USA, Inc. (negligence, premises liability, strict liability, abnormal and ultrahazardous activity, willful and wanton misconduct and loss of consortium) asserting exposure to harmful chemicals and substances while the employees concerned were working in a factory “clean room” of Signetics Corp., resulting in alleged physical injuries and eventual birth defects to their children (cases No. N09C-10-032 JRJ, N10C-05-137 JRJ and 1-10-CV-188679). Initial discovery has commenced by both sides in above mentioned cases. Actual substantive responses are pending. A motion to dismiss has been filed in Case No. N09C-10 032 and Case No. N10C-05-137. The Court delayed her ruling pending the ruling by the Delaware Supreme Court and New Mexico Court of Appeal in similar cases. In Case No. 1-10-CV-188679 the Court denied a motion to dismiss and instructed parties to commence discovery. A trial setting conference is scheduled for May 5, 2014.

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In 2007, certain former employees of NXP Semiconductors France SAS employed by a subsidiary of the DSP Group, Inc. filed a claim against NXP Semiconductors France SAS before the Tribunal de Grande Instance in an emergency procedure (procédure de référé) to demand re-integration within NXP Semiconductors France SAS, following the closure of the DSP Group’s activities in France and the consequent termination of their employment agreements. The claim was rejected by the Tribunal de Grande Instance. The employees concerned then brought the same claim before the Social Court (Conseil de Prud’hommes) in Caen which, on April 27, 2010, also ruled in favor of NXP Semiconductors France SAS. The claimants filed for an appeal in last resort on May 18, 2010. The Cour d’Appel de Caen assigned the claim in her ruling of October 11, 2013. NXP Semiconductors France SAS has given notice of appeal for the Cour de Cassation.

The estimated aggregate range of reasonably possible losses is based on currently available information in relation to the claims that have arisen and on the Company’s best estimate of such losses for those cases for which such estimate can be made. For certain claims, the Company believes that an estimate cannot currently be made. The estimated aggregate range requires significant judgment, given the varying stages of the proceedings (including the fact that many of them are currently in preliminary stages), the existence of multiple defendants (including the Company) in such claims whose share of liability has yet to be determined, the numerous yet-unresolved issues in many of the claims, and the attendant uncertainty of the various potential outcomes of such claims. Accordingly, the Company’s estimate will change from time to time, and actual losses may be more than the current estimate. As at December 31, 2013, the Company believes that for all litigation pending its aggregate exposure to loss in excess of the amount accrued could range between $0 and approximately $24 million.

Stockholders' Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

11 Stockholders’ Equity

The share capital of the Company as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consists of 1,076,257,500 authorized shares, including 430,503,000 authorized shares of common stock, and 645,754,500 authorized but unissued shares of preferred stock.

At December 31, 2013, the Company has issued and paid up 251,751,500 shares (2012: 251,751,500 shares) of common stock each having a par value of €0.20 or a nominal stock capital of €50 million.

Share-based awards

The Company has granted share-based awards to the members of our board of directors, management team, our other executives, selected other key employees/talents of NXP and selected new hires to receive the Company’s shares in the future. See Note 13, “Share-based Compensation”.

Treasury shares

In connection with the Company’s share repurchase programs, which commenced in 2011, and which were extended effective August 1, 2013, and in accordance with the Company’s policy to provide share-based awards from its treasury share inventory, shares which have been repurchased and are held in treasury for delivery upon exercise of options and under restricted and performance share programs, are accounted for as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. Treasury shares are recorded at cost, representing the market price on the acquisition date. When issued, shares are removed from treasury shares on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis.

Differences between the cost and the proceeds received when treasury shares are reissued, are recorded in capital in excess of par value. Deficiencies in excess of net gains arising from previous treasury share issuances are charged to retained earnings.

The following transactions took place resulting from employee option and share plans in 2013:


	2013
Total shares in treasury at beginning of year		2,726,000
Total cost		58
Shares acquired under repurchase program		11,071,638
Average price in $ per share		36.60
Amount paid		405
Shares delivered		9,626,805
Average price in $ per share		30.13
Amount received		177
Total shares in treasury at end of year		4,170,833
Total cost		167

- Definition

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Related-party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Related-party Transactions

12 Related-party Transactions

The Company’s related parties are the Private Equity Consortium, the members of the board of directors of NXP Semiconductors N.V., the members of the management team of NXP Semiconductors N.V. and equity-accounted investees.

On February 4, 2013, certain of our stockholders offered 30 million shares of our common stock, priced at $30.35 per share; the offering was settled and closed on February 7, 2013. On March 7, 2013, certain of our stockholders offered 25 million shares of our common stock, priced at $31.40 per share; the offering was settled and closed on March 13, 2013. On September 13, 2013, certain of our stockholders offered 25 million shares of our common stock, priced at $37.65 per share; the offering was settled and closed on September 18, 2013. On December 9, 2013, certain of our stockholders offered 25 million shares of our common stock, priced at $42.50 per share; the offering was settled and closed on December 13, 2013. We did not receive any proceeds from these secondary offerings. The consortium of funds advised by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., AlpInvest Partners B.V., Apax Partners LLP, Bain Capital Partners, LLC and Silver Lake Technology Management, L.L.C (collectively the “Private Equity Consortium”) beneficially owns 14.82% of our shares of common stock as of December 31, 2013.

Advisory Services Agreements

KKR and Bain, as members of the Private Equity Consortium provide certain advisory services to NXP Semiconductors N.V. We have entered into separate agreements in this regard with the respective parties, under which both legal entities receive an annual advisory fee of $25,000 (with an aggregate total amount of $50,000 annually). Until mid December 2013, similar Advisory Service Agreements were in place with Apax, Silverlake and AlpInvest; these agreements have been terminated in view of the reduced shareholdings in NXP held by the respective three parties.

Other

We have a number of strategic alliances and joint ventures. We have relationships with certain of our alliance partners in the ordinary course of business whereby we enter into various sale and purchase transactions, generally on terms comparable to transactions with third parties. However, in certain instances upon divestment of former businesses where we enter into supply arrangements with the former owned business, sales are conducted at cost.

The following table presents the amounts related to revenue and expenses incurred in transactions with these related parties:


	2013		2012		2011
Revenue		—		33		133
Purchase of goods and services		102		204		137

The following table presents the amounts related to accounts payable balances with these related parties:


	2013		2012
Payables		33		30

On September 7, 2010, Philips Pension Trustees Limited purchased Philips’ 42,715,650 shares of common stock in the Company (“Transfer Shares”) in a private transaction. In a subsequent private transaction, on October 29, 2010, PPTL Investment LP purchased the Transfer Shares from Philips Pension Trustees Limited by way of a transfer agreement, to which also Philips is a party (“Amended Transfer Agreement”). PPTL Investment LP acquired the Transfer Shares for the purpose of owning and managing such assets as may be contributed to Philips Pension Trustees Limited. In the period running from the aforementioned acquisition to December 31, 2013, PPTL Investment LP disposed of all its shares of common stock in various transactions.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for related party transactions. Examples of related party transactions include transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiary; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) and entity and its principal owners; and (d) affiliates.

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Share-based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]

Share-based Compensation

13 Share-based Compensation

We record share-based compensation arrangements in accordance with ASC 718 “Compensation-Stock Compensation”. All share-based payments, including grants of stock options, performance share units, restricted share units and equity rights are recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements based upon their respective grant date fair value.

Share-based compensation plans for employees were introduced in 2007. Subsequent to becoming a listed company in August 2010, the Company introduced additional share-based compensation plans for eligible employees. The additional plans introduced since November 2010 are referred to as the “Post-IPO Plans” and the plans introduced prior to November 2010 are referred to as the “Pre-IPO Plans”. No awards can be made any longer under the Pre-IPO Plans, and the number of shares authorized and available for awards under Post-IPO Plans as December 31, 2013 was approximately 2.7 million.

Share-based compensation expense is included in the following line items in our statement of operations:


	2013		2012		2011
Cost of revenue		8		2		1
Research and development		13		5		2
Selling, general and administrative		67		45		28

		88		52		31

Post-IPO Long Term Incentive Plans (LTIP’s)

Under the LTIP’s, performance shares, stock options and restricted shares were granted to the members of our board of directors, management team, our other executives, selected other key employees/talents of NXP and selected new hires. The options have a strike price equal to the closing share price on the grant date. The fair value of the options has been calculated using the Black-Scholes formula, using the following assumptions:

•

an expected life of 6.25 years, calculated in accordance with the guidance provided in SEC Staff bulletin No. 110 for plain vanilla options using the simplified method, since our equity shares have been publicly traded for only a limited period of time and we do not have sufficient historical exercise data;

•

a risk-free interest rate varying from 1.0% to 1.9% (2012: 0.8% to 1.3%; 2011: 1.2% to 2.8%);

•

no expected dividend payments; and

•

a volatility of 45-50% based on the volatility of a set of peer companies. Peer company data has been used given the short period of time our shares have been publicly traded.

Changes in the assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate.

A charge of $87 million was recorded in 2013 for Post-IPO Plans (2012: $44 million; 2011: $17 million).

A summary of the status of NXP’s LTIP stock options and share rights and changes during 2013 is presented below.

Stock options

Stock
options

Weighted average
exercise
price in USD

Weighted average
remaining contractual
term

Aggregate intrinsic value

Outstanding at January 1, 2013

10,910,114

19.12

Granted

1,712,375

38.87

Exercised

(1,988,954

)

16.97

Forfeited

(387,717

)

19.86

Outstanding at December 31, 2013

10,245,818

22.82

8.4

237

Exercisable at December 31, 2013

2,590,201

17.72

7.7

The weighted average per share grant date fair value of stock options granted in 2013 was $17.83 (2012: $10.44; 2011: $7.81).

The intrinsic value of the exercised options was $41 million (2012: $7 million; 2011: $0.3 million), whereas the amount received by NXP was $34 million (2012: $9 million; 2011: $1 million).

At December 31, 2013, there was a total of $67 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.9 years (2012: 3.3 years).

Performance share units

Financial performance conditions


	Shares			Weighted average grant date fair value in USD
Outstanding at January 1, 2013		2,408,474			19.55
Granted		547,510			39.59
Vested		(650,193	)		17.14
Forfeited		(101,488	)		20.32

Outstanding at December 31, 2013		2,204,303			25.21

The weighted average grant date fair value of performance share units granted in 2013 was $39.59 (2012: $23.35; 2011: $17.38). The fair value of the performance share units at the time of vesting was $27 million (2012: $1 million; 2011: $4 million).

Market performance conditions


	Shares		Weighted average grant date fair value in USD
Outstanding at January 1, 2013		—		—
Granted		1,775,000		17.54
Vested		—		—
Forfeited		—		—

Outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,775,000		17.54

The weighted average grant date fair value of performance share units granted in 2013 was $17.54.

At December 31, 2013, there was a total of $44 million (2012: $29 million) of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested performance share units. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years (2012: 1.9 years).

Restricted share units


	Shares			Weighted average grant date fair value in USD
Outstanding at January 1, 2013		3,300,123			20.56
Granted		2,137,870			39.23
Vested		(1,414,376	)		19.15
Forfeited		(201,722	)		20.98

Outstanding at December 31, 2013		3,821,895			31.50

The weighted average grant date fair value of restricted share units granted in 2013 was $39.23 (2012: $23.31; 2011: $17.52). The fair value of the restricted share units at the time of vesting was $57 million (2012: $21 million; 2011: $7 million).

At December 31, 2013, there was a total of $98 million (2012: $54 million) of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted share units. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years (2012: 2.4 years).

Pre-IPO Plan (Management Equity Stock Option Plan)

Under the Management Equity Stock Option Plan (“MEP”), stock options were granted to certain employees of the Company. Under the MEP the participants acquire the right to purchase a certain number of shares of common stock at a predetermined price, i.e. exercise price, provided that certain conditions were met. All MEP Options (except for the options that are not vested yet) became fully exercisable upon the Private Equity Consortium holding less than 30% of our shares of common stock which occurred following the consummation of the secondary offering of shares on September 18, 2013. Current employees owning vested MEP Options may exercise such MEP Options during the five year period subsequent to September 18, 2013, subject to these employees remaining employed by us and subject to the applicable laws and regulations.

A charge of $1 million was recorded in 2013 (2012: $8 million, 2011: $14 million) for options granted under the Pre-IPO MEP.

The following table summarizes the information about NXP’s outstanding Pre-IPO MEP Options and changes during 2013.

Stock options

Stock options

Weighted average
exercise price in EUR

Weighted average
remaining contractual
term

Aggregate intrinsic value

Outstanding at January 1, 2013

15,114,216

25.14

Granted

—

Exercised

(5,723,264

)

18.40

Forfeited

(1,747,246

)

26.09

Expired

(2,242,421

)

42.10

Outstanding at December 31, 2013

5,401,285

24.93

4.7

Exercisable at December 31, 2013

5,359,984

24.95

4.7

The intrinsic value of exercised options was $71 million (2012: $8 million; 2011: $19 million), whereas the amount received by NXP was $142 million (2012: $6 million; 2011: $9 million).

The number of vested options at December 31, 2013 was 5,359,984 (2012: 13,603,205 vested options) with a weighted average exercise price of €24.95 (2012: €22.96 weighted average exercise price).

At December 31, 2013, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options.

Restructuring Charges

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring Charges

14 Restructuring Charges

The provision for restructuring relates to the estimated costs of initiated restructurings that have been approved by Management. When such plans require discontinuance and/or closure of lines of activities, the anticipated costs of closure or discontinuance are recorded at fair value when the liability has been incurred. The Company determines the fair value based on discounted projected cash flows in the absence of other observable inputs such as quoted prices. The restructuring liability includes the estimated cost of termination benefits provided to former or inactive employees after employment but before retirement, costs to terminate leases and other contracts, and selling costs associated with assets held for sale and other costs related to the closure of facilities. One-time employee termination benefits are recognized ratably over the future service period when those employees are required to render services to the Company, if that period exceeds 60 days or a longer legal notification period. However, generally, employee termination benefits are covered by a contract or an ongoing benefit arrangement and are recognized when it is probable that the employees will be entitled to the benefits and the amounts can be reasonably estimated. At each reporting date, we evaluate our restructuring liabilities, which consist primarily of termination benefits, to ensure that our accruals are still appropriate.

The restructuring liability balance as of December 31, 2013 primarily relates to:

•

The OPEX Reduction Program announced in 2012. This cost savings and restructuring program was initiated to improve operational efficiency and to competitively position the Company for sustainable growth. A liability has been recognized relating to the associated costs. Its implementation is expected to be substantially complete by the first quarter of 2014. The majority of the remaining cash expenditures relating to this initiative are anticipated to be paid by the fourth quarter of 2014. In 2013, as part of the OPEX Reduction Program, we recognized an additional charge of $16 million associated with onerous contracts relating to leased office buildings in the Netherlands and France. The remaining balance as of December 31, 2013 relating to this program amounts to $62 million. The OPEX Reduction Program is expected to be completed by mid 2015;

•

Workforce reductions associated with the closure of our ICN 4 and ICN 6 wafer fabrication facilities in Nijmegen. ICN 4 and part of ICN 6 were closed in the fourth quarter of 2013. The remaining part of ICN 6 will close in the first quarter of 2014. This program was initiated to reduce our overall manufacturing footprint, consistent with our current manufacturing strategy which focuses on capabilities that differentiate NXP in terms of product features, process capabilities, cost, supply chain and quality. The remaining balance as of December 31, 2013 relating to this program amounts to $43 million. The ICN 4 and ICN 6 program is expected to be completed in September 2014.

There are no material new restructuring projects in 2013

The most significant projects for restructuring in 2012

In 2012 we announced a cost savings and restructuring initiative, designed to improve operational efficiency and to competitively position the Company for sustainable growth. We recorded a restructuring charge of $90 million in 2012 associated with this initiative classified within the statement of operations under cost of goods sold of $17 million, mainly relating to the consolidation of MOS technologies from our German fabrication facility in Hamburg to the Company’s 8-inch Dutch facility in Nijmegen, and selling, general and administrative of $52 million and research and development of $21 million, to consolidate resources. This charge primarily related to a worldwide workforce reduction of approximately 650 employees, with the majority of the headcount reductions in Europe and the U.S. The restructuring liabilities of $90 million recognized for this initiative were reflected within current liabilities ($64 million) and non-current liabilities ($26 million) as of December 31, 2012 and primarily related to termination and employee benefit related costs.

The most significant projects for restructuring in 2011

In 2011 NXP undertook restructuring actions which include:

•

the future closure of ICN 4 wafer fabrication facilities in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.

•

actions to lower headcount, primarily in locations within Europe.

The following table presents the changes in the position of restructuring liabilities in 2013 by segment:


	Balance January 1, 2013		Additions		Utilized			Released			Other changes⁽¹⁾			Balance December 31, 2013
HPMS		57		3		(23	)		(4	)		13			46
SP		41		6		(3	)		(7	)		(6	)		31
Corporate and Other		72		18		(39	)		(10	)		(1	)		40

		170		27		(65	)		(21	)		6			117

(1)	Other changes primarily related to translation differences and internal transfers

The total restructuring liability as of December 31, 2013 of $117 million is classified in the balance sheet under current liabilities ($103 million) and non-current liabilities ($14 million).

In 2013 the Company recorded $27 million of additional restructuring liabilities which largely consisted of $16 million stemming from onerous contracts relating to leased office buildings in the Netherlands and France and $8 million of termination benefits related to additional workforce reductions as part of its closure of ICN 4 and ICN 6.

Releases of restructuring liabilities of $21 million were recorded in 2013. These releases related mainly to liabilities for the closure of ICN 4 and ICN 6 (partly reversed) and liabilities related to other workforce reduction plans.

The utilization of the restructuring liabilities mainly reflects the execution of ongoing restructuring programs the Company initiated in earlier years.

The following table presents the changes in the position of restructuring liabilities in 2012 by segment:


	Balance January 1, 2012		Additions		Utilized			Released			Other changes⁽¹⁾		Balance December 31, 2012
HPMS		36		27		(4	)		(2	)		—		57
SP		27		17		(3	)		(1	)		1		41
Corporate and Other		36		59		(22	)		(1	)		—		72

		99		103		(29	)		(4	)		1		170

(1)	Other changes primarily related to translation differences.

The total restructuring liability as of December 31, 2012 of $170 million is classified in the balance sheet under current liabilities ($138 million) and non-current liabilities ($32 million).

In 2012, the releases were primarily attributable to lower termination benefits due to attrition and employees that were transferred to other positions in NXP, who were originally expected to be laid off.

The utilization of the restructuring liabilities mainly reflects the execution of ongoing restructuring programs the Company initiated in earlier years.

The components of restructuring charges less releases recorded in the liabilities in 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:


	2013			2012			2011
Personnel lay-off costs		10			101			66
Lease and Contract Terminations		17			2			—
Release of provisions/accruals		(21	)		(4	)		(8	)

Net restructuring charges		6			99			58

The following table summarizes the significant activity within, and components of, the Company’s restructuring obligations:


	Personnel lay-off costs			Lease and Contract Terminations			Total
Balance at December 31, 2011		98			1			99
Expense		97			2			99
Utilized ¹⁾		(29	)		—			(29	)
Other changes ²⁾		1			—			1

Balance at December 31, 2012		167			3			170
Expense		(8	)		14			6
Utilized ¹⁾		(54	)		(11	)		(65	)
Other changes ²⁾		5			1			6

Balance at December 31, 2013		110			7			117

1)	Represents cash payments.

2)	Other changes primarily related to translation differences.

The restructuring charges less releases recorded in operating income are included in the following line items in the statement of operations:


	2013			2012		2011
Cost of revenue		—			18		24
Selling, general and administrative		7			59		15
Research & development		(1	)		22		19

Net restructuring charges		6			99		58

Provision for Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Provision for Income Taxes

15 Provision for Income Taxes

In 2013, NXP generated income before income taxes of $377 million (2012: $25 million loss; 2011: $100 million income). The components of income (loss) before income taxes are as follows:


	2013		2012			2011
Netherlands		205		(93	)		(27	)
Foreign		172		68			127

		377		(25	)		100

The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:


	2013			2012			2011
Current taxes:
Netherlands		(10	)		(1	)		(3	)
Foreign		(17	)		(20	)		(29	)

		(27	)		(21	)		(32	)
Deferred taxes:
Netherlands		1			5			(10	)
Foreign		6			15			21

		7			20			11

Total provision for income taxes		(20	)		(1	)		(21	)

A reconciliation of the statutory income tax rate in the Netherlands as a percentage of income (loss) before income taxes and the effective income tax rate is as follows:


(in percentages)	2013			2012			2011
Statutory income tax in the Netherlands		25.0			25.0			25.0
Increase (reduction) in rate resulting from:
Rate differential local statutory rates versus statutory rate of the Netherlands		(3.4	)		64.0			(15.7	)
Net change in valuation allowance		5.3			(178.0	)		12.7
Prior year adjustments		(0.8	)		5.2			(2.0	)
Non-taxable income		(1.1	)		41.6			(10.8	)
Non-tax-deductible expenses/losses		6.6			(69.6	)		19.6
Other taxes and tax rate changes		2.3			18.2			(1.0	)
Withholding taxes		0.8			(7.6	)		6.9
Unrecognized tax benefits		0.8			(24.8	)		(1.0	)
Tax incentives		(30.2	)		122.0			(12.7	)

Effective tax rate		5.3	%		(4.0	)%		21.0	%

For the year 2013 the main part of tax incentives adjustment includes a tax benefit resulting from the application of the Dutch “Innovation box” tax rules. The Company benefits from income tax holiday incentives in certain jurisdictions which provide that we pay reduced income taxes in those jurisdictions for a fixed period of time that varies depending on the jurisdiction. The income tax holiday of one of our subsidiaries is expected to expire at the end of 2021. The related tax benefit of 6.5% (2012: 89%) is also recorded above within tax incentives.

The Company has considered all items of income (including items recorded in other comprehensive income) in determining the amount of tax benefit that should be allocated to a loss from continuing operations. As a result, during 2012 we recorded $8 million non-cash tax benefit on a loss from continuing operations arising in one of our jurisdictions for the year ended December 31, 2012 which was exactly offset by $8 million income tax expense in other comprehensive income. Because the income tax expense on other comprehensive income is equal to the income tax benefit from continuing operations, our net deferred tax positions at December 31, 2012 were not impacted by this tax allocation.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

The principal components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented below:


	2013						2012
	Assets			Liabilities			Assets			Liabilities
Intangible assets		5			(160	)		13			(200	)
Property, plant and equipment		27			(36	)		20			(33	)
Inventories		2			—			2			—
Receivables		—			(1	)		1			—
Other assets		1			—			3			(5	)
Liabilities:
Pensions		36			(5	)		42			(1	)
Restructuring		27			—			46			—
Other		24			—			21			—
Long-term debt		—			(23	)		1			(7	)
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries		—			(31	)		—			(27	)
Tax loss carryforwards (including tax credit carryforwards)		686			—			659			—

Total gross deferred tax assets (liabilities)		808			(256	)		808			(273	)

Net deferred tax position		552						535
Valuation allowances		(607	)					(589	)

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)		(55	)					(54	)

The Company has significant deferred tax assets resulting from net operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards and deductible temporary differences that may reduce taxable income in future periods. Valuation allowances have been established for deferred tax assets based on a “more likely than not” threshold. The realization of our deferred tax assets depends on our ability to generate sufficient taxable income within the carryback or carryforward periods provided for in the tax law for each applicable tax jurisdiction.

The following possible sources of taxable income have been considered when assessing the realization of our deferred tax assets:

•

Future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences;

•

Future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards;

•

Taxable income in prior carryback years; and

•

Tax-planning strategies.

The valuation allowance increased by $18 million during 2013 (2012: $44 million increase).

When the Company’s operating performance improves on a sustained basis, our conclusion regarding the need for such valuation allowance could change.

Subsequently recognized tax benefits related to the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2013, will be allocated as follows: $599 million of income tax benefit that would be reported in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, $8 million to additional paid-in capital.

After the recognition of the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets, a net deferred tax liability remains of $55 million at December 31, 2013 (2012: $54 million). This net deferred tax liability relates to certain taxable temporary differences reversing outside the tax loss carryforward periods, deferred tax liabilities recorded for profitable entities and deferred tax liabilities for withholding taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.

At December 31, 2013 tax loss carryforwards of $2,608 million will expire as follows:


	Balance December 31, 2013		Scheduled expiration

			2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		2019-2023		later		unlimited
Tax loss carryforwards		2,608		6		169		779		507		11		232		147		757

The Company also has tax credit carryforwards of $97 million, which are available to offset future tax, if any, and which will expire as follows:


	Balance December 31, 2013		Scheduled expiration

			2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		2019-2023		later		unlimited
Tax credit carryforwards		97		—		—		—		—		—		—		8		89

The classification of the deferred tax assets and liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets is as follows:


	2013			2012
Deferred tax assets within current assets		11			12
Deferred tax assets within other non-current assets		24			22
Deferred tax liabilities within accrued liabilities		(2	)		(4	)
Deferred tax liabilities within other non-current liabilities		(88	)		(84	)

		(55	)		(54	)

The net income tax payable (excluding the liability for unrecognized tax benefits) as of December 31, 2013 amounted to $6 million (2012: $26 million payable) and includes amounts directly payable to or receivable from tax authorities.

As from 2009 the Company intends to repatriate the undistributed earnings of subsidiaries. Consequently, the Company has recognized a deferred income tax liability of $31 million at December 31, 2013 (2012: $27 million) for the additional withholding taxes payable upon the future remittances of these earnings of foreign subsidiaries.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:


	2013			2012			2011
Balance as of January 1,		139			169			195
Increases from tax positions taken during prior periods		1			16			—
Decreases from tax positions taken during prior periods		(4	)		(25	)		(12	)
Increases from tax positions taken during current period		7			2			10
Decreases relating to settlements with the tax authorities		—			(23	)		(24	)

Balance as of December 31,		143			139			169

Of the total unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013, $17 million, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. All other unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would not affect the effective tax rate as these would be offset by compensating adjustments in the Company’s deferred tax assets that would be subject to valuation allowance based on conditions existing at the reporting date.

The Company classifies interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as financial expense and penalties as income tax expense. The total related interest and penalties recorded during the year 2013 amounted to $1 million (2012: $(5) million; 2011: $3 million). As of December 31, 2013 the Company has recognized a liability for related interest and penalties of $4 million (2012: $3 million; 2011: $8 million). It is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits may significantly increase/decrease within the next 12 months of the reporting date due to, for example, completion of tax examinations; however, an estimate of the range of reasonably possible change cannot be made.

Tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions (mainly related to the Netherlands, Germany, USA, China, Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines) are 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Acquisitions and Divestments	12 Months Ended
Acquisitions and Divestments	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Divestments	16 Acquisitions and Divestments *2013* There were no significant acquisitions and divestments in 2013. *2012* In April 2012, the Company acquired Catena, an electronic design and IP company. The purchase price consideration of $20 million, including the issuance of 599,000 treasury shares with a fair value of $14 million was allocated to goodwill of $11 million, other intangible assets with an amortization period of five years of $9 million, assets acquired of $7 million and liabilities assumed of $7 million. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes. The results of Catena are consolidated in the Automotive operating segment that is part of the reportable segment HPMS. On July 19, 2012, we sold the High Speed Data Converter business (a product line of the High Performance Mixed Signal segment) to Integrated Device Technology (IDT) for $31 million. The gain on the sale of $19 million is included in other income (expense). On January 4, 2012, Trident Microsystems, Inc., in which we held a 60% shareholding after the sale in 2010 of our digital television and set-top-box business line, filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and was subsequently delisted from the NASDAQ. An initial distribution to shareholders took place on December 21, 2012. In view of the aforementioned distribution, NXP B.V. returned its shares in Trident. See Note 18 “Investments in Equity Accounted Investees” for an additional discussion of Trident. *2011* On July 4, 2011, we sold our Sound Solutions business to Knowles Electronics, LLC, an affiliate of Dover Corporation for $855 million in cash. See Note 17 “Discontinued Operations” for additional information.

Discontinued Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

17 Discontinued Operations

On July 4, 2011, we sold our Sound Solutions business (formerly included in our Standard Products segment) to Knowles Electronics, LLC (“Knowles Electronics”), an affiliate of Dover Corporation for $855 million in cash. The transaction resulted in a gain of $414 million, net of post-closing settlements, transaction-related costs, including working capital settlements, cash divested and taxes, which is included in income from discontinued operations. In relation to the other costs of this disposal, liabilities were included in the accrued liabilities and provisions for continuing operations. Cash payments of $45 million made in 2012 related to these liabilities are reported as cash flows from discontinued operations. The Consolidated Financial Statements have been reclassified for all periods presented to reflect the Sound Solutions business as a discontinued operation.

The following table summarizes the results of the Sound Solutions business included in the consolidated statements of income as discontinued operations for 2012 and 2011:


	2012		2011
Revenue		—		140
Costs and expenses		—		(116	)

Income attributable to discontinued operations		—		24
Provision for income taxes		—		(4	)

Income attributable to discontinued operations, net of taxes, before disposal		—		20
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations (net of taxes)		1		414

Income from discontinued operations after disposal		1		434

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the facts and circumstances leading to the completed or expected disposal, manner and timing of disposal, the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, the segment in which the disposal group was reported, and the classification (whether sold or classified as held for sale) and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group. Includes all disposal groups, including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations).

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Investments in Equity-accounted Investees

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investments in Equity-accounted Investees

18 Investments in Equity-accounted Investees

Results relating to equity-accounted investees


	2013		2012			2011
Company’s share in income (loss)		7		7			(77	)
Other results		51		(34	)		—

		58		(27	)		(77	)

Company’s share in income (loss)


	2013		2012		2011
Trident		—		—		(82	)
ASMC		1		3		3
ASEN		6		4		2

		7		7		(77	)

On January 4, 2012, Trident and one of its subsidiaries, Trident Microsystems (Far East) Ltd., filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy code, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and was subsequently delisted from the NASDAQ. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the plan of liquidation and entered an order confirming such plan on December 13, 2012. An initial distribution to shareholders took place on December 21, 2012. In view of the aforementioned distribution, NXP B.V. returned its shares in Trident.

Other results

Other results relating to equity-accounted investees amounted to a gain of $51 million in 2013 and a loss of $34 million in 2012. The gain in 2013 primarily reflects a $46 million release of the contingent liability related to an arbitration commenced by ST. By ruling of April 2, 2013, the ICC arbitration tribunal dismissed all claims made by ST in this arbitration. No appeal is available to ST. Based on this award, the provision amounting to $46 million, established in 2012, was released. In 2012, a loss of $46 million related to extra provisions for the above mentioned legal claim of ST and a gain of $12 million related to a partial recovery of our equity investment in Trident are included.

Investments in equity-accounted investees

The changes in 2013 are as follows:


	Investments
Balance as of January 1		45
Changes:
Acquisitions/additions		—
Deductions		—
Share in income (loss)		7
Translation and exchange rate differences		—

Balance as of December 31		52

The total carrying value of investments in equity-accounted investees is summarized as follows:


	2013				2012
	Shareholding %		Amount		Shareholding %		Amount
ASMC		27		18		27		17
ASEN		40		34		40		28

				52				45

Investments in equity-accounted investees are included in Corporate and Other.

The fair value of NXP’s shareholding in the publicly listed company ASMC based on the quoted market price at December 31, 2013 is $18 million.

Segments and Geographical Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segments and Geographical Information

19 Segments and Geographical Information

NXP is organized into two reportable segments, High Performance Mixed Signal (“HPMS”) and Standard Products (“SP”). Corporate and Other represents the remaining portion to reconcile to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

During the first quarter of 2013, we moved our General Purpose Logic Product Line from our HPMS segment (Portable & Computing) to our SP segment; and our NXP software product line to our HPMS Segment (Industrial & Infrastructure) from Corporate and Other to better reflect underlying market dynamics, product complexity and the management of the business. In addition, during the fourth quarter of 2013 we determined that a change to our reportable segments was warranted due to the significant decline in external revenues and costs reported by Manufacturing Operations (“MO”). These external results were, to a large extent, derived from revenue of wafer foundry and packaging services to our divested businesses in order to support their separation and, on a limited basis, their ongoing operations. They also reflect the ongoing results from the sale of wafers to our SSMC joint venture partner, TSMC. MO’s results are also not regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker, or CODM to assess operating performance and allocate resources as its primary function is to manage the Company’s internal manufacturing and supply chain activities and substantially all of its results are reflected within the operating segments utilizing its services. As a result, since Manufacturing Operations no longer meets the criteria for an operating segment, its results will be reflected within Corporate and Other effective the fourth quarter of 2013.

Our Chief Executive Officer, who is our CODM, regularly reviews financial information at the reporting segment level in order to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and to assess their performance. Segment results that are reported to the CODM include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Asset information by segment is not provided to our CODM as the majority of our assets are used jointly or managed at corporate level. Arithmetical allocation of these assets to the various businesses is not deemed to be meaningful and as such total assets per segment has been omitted.

Our HPMS business segment delivers high performance mixed signal solutions to our customers to satisfy their system and sub-systems needs across eight application areas: automotive, identification, mobile, consumer, computing, wireless infrastructure, lighting and industrial, and software solutions for mobile phones. Our SP business segment offers standard products for use across many application markets, as well as application-specific standard products predominantly used in application areas such as mobile handsets, computing, consumer and automotive. The segments each include revenue from the sale and licensing of intellectual property related to that segment.

Corporate and Other includes unallocated expenses not related to any specific business segment and corporate restructuring charges.

Because the Company meets the criteria for aggregation set forth under ASC 280 “Segment Reporting”, and the operating segments have similar economic characteristics, the Company aggregates the results of operations of the Automotive, Identification, Infrastructure & Industrial and Portable & Computing operating segments into one reportable segment, HPMS, and the Standard Products and General Purpose Logic operating segments into another reportable segment, SP.

Detailed information by segment for the years 2013, 2012 and 2011 is presented in the following tables.


Revenue	2013		2012		2011
HPMS		3,533		2,976		2,653
SP		1,145		1,168		1,216
Corporate and Other ⁽¹⁾		137		214		325

		4,815		4,358		4,194


Operating income (loss)	2013			2012			2011
HPMS		712			479			288
SP		39			89			200
Corporate and Other ⁽¹⁾		(100	)		(156	)		(131	)

		651			412			357

⁽¹⁾	Corporate and Other is not a segment under ASC 280 “Segment Reporting”.

Goodwill assigned to segments

Cost at January 1,
2013

Acquisitions

Translation differences
and other changes

Cost at December 31,
2013

HPMS

1,725

1,788

456

—

472

Corporate and Other ⁽¹⁾

321

—

333

2,502

2,593


	Accumulated impairment at January 1, 2013			Translation differences and other changes			Accumulated impairment at December 31, 2013
HPMS		(186	)		(9	)		(195	)
SP		(39	)		(1	)		(40	)
Corporate and Other ⁽¹⁾		—			—			—

		(225	)		(10	)		(235	)

⁽¹⁾	Corporate and Other is not a segment under ASC 280 “Segment Reporting”.

Geographical Information


	Revenue ⁽¹⁾						Property, plant and equipment
	2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011
China		2,047		1,699		1,514		115		131		120
Netherlands		146		94		123		180		180		187
Taiwan		98		112		80		91		80		70
United States		365		303		329		6		8		9
Singapore		421		436		383		214		226		229
Germany		434		447		508		80		88		96
South Korea		294		238		216		1		—		—
Other countries		1,010		1,029		1,041		361		357		352

		4,815		4,358		4,194		1,048		1,070		1,063

⁽¹⁾	Revenue attributed to geographic areas is based on the customer’s shipped-to location (except for intellectual property license revenue which is attributable to the Netherlands).

Concentration of risk

A substantial portion of our revenue is derived from our top OEM customers, some of whom are supplied through distributors, in the automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing markets. No end customer accounted for greater than 10% of the Company‘s revenues for the years presented. However, sales to one of our distributors, WPG, in 2013, 2012 and 2011 represented 11%, 12% and 12%, respectively, of revenue.

Furthermore, the Company is using outside suppliers or foundries for a portion of its manufacturing capacity.

We have operations in Europe and Asia subject to collective bargaining agreements which could pose a risk to the Company in the near term but we do not expect that our operations will be disrupted if such is the case.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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+ Details

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	20 Subsequent Events Expansion stock repurchase program On February 6, 2014, the Company announced that, effective the same date, NXP expanded its existing stock repurchase program. Under the expanded stock repurchase program, NXP may repurchase shares to cover in part employee stock options and equity rights under its long term incentive plans. The new repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors enables NXP to repurchase up to twenty-five (25) million shares of its common stock from time to time in both privately negotiated and open market transactions, subject to management’s evaluation of market conditions, terms of private transactions, the best interests of NXP shareholders, applicable legal requirements and other factors. There is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares that will be repurchased under the stock repurchase program, and NXP may terminate the repurchase program at any time. On February 19, 2014, the Company announced that it has repurchased 5 million shares of its common stock from affiliates and from funds managed or advised by KKR in a private transaction. A $300 million draw-down under the Company’s existing Revolving Credit Facility was partly used to settle this repurchase of shares. Under the same stock repurchase plan, since it was announced on February 6, 2014, NXP previously already purchased approximately 2.9 million shares of common stock in various privately negotiated and open market transactions. As a result, NXP repurchased in total approximately 7.9 million shares in NXP under its expanded stock repurchase program up to and including February 21, 2014. The repurchased shares will be used to cover in part employee stock options and equity rights under NXP’s long term incentive plans. The repurchased shares are held as treasury shares and will be accounted for as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. Senior Secured Term Loan On February 14, 2014, our subsidiary, NXP B.V. together with NXP Funding LLC entered into a new $400 million aggregate principal amount Senior Secured Term Loan Facility due March 4, 2017. Concurrently, NXP called the $486 million principal amount Senior Secured Term Loan Facility due March 4, 2017. A $100 million draw-down under our existing Revolving Credit Facility was used to settle the combined transactions, as well as pay the related call premium of $5 million and accrued interest of $4 million. Approximately $5 million will be used for general corporate purposes. The exchange of the called Term Loan for the new Term Loan was a non-cash financing transaction.

Basis of Presentation (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Accounting policies

Accounting policies

The Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). Historical cost is used as the measurement basis unless otherwise indicated.

Use of estimates

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications

Certain items previously reported have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

The current liability for payroll and related benefits previously reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets within the caption Accrued Liabilities has been reclassified for all periods presented to a separate caption in the current year presentation.

Realignment of business segments

Realignment of business segments

During the first quarter of 2013, we moved our General Purpose Logic Product Line from our HPMS segment (Portable & Computing) to our SP segment; and our NXP software product line to our HPMS Segment (Industrial & Infrastructure) from Corporate and Other to better reflect underlying market dynamics, product complexity and the management of the business. In addition, during the fourth quarter of 2013 we determined that a change to our reportable segments was warranted due to the significant decline in external revenues and costs reported by Manufacturing Operations (“MO”). These external results are, to a large extent, derived from revenue of wafer foundry and packaging services to our divested businesses in order to support their separation and, on a limited basis, their ongoing operations. MO’s results are also not regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) to assess operating performance and allocate resources as its primary function is to manage the Company’s internal manufacturing and supply chain activities and substantially all of its results are reflected within the operating segments utilizing its services. As a result, since Manufacturing Operations no longer meets the criteria for an operating segment, its results will be reflected within Corporate and Other effective the fourth quarter of 2013.

The changes described above to the Company’s internal management reporting structure were evaluated under the criteria of ASC Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 280 “Segment Reporting”. As a result of the above changes to the composition of our operating and reportable segments, corresponding information for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Principles for consolidated financial statements

Principles for consolidated financial statements

For acquisitions on or after January 1, 2010, the Company measures goodwill at the acquisition date as:

•

The fair value of the consideration transferred; plus

•

The recognized amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree; plus if the business combination is achieved in stages, the fair value of the existing equity interest in the acquiree; less

•

The net recognized amount (generally fair value) of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

Costs related to the acquisition, other than those associated with the issue of debt or equity securities, that the Company incurs in connection with a business combination are expensed as incurred.

Fair value measurements

Fair value measurements

•

Level 1: Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

•

Level 3: Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.

Accounting for capital transactions of a subsidiary or an equity-accounted investee

Accounting for capital transactions of a subsidiary or an equity-accounted investee

Foreign currencies

Foreign currencies

The following table sets out the exchange rates for euros into U.S. dollars applicable for translation of NXP’s financial statements for the periods specified.


	$ per € 1
	period end		average¹⁾		high		low
2013		1.3765		1.3285		1.2818		1.3765
2012		1.3190		1.2887		1.2238		1.3347
2011		1.2938		1.3908		1.2938		1.4531

(1)	The average rates are the average rates based on monthly quotations.

Derivative financial instruments including hedge accounting

Derivative financial instruments including hedge accounting

The Company uses derivative financial instruments in the management of its foreign currency risks and the input costs of gold for a portion of our anticipated purchases within the next 12 months.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Receivables

Inventories

Inventories

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment

Goodwill

Goodwill

Identified Intangible assets

Identified Intangible assets

Impairment or disposal of identified intangible assets and tangible fixed assets

Impairment or disposal of identified intangible assets and tangible fixed assets

Non-current assets held for sale and disposal groups

Non-current assets held for sale and disposal groups

Discontinued operations

Discontinued operations

Research and development

Research and development

Advertising

Advertising

Advertising costs are expensed when incurred.

Guarantees

Guarantees

Debt Issuance Costs

Debt Issuance Costs

Earnings per share

Earnings per share

Revenue recognition

Revenue recognition

Financial income and expense

Financial income and expense

Financial income comprises interest income on funds invested and the net gain on the disposal of other financial assets.

Income taxes

Income taxes

Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method.

Postretirement benefits

Postretirement benefits

The Company accounts for the cost of pension plans and postretirement benefits other than pensions in accordance with ASC 715 “Compensation-Retirement Benefits”.

Most of the Company’s plans are unfunded and result in a pension provision or a net pension liability.

Contributions to defined-contribution and multi-employer pension plans are recognized as an expense in the statements of operations as incurred.

For all of the Company’s defined pension benefit plans, the measurement date is year-end.

Share-based compensation

Share-based compensation

Accounting standards adopted in 2013

Accounting standards adopted in 2013

The following accounting pronouncements became effective in 2013 and were adopted by the Company

•

ASU No. 2013-02 “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income”

•

Significant items reclassified out of AOCI by component either on the face of the income statement or as a separate footnote to the financial statements.

New standards to be adopted after 2013

New standards to be adopted after 2013

•

Sale of a subsidiary or group of net assets within a foreign entity and the sale represents the substantially complete liquidation of the investment in the foreign entity.

•

Loss of a controlling financial interest in an investment in a foreign entity (i.e., the foreign entity is deconsolidated).

•

Step acquisition for a foreign entity (i.e., when an entity has changed from applying the equity method for an investment in a foreign entity to consolidating the foreign entity).

•

ASU No.2013-11 “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.”

•

The entity does not intend to use the DTA for this purpose.

NXP will apply the ASU prospectively as from January 1, 2014. The ASU will have no significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Exchange Rates for Euros into U.S. Dollars Applicable for Translation of NXP's Financial Statements

The following table sets out the exchange rates for euros into U.S. dollars applicable for translation of NXP’s financial statements for the periods specified.


	$ per € 1
	period end		average¹⁾		high		low
2013		1.3765		1.3285		1.2818		1.3765
2012		1.3190		1.2887		1.2238		1.3347
2011		1.2938		1.3908		1.2938		1.4531

(1)	The average rates are the average rates based on monthly quotations.

Supplemental Financial Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Revenue Composition

Revenue composition


	2013		2012		2011
Goods		4,766		4,346		4,170
Patents and licenses		49		12		24

		4,815		4,358		4,194

Depreciation, Amortization and Impairment

Depreciation, amortization and impairment

Depreciation and amortization, including impairment charges, are as follows:


	2013		2012		2011
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment		246		247		290
Amortization of internal use software		32		24		10
Amortization of identified intangible assets		236		262		291

		514		533		591

Financial Income and Expense

Financial income and expense


	2013			2012			2011
Interest income		3			4			5
Interest expense		(182	)		(270	)		(312	)

Total interest expense, net		(179	)		(266	)		(307	)
Net gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt		(114	)		(161	)		(32	)
Foreign exchange rate results		62			28			128
Miscellaneous financing costs/income, net		(43	)		(38	)		(46	)

Total other financial income and expense		(95	)		(171	)		50

Total		(274	)		(437	)		(257	)

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share

The computation of earnings per share (EPS) is presented in the following table:


	2013		2012			2011
Income (loss) from continuing operations		415		(53	)		2
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests		67		63			46

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to stockholders		348		(116	)		(44	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to stockholders		—		1			434

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders		348		(115	)		390
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (after deduction of treasury shares) during the year (in thousands)		248,526		248,064			248,812
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversion of:
Options		5,004		—			—
Restricted Share Unites, Performance Share Units and Equity Rights		1,520		—			—

Dilutive potential common share		6,524		—			—
Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding (after deduction of treasury shares) during the year (in thousands) ¹⁾		255,050		248,064			248,812

Basic EPS attributable to stockholders in $:
Income (loss) from continuing operations		1.40		(0.46	)		(0.17	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		—		—			1.74

Net income (loss)		1.40		(0.46	)		1.57

Diluted EPS attributable to stockholders in $:
Income (loss) from continuing operations		1.36		(0.46	)		(0.17	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		—		—			1.74

Net income (loss)		1.36		(0.46	)		1.57

1)	In 2013, 10,609,942 securities (2012: 32,394,794 securities; 2011: 27,789,634 securities) that could potentially dilute basic EPS were not included in the computation of dilutive EPSs because the effect would have been anti-dilutive for the period presented.

Receivables, Net

Receivables, net

Accounts receivable are summarized as follows:


	2013			2012
Accounts receivable from third parties		504			463
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(3	)		(4	)
Other receivables		41			51

		542			510

Inventories, Net

Inventories, net

Inventories are summarized as follows:


	2013		2012
Raw materials		59		70
Work in process		597		515
Finished goods		84		130

		740		715

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

Property, plant and equipment, net

The following table presents details of the Company’s property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation:


	Useful Life (in years)	2013	2012
Land		60		59
Buildings	9 to 50	441		452
Machinery and installations	2 to 10	1,336		1,338
Other Equipment	1 to 5	165		186
Prepayments and construction in progress		88		68

		2,090		2,103
Less accumulated depreciation		(1,042)		(1,033	)

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation		1,048		1,070

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax


	Net investment hedge			Currency translation differences			Changes in fair value cash flow hedges			Net actuarial gain/(losses)			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss)
As of December 31, 2010		—			525			—			13			538
2011 other comprehensive income (loss)		(203	)		(21	)		—			9			(215	)

As of December 31, 2011		(203	)		504			—			22			323
2012 other comprehensive income (loss)		18			10			—			(51	)		(23	)

As of December 31, 2012		(185	)		514			—			(29	)		300
2013 other comprehensive income (loss)		68			(27	)		(4	)		10			47

As of December 31, 2013		(117	)		487			(4	)		(19	)		347

Cash Flow Information

Cash Flow Information


	For the years ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
*Net cash paid during the period for:*
Interest		174			292			301
Income taxes		34			28			25

*Net gain (loss) on sale of assets*:
Cash proceeds from the sale of assets		6			31			30
Book value of these assets		(4	)		(12	)		(40	)
Non-cash gains (losses)		—			1			—

		2			20			(10	)

*Non-cash financing information:*
Exchange of Term Loan C for Term Loan D		400			—			—

*Other items*:
Other items consists of the following non-cash element in income:
Non-cash interest cost due to applying effective interest method		2			22			18

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Summary of Estimated Fair Value and Carrying Amount of Financial Instruments Measured on Recurring Basis

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value and carrying amount of our financial instruments measured on a recurring basis:


			December 31, 2013						December 31, 2012
	Fair value hierarchy¹⁾		Carrying amount			Estimated fair value			Carrying amount			Estimated fair value
Assets:
Other financial assets		2		18			18			18			18
Derivative instruments-assets		2		1			1			1			1

Liabilities:
Short-term debt		2		(31	)		(31	)		(42	)		(42	)
Short-term debt (bonds)		1		(9	)		(9	)		(265	)		(267	)
Long-term debt (bonds)		1		(3,124	)		(3,181	)		(2,332	)		(2,453	)
Long-term debt (bonds) ²⁾		2		—			—			(608	)		(635	)
Other long-term debt		2		(157	)		(157	)		(245	)		(245	)
Derivative instruments-liabilities		2		(6	)		(6	)		(2	)		(2	)

1)	Transfers between the levels of fair value hierarchy are recognized when a change in circumstances would require it. There were no transfers during the reporting periods presented in the table above.

2)	Represent bonds which were privately held (floating rate secured notes 2016).

Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Short-Term Debt

Short-term debt


	2013		2012
Short-term bank borrowings		24		36
Current portion of long-term debt		16		271

Total		40		307

Schedule of Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt


	Range of interest rates		Average rate of interest		Amount outstanding 2013		Due in 2014		Due after 2014		Due after 2018		Average remaining term (in years)		Amount outstanding December 31, 2012
EUR notes		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		187
USD notes		3.3-5.8		4.4		3,133		9		3,124		1,378		5.4		3,018
Revolving Credit Facility		2.4-2.4		2.4		150		—		150		—		3.2		230
Bank borrowings		2.0-2.0		2.0		4		1		3		—		1.1		5
Liabilities arising from capital lease transactions		2.6-13.8		5.7		10		6		4		—		1.6		16

				4.3		3,297		16		3,281		1,378		5.2		3,456

Long-Term Debt at Book Value

The following amounts of long-term debt at book value as of December 31, 2013 are due in the next 5 years:


2014			16
2015			14
2016			511
2017			624
2018			754
Due after 5 years			1,378

			3,297

Summary of Outstanding Notes

The following table summarizes the outstanding notes as of December 31, 2013:


	Principal amount		Fixed/ floating		Interest rate	Current coupon rate			Maturity date
Term Loan		486		Floating	LIBOR plus 3.25% with a floor of 1.25%		4.5	%		2017
Term Loan		399		Floating	LIBOR plus 2.50% with a floor of 0.75%		3.25	%		2020
Senior Unsecured Notes		500		Fixed	3.5%		3.5	%		2016
Senior Unsecured Notes		750		Fixed	3.75%		3.75	%		2018
Senior Unsecured Notes		500		Fixed	5.75%		5.75	%		2021
Senior Unsecured Notes		500		Fixed	5.75%		5.75	%		2023
Revolving Credit Facility		150		Floating	LIBOR plus 2.25%		2.4	%		2017

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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+ Details

Identified Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Summary of Intangible Assets, Net of Accumulated Amortization and Impairments

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization and impairments of $755 million and $965 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively were composed of the following:


	December 31, 2013					December 31, 2012
	Gross		Accumulated amortization and impairments			Gross		Accumulated amortization and impairments
Marketing-related		19		(18	)		18		(16	)
Customer-related		437		(211	)		427		(177	)
Technology-based		2,104		(1,619	)		2,053		(1,383	)

		2,560		(1,848	)		2,498		(1,576	)
Software		137		(94	)		113		(70	)

Identified intangible assets		2,697		(1,942	)		2,611		(1,646	)

Software [Member]

Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets

The estimated amortization expense for software as of December 31, 2013 for each of the five succeeding years is:


2014			29
2015			10
2016			4
2017			—
2018			—

Other Identified Intangible Assets [Member]

Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets

The estimated amortization expense for these identified intangible assets for each of the five succeeding years is:


2014			157
2015			136
2016			131
2017			117
2018			96

Goodwill (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Goodwill

The changes in goodwill in 2013 and 2012 were as follows:


	2013			2012
Balances as of January 1
Cost		2,502			2,454
Accumulated impairment		(225	)		(223	)

Book value		2,277			2,231
Changes in book value:
Acquisitions		1			11
Divestments		—			(6	)
Translation differences\|\|		80			41

Total changes		81			46

Balances as of December 31
Cost		2,593			2,502
Accumulated impairment		(235	)		(225	)

Book value		2,358			2,277

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of PME Multi-Employer Plan


PME multi-employer plan	2013		2012		2011
NXP’s contributions to the plan		51		53		59
(including employees’ contributions)		3		4		2
Average number of NXP’s active employees participating in the plan		3,133		3,229		3,256
NXP’s contribution to the plan exceeded more than 5 percent of the total contribution (as of December 31 of the plan’s year end)		No		No		No

Summary of Changes in Pension Benefit Obligations and Defined-Benefit Pension Plan Assets


	2013			2012
Projected benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year		419			342
Additions		—			—
Service cost		12			11
Interest cost		15			14
Actuarial (gains) and losses		(23	)		60
Curtailments and settlements		—			(2	)
Benefits paid		(24	)		(18	)
Exchange rate differences		7			12

Projected benefit obligation at end of year		406			419

Plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year		162			147
Actual return on plan assets		5			14
Employer contributions		21			14
Benefits paid		(24	)		(18	)
Exchange rate differences		6			5

Fair value of plan assets at end of year		170			162

Funded status		(236	)		(257	)


Classification of the funded status is as follows
– Prepaid pension cost within other non-current assets		18			13
– Accrued pension cost within other non-current liabilities		(245	)		(260	)
– Accrued pension cost within accrued liabilities		(9	)		(10	)

Total		(236	)		(257	)

Accumulated benefit obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation for all Company-dedicated benefit pension plans		370			364

Plans with assets less than accumulated benefit obligation
Funded plans with assets less than accumulated benefit obligation
– Fair value of plan assets		17			24
– Accumulated benefit obligations		56			65
– Projected benefit obligations		84			85
Unfunded plans
– Accumulated benefit obligations		179			174
– Projected benefit obligations		187			194

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (before tax)
Total AOCI at beginning of year		22			(30	)
– Net actuarial loss (gain)		(21	)		52
– Exchange rate differences		1			—

Total AOCI at end of year		2			22

Summary of Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Calculate Projected Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Pension Cost

The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the projected benefit obligations were as follows:


	2013			2012
Discount rate		3.7	%		3.5	%
Rate of compensation increase		2.3	%		2.4	%

The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the net periodic pension cost were as follows:


	2013			2012			2011
Discount rate		3.5	%		4.4	%		4.3	%
Expected returns on plan assets		4.0	%		4.1	%		4.2	%
Rate of compensation increase		2.4	%		3.1	%		3.1	%

Components of Net Periodic Pension Costs

The components of net periodic pension costs were as follows:


	2013			2012			2011
Service cost		12			11			12
Interest cost on the projected benefit obligation		15			14			15
Expected return on plan assets		(7	)		(6	)		(6	)
Amortization of net (gain) loss		1			—			—
Curtailments & settlements		—			(2	)		(1	)
Other		—			1			—

Net periodic cost		21			18			20

Summary of Actual Pension Plan Assets Allocation and Classification

The actual pension plan asset allocation at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:


	2013			2012
Asset category:
Equity securities		32	%		26	%
Debt securities		53	%		58	%
Insurance contracts		—			3	%
Other		15	%		13	%

		100	%		100	%

The following table summarizes the classification of these assets.


	2013						2012
	Level I		Level II		Level III		Level I		Level II		Level III
Equity securities		1		51		—		3		38		—
Debt securities		15		66		—		20		68		—
Other		13		7		4		13		4		3

		29		124		4		36		110		3

Summary of Estimated Future Pension Benefit Payments

The following benefit payments are expected to be made (including those for funded plans):


2014			16
2015			14
2016			15
2017			15
2018			17
Years 2019-2023			107

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Operating Leases and Capital Leases

Future minimum lease payments under operating and capital leases are as follows:


	Operating Leases		Capital Leases
2014		24		6
2015		22		2
2016		16		2
2017		12		1
2018		9		—
Thereafter		24		—

Total future minimum leases payments		107		11
Less: amount representing interest				1

Present value of future minimum lease payments				10

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Transactions from Employee Option and Share Plans

The following transactions took place resulting from employee option and share plans in 2013:


	2013
Total shares in treasury at beginning of year		2,726,000
Total cost		58
Shares acquired under repurchase program		11,071,638
Average price in $ per share		36.60
Amount paid		405
Shares delivered		9,626,805
Average price in $ per share		30.13
Amount received		177
Total shares in treasury at end of year		4,170,833
Total cost		167

Related-party Transactions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Schedule of Amounts Related to Revenue and Expenses Incurred in Transactions

The following table presents the amounts related to revenue and expenses incurred in transactions with these related parties:


	2013		2012		2011
Revenue		—		33		133
Purchase of goods and services		102		204		137

Schedule of Amounts Related to Accounts Receivable and Payables with Related Parties

The following table presents the amounts related to accounts payable balances with these related parties:


	2013		2012
Payables		33		30

Share-based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Expense

Share-based compensation expense is included in the following line items in our statement of operations:


	2013		2012		2011
Cost of revenue		8		2		1
Research and development		13		5		2
Selling, general and administrative		67		45		28

		88		52		31

Post-IPO Long Term Incentive Plans [Member]

Summary of Stock Options and Share Rights and Changes

A summary of the status of NXP’s LTIP stock options and share rights and changes during 2013 is presented below.

Stock options

Stock
options

Weighted average
exercise
price in USD

Weighted average
remaining contractual
term

Aggregate intrinsic value

Outstanding at January 1, 2013

10,910,114

19.12

Granted

1,712,375

38.87

Exercised

(1,988,954

)

16.97

Forfeited

(387,717

)

19.86

Outstanding at December 31, 2013

10,245,818

22.82

8.4

237

Exercisable at December 31, 2013

2,590,201

17.72

7.7

Summary of Restricted Share Units

Restricted share units


	Shares			Weighted average grant date fair value in USD
Outstanding at January 1, 2013		3,300,123			20.56
Granted		2,137,870			39.23
Vested		(1,414,376	)		19.15
Forfeited		(201,722	)		20.98

Outstanding at December 31, 2013		3,821,895			31.50

Pre-IPO Management Equity Stock Option Plan [Member]

Summary of Stock Options and Share Rights and Changes

The following table summarizes the information about NXP’s outstanding Pre-IPO MEP Options and changes during 2013.

Stock options

Stock options

Weighted average
exercise price in EUR

Weighted average
remaining contractual
term

Aggregate intrinsic value

Outstanding at January 1, 2013

15,114,216

25.14

Granted

—

Exercised

(5,723,264

)

18.40

Forfeited

(1,747,246

)

26.09

Expired

(2,242,421

)

42.10

Outstanding at December 31, 2013

5,401,285

24.93

4.7

Exercisable at December 31, 2013

5,359,984

24.95

4.7

Financial Performance Conditions [Member] | Post-IPO Long Term Incentive Plans [Member]

Summary of Performance Share Units

Performance share units

Financial performance conditions


	Shares			Weighted average grant date fair value in USD
Outstanding at January 1, 2013		2,408,474			19.55
Granted		547,510			39.59
Vested		(650,193	)		17.14
Forfeited		(101,488	)		20.32

Outstanding at December 31, 2013		2,204,303			25.21

Market Performance Conditions [Member] | Post-IPO Long Term Incentive Plans [Member]

Summary of Performance Share Units

Market performance conditions


	Shares		Weighted average grant date fair value in USD
Outstanding at January 1, 2013		—		—
Granted		1,775,000		17.54
Vested		—		—
Forfeited		—		—

Outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,775,000		17.54

Restructuring Charges (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Summary of Changes in Position of Restructuring Liabilities by Segment

The following table presents the changes in the position of restructuring liabilities in 2013 by segment:


	Balance January 1, 2013		Additions		Utilized			Released			Other changes⁽¹⁾			Balance December 31, 2013
HPMS		57		3		(23	)		(4	)		13			46
SP		41		6		(3	)		(7	)		(6	)		31
Corporate and Other		72		18		(39	)		(10	)		(1	)		40

		170		27		(65	)		(21	)		6			117

(1)	Other changes primarily related to translation differences and internal transfers

The following table presents the changes in the position of restructuring liabilities in 2012 by segment:


	Balance January 1, 2012		Additions		Utilized			Released			Other changes⁽¹⁾		Balance December 31, 2012
HPMS		36		27		(4	)		(2	)		—		57
SP		27		17		(3	)		(1	)		1		41
Corporate and Other		36		59		(22	)		(1	)		—		72

		99		103		(29	)		(4	)		1		170

(1)	Other changes primarily related to translation differences.

Components of Restructuring Charges Less Releases Recorded in Liabilities

The components of restructuring charges less releases recorded in the liabilities in 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:


	2013			2012			2011
Personnel lay-off costs		10			101			66
Lease and Contract Terminations		17			2			—
Release of provisions/accruals		(21	)		(4	)		(8	)

Net restructuring charges		6			99			58

Summary of Significant Activity and Components of Restructuring Obligations

The following table summarizes the significant activity within, and components of, the Company’s restructuring obligations:


	Personnel lay-off costs			Lease and Contract Terminations			Total
Balance at December 31, 2011		98			1			99
Expense		97			2			99
Utilized ¹⁾		(29	)		—			(29	)
Other changes ²⁾		1			—			1

Balance at December 31, 2012		167			3			170
Expense		(8	)		14			6
Utilized ¹⁾		(54	)		(11	)		(65	)
Other changes ²⁾		5			1			6

Balance at December 31, 2013		110			7			117

1)	Represents cash payments.

2)	Other changes primarily related to translation differences.

Restructuring Charges Less Releases Recorded in Liabilities Per Line Item in Statement of Operations

The restructuring charges less releases recorded in operating income are included in the following line items in the statement of operations:


	2013			2012		2011
Cost of revenue		—			18		24
Selling, general and administrative		7			59		15
Research & development		(1	)		22		19

Net restructuring charges		6			99		58

Provision for Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes

million loss; 2011: $100 million income). The components of income (loss) before income taxes are as follows:


	2013		2012			2011
Netherlands		205		(93	)		(27	)
Foreign		172		68			127

		377		(25	)		100

Components of Provision for Income Taxes

The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:


	2013			2012			2011
Current taxes:
Netherlands		(10	)		(1	)		(3	)
Foreign		(17	)		(20	)		(29	)

		(27	)		(21	)		(32	)
Deferred taxes:
Netherlands		1			5			(10	)
Foreign		6			15			21

		7			20			11

Total provision for income taxes		(20	)		(1	)		(21	)

Reconciliation of Statutory Income Tax Rate

A reconciliation of the statutory income tax rate in the Netherlands as a percentage of income (loss) before income taxes and the effective income tax rate is as follows:


(in percentages)	2013			2012			2011
Statutory income tax in the Netherlands		25.0			25.0			25.0
Increase (reduction) in rate resulting from:
Rate differential local statutory rates versus statutory rate of the Netherlands		(3.4	)		64.0			(15.7	)
Net change in valuation allowance		5.3			(178.0	)		12.7
Prior year adjustments		(0.8	)		5.2			(2.0	)
Non-taxable income		(1.1	)		41.6			(10.8	)
Non-tax-deductible expenses/losses		6.6			(69.6	)		19.6
Other taxes and tax rate changes		2.3			18.2			(1.0	)
Withholding taxes		0.8			(7.6	)		6.9
Unrecognized tax benefits		0.8			(24.8	)		(1.0	)
Tax incentives		(30.2	)		122.0			(12.7	)

Effective tax rate		5.3	%		(4.0	)%		21.0	%

Principal Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

The principal components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented below:


	2013						2012
	Assets			Liabilities			Assets			Liabilities
Intangible assets		5			(160	)		13			(200	)
Property, plant and equipment		27			(36	)		20			(33	)
Inventories		2			—			2			—
Receivables		—			(1	)		1			—
Other assets		1			—			3			(5	)
Liabilities:
Pensions		36			(5	)		42			(1	)
Restructuring		27			—			46			—
Other		24			—			21			—
Long-term debt		—			(23	)		1			(7	)
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries		—			(31	)		—			(27	)
Tax loss carryforwards (including tax credit carryforwards)		686			—			659			—

Total gross deferred tax assets (liabilities)		808			(256	)		808			(273	)

Net deferred tax position		552						535
Valuation allowances		(607	)					(589	)

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)		(55	)					(54	)

Expiration of Tax Loss Carryforwards

At December 31, 2013 tax loss carryforwards of $2,608 million will expire as follows:


	Balance December 31, 2013		Scheduled expiration

			2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		2019-2023		later		unlimited
Tax loss carryforwards		2,608		6		169		779		507		11		232		147		757

Expiration of Tax Credit Carryforwards

The Company also has tax credit carryforwards of $97 million, which are available to offset future tax, if any, and which will expire as follows:


	Balance December 31, 2013		Scheduled expiration

			2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		2019-2023		later		unlimited
Tax credit carryforwards		97		—		—		—		—		—		—		8		89

Classification of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities in Consolidated Balance Sheets

The classification of the deferred tax assets and liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets is as follows:


	2013			2012
Deferred tax assets within current assets		11			12
Deferred tax assets within other non-current assets		24			22
Deferred tax liabilities within accrued liabilities		(2	)		(4	)
Deferred tax liabilities within other non-current liabilities		(88	)		(84	)

		(55	)		(54	)

Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:


	2013			2012			2011
Balance as of January 1,		139			169			195
Increases from tax positions taken during prior periods		1			16			—
Decreases from tax positions taken during prior periods		(4	)		(25	)		(12	)
Increases from tax positions taken during current period		7			2			10
Decreases relating to settlements with the tax authorities		—			(23	)		(24	)

Balance as of December 31,		143			139			169

Discontinued Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Summary of Income from Discontinued Operations

The following table summarizes the results of the Sound Solutions business included in the consolidated statements of income as discontinued operations for 2012 and 2011:


	2012		2011
Revenue		—		140
Costs and expenses		—		(116	)

Income attributable to discontinued operations		—		24
Provision for income taxes		—		(4	)

Income attributable to discontinued operations, net of taxes, before disposal		—		20
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations (net of taxes)		1		414

Income from discontinued operations after disposal		1		434

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, the classification and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group, and the segment in which the disposal group was reported. Also may include the amount of adjustments to amounts previously reported in discontinued operations such as resolution of contingencies arising from the disposal transaction or the operations of the component prior to disposal.

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Investments in Equity-accounted Investees (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Results Relating to Equity-Accounted Investees

Results relating to equity-accounted investees


	2013		2012			2011
Company’s share in income (loss)		7		7			(77	)
Other results		51		(34	)		—

		58		(27	)		(77	)

Company's Share in Income (Loss)

Company’s share in income (loss)


	2013		2012		2011
Trident		—		—		(82	)
ASMC		1		3		3
ASEN		6		4		2

		7		7		(77	)

Changes in Investments in Equity-Accounted Investees

Investments in equity-accounted investees

The changes in 2013 are as follows:


	Investments
Balance as of January 1		45
Changes:
Acquisitions/additions		—
Deductions		—
Share in income (loss)		7
Translation and exchange rate differences		—

Balance as of December 31		52

Summary of Carrying Value of Investments in Equity-Accounted Investees

The total carrying value of investments in equity-accounted investees is summarized as follows:


	2013				2012
	Shareholding %		Amount		Shareholding %		Amount
ASMC		27		18		27		17
ASEN		40		34		40		28

				52				45

Segments and Geographical Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Detailed information by segment for the years 2013, 2012 and 2011 is presented in the following tables.


Revenue	2013		2012		2011
HPMS		3,533		2,976		2,653
SP		1,145		1,168		1,216
Corporate and Other ⁽¹⁾		137		214		325

		4,815		4,358		4,194


Operating income (loss)	2013			2012			2011
HPMS		712			479			288
SP		39			89			200
Corporate and Other ⁽¹⁾		(100	)		(156	)		(131	)

		651			412			357

⁽¹⁾	Corporate and Other is not a segment under ASC 280 “Segment Reporting”.

Goodwill Assigned to Segments

Goodwill assigned to segments

Cost at January 1,
2013

Acquisitions

Translation differences
and other changes

Cost at December 31,
2013

HPMS

1,725

1,788

456

—

472

Corporate and Other ⁽¹⁾

321

—

333

2,502

2,593


	Accumulated impairment at January 1, 2013			Translation differences and other changes			Accumulated impairment at December 31, 2013
HPMS		(186	)		(9	)		(195	)
SP		(39	)		(1	)		(40	)
Corporate and Other ⁽¹⁾		—			—			—

		(225	)		(10	)		(235	)

⁽¹⁾	Corporate and Other is not a segment under ASC 280 “Segment Reporting”.

Geographical Segment Report

Geographical Information


	Revenue ⁽¹⁾						Property, plant and equipment
	2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011
China		2,047		1,699		1,514		115		131		120
Netherlands		146		94		123		180		180		187
Taiwan		98		112		80		91		80		70
United States		365		303		329		6		8		9
Singapore		421		436		383		214		226		229
Germany		434		447		508		80		88		96
South Korea		294		238		216		1		—		—
Other countries		1,010		1,029		1,041		361		357		352

		4,815		4,358		4,194		1,048		1,070		1,063

⁽¹⁾	Revenue attributed to geographic areas is based on the customer’s shipped-to location (except for intellectual property license revenue which is attributable to the Netherlands).

Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	Aug. 02, 2006
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Percentage for sale of Philips semiconductor business	80.10%

Significant Accounting Policies - Exchange Rates for Euros into U.S. Dollars Applicable for Translation of NXP's Financial Statements (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Period End [Member]
Financial Statement Details [Line Items]
Exchange rates for euros into U.S. dollars	1.3765	1.3190	1.2938
Average [Member]
Financial Statement Details [Line Items]
Exchange rates for euros into U.S. dollars	1.3285	1.2887	1.3908
Maximum [Member]
Financial Statement Details [Line Items]
Exchange rates for euros into U.S. dollars	1.2818	1.2238	1.2938
Minimum [Member]
Financial Statement Details [Line Items]
Exchange rates for euros into U.S. dollars	1.3765	1.3347	1.4531

Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Attributable to hedged risk, range minimum	80.00%
Attributable to hedged risk, range maximum	125.00%
Percentage of income tax benefit recognized	50.00%
Percentage of fair value of plan assets	10.00%
Exercise price of stock options	100.00%
Stock options contractual terms in years	10 years
Stock options vesting period in years	4 years
Performance Share Units and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock options vesting period in years	3 years
Performance Share Units Based on Market Condition [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock options vesting period in years	3 years
Performance Share Units Based on Market Condition [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock options vesting period in years	1 year

Supplemental Financial Information - Revenue Composition (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues [Abstract]
Goods	$ 4,766	$ 4,346	$ 4,170
Patents and licenses	49	12	24
Revenue	$ 4,815	$ 4,358	$ 4,194

Supplemental Financial Information - Depreciation, Amortization and Impairment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Depreciation And Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	$ 246	$ 247	$ 290
Amortization of internal use software	32	24	10
Amortization of identified intangible assets	236	262	291
Depreciation, amortization and impairment	$ 514	$ 533	$ 591

Supplemental Financial Information - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Gain (loss) on foreign exchange differences		$ (4)	$ 9
Net investment in U.S. dollar functional currency	$ 1,700
F/X result on net investment hedge instruments	68	26
Cash balance	670	617
Dividend distribution	48	40	67
Income taxes receivable current	7	3
Portion of finished goods stored at customer locations	22	20
Allowance for obsolescence	63	61
Property, Plant and Equipment Gross	2,090	2,103
Property and equipment, capital leases	62	77
Accumulated depreciation on capital leases	55	65
Purchase of non-controlling interest shares	12
Maximum [Member]
Gain (loss) on foreign exchange differences	1
USD notes [Member] \| Net investment hedge [Member]
F/X result on net investment hedge instruments	$ 68	$ 26	$ (203)
Current Estimate [Member]
Estimated useful life of machinery and equipment	Ten years
Previous Estimate [Member]
Estimated useful life of machinery and equipment		Five to seven years
Jilin Sino-Microelectronics Co. Ltd. [Member]
Purchase of non-controlling interest shares	$ 12
Percentage of acquisition	40.00%
SSMC [Member]
Cash balance	$ 353	$ 288
Dividend percentage to joint venture	38.80%
Dividend distribution	$ 120	100
TSMC [Member]
Dividend distribution	47	39
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Gross	60	$ 59
December 31, 2014 [Member]
Decrease in depreciation	$ (26)

Supplemental Financial Information - Financial Income and Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 3	$ 4	$ 5
Interest expense	(182)	(270)	(312)
Total interest expense, net	(179)	(266)	(307)
Net gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt	(114)	(161)	(32)
Foreign exchange rate results	62	28	128
Miscellaneous financing costs/income, net	(43)	(38)	(46)
Total other financial income and expense	(95)	(171)	50
Total	$ (274)	$ (437)	$ (257)

Supplemental Financial Information - Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 415	$ (53)	$ 2
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	67	63	46
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to stockholders	348	(116)	(44)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to stockholders		1	434
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders	$ 348	$ (115)	$ 390
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (after deduction of treasury shares) during the year	248,526	248,064	248,812
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversion of:
Options	5,004
Restricted Share Units, Performance Share Units and Equity Rights	1,520
Dilutive potential common share	6,524
Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding (after deduction of treasury shares) during the year	255,050	248,064	248,812
Basic EPS attributable to stockholders in $:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 1.40	$ (0.46)	$ (0.17)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations			1.74
Net income (loss)	1.40	(0.46)	1.57
Diluted EPS attributable to stockholders in $:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	1.36	(0.46)	(0.17)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations			1.74
Net income (loss)	$ 1.36	$ (0.46)	$ 1.57

Supplemental Financial Information - Earnings Per Share (Parenthetical) (Detail) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earning per share amount	10,609,942	32,394,794	27,789,634

Supplemental Financial Information - Receivables, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts receivable from third parties	$ 504	$ 463
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(3)	(4)
Other receivables	41	51
Accounts receivable	$ 542	$ 510

Supplemental Financial Information - Inventories, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 59	$ 70
Work in process	597	515
Finished goods	84	130
Inventory net	$ 740	$ 715

Supplemental Financial Information - Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 2,090	$ 2,103
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,042)	(1,033)
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	1,048	1,070	$ 1,063
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	60	59
Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 441	452
Buildings [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life (in years)	9 years
Buildings [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life (in years)	50 years
Machinery and installations [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 1,336	1,338
Machinery and installations [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life (in years)	2 years
Machinery and installations [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life (in years)	10 years
Other Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 165	186
Other Equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life (in years)	1 year
Other Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life (in years)	5 years
Prepayments and construction in progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 88	$ 68

Supplemental Financial Information - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 300	$ 323	$ 538
Other comprehensive income (loss)	47	(23)	(215)
Ending balance	347	300	323
Net investment hedge [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(185)	(203)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	68	18	(203)
Ending balance	(117)	(185)	(203)
Currency translation differences [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	514	504	525
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(27)	10	(21)
Ending balance	487	514	504
Changes in fair value cash flow hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(4)
Ending balance	(4)
Net actuarial gain/(losses) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(29)	22	13
Other comprehensive income (loss)	10	(51)	9
Ending balance	$ (19)	$ (29)	$ 22

- Definition

Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge.

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Supplemental Financial Information - Cash Flow Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$ 174	$ 292	$ 301
Income taxes	34	28	25
Net gain (loss) on sale of assets:
Cash proceeds from the sale of assets	6	31	30
Book value of these assets	(4)	(12)	(40)
Non-cash gains (losses)		1
Net gain (loss) on sale of assets	2	20	(10)
Non-cash financing information:
Exchange of Term Loan C for Term Loan D	400
Other items:
Non-cash interest cost due to applying effective interest method	$ 2	$ 22	$ 18

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities - Summary of Estimated Fair Value and Carrying Amount of Financial Instruments Measured on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$ (40)	$ (307)
Long-term debt	(3,281)	(3,185)
Carrying amount [Member] \| Level II [Member]
Assets:
Other financial assets	18	18
Derivative instruments-assets	1	1
Liabilities:
Short-term debt	(31)	(42)
Long-term debt		(608)
Other long-term debt	(157)	(245)
Derivative instruments-liabilities	(6)	(2)
Carrying amount [Member] \| Level I [Member]
Liabilities:
Short-term debt	(9)	(265)
Long-term debt	(3,124)	(2,332)
Estimated fair value [Member] \| Level II [Member]
Assets:
Other financial assets	18	18
Derivative instruments-assets	1	1
Liabilities:
Short-term debt	(31)	(42)
Long-term debt		(635)
Other long-term debt	(157)	(245)
Derivative instruments-liabilities	(6)	(2)
Estimated fair value [Member] \| Level I [Member]
Liabilities:
Short-term debt	(9)	(267)
Long-term debt	$ (3,181)	$ (2,453)

Debt - Schedule of Short-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Short-term bank borrowings	$ 24	$ 36
Current portion of long-term debt	16	271
Total	$ 40	$ 307

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) € in Millions, $ in Millions									12 Months Ended
	Dec. 11, 2013 USD ($)	Oct. 15, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 24, 2013	May 21, 2013 USD ($)	May 21, 2013 EUR (€)	Mar. 12, 2013 USD ($)	Mar. 04, 2013 USD ($)	Feb. 14, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 EUR (€)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term bank borrowings									$ 24	$ 36
Weighted average interest rate									3.50%	3.60%		3.50%
Remaining tenor of debt									5 years 2 months 12 days
Interest accrued for debt									$ 27	$ 25
Total long-term debt									3,281	3,185
Increase in long-term debt									96
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt									(114)	(161)	$ (32)
Principal amount									1,033	$ 3,470
Annual repayment of Term Loan									9
Denominated Revolving Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility									$ 853			€ 620
Fixed Rate Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of total notes									68.00%
Floating Rate Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of total notes									32.00%
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining tenor of debt									4 years 3 months 18 days
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount									$ 500
Notes due date								February 15, 2021
Fair value recorded									500
Net proceeds							$ 495
Cash on hand							14
Repayment of principal amount							494
Pay related call premiums							10
Pay related accrued interest							$ 5
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021 [Member] \| Senior Secured Term Loan Facility Due 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes due date							April 3, 2017
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount									500
Notes due date						March 15, 2023
Fair value recorded									500
Net proceeds						$ 495
Repayment of principal amount						471
Pay related call premiums						5
Pay related accrued interest						5
Payment for general corporate purposes						$ 14
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2023 [Member] \| Senior Secured Term Loan Facility Due 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes due date						March 19, 2019
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount									750
Notes due date				June 1, 2018	June 1, 2018
Fair value recorded									750
Net proceeds				$ 743
Repayment of principal amount \| €					€ 142
Pay related call premiums				16
Pay related accrued interest				$ 2
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2018 [Member] \| Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes Due 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes due date				October 2013	October 2013
Principal amount due				$ 184
Principal amount				$ 58
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2018 [Member] \| Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes due date				November 2016	November 2016
Principal amount				$ 615
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount									500
Notes due date			September 15, 2016
Fair value recorded									500
Net proceeds		$ 495
Repayment of principal amount		422
Pay related call premiums		51
Pay related accrued interest		8
Payment for general corporate purposes		$ 14
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2016 [Member] \| Senior Secured Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes due date		August 2018
Term Loan Due Two Thousand And Twenty [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount									400
Notes due date	January 11, 2020
Net proceeds	$ 100
Cash on hand									$ 6
Repayment of principal amount	496
Pay related call premiums	5
Pay related accrued interest	$ 5

Debt - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average rate of interest	4.30%
Amount outstanding	$ 3,297	$ 3,456
Due in 2014	16	271
Due after 2014	3,281	3,185
Due after 2018	$ 1,378
Average remaining term (in years)	5 years 2 months 12 days
Euro notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount outstanding		187
USD notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average rate of interest	4.40%
Amount outstanding	$ 3,133	3,018
Due in 2014	9
Due after 2014	3,124
Due after 2018	$ 1,378
Average remaining term (in years)	5 years 4 months 24 days
USD notes [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Range of interest rates	3.30%
USD notes [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Range of interest rates	5.80%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average rate of interest	2.40%
Amount outstanding	$ 150	230
Due after 2014	$ 150
Average remaining term (in years)	3 years 2 months 12 days
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Range of interest rates	2.40%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Range of interest rates	2.40%
Bank borrowings [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average rate of interest	2.00%
Amount outstanding	$ 4	5
Due in 2014	1
Due after 2014	$ 3
Average remaining term (in years)	1 year 1 month 6 days
Bank borrowings [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Range of interest rates	2.00%
Bank borrowings [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Range of interest rates	2.00%
Capital lease [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average rate of interest	5.70%
Amount outstanding	$ 10	$ 16
Due in 2014	6
Due after 2014	$ 4
Average remaining term (in years)	1 year 7 months 6 days
Capital lease [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Range of interest rates	2.60%
Capital lease [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Range of interest rates	13.80%

Debt - Long-Term Debt at Book Value (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2014	$ 16	$ 271
2015	14
2016	511
2017	624
2018	754
Due after 5 years	1,378
Amount outstanding	$ 3,297	$ 3,456

Debt - Summary of Outstanding Notes (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Debt - Summary of Outstanding Notes (Detail) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Floating Term Loan Due 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount - variable	$ 486
Current coupon rate - variable	4.50%
Interest rate terms	LIBOR plus 3.25% with a floor of 1.25%
Maturity date	2017
Floating Term Loan Due In 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount - variable	$ 399
Current coupon rate - variable	3.25%
Interest rate terms	LIBOR plus 2.50%with a floor of 0.75%
Maturity date	2020
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount - fixed	$ 500
Current coupon rate - fixed	3.50%
Maturity date	2016
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount - fixed	$ 750
Current coupon rate - fixed	3.75%
Maturity date	2018
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount - fixed	$ 500
Current coupon rate - fixed	5.75%
Maturity date	2021
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount - fixed	$ 500
Current coupon rate - fixed	5.75%
Maturity date	2023
Floating Revolving Credit Facility Due 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount - variable	$ 150
Current coupon rate - variable	2.40%
Interest rate terms	LIBOR plus 2.25%
Maturity date	2017

Other Financial Instruments, Derivatives and Currency Risk - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Offsetting [Abstract]
Net investment in U.S. dollar functional currency	$ 1,700
F/X result on net investment hedge instruments	68	$ 26
Amount resulting from ineffectiveness of net investment hedge accounting recognized	0	0
Long-term debt	$ 3,281	$ 3,185
Percentage of increased interest rate related to long-term debt	1.00%
Increase in interest expense for every percentage increase in interest rate	$ 3
Percentage of decreased interest rate related to long-term debt	1.00%
Decrease in interest expense for every percentage decrease in interest rate	$ 1

Identified Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization and impairments	$ 755	$ 965
Expected weighted average remaining life of identified intangibles	5 years
Software [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Expected weighted average remaining life of identified intangibles	2 years

Identified Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets, Net of Accumulated Amortization and Impairments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	$ 2,697	$ 2,611
Accumulated amortization and impairments	(1,942)	(1,646)
Marketing-related [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	19	18
Accumulated amortization and impairments	(18)	(16)
Customer-related [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	437	427
Accumulated amortization and impairments	(211)	(177)
Technology-based [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	2,104	2,053
Accumulated amortization and impairments	(1,619)	(1,383)
Other intangible assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	2,560	2,498
Accumulated amortization and impairments	(1,848)	(1,576)
Software [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	137	113
Accumulated amortization and impairments	$ (94)	$ (70)

Identified Intangible Assets - Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense for Identified Intangible Assets (Detail) - Other intangible assets [Member] $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense [Line Items]
2014	$ 157
2015	136
2016	131
2017	117
2018	$ 96

Identified Intangible Assets - Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense for Software (Detail) - Software [Member] $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense [Line Items]
2014	$ 29
2015	10
2016	4
2017
2018

Goodwill - Schedule of Changes in Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning balance, Cost	$ 2,502	$ 2,454
Accumulated impairment at January 1, 2013	(225)	(223)
Beginning balance, Book value	2,277	2,231
Changes in book value:
Acquisitions	1	11
Divestments		(6)
Translation differences	80	41
Total changes	81	46
Ending balance, Cost	2,593	2,502
Accumulated impairment at December 31, 2013	(235)	(225)
Ending balance, Book value	$ 2,358	$ 2,277

Goodwill - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill impairment charges	$ 0	$ 0

Postretirement Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) Companies Participant	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Amount included in statement of operations		$ 86	$ 84	$ 90
Defined contribution plans		20	19	16
PME multi-employer plans		45	47	54
Total cost of defined-benefit plans		21	18	20
Ongoing cost		21	20	21
Gain on curtailments and settlements			2	$ 1
Estimated net actuarial loss (gain)		(1)
Estimated prior service cost
Pension plan assets		170
Expected cash contributions for pension		74
Employer contribution to defined-benefit pension plans		4
Employer contribution to defined contribution pension plans		20
Employer contribution to multi-employer plans		43
Expected cash payments to unfunded plans		7
Curtailment gain		8
German, Swiss and Philippine [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Pension plan assets		157
Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation other than pensions		$ 2	$ 9
Increase [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) of discount rate		1.00%
Increase (decrease) in net periodic pension cost		$ 2
Decrease [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) of discount rate		1.00%
Increase (decrease) in net periodic pension cost		$ 2
PME Multi-employer plan [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Number of companies \| Companies		1,300
Number of participants \| Participant		632,000
Actual coverage ratio		103.80%
Target coverage ratio		104.30%
Percentage of reduction in pension rights	0.50%	0.50%
Contribution rate		27.00%
PME Multi-employer plan [Member] \| Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Contribution rate					27.10%

Postretirement Benefit Plans - Summary of PME Multi-Employer Plan (Detail) - PME Multi-employer plan [Member] $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) Employees	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($) Employees	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) Employees
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
NXP's contributions to the plan	$ 51	$ 53	$ 59
(including employees' contributions)	$ 3	$ 4	$ 2
Average number of NXP's active employees participating in the plan \| Employees	3,133	3,229	3,256

Postretirement Benefit Plans - Summary of PME Multi-Employer Plan (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
PME Multi-employer plan [Member]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Percentage of total contribution	5.00%

Postretirement Benefit Plans - Summary of Changes in Pension Benefit Obligations and Defined-Benefit Pension Plan Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 12	$ 11	$ 12
Interest cost	15	14	15
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	170
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Total AOCI at beginning of year	22	(30)
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(21)	52
Exchange rate differences	1
Total AOCI at end of year	2	22	(30)
Projected Benefit Obligation [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	419	342
Additions
Service cost	12	11
Interest cost	15	14
Actuarial (gains) and losses	(23)	60
Curtailments and settlements		(2)
Benefits paid	(24)	(18)
Exchange rate differences	7	12
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	406	419	342
Plan Assets [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	162	147
Actual return on plan assets	5	14
Employer contributions	21	14
Benefits paid	(24)	(18)
Exchange rate differences	6	5
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	170	162	$ 147
Funded Plans with Assets Less than Accumulated Benefit Obligation [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Funded status	(236)	(257)
Classification of Funded Status [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Prepaid pension cost within other non-current assets	18	13
Accrued pension cost within other non-current liabilities	(245)	(260)
Accrued pension cost within accrued liabilities	(9)	(10)
Funded status	(236)	(257)
Accumulated Benefit Obligation [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Accumulated benefit obligations	370	364
Plans with Assets Less Than Accumulated Benefit Obligation [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	17	24
Accumulated benefit obligations	56	65
Projected benefit obligations	84	85
Accumulated benefit obligations	179	174
Projected benefit obligations	$ 187	$ 194

Postretirement Benefit Plans - Summary of Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Calculate Projected Benefit Obligations (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Discount rate	3.70%	3.50%
Rate of compensation increase	2.30%	2.40%

Postretirement Benefit Plans - Summary of Weighted Average Assumptions Used Calculate Net Periodic Pension Cost (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Discount rate	3.50%	4.40%	4.30%
Expected returns on plan assets	4.00%	4.10%	4.20%
Rate of compensation increase	2.40%	3.10%	3.10%

Postretirement Benefit Plans - Components of Net Periodic Pension Costs (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 12	$ 11	$ 12
Interest cost on the projected benefit obligation	15	14	15
Expected return on plan assets	(7)	(6)	(6)
Amortization of net (gain) loss	1
Curtailments and settlements		(2)	(1)
Other		1
Net periodic cost	$ 21	$ 18	$ 20

Postretirement Benefit Plans - Summary of Actual Pension Plan Asset Allocation (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actual benefit plan asset allocation	100.00%	100.00%
Equity securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actual benefit plan asset allocation	32.00%	26.00%
Debt securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actual benefit plan asset allocation	53.00%	58.00%
Insurance contracts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actual benefit plan asset allocation		3.00%
Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actual benefit plan asset allocation	15.00%	13.00%

Postretirement Benefit Plans - Classification of Pension Plan Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Level I [Member]
Major Funded Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 29	$ 36
Level I [Member] \| Equity securities [Member]
Major Funded Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1	3
Level I [Member] \| Debt securities [Member]
Major Funded Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	15	20
Level I [Member] \| Other [Member]
Major Funded Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	13	13
Level II [Member]
Major Funded Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	124	110
Level II [Member] \| Equity securities [Member]
Major Funded Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	51	38
Level II [Member] \| Debt securities [Member]
Major Funded Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	66	68
Level II [Member] \| Other [Member]
Major Funded Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	7	4
Level III [Member]
Major Funded Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	4	3
Level III [Member] \| Equity securities [Member]
Major Funded Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Level III [Member] \| Debt securities [Member]
Major Funded Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Level III [Member] \| Other [Member]
Major Funded Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 4	$ 3

Postretirement Benefit Plans - Summary of Estimated Future Pension Benefit Payments (Detail) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
2014	$ 16
2015	14
2016	15
2017	15
2018	17
Years 2019-2023	$ 107

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Property, plant, or equipment held under lease agreements	$ 7	$ 12
Long-term operating lease commitments	$ 107	153
Long-term operating lease commitments expiration	Expire at various dates during the next 30 years
Rent expense	$ 65	54	$ 51
Purchase commitments	$ 166
Purchase commitments due period	2019
Accrued legal fees	$ 7	$ 59
Range of possible loss, minimum	0
Range of possible loss, maximum	$ 24

Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Operating Leases and Capital Leases (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2014	$ 24
2015	22
2016	16
2017	12
2018	9
Thereafter	24
Total future minimum leases payments	107	$ 153
2014	6
2015	2
2016	2
2017	1
2018
Thereafter
Total future minimum leases payments	11
Less: amount representing interest	1
Present value of future minimum lease payments	$ 10

Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) - EUR (€) € / shares in Units, € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity [Abstract]
Capital stock, authorized shares	1,076,257,500	1,076,257,500
Common stock, Authorized shares	430,503,000	430,503,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized	645,754,500	645,754,500
Common stock, issued and paid	251,751,500	251,751,500
Common stock, par value	€ 0.20	€ 0.20
Nominal stock capital	€ 50	€ 50

Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Transactions from Employee Option and Share Plans (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Equity [Abstract]
Total shares in treasury at beginning of year	2,726,000
Total cost	$ 58
Shares acquired under repurchase program	11,071,638
Average price in $ per share	$ 36.60
Amount paid	$ 405	$ 40	$ 57
Shares delivered	9,626,805
Average price in $ per share	$ 30.13
Amount received	$ 177
Total shares in treasury at end of year	4,170,833	2,726,000
Total cost	$ 167	$ 58

Related-party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail)					12 Months Ended
	Dec. 13, 2013 $ / shares shares	Sep. 18, 2013 $ / shares shares	Mar. 13, 2013 $ / shares shares	Feb. 07, 2013 $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) Parties	Sep. 07, 2010 shares
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of common stock offered \| shares	25,000,000	25,000,000	25,000,000	30,000,000
Common stock offering price per share \| $ / shares	$ 42.50	$ 37.65	$ 31.40	$ 30.35
Percentage of outstanding shares of common stock owned					14.82%
Annual advisory fee \| $					$ 25,000
Aggregate amount of advisory fee \| $					$ 50,000
Number of related party \| Parties					3
Philips Pension Trustees Limited [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock purchased \| shares						42,715,650

Related-party Transactions - Schedule of Amounts Related to Revenue and Expenses Incurred in Transactions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Revenue		$ 33	$ 133
Purchase of goods and services	$ 102	$ 204	$ 137

Related-party Transactions - Schedule of Amounts Related to Accounts Receivable and Payable Balances with Related Parties (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Payables	$ 33	$ 30

Share-based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2013 € / shares	Dec. 31, 2012 € / shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of common stock hold by Private Equity Consortium	30.00%
Post-IPO Long Term Incentive Plans [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized and available for awards under Post-IPO Plans \| shares	2,700,000
Expected life	6 years 3 months
Risk-free interest rate, minimum	1.00%	0.80%	1.20%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum	1.90%	1.30%	2.80%
Expected dividend payments	$ 0.0
Charges for plan	$ 87.0	$ 44.0	$ 17.0
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options \| $ / shares	$ 17.83	$ 10.44	$ 7.81
Intrinsic value of exercised options	$ 41.0	$ 7.0	$ 0.3
Amount received on stock options exercised	34.0	$ 9.0	$ 1.0
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 67.0
Weighted-average period for recognition of compensation cost	2 years 10 months 24 days	3 years 3 months 18 days
Post-IPO Long Term Incentive Plans [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility rate	45.00%
Post-IPO Long Term Incentive Plans [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility rate	50.00%
Post-IPO Long Term Incentive Plans [Member] \| Performance Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average period for recognition of compensation cost	1 year 9 months 18 days	1 year 10 months 24 days
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 44.0	$ 29.0
Post-IPO Long Term Incentive Plans [Member] \| Performance Share Units [Member] \| Financial Performance Conditions [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value of units granted \| $ / shares	$ 39.59	$ 23.35	$ 17.38
Fair value of vested shares	$ 27.0	$ 1.0	$ 4.0
Post-IPO Long Term Incentive Plans [Member] \| Performance Share Units [Member] \| Market Performance Conditions [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value of units granted \| $ / shares	$ 17.54
Post-IPO Long Term Incentive Plans [Member] \| Restricted Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average period for recognition of compensation cost	2 years 4 months 24 days	2 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted average grant date fair value of units granted \| $ / shares	$ 39.23	$ 23.31	$ 17.52
Fair value of vested shares	$ 57.0	$ 21.0	$ 7.0
Unrecognized compensation cost	98.0	54.0
Pre-IPO Management Equity Stock Option Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Charges for plan	1.0	8.0	14.0
Intrinsic value of exercised options	71.0	8.0	19.0
Amount received on stock options exercised	142.0	$ 6.0	$ 9.0
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 0.0
Number of vested stock options \| shares	5,359,984	13,603,205
Weighted average exercise price of vested options \| € / shares				€ 24.95	€ 22.96

Share-based Compensation - Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	$ 88	$ 52	$ 31
Cost of Goods Sold [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	8	2	1
Research and Development [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	13	5	2
Selling, General and Administrative [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	$ 67	$ 45	$ 28

Share-based Compensation - Summary of Stock Options and Share Rights and Changes (Detail) - 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2013 $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	USD ($) € / shares $ / shares shares	USD ($) $ / shares shares	€ / shares
Post-IPO Long Term Incentive Plans [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options, Outstanding at January 1, 2013	10,910,114	10,910,114
Stock options, Granted	1,712,375	1,712,375
Stock options, Exercised	(1,988,954)	(1,988,954)
Stock options, Forfeited	(387,717)	(387,717)
Stock options, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	10,245,818	10,245,818
Stock options, Exercisable at December 31, 2013	2,590,201	2,590,201
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding at January 1, 2013 \| $ / shares		$ 19.12
Weighted average exercise price, Granted \| $ / shares		38.87
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised \| $ / shares		16.97
Weighted average exercise price, Forfeited \| $ / shares		19.86
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding at December 31, 2013 \| $ / shares		22.82
Weighted average exercise price, Exercisable at December 31, 2013 \| $ / shares	$ 17.72	$ 17.72
Weighted average remaining contractual term, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	8 years 4 months 24 days	8 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted average remaining contractual term, Exercisable at December 31, 2013	7 years 8 months 12 days	7 years 8 months 12 days
Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding at December 31, 2013 \| $	$ 237	$ 237
Aggregate intrinsic value, Exercisable at December 31, 2013 \| $	$ 73	$ 73
Pre-IPO Management Equity Stock Option Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options, Outstanding at January 1, 2013	15,114,216	15,114,216
Stock options, Granted
Stock options, Exercised	(5,723,264)	(5,723,264)
Stock options, Forfeited	(1,747,246)	(1,747,246)
Stock options, Expired	(2,242,421)	(2,242,421)
Stock options, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	5,401,285	5,401,285
Stock options, Exercisable at December 31, 2013	5,359,984	5,359,984
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding at January 1, 2013 \| € / shares	$ 25.14
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised \| € / shares	18.40
Weighted average exercise price, Forfeited \| € / shares	26.09
Weighted average exercise price, Expired \| € / shares	42.10
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding at December 31, 2013 \| € / shares	$ 24.93
Weighted average exercise price, Exercisable at December 31, 2013 \| € / shares			€ 24.95
Weighted average remaining contractual term, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	4 years 8 months 12 days	4 years 8 months 12 days
Weighted average remaining contractual term, Exercisable at December 31, 2013	4 years 8 months 12 days	4 years 8 months 12 days
Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding at December 31, 2013 \| $	$ 78	$ 78
Aggregate intrinsic value, Exercisable at December 31, 2013 \| $	$ 77	$ 77

Share-based Compensation - Summary of Performance Share Units (Detail) - Performance Share Units [Member] - Post-IPO Long Term Incentive Plans [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financial Performance Conditions [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, Outstanding at January 1, 2013	2,408,474
Shares, Granted	547,510
Shares, Vested	(650,193)
Shares, Forfeited	(101,488)
Shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	2,204,303	2,408,474
Weighted average grant date fair value, Outstanding at January 1, 2013	$ 19.55
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted	39.59	$ 23.35	$ 17.38
Weighted average grant date fair value, Vested	17.14
Weighted average grant date fair value, Forfeited	20.32
Weighted average grant date fair value, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	$ 25.21	$ 19.55
Market Performance Conditions [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, Outstanding at January 1, 2013
Shares, Granted	1,775,000
Shares, Vested
Shares, Forfeited
Shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,775,000
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted	$ 17.54
Weighted average grant date fair value, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	$ 17.54

Share-based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Share Units (Detail) - Restricted Share Units [Member] - Post-IPO Long Term Incentive Plans [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, Outstanding at January 1, 2013	3,300,123
Shares, Granted	2,137,870
Shares, Vested	(1,414,376)
Shares, Forfeited	(201,722)
Shares, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	3,821,895	3,300,123
Weighted average grant date fair value, Outstanding at January 1, 2013	$ 20.56
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted	39.23	$ 23.31	$ 17.52
Weighted average grant date fair value, Vested	19.15
Weighted average grant date fair value, Forfeited	20.98
Weighted average grant date fair value, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	$ 31.50	$ 20.56

Restructuring Charges - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($) Employees	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Notification period of employees required render services	60 days
Restructuring charges	$ 27	$ 103
Total restructuring liabilities	117	170	$ 99
Restructuring liabilities - current	103	138
Restructuring liabilities - non current	14	32
Releases	21	4
Leased Office Buildings Contracts [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	16
OPEX Reduction Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	16	90
Total restructuring liabilities	62	$ 90
Number of employees related to world wide work force \| Employees		650
Restructuring liabilities - current		$ 64
Restructuring liabilities - non current		26
Closure ICN 4 and ICN 6 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	8
Total restructuring liabilities	$ 43
Cost of Goods Sold [Member] \| OPEX Reduction Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		17
Selling, General and Administrative [Member] \| OPEX Reduction Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		52
Research and Development [Member] \| OPEX Reduction Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		$ 21

Restructuring Charges - Summary of Changes in Position of Restructuring Liabilities by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 170	$ 99
Additions	27	103
Utilized	(65)	(29)
Released	(21)	(4)
Other changes	6	1
Ending Balance	117	170
HPMS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	57	36
Additions	3	27
Utilized	(23)	(4)
Released	(4)	(2)
Other changes	13
Ending Balance	46	57
SP [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	41	27
Additions	6	17
Utilized	(3)	(3)
Released	(7)	(1)
Other changes	(6)	1
Ending Balance	31	41
Corporate and Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	72	36
Additions	18	59
Utilized	(39)	(22)
Released	(10)	(1)
Other changes	(1)
Ending Balance	$ 40	$ 72

Restructuring Charges - Components of Restructuring Charges Less Releases Recorded in Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	$ 6	$ 99	$ 58
Personnel Lay-Off Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	10	101	66
Lease and Contract Terminations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	17	2
Release of Provisions/Accruals [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	$ (21)	$ (4)	$ (8)

Restructuring Charges - Summary of Significant Activity and Components of Restructuring Obligations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 170	$ 99
Expense	6	99	$ 58
Utilized	(65)	(29)
Other changes	6	1
Ending Balance	117	170	99
Personnel Lay-Off Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	167	98
Expense	(8)	97
Utilized	(54)	(29)
Other changes	5	1
Ending Balance	110	167	98
Lease and Contract Terminations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	3	1
Expense	17	2
Utilized	(11)
Other changes	1
Ending Balance	$ 7	$ 3	$ 1

Restructuring Charges - Restructuring Charges Less Releases Recorded in Liabilities Per Line Item in Statement of Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	$ 6	$ 99	$ 58
Cost of Goods Sold [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges		18	24
Selling, General and Administrative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	7	59	15
Research and Development [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	$ (1)	$ 22	$ 19

Provision for Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ 377	$ (25)	$ 100
Income tax holiday expected to expire, year	2021
Tax related benefit within tax incentives	6.50%	89.00%
Non-cash tax benefit		$ 8
Offset income tax expense in other comprehensive income	$ 0	8	0
Increase in valuation allowance	18	44
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets allocated to comprehensive income	599
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets allocated to additional paid-in capital	8
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	55	54
Tax loss carryforwards	2,608
Tax credit carryforwards	97
Net income tax payable excluding liability for unrecognized tax benefits	6	26
Deferred tax liability recognized in undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	(31)	(27)
Total unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate	17
Unrecognized tax benefits relates to interest and penalties	1	(5)	3
Liability for related interest and penalties	$ 4	$ 3	$ 8

Provision for Income Taxes - Components of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Netherlands	$ 205	$ (93)	$ (27)
Foreign	172	68	127
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ 377	$ (25)	$ 100

Provision for Income Taxes - Components of Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current taxes:
Netherlands, Current taxes	$ (10)	$ (1)	$ (3)
Foreign, Current taxes	(17)	(20)	(29)
Total Current taxes	(27)	(21)	(32)
Deferred taxes:
Netherlands, Deferred taxes	1	5	(10)
Foreign, Deferred taxes	6	15	21
Total Deferred taxes	7	20	11
Total provision for income taxes	$ (20)	$ (1)	$ (21)

Provision for Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Statutory Income Tax Rate (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory income tax in the Netherlands	25.00%	25.00%	25.00%
Increase (reduction) in rate resulting from:
Rate differential local statutory rates versus statutory rate of the Netherlands	(3.40%)	64.00%	(15.70%)
Net change in valuation allowance	5.30%	(178.00%)	12.70%
Prior year adjustments	(0.80%)	5.20%	(2.00%)
Non-taxable income	(1.10%)	41.60%	(10.80%)
Non-tax-deductible expenses/losses	6.60%	(69.60%)	19.60%
Other taxes and tax rate changes	2.30%	18.20%	(1.00%)
Withholding taxes	0.80%	(7.60%)	6.90%
Unrecognized tax benefits	0.80%	(24.80%)	(1.00%)
Tax incentives	(30.20%)	122.00%	(12.70%)
Effective tax rate	5.30%	(4.00%)	21.00%

Provision for Income Taxes - Principal Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible assets	$ (160)	$ (200)
Property, plant and equipment	(36)	(33)
Inventories
Receivables	(1)
Other assets		(5)
Liabilities, Pensions	(5)	(1)
Liabilities, Restructuring
Liabilities, Other
Long-term debt	(23)	(7)
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	(31)	(27)
Tax loss carryforwards (including tax credit carryforwards)
Total gross deferred tax liabilities	(256)	(273)
Intangible assets	5	13
Property, plant and equipment	27	20
Inventories	2	2
Receivables		1
Other assets	1	3
Pensions	36	42
Restructuring	27	46
Other	24	21
Long-term debt		1
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Tax loss carryforwards (including tax credit carryforwards)	686	659
Total gross deferred tax assets	808	808
Net deferred tax position	552	535
Valuation allowances	(607)	(589)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$ (55)	$ (54)

Provision for Income Taxes - Expiration of Tax Loss Carryforwards (Detail) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax loss carryforwards	$ 2,608
2014 Tax Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax loss carryforwards	6
2015 Tax Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax loss carryforwards	169
2016 Tax Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax loss carryforwards	779
2017 Tax Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax loss carryforwards	507
2018 Tax Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax loss carryforwards	11
2019 - 2023 Tax Loss Credit Carry Forwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax loss carryforwards	232
Later Tax Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax loss carryforwards	147
Unlimited Tax Credit Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax loss carryforwards	$ 757

Provision for Income Taxes - Expiration of Tax Credit Carryforwards (Detail) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	$ 97
2014 Tax Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards
2015 Tax Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards
2016 Tax Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards
2017 Tax Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards
2018 Tax Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards
2019 - 2023 Tax Loss Credit Carry Forwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards
Later Tax Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	8
Unlimited Tax Credit Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	$ 89

Provision for Income Taxes - Classification of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets within current assets	$ 11	$ 12
Deferred tax assets within other non-current assets	24	22
Deferred tax liabilities within accrued liabilities	(2)	(4)
Deferred tax liabilities within other non-current liabilities	(88)	(84)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$ (55)	$ (54)

Provision for Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance as of January 1,	$ 139	$ 169	$ 195
Increases from tax positions taken during prior periods	1	16
Decreases from tax positions taken during prior periods	(4)	(25)	(12)
Increases from tax positions taken during current period	7	2	10
Decreases relating to settlements with the tax authorities		(23)	(24)
Balance as of December 31,	$ 143	$ 139	$ 169

Acquisitions and Divestments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jul. 19, 2012	Apr. 12, 2012	Jul. 04, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 04, 2012
Business Acquisition And Divestiture [Line Items]
Purchase price, treasury shares				9,626,805
Purchase price allocation to goodwill				$ 1	$ 11
Other intangible assets, amortization period				5 years
Catena Group [Member]
Business Acquisition And Divestiture [Line Items]
Purchase price consideration		$ 20
Purchase price, treasury shares		599,000
Purchase price, shares value		$ 14
Purchase price allocation to goodwill		11
Other intangible assets, amortization period				5 years
Purchase price allocation to other intangible assets		9
Purchase price allocation to assets acquired		7
Purchase price allocation to liabilities assumed		$ 7
Trident Microsystems, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition And Divestiture [Line Items]
Shareholding percentage						60.00%
High Speed Data Converter Business [Member]
Business Acquisition And Divestiture [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on sale of business	$ 19
Proceeds from sale of business	$ 31
Sound Solutions Business [Member]
Business Acquisition And Divestiture [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of business			$ 855

Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash payments made related to liabilities		$ 45	$ (791)
Sound Solutions Business [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash on sale of Sound Solutions business	$ 855
Gain on disposal, net of taxes	$ 414	$ 1	$ 414

Discontinued Operations - Summarizes Income Discontinued Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income from discontinued operations after disposal		$ 1	$ 434
Sound Solutions Business [Member]
Income Statement by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenue			140
Costs and expenses			(116)
Income attributable to discontinued operations			24
Provision for income taxes			(4)
Income attributable to discontinued operations, net of taxes, before disposal			20
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations (net of taxes)	$ 414	1	414
Income from discontinued operations after disposal		$ 1	$ 434

Investments in Equity-Accounted Investees - Results Relating to Equity-Accounted Investees (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Company's share in income (loss)	$ 7	$ 7	$ (77)
Other results	51	(34)
Results relating to equity-accounted investees	$ 58	$ (27)	$ (77)

Investments in Equity-Accounted Investees - Company's Share in Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Company's share in income (loss)	$ 7	$ 7	$ (77)
Trident Microsystems, Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Company's share in income (loss)			82
ASMC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Company's share in income (loss)	1	3	3
ASEN [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Company's share in income (loss)	$ 6	$ 4	$ 2

Investments in Equity-Accounted Investees - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Investments in Equity Accounted Investees [Line Items]
Gain (loss) of equity-accounted investees		$ 51	$ (34)
Release of extra provision for litigation	$ (46)		46
Proceeds and gain related to partial recovery of equity investment		4	$ 12
ASMC [Member]
Investments in Equity Accounted Investees [Line Items]
Quoted market price		$ 18

Investments in Equity-Accounted Investees - Changes in Investments in Equity-Accounted Investees (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Balance as of January 1	$ 45
Acquisitions/additions
Deductions
Share in income (loss)	7	$ 7	$ (77)
Translation and exchange rate differences
Balance as of December 31	$ 52	$ 45

Investments in Equity-Accounted Investees - Summary of Carrying Value of Investments in Equity-Accounted Investees (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule Of Change In Carrying Value Of Equity Investment [Line Items]
Amount	$ 52	$ 45
ASMC [Member]
Schedule Of Change In Carrying Value Of Equity Investment [Line Items]
Shareholding %	27.00%	27.00%
Amount	$ 18	$ 17
ASEN [Member]
Schedule Of Change In Carrying Value Of Equity Investment [Line Items]
Shareholding %	40.00%	40.00%
Amount	$ 34	$ 28

Segments and Geographical Information - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 Segment Areas	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments \| Segment	2
Number of application areas \| Areas	8
Percentage of revenue from a single external customer	11.00%	12.00%	12.00%
Description of customers accounted for greater than 10% of the Company's revenues	No end customer accounted for greater than 10% of the Company's revenues for the years presented.
Maximum [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue from a single external customer	10.00%

Segments and Geographical Information - Segment Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 4,815	$ 4,358	$ 4,194
Operating income (loss)	651	412	357
HPMS [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	3,533	2,976	2,653
Operating income (loss)	712	479	288
SP [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,145	1,168	1,216
Operating income (loss)	39	89	200
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	137	214	325
Operating income (loss)	$ (100)	$ (156)	$ (131)

Segments and Geographical Information - Goodwill Assigned to Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance, Cost	$ 2,502	$ 2,454
Acquisitions	1	11
Translation differences and other changes	(80)	(41)
Ending balance, Cost	2,593	2,502
Accumulated impairment at January 1, 2013	(225)	(223)
Accumulated impairment at December 31, 2013	(235)	(225)
HPMS [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance, Cost	1,725
Acquisitions	1
Ending balance, Cost	1,788	1,725
Accumulated impairment at January 1, 2013	(186)
Accumulated impairment at December 31, 2013	(195)	(186)
SP [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance, Cost	456
Ending balance, Cost	472	456
Accumulated impairment at January 1, 2013	(39)
Accumulated impairment at December 31, 2013	(40)	(39)
Corporate and Other [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance, Cost	321
Ending balance, Cost	333	$ 321
Cost [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Translation differences and other changes	90
Cost [Member] \| HPMS [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Translation differences and other changes	62
Cost [Member] \| SP [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Translation differences and other changes	16
Cost [Member] \| Corporate and Other [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Translation differences and other changes	12
Accumulated Impairment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Translation differences and other changes	(10)
Accumulated Impairment [Member] \| HPMS [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Translation differences and other changes	(9)
Accumulated Impairment [Member] \| SP [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Translation differences and other changes	$ (1)

Segments and Geographical Information - Geographical Segment Report (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 4,815	$ 4,358	$ 4,194
Property, plant and equipment	1,048	1,070	1,063
China [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	2,047	1,699	1,514
Property, plant and equipment	115	131	120
Netherlands [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	146	94	123
Property, plant and equipment	180	180	187
Taiwan [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	98	112	80
Property, plant and equipment	91	80	70
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	365	303	329
Property, plant and equipment	6	8	9
Singapore [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	421	436	383
Property, plant and equipment	214	226	229
Germany [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	434	447	508
Property, plant and equipment	80	88	96
South Korea [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	294	238	216
Property, plant and equipment	1
Other Countries [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,010	1,029	1,041
Property, plant and equipment	$ 361	$ 357	$ 352

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) - Subsequent Event [Member] - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Feb. 19, 2014	Feb. 14, 2014	Feb. 06, 2014
Floating Revolving Credit Facility Due 2017 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Net proceeds		$ 100
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Principal amount		400
Pay related call premiums		5
Pay related accrued interest		4
Payment for general corporate purposes		5
Floating Term Loan Due 2017 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Repayment of principal amount		$ 486
Notes due date		March 4, 2017
Expansion stock repurchase program [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Shares authorized to be repurchased under the plan			25.0
Stock repurchased from affiliates	5.0		2.9
Expansion stock repurchase program [Member] \| Floating Revolving Credit Facility Due 2017 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Net proceeds	$ 300
Expansion stock repurchase program [Member] \| NXP [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock repurchased from affiliates	7.9