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Hanwha SolarOne Reports First Quarter 2011 Results


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May 24, 2011, 07:21 ET

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SHANGHAI, May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd. ("SolarOne" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HSOL), a vertically integrated manufacturer of silicon ingots, wafers and photovoltaic ("PV") cells and modules in China, today reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 am Eastern Time (8:00 pm Shanghai Time) on May 24, 2011.  A slide presentation with details of the results will also be available on the Company's website prior to the call.

FIRST QUARTER 2011 HIGHLIGHTS

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  • Total net revenues were RMB2,194.8 million (US$335.2 million), an increase of 3.9% from 4Q10 and an increase of 48.7% from 1Q10.
  • PV module shipments, including module processing services, reached 248.5 MW, an increase of 13.6% from 218.8 MW in 4Q10 and an increase of 65.0% from 1Q10.
  • Average selling price ("ASP"), excluding module processing services, decreased to RMB11.23 per watt (US$1.71) from RMB11.82 per watt in 4Q10.
  • Gross profit decreased 16.7% to RMB356.9 million (US$54.5 million) from RMB428.7 million in 4Q10, and increased 31.0% from RMB272.5 million in 1Q10.  
  • Gross margin decreased to 16.3% from 20.3% in 4Q10, primarily due to a combination of a decline in ASP and an increase in raw material costs. Gross margin in 1Q10 was 18.5%.
  • Operating profit declined 14.3% to RMB253.9 million (US$38.8 million) from RMB296.2 million in 4Q10 and increased 28.0% from RMB198.4 million in 1Q10. The sequential decrease in operating profit was primarily due to the lower gross profit and was partially offset by lower operating expenses.
  • Operating margin decreased to 11.6% from 14.0% in 4Q10 and 13.4% in 1Q10.
  • Net income attributable to shareholders on a non-GAAP basis(1) was RMB154.4 million (US$23.6 million), a decrease of 38.4% from RMB250.7 million in 4Q10 and a decrease of 2.3% from RMB158.1 million in 1Q10.
  • Net income per basic ADS on a non-GAAP basis(1) was RMB1.84 (US$0.28), a decrease of 45.7% from RMB3.39 in 4Q10 and a 32.6% decline from 1Q10.
  • Net income attributable to shareholders on a GAAP basis was RMB149.4 million (US$22.8 million), compared with net income attributable to shareholders of RMB370.8 million and RMB138.9 million in 4Q10 and 1Q10, respectively.
  • Net income per basic ADS on a GAAP basis was RMB1.78 (US$0.27), compared with net income per basic ADS on a GAAP basis of RMB5.02 in 4Q10 and RMB2.40 in 1Q10.
  • Annualized Return on Equity ("ROE") on a non-GAAP basis(1) was 12.6% in 1Q11, compared with 24.1% in 4Q10 and 26.6% in 1Q10.  
  • Annualized ROE on a GAAP basis was 11.3% in 1Q11, compared with 33.2% in 4Q10 and 19.2% in 1Q10.

Dr. Peter Xie, President and CEO of Hanwha SolarOne, commented, "During a period of demand uncertainty resulting from regulatory changes in large markets such as Germany and Italy, we are quite pleased that we were able to record good shipment growth during the quarter. Although the demand environment for the second quarter of 2011 remains fluid, we are confident that there will be a rebound in the second half of 2011. This, combined with our new lower-cost manufacturing capacity coming on stream, should enable us to achieve improved operating performance as the year progresses."

FIRST QUARTER 2011 RESULTS

  • Total net revenues were RMB2,194.8 million (US$335.2 million), an increase of 3.9% from RMB2,112.7 million in 4Q10 and an increase of 48.7% from 1Q10. The increase compared with 4Q10 was primarily due to higher shipments, and was somewhat offset by the lower average selling price.
  • Revenue contribution from PV module processing services as a percentage of total net revenues was 10.7%, compared with 8.0% in 4Q10 and 7.8% in 1Q10.
  • PV module shipments, including module processing services, reached 248.5 MW, an increase of 13.6% from 218.8 MW in 4Q10 and 150.6 MW in 1Q10.
  • Module revenue attributable to Germany increased to 39% in 1Q11 from 25% in 4Q10. Italy decreased from 19% in 4Q10 to 11% in 1Q11, largely due to the pending regulatory changes announced during 1Q11. Newer growth markets such as China and the United States remained vibrant, totaling 9% and 10% of shipments, respectively, in 1Q11. Other notable markets were the Netherlands, a port of destination for deliveries to countries throughout Europe, which accounted for 10% of shipments in 1Q11.  This was an increase from 7% in the prior quarter. Australia remained a consistently strong market for the Company, rising to 10% of shipments in 1Q11.

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  • Average selling price ("ASP"), excluding module processing services, decreased to RMB11.23 per watt (US$1.71) from RMB11.82 per watt in 4Q10.  
  • Gross profit decreased 16.7% to RMB356.9 million (US$54.5 million) from RMB428.7 million in 4Q10 and rose 31.0% from RMB272.5 million in the same quarter a year ago.  
  • Gross margin decreased to 16.3% from 20.3% in 4Q10, primarily due to a combination of a decline in ASP and an increase in raw material costs. Gross margin in 1Q10 was 18.5%.

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  • The blended cost of goods sold ("COGS") per watt, excluding module processing services, was US$1.43, representing a 1.4% increase from US$1.41 in 4Q10. The blended COGS takes into account the production cost (silicon and non-silicon) using internally sourced wafers, purchase costs and additional processing costs of externally sourced wafers and cells, as well as freight costs.
  • The production cost (including both silicon and non-silicon costs) using internal wafers was US$1.27 per watt, representing a 5.8% increase from US$1.20 per watt in 4Q10.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in the price of polysilicon.  The cost of polysilicon used in our production increased to US$73/kg in 1Q11 from US$67/kg in 4Q10. The Company believes the price of polysilicon peaked in 1Q11 and will decline from 2Q11 onwards.
  • Operating profit decreased 14.3% to RMB253.9 million (US$38.8 million) from RMB296.2 million in 4Q10. Operating margin decreased to 11.6% from 14.0% in 4Q10. In 1Q10, the operating profit was RMB198.4 million and the operating margin was 13.4%.
  • Operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues were 4.7% in 1Q11, compared with 6.3% in 4Q10 and 5.0% in 1Q10. The lower operating expenses in 1Q11 compared with 4Q10 were primarily due to a reversal of accrued operating expenses.
  • Interest expense was RMB41.8 million (US$6.4 million), compared with RMB40.7 million in 4Q10 and RMB40.9 million in 1Q10.
  • The Company recorded a net foreign exchange loss of RMB36.8 million (US$5.6 million), compared with a net foreign exchange gain of RMB1.3 million in 4Q10 and RMB3.7 million in 1Q10.
  • Gain from the change in fair value of the conversion feature of the Company's convertible bonds was RMB47.9 million (US$7.3 million), compared with a gain of RMB255.6 million in 4Q10 and a loss of RMB2.5 million in 1Q10. The fluctuations resulting from applying ASC 815-40 were primarily due to changes in the Company's ADS price during the quarter. This line item has fluctuated, and is expected to continue to fluctuate quarter-to-quarter. The Company has no direct control over the fluctuations.
  • Income tax expense in 1Q11 decreased to RMB84.3 million (US$12.9 million) compared with RMB148.9 million in 4Q10 and RMB21.4 million in 1Q10.  As noted in the prior quarter, the Company recorded incremental tax expenses relating to an uncertain tax position of its subsidiary as to whether the subsidiary continues to satisfy the criteria as a High and New Technology Enterprise ("HNTE"). The Company recorded incremental tax expenses of RMB30.1 million (US$4.6 million) in 1Q11, compared with RMB116.1 million in 4Q10.
  • Net income attributable to shareholders on a non-GAAP basis(1) was RMB154.4 million (US$23.6 million), a decrease of 38.4% from RMB250.7 million in 4Q10 and a decrease of 2.3% from RMB158.1 million in 1Q10.
  • Net income per basic ADS on a non-GAAP basis(1) was RMB1.84 (US$0.28), a decrease of 45.7% from RMB3.39 in 4Q10 and a 32.6% decline from RMB2.73 in 1Q10.  
  • Net income attributable to shareholders on a GAAP basis was RMB149.4 million (US$22.8 million), compared with net income of RMB370.8 million for 4Q10.The 1Q11 amount is 7.5% higher than the same figure for 1Q10.
  • Net income per basic ADS on a GAAP basis was RMB1.78 (US$0.27), compared with net income per basic ADS of RMB5.02 in 4Q10 and RMB2.40 for 1Q10.
  • Annualized ROE on a non-GAAP basis(1) was 12.6% in 1Q11, compared with 24.1% in 4Q10 and 26.6% in 1Q10.
  • Annualized ROE on a GAAP basis was 11.3% in 1Q11, compared to 33.2% in 4Q10 and 19.2% in 1Q10.

FINANCIAL POSITION

As of March 31, 2011, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB1,354.4 million (US$206.8 million) and net working capital of RMB2,486.3 million (US$379.7 million), compared with cash and cash equivalents of RMB1,630.8 million and net working capital of RMB3,179.9 million as of December 31, 2010.  Total short-term bank borrowings and the current portion of long-term bank borrowings was RMB987.2 million (US$150.8 million), compared with RMB533.9 million as of December 31, 2010. The increase was because the Company drew down some of its bank credit facilities to finance its 2011 capital expenditure program.    

As of March 31, 2011, the Company had total long-term debt of RMB748.1 million (US$114.3 million), which was comprised of both the non-current portion of long-term bank borrowings and convertible bonds. The Company's long-term bank borrowings are to be repaid in installments until their maturities in 2011 and 2012.  Holders of the convertible bonds, which have a final maturity in 2018, have an option to require the Company to redeem the bonds on January 15, 2015.

Net cash used in operating activities in 1Q11 was RMB67.5 million (US$10.3 million), compared with net cash generated from operating activities of RMB50.4 million in 4Q10. Net cash used in operating activities in 1Q10 was RMB5.4 million.

As of March 31, 2011, accounts receivable were RMB1,722.0 million (US$263.0 million) compared with RMB1,282.8 million as of December 31, 2010.  Days sales outstanding increased to 62 days in 1Q11 from 55 days in 4Q10 and 47 days in 1Q10.

As of March 31, 2011, inventories increased to RMB990.7 million (US$151.3 million) from RMB790.8 million as of December 31,2010.   Days inventory was 44 days in 1Q11 compared with 40 days in 4Q10 and 57 days in 1Q10.

Capital expenditures were RMB618.1 million (US$94.4 million) in 1Q11.  

CAPACITY EXPANSION

Details on the Company's annual production capacities and expected annual production capacities as of end of the stated quarter are as follows:


Capacity ramp-up plan



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Q4 2010

End of
Q1 2011

End of
Q2 2011
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End of
Q3 2011
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400

400

415

650

1,000

Wafer

MW

400

450

500

700

1,000

Cell

MW

600

650

900

1,200

1,300

Module

MW

900

900

1,100

1,500

1,500


BUSINESS OUTLOOK

The Company provides the following guidance based on current operating trends and market conditions.

For 2Q11, the Company expects

  • Total module shipments to be approximately 200MW, of which about 20% will be for PV module processing services.

For the full year 2011, the Company expects:

  • Module shipments to be approximately 1GW to 1.2GW, of which about 20 to 25% will be for PV module processing services.
  • Capital expenditures to be approximately US$450 million.

CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter 2011 results at 8:00 AM Eastern Time (8:00 PM Shanghai Time) on May 24, 2011.

Mr. Peter Xie, CEO and President, Mr. Gareth Kung, Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Paul Combs, Vice President of Investor Relations, will discuss the results and take questions following the prepared remarks.  

The dial-in details for the live conference call are as follows:

  • U.S. Toll Free Number:

+1 800 261 3417

  • International dial-in number:

+1 617 614 3673

  • China Toll Free Number (North):  

+10 800 152 1490

  • China Toll Free Number (South):

+10 800 130 0399

  • China Toll Free Number (South):

+10 800 852 1490

Passcode: HSOL

A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the investor relations section of the Company's website at: http://www.hanwha-solarone.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for one month.

A telephone replay of the call will be available for seven days after the conclusion of the conference call. The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:

  • U.S. Toll Free Number: 1 888 286 8010
  • International dial-in number: +1 617 801 6888

Passcode: 86707974

FOREIGN CURRENCY CONVERSION

The conversion in this release of Renminbi into U.S. dollars is made solely for the convenience of the reader, and is based on the exchange rate as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board as of March 31, 2011, which was RMB 6.5483 to US$1.00. No representation is intended to imply that the Renminbi amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into U.S. dollars at that rate on March 31, 2011 or at any other date.  The percentages stated in this press release are calculated based on Renminbi amounts.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

The Company has included in this press release certain non-GAAP financial measures, including certain line items presented on the basis that the accounting impact of ASC 815-40 and ASC 740-10-25 had not been recorded.  Prior quarter non-GAAP financial measures were adjusted to include the accounting impact of ASC 740-10-25 to ensure comparability of current quarter non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing the performance of the Company and when planning and forecasting future periods. Readers are cautioned not to view non-GAAP financial measures on a stand-alone basis or as a substitute for GAAP measures, or as being comparable to results reported or forecasted by other companies, and should refer to the reconciliation of GAAP measures with non-GAAP measures also included herein.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This press release contains forward-looking statements.  These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include 1Q and full-year 2011 estimates for PV product shipments, ASPs, production capacities and other results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from such estimates depending on future events and other changes in business climate and market conditions.  Hanwha SolarOne disclaims any obligation to update or correct any forward-looking statements.

About Hanwha SolarOne

Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: HSOL) is a leading manufacturer of solar PV cells and modules in China, focusing on delivering high quality and reliable products at competitive prices. Hanwha SolarOne produces its monocrystalline and polycrystalline products at its internationally certified, vertically-integrated manufacturing facilities. Hanwha SolarOne partners with third-party distributors, OEM manufacturers, and system integrators to sell its modules into large-scale utility, commercial and governmental, and residential/small commercial markets. Hanwha SolarOne maintains a strong global presence with local staff throughout Europe, North America, and Asia.  Hanwha SolarOne embraces environmental responsibility and sustainability by taking an active role in the photovoltaic cycle voluntary recycling program.

(1) All non-GAAP numbers used in this press release exclude the accounting impact from applying ASC 815-40, which relates to the accounting treatment for the convertible bonds, and also the incremental tax expenses recognized in connection to the uncertain tax position of the Company's subsidiary.   Please refer to the attached financial statements for the reconciliation between the GAAP and non-GAAP financial results. Non-GAAP financial results for prior quarters have been adjusted for comparability with the current quarter.  

For further information, please contact:


   Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd.


          Investor Contact:

             Paul Combs

             V.P. Investor Relations

             Building 1, 18th Floor

1199 Minsheng Road, Shanghai, PRC 200135

             P. R. China

             Tel:  86 21 3852 1533 / Mobile:  86 138 1612 2768

             E-mail: [email protected]



   Christensen


             Kathy Li

             Tel:  +1 480 614 3036

             E-mail:  [email protected]


             Tip Fleming

             Tel:  +85 2 9212 0684

             E-mail:  [email protected]

Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and U.S. dollars ("US$")













March 31

December 31

March 31

March 31



2010

2010

2011

2011



(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)



RMB'000

RMB'000

RMB'000

US$'000

ASSETS






Current assets






Cash and cash equivalents


936,313

1,630,777

1,354,392

206,831

Restricted cash


83,440

100,490

152,636

23,309

Derivative contracts


47,275

7,489

14,258

2,177

Accounts receivable, net


848,959

1,282,807

1,722,038

262,975

Notes receivable


-

10,000

-

-

Inventories, net


720,860

790,773

990,708

151,293

Advance to suppliers, net


557,776

764,063

825,224

126,021

Other current assets


224,419

255,431

243,377

37,167

Deferred tax assets - net


69,460

91,611

94,453

14,424

Amount due from related parties


86,730

27,819

17,347

2,649







   Total current assets


3,575,232

4,976,260

5,414,433

826,846







Non-current assets






Fixed assets – net


1,599,247

2,084,027

2,774,846

423,751

Intangible assets – net


209,042

205,763

204,669

31,255

Goodwill


134,735

134,735

134,735

20,575

Deferred tax assets - net


14,417

16,759

18,477

2,822

Long-term deferred expenses


31,527

27,273

25,578

3,906

Amount due from related parites


-

15,000

10,000

1,527

Long-term prepayment


437,766

394,283

469,788

71,742







   Total non-current assets


2,426,734

2,862,840

3,638,093

555,578







TOTAL ASSETS


6,001,966

7,839,100

9,052,526

1,382,424







LIABILITIES






Current liabilities






Derivative contracts


1,131

8,047

40,424

6,173

Short-term bank borrowings


783,132

318,919

777,214

118,690

Long-term bank borrowings, current portion


147,500

215,000

210,000

32,069

Accounts payable


416,885

478,129

1,001,172

152,891

Notes payable


266,650

181,265

263,309

40,210

Accrued expenses and other liabilities


212,716

404,826

387,889

59,235

Customer deposits


141,426

33,538

50,329

7,686

Unrecognized tax benefit


27,385

143,473

173,585

26,508

Amount due to related parties


38,074

13,183

24,183

3,693







   Total current liabilities


2,034,899

1,796,380

2,928,105

447,155



-




Non-current liabilities






Long-term bank borrowings


300,000

135,000

90,000

13,744

Convertible bonds


677,738

687,435

658,143

100,506

Deferred tax liabilities


26,419

25,977

25,829

3,945







   Total non-current liabilities


1,004,157

848,412

773,972

118,195







TOTAL LIABILITIES


3,039,056

2,644,792

3,702,077

565,350







Redeemable ordinary shares


55

55

55

8







EQUITY






Shareholders' equity






Ordinary shares


227

314

314

48

Additional paid-in capital


2,344,050

3,956,953

3,963,670

605,298

Statutory reserves


83,281

170,000

198,141

30,258

Retained earnings


535,297

1,066,986

1,188,269

181,462







   Total shareholders' equity


2,962,855

5,194,253

5,350,394

817,066







TOTAL EQUITY


2,962,855

5,194,253

5,350,394

817,066







TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE ORDINARY SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


6,001,966

7,839,100

9,052,526

1,382,424







Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and U.S. dollars ("US$"),

except for number of shares (ADS) and per share (ADS) data









For the three months ended



March 31

December 31

March 31

March 31



2010

2010

2011

2011



(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)



RMB'000

RMB'000

RMB'000

US$'000







Net revenues


1,475,832

2,112,704

2,194,830

335,176







Cost of revenues


(1,203,334)

(1,684,053)

(1,837,976)

(280,680)







Gross profit


272,498

428,651

356,854

54,496







Operating expenses






Selling expenses


(29,481)

(65,143)

(34,870)

(5,325)

G&A expenses


(38,027)

(54,760)

(61,949)

(9,460)

R&D expenses


(15,916)

(14,622)

(8,601)

(1,313)

Government grant


9,365

2,121

2,438

372







   Total operating expenses


(74,059)

(132,404)

(102,982)

(15,726)







Operating profit


198,439

296,247

253,872

38,770







Interest expenses


(40,919)

(40,658)

(41,809)

(6,385)

Interest income


544

2,350

4,059

620

Exchange gain (loss)


(47,011)

(36,222)

16,656

2,543

Gain (loss) on change in fair value of derivative


50,756

37,505

(53,492)

(8,169)

Gain (loss) on change in conversion feature fair value of convertible bond


(2,505)

255,591

47,898

7,315

Other income


3,008

7,063

9,010

1,376

Other expenses


(1,996)

(2,133)

(2,474)

(378)







Net income before income tax


160,316

519,743

233,720

35,692







Income tax expenses


(21,367)

(148,927)

(84,296)

(12,873)







Net income


138,949

370,816

149,424

22,819







Net income attributable






to shareholders


138,949

370,816

149,424

22,819



















Net income per share






Basic


0.48

1.00

0.36

0.05

Diluted


0.48

0.35

0.29

0.04







Shares used in computation






Basic


289,674,891

369,518,133

419,408,428

419,408,428

Diluted


290,187,034

415,850,842

465,445,803

465,445,803













Net income per ADS






Basic


2.40

5.02

1.78

0.27

Diluted


2.39

1.76

1.46

0.22







ADSs used in computation






Basic


57,934,978

73,903,627

83,881,686

83,881,686

Diluted


58,037,407

83,170,168

93,089,161

93,089,161

Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and U.S. dollars ("US$")



For the three months ended





March 31, 2010

December 31, 2010

March 31, 2011

March 31, 2011





(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)





RMB'000

RMB'000

RMB'000

US$'000









Cash flow from operating activities






Net income

138,949

370,816

149,424

22,819










Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash







provided (used) in operating activities:







Unrealised (gain)/loss from derivative contracts

(39,932)

(68,138)

25,608

3,911



Amortization of convertible bonds discount

16,580

14,657

18,607

2,842



Changes in fair value of conversion feature of convertible
 bonds

2,505

(255,591)

(47,898)

(7,315)



Loss from disposal of fixed assets

580

139

201

31



Depreciation and amortization

43,134

51,490

52,464

8,012



Amortization of long-term deferred expenses

1,780

1,816

1,695

259



Provision for doubtful debt of advance to suppliers

163

-

-

-



Reversal of doubtful debt for accounts receivable

(278)

-

-

-



Provision for doubtful debt of accounts receivable

1,005

(1,006)

-

-



Write down of inventories

37,844

35,266

37,953

5,796



Stock compensation expense

7,149

6,736

5,504

840



Warranty settlements and reversals

13,562

11,768

15,805

2,414



Warranty reversal

-

(1,843)

(8,733)

(1,334)



Deferred tax benefit

(7,120)

(17,310)

(4,707)

(719)



Unrecognized tax benefit

-

116,089

30,112

4,598


Changes in operating assets and liabilities







Restricted cash

(17,761)

(8,559)

(32,144)

(4,909)



Inventory

25,269

(136,472)

(237,889)

(36,328)



Account and notes receivables

(262,198)

(1,870)

(429,231)

(65,549)



Advances to suppliers

(15,943)

87,266

(61,161)

(9,340)



Prepaid expense

12,865

25,378

7,570

1,156



Other current assets

(56,967)

(44,525)

4,486

685



Long-term prepayment

-

725

(75,506)

(11,531)



Amount due from related parties

(74,272)

(42,819)

15,472

2,363



Accounts and notes payable

57,354

(37,112)

460,789

70,368



Accrued expenses and other liabilities

7,259

38,041

(23,752)

(3,627)



Customer deposits

81,741

(93,960)

16,791

2,564



Amount due to related parties

21,309

(584)

11,000

1,680









Net cash provided (used) in operating activities

(5,423)

50,398

(67,540)

(10,314)

















Cash flows from investing activities







Acquisition of fixed assets

(63,418)

(279,523)

(598,094)

(91,336)



Change of restricted cash

-

(28,074)

(20,002)

(3,054)



Acquisition of intangible assets

(1,538)

-

-

-









Net cash provided (used) in investing activities

(64,956)

(307,597)

(618,096)

(94,390)

















Cash flows from financing activities







Proceeds from share lending

-

-

9

1



Proceeds from exercise of stock option

5,104

2,048

947

145



Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares

-

1,070,784

-

-



Proceeds from short-term bank borrowings

508,368

32,687

666,561

101,792



Payment of short term bank borrowings

(130,000)

(461,777)

(208,266)

(31,805)



Payment for long term bank borrowings

(22,500)

(52,500)

(50,000)

(7,636)









Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

360,972

591,242

409,251

62,497









Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

290,593

334,043

(276,385)

(42,207)









Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period

645,720

1,296,734

1,630,777

249,038









Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period

936,313

1,630,777

1,354,392

206,831

















Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:






Interest paid

33,066

11,621

29,249

4,467


Income tax paid

8,404

79,080

51,522

7,868


Realized gain/(loss) from derivative contracts

10,823

(30,633)

(27,884)

(4,258)

Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities:






Acquisition of fixed assets included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

(2,509)

25,096

144,298

22,036




For the three months ended









March 31, 2010


December 31, 2010


March 31, 2011


March 31, 2011









(RMB million)


(RMB million)


(RMB million)


(US$ million)






















Non-GAAP net income


158.1


250.7


154.4


23.6






















Fair value changes of the conversion features of the convertible bonds


(2.5)


255.6


47.9


7.3






















Accretion of interest of the convertible bonds


(16.7)


(19.4)


(22.8)


(3.5)






















Unrecognized tax benefit (Note)




(116.1)


(30.1)


(4.6)






















GAAP net income/(loss)


138.9


370.8


149.4


22.8






















































For the three months ended









March 31, 2010


December 31, 2010


March 31, 2011


March 31, 2011









(RMB million)


(RMB million)


(RMB million)


(RMB million)






















Non GAAP net income per ADS - Basic


2.73


3.39


1.84


0.28






















Fair value changes of the conversion features of the convertible bonds


(0.04)


3.46


0.57


0.09






















Accretion of interest of the convertible bonds


(0.29)


(0.26)


(0.27)


(0.04)






















Unrecognized tax benefit (Note)




(1.57)


(0.36)


(0.06)






















Net profit attributable to shareholders per ADS - Basic


2.40


5.02


1.78


0.27






















ADS (Basic)


57,934,978


73,903,627


83,881,686


83,881,686























For the three months ended


Annualized for Q1 2011



Annualized for Q1 2010


Annualized for Q4 2010




March 31, 2010


December 31, 2010


March 31, 2011


March 31, 2011



March 31, 2010


December 31, 2010

















Non-GAAP Return on Equity


6.65%


6.02%


3.14%


12.56%



26.60%


24.08%

















Fair value changes of the conversion features of the convertible bonds


-1.26%


5.31%


0.69%


2.77%



-5.04%


21.25%

















Accretion of interest of the convertible bonds


-0.58%


-0.43%


-0.43%


-1.73%



-2.32%


-1.74%

















Unrecognized tax benefit (Note)




-2.60%


-0.57%


-2.28%





-10.39%

















GAAP Return on equity


4.81%


8.30%


2.83%


11.32%



19.24%


33.20%

















Note:





























It relates to the incremental tax expenses for an uncertain tax position of the Company's subsidiary as to whether the subsidiary continues to satisfy the criteria as a High and New Technology Enterprise ("HNTE").

SOURCE Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd.

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