Summary of fourth quarter results:
-- Net sales of $425.7 million -- Gross profit of $193.0 million (45.3% of net sales) -- Operating income of $169.3 million (39.8% of net sales) -- Cash and investment balances of $1.4 billion
The company reported fourth quarter 2008 net sales of
Gross profit in the quarter was
The company reported operating income during the quarter of
Using an estimated effective cash tax rate of 15%, non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2008, excluding the non-cash effects of the quarterly valuation of the Suntech warrants, was
During the fourth quarter, the company generated operating cash flow of
For the full year ended
MEMC generated operating cash flow of
"The fourth quarter of 2008 saw deteriorating semiconductor and solar market conditions, amid the rapidly weakening global macroeconomic environment," said
First Quarter 2009 Outlook
"End market weakness and low order visibility across both semiconductor and solar applications continues in the first quarter, as reduced consumer spending, limited access to credit and other results of the macroeconomic environment weigh on both markets," continued Turner. "This environment is exacerbated by continued inventory reductions at semiconductor customers, the combination of which is resulting in a significant sequential reduction in semiconductor wafer demand which is, in turn, leading to the diversion of some polysilicon output from semiconductor to solar markets. This is having the effect of reducing pricing for polysilicon and wafers in the solar market. The unusually low levels of visibility that many of our customers have in the current environment reduces our ability to provide meaningful quarterly, annual or long term guidance at this time. Our current view of the markets we serve indicates that first quarter 2009 revenue could decline by as much as 50% from the fourth quarter of 2008. The reduced pricing and significantly lower factory utilization assumed in this view, the latter of which would result in significant underutilization charges, could result in gross margins declining to the 20 percent range."
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About MEMC
MEMC is a global leader in the manufacture and sale of wafers and related intermediate products to the semiconductor and solar industries. MEMC has been a pioneer in the design and development of wafer technologies over the past fifty years. With R&D and manufacturing facilities in the U.S.,
Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements, including that first quarter 2009 revenue could decline by as much as 50% from the 2008 fourth quarter, with gross margins declining to the 20 percent range. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include market demand for semiconductors and silicon wafers, as well as polysilicon; changes in the pricing environment for both silicon wafers and polysilicon; general economic conditions; inventory levels of our customers; utilization of our manufacturing capacity and any charges we might incur to reduce manufacturing capacity or headcount; supply chain difficulties or problems; interruption of production; good working order of our manufacturing facilities; our ability to reduce manufacturing and operating costs; delays in capacity expansion; customer acceptance of our new products; assumptions underlying management's financial estimates; actions by competitors, customers and suppliers; changes in product specifications and manufacturing processes; changes in financial market conditions; changes in the composition of worldwide taxable income; the impact of competitive products and technologies; changes in interest and currency exchange rates and other risks described in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements represent the company's judgment as of the date of this release. The company disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
-tables to follow- MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited; In millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended ------------------ ------------------- Dec. 31, Sept. 30, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2008 2008 2007 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Net sales $425.7 $546.0 $535.9 $2,004.5 $1,921.8 Cost of goods sold 232.7 276.3 242.3 999.7 921.3 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Gross profit 193.0 269.7 293.6 1,004.8 1,000.5 Operating expenses: Marketing and administration 13.5 31.9 28.3 106.3 111.3 Research and development 10.2 10.3 10.5 40.8 39.3 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Operating income 169.3 227.5 254.8 857.7 849.9 Nonoperating (income) expense: Interest expense 0.4 0.8 0.3 1.8 1.4 Interest income (11.1) (11.2) (14.0) (46.4) (45.0) Loss (gain) on fair value of warrant 61.2 9.6 (204.7) 292.5 (220.8) Other, net 9.7 6.6 1.0 20.3 2.5 --- --- --- ---- --- Total nonoperating (income) expense 60.2 5.8 (217.4) 268.2 (261.9) ---- --- ------ ----- ------ Income before income tax expense and minority interests 109.1 221.7 472.2 589.5 1,111.8 Income tax expense 37.0 38.1 94.8 197.0 282.2 ---- ---- ---- ----- ----- Income before minority interests 72.1 183.6 377.4 392.5 829.6 Minority interests 1.1 (0.8) (1.0) (2.2) (3.4) --- ---- ---- ---- ---- Net income $73.2 $182.8 $376.4 $390.3 $826.2 ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ Basic income per share $0.33 $0.81 $1.65 $1.72 $3.66 Diluted income per share $0.33 $0.80 $1.62 $1.71 $3.56 Weighted-average shares used in computing basic income per share 224.5 226.3 228.2 226.9 225.6 Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted income per share 225.1 227.6 232.5 228.6 232.3 MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited; In millions) Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2008 2007 ---- ---- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $988.3 $859.3 Short-term investments 148.4 457.1 Accounts receivable, net 201.8 197.9 Inventories 81.3 36.4 Prepaid and other current assets 38.9 38.8 ---- ---- Total current assets 1,458.7 1,589.5 Investments 284.7 12.7 Property, plant and equipment, net 1,041.2 834.0 Deferred tax assets, net 68.1 89.3 Other assets 86.9 361.7 ---- ----- Total assets $2,939.6 $2,887.2 -------- -------- LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long- term debt $6.1 $5.3 Accounts payable 162.4 168.3 Accrued liabilities 67.5 40.8 Accrued wages and salaries 31.7 31.9 Customer deposits 187.0 122.0 Income taxes payable 17.9 75.9 ---- ---- Total current liabilities 472.6 444.2 Long-term debt, less current portion 26.1 25.6 Pension and post-employment liabilities 46.3 60.6 Deferred revenue 88.8 81.4 Other liabilities 186.1 204.6 ----- ----- Total liabilities 819.9 816.4 ----- ----- Minority interests 34.8 35.8 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock - - Common stock 2.3 2.3 Additional paid-in capital 425.6 358.0 Retained earnings 2,150.0 1,760.5 Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (55.6) 29.8 Treasury stock (437.4) (115.6) ------ ------ Total stockholders' equity 2,084.9 2,035.0 ------- ------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $2,939.6 $2,887.2 -------- -------- MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited; In millions) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended ------------------ ------------------- Dec. 31, Sept. 30, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2008 2008 2007 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $73.2 $182.8 $376.4 $390.3 $826.2 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 28.4 27.3 20.8 104.0 80.7 Stock-based compensation (5.6) 11.9 7.4 28.5 31.1 Loss (gain) on fair value of warrant 61.2 9.6 (204.7) 292.5 (220.8) Pension and post- employment liabilities (4.3) (64.2) (0.2) (72.4) (9.9) Working capital and other (29.9) (52.1) 38.8 (102.4) 209.9 ----- ----- ---- ------ ----- Net cash provided by operating activities 123.0 115.3 238.5 640.5 917.2 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments 107.9 64.7 46.8 485.5 93.2 Purchases of investments (68.4) (208.7) (348.8) (517.3) (506.4) Capital expenditures (60.9) (73.1) (103.3) (303.2) (276.4) Other - - 0.2 - 0.7 - - --- - --- Net cash used in investing activities (21.4) (217.1) (405.1) (335.0) (688.9) ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ Cash flows from financing activities: Net proceeds from customer deposits related to long-term supply agreements - 89.5 3.5 138.0 115.3 Principal payments on long-term debt (3.1) - (2.7) (6.0) (5.2) Dividend to minority interest - - - (3.2) (6.2) Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements - 0.4 7.5 19.0 40.0 Common stock repurchased (35.5) (130.6) (62.9) (321.0) (111.2) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 0.1 1.2 17.4 19.9 44.2 --- --- ---- ---- ---- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (38.5) (39.5) (37.2) (153.3) 76.9 ----- ----- ----- ------ ---- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (7.1) (37.3) 10.8 (23.2) 26.6 ---- ------ ------ ----- ----- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 56.0 (178.6) (193.0) 129.0 331.8 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 932.3 1,110.9 1,052.3 859.3 527.5 ----- ------- ------- ----- ----- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $988.3 $932.3 $859.3 $988.3 $859.3 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and Diluted EPS to non-GAAP Net Income and Diluted EPS (Unaudited; In millions, except per share data) Twelve Months Ended Three Months Ended Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2008 2007 2008 Net Net Net Income EPS Income EPS Income EPS ------- --- ------- --- ------- --- GAAP Net Income $390.3 $1.71 $826.2 $3.56 $73.2 $0.33 Cash Tax Difference* 108.6 0.47 115.4 0.49 20.6 0.09 ----- ---- ----- ---- ---- ---- Non-GAAP 498.9 2.18 941.6 4.05 93.8 0.42 Loss (Gain) on Warrants at Cash Tax Rate** 248.6 1.09 (187.7) (0.80) 52.1 0.23 ----- ---- ------ ----- ---- ---- Non-GAAP Income Excluding Warrants $747.5 $3.27 $753.9 $3.25 $145.9 $0.65 ====== ===== ====== ===== ====== ===== Estimated annual book tax rate 33% 25% 34% Estimated cash tax rate 15% 15% 15% Three Months Ended ------------------ Sept. 30, Dec. 31, 2008 2007 Net Net Income EPS Income EPS ------- --- ------- --- GAAP Net Income $182.8 $0.80 $376.4 $1.62 Cash Tax Difference* 4.8 0.02 24.0 0.10 --- ---- ---- ---- Non-GAAP 187.6 0.82 400.4 1.72 Loss (Gain) on Warrants at Cash Tax Rate** 8.2 0.04 (174.0) (0.75) --- ---- ------ ----- Non-GAAP Income Excluding Warrants $195.8 $0.86 $226.4 $0.97 ====== ===== ====== ===== Estimated annual book tax rate 23% 20% Estimated cash tax rate 15% 15%
*Our estimated cash tax rate is the estimated tax payable on our tax returns as a percentage of estimated annual pre-tax book income. The annual cash tax rate is estimated quarterly by reference to book taxable income and then taking into account temporary book/tax differences and any tax basis items reflected on our annual tax returns. The company uses an estimated cash tax rate to adjust for the historical variation in the effective book tax rate associated with the reversal of valuation allowances, foreign tax credits and loss carry-forwards that are not tied to actual operating results, because the company believes that the cash tax rate provides a more transparent view of the company's operating results. Please note that the actual book rate used for the purposes of calculating actual book net income for the 2008 fourth quarter was 33.9%.
**Because the value of the Suntech warrant may vary significantly from quarter to quarter, the company believes excluding its effect for non-GAAP EPS comparisons provides a more transparent view of the company's operating results.
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