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Hanwha SolarOne Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results


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Nov 22, 2011, 06:26 ET

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SHANGHAI, Nov. 22, 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 September 30, 2011.  The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 am Eastern Time (9:00 pm Shanghai Time) on November 22, 2011.  A slide presentation with details of the results will also be available on the Company's website prior to the call.

THIRD QUARTER 2011 HIGHLIGHTS

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  • Total net revenues were RMB 1,437.3 million (US$225.4 million), a decrease of 20.1% from 2Q11 and a decrease of 34.4% from 3Q10.
  • PV module shipments, including module processing services, were 200.9 MW, a decrease of 2.5% from 205.9 MW in 2Q11 and a decrease of 10.3% from 3Q10.
  • Average selling price ("ASP"), excluding module processing services, decreased to RMB7.86 per watt (US$1.23) from RMB10.09 per watt in 2Q11.
  • The Company recorded a non-cash inventory write-down of RMB194.9 million (US$30.6 million) as a result of a lower of cost or market (LCM) assessment and a regular provision for obsolescence.
  • Gross loss was RMB155.2 million (US$24.3 million), compared with gross profit of RMB162.9 million in 2Q11 and RMB526.7 million in 3Q10.  Gross loss in 3Q11 included the effect of the non-cash inventory write-down of RMB 194.9 million (US$30.6 million).  
  • Gross margin was negative 10.8%, compared with positive 9.1% in 2Q11, primarily due to a combination of the steep decline in ASP and the significant negative effect of the inventory write-down, which caused a 13.6% decline in gross margin in 3Q11. Gross margin was 24.0% in 3Q10.
  • Operating loss was RMB327.8 million (US$51.4 million), compared with an operating loss of RMB25.7 million in 2Q11 and an operating profit of RMB398.7 million in 3Q10. The sequential decrease in operating profit was primarily due to the gross loss and continued investment in sales and marketing.
  • Operating margin was negative 22.8% in 3Q11, compared with negative 1.4% in 2Q11 and positive 18.2% in 3Q10.
  • Net loss attributable to shareholders on a non-GAAP basis(1) was RMB295.7 million (US$46.4 million), compared with net loss attributable to shareholders on a non-GAAP basis of RMB64.9 million in 2Q11 and net income attributable to shareholders on a non-GAAP basis of RMB273.7 million in 3Q10.
  • Net loss per basic ADS on a non-GAAP basis(1) was RMB3.51 (US$0.55), compared with net loss per basic ADS on a non-GAAP basis of RMB0.77 in 2Q11 and net income per basic ADS on a non-GAAP basis of RMB4.62 in 3Q10.
  • Net loss attributable to shareholders on a GAAP basis was RMB177.6 million (US$27.9 million), compared with net loss attributable to shareholders on a GAAP basis of RMB69.0 million and RMB25.2 million in 2Q11 and 3Q10, respectively.
  • Net loss per basic ADS on a GAAP basis was RMB2.11 (US$0.33), compared with net loss per basic ADS on a GAAP basis of RMB0.82 in 2Q11 and RMB0.43 in 3Q10.
  • Annualized Return on Equity ("ROE") on a non-GAAP basis(1) was negative 24.6% in 3Q11, compared with negative 5.2% in 2Q11 and positive 35.3% in 3Q10.  
  • Annualized ROE on a GAAP basis was negative 13.6% in 3Q11, compared with negative 5.2% in 2Q11 and negative 2.9% in 3Q10.

Mr. Ki-Joon HONG, Chairman and CEO of Hanwha SolarOne, commented, "Overall industry conditions remained quite challenging throughout the third quarter and this is reflected in our most recent results. We did not experience the pick- up in German demand to the extent that we had anticipated and this impacted our ability to expand shipment volumes. Overcapacity, which continues to exist, coupled with soft demand, led to further pricing pressures. We did achieve meaningful reductions in our in-house production costs while we continued to broaden our market globally and make the investments in technology, systems and management that are necessary for our future success. We believe we have also obtained the necessary funding primarily through bank borrowings to support us through this downturn. We believe industry dynamics will remain challenging into early next year, but we will not waver from our long-term commitment to becoming a leading global player.

THIRD QUARTER 2011 RESULTS

Total net revenues were RMB1,437.3 million (US$225.4 million), a decrease of 20.1% from RMB1,797.8 million in 2Q11 and a decrease of 34.4% from RMB 2,190.5 million in 3Q10. The decrease compared with 2Q11 was primarily due to lower shipments and lower ASP.

Revenue contribution from PV module processing services as a percentage of total net revenues was 7.2%, compared with 6.7% in 2Q11 and 6.9% in 3Q10.

PV module shipments, including module processing services, were 200.9 MW, representing a decrease of 2.5% from 205.9 MW in 2Q11 and a decrease of 10.3% from 223.9 MW in 3Q10. The decrease was due primarily to softer than anticipated demand in Europe, and the negative impact of tight credit on solar project development globally.

Germany was the Company's largest market in 3Q11 and accounted for 45% of net revenues. This was a sizeable increase from 21% in 2Q11, though shipments to Germany fell below the Company's expectations due to a smaller than expected growth in demand prior to the Feed-In-Tariff ("FIT") reductions, which will be effective in January 2012. The US market was the Company's second largest market. accounting for 13% of net revenues in 3Q11, followed by Belgium and the Netherlands at 9% each. China improved from 4% in 2Q11 to 7% in 3Q11 as a result of higher demand triggered by new government incentives. Other notable new markets were India and Korea, with 5% and 2% of net revenues in 3Q11, respectively. Australia remained a consistently active market, accounting for 6% of net revenues in 3Q11.

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ASP, excluding module processing services, decreased to RMB7.86 per watt (US$1.23) from RMB10.09 per watt in 2Q11, as a result of industry overcapacity and soft demand, and FIT reductions in Germany and Italy.

The Company reported a gross loss of RMB155.2 million (US$24.3 million) compared with gross profit of RMB162.9 million in 2Q11 and RMB526.7 million in 3Q10.  

The Company recorded a non-cash inventory write down of RMB 194.9 million (US$30.6 million) as a result of a lower of cost or market (LCM) assessment of RMB 161.3 million and a regular provision for obsolescence of RMB 33.6 million.

Gross margin was negative 10.8% compared with positive 9.1% in 2Q11, primarily due to the negative effect of the inventory write-down and because the decline in ASP outpaced the reductions in the Company's blended COGS. Gross margin in 3Q10 was 24.0%. The non-cash inventory write-down caused a 13.6% decline in the Company's gross margin

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The blended COGS per watt, excluding module processing services, was US$1.35, representing a 5.6% decrease from US$1.43 in 2Q11. The blended COGS takes into account the production cost (including both silicon and non-silicon costs) using internally sourced wafers, purchase costs and additional processing costs of externally sourced wafers and cells, as well as freight costs. The blended COGS also included US$0.15 per watt from the inventory write-down.

The production cost (including both silicon and non-silicon costs) using internal wafers was US$1.13 per watt, representing a 14.4% decrease from US$1.32 per watt in 2Q11.  The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the price of polysilicon and progress on a number of cost-reduction initiatives. The average cost of polysilicon used in production decreased to US$56.5/kg in 3Q11 from US$74.0/kg in 2Q11. The Company expects the price of polysilicon to decline further in 4Q11.

In order to facilitate the comparison of Hanwha SolarOne with its peers, as of the third quarter 2011, the Company has made several reclassifications, which have been accounted for retroactively.  The Company has:

  1. Reclassified shipping and handling costs, which were previously recorded as COGS, as sales and marketing expenses; and
  2. Reclassified the sale of scrap materials directly associated with the processing of production materials, which were previously reported as other income, as revenue.

In 3Q11, the reclassification included shipping and handling costs of RMB 16.3 million (US$2.6 million) and sales of scrap materials of RMB 3.6 million (US$0.6 million). All comparative numbers in previous periods were retrospectively adjusted accordingly.

Operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues were 12.0% in 3Q11, compared with 10.5% in 2Q11 and 5.8% in 3Q10. The higher operating expenses in 3Q11 compared with 2Q11 and 3Q10 were primarily due to increased spending on marketing and sales. Interest expense was RMB47.2 million (US$7.4 million) in 3Q11, compared with RMB40.3 million in 2Q11 and RMB39.9 million in 3Q10.

The Company recorded an operating loss of RMB327.8 million (US$51.4 million), compared with an operating loss of RMB25.7 million in 2Q11 and an operating profit of RMB398.7 million in 3Q10.

The net gain of a foreign exchange loss and a gain on the change in fair value of derivatives was RMB0.4 million (US$0.1 million), compared with a net loss from a foreign exchange gain and a loss on the change in fair value of derivatives of RMB38.2 million in 2Q11.

Gain from the change in fair value of the conversion feature of the Company's convertible bonds was RMB131.4 million (US$20.6 million), compared with a gain of RMB51.9 million in 2Q11 and a loss of RMB279.2 million in 3Q10. 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.

Net loss attributable to shareholders on a non-GAAP basis(1) was RMB295.7 million (US$46.4 million), compared with a net loss attributable to shareholders on a non-GAAP basis of RMB64.9 million in 2Q11 and net income attributable to shareholders on a non-GAAP basis of RMB273.7 million in 3Q10.

Net loss per basic ADS on a non-GAAP basis(1) was RMB3.51 (US$0.55). The Company recorded a net loss per basic ADS on a non-GAAP basis of RMB0.77 in 2Q11 and net income per basic ADS on a non-GAAP basis of RMB4.62 in 3Q10.  

Net loss attributable to shareholders on a GAAP basis was RMB177.6 million (US$27.9 million), compared with net loss attributable to shareholders on a GAAP basis of RMB69.0 million in 2Q11 and RMB 25.2 million in 3Q10.

Net loss per basic ADS on a GAAP basis was RMB2.11 (US$0.33), compared with net loss per basic ADS on a GAAP basis of RMB0.82 in 2Q11 and RMB0.43 for 3Q10.

Annualized ROE on a non-GAAP basis(1) was negative 24.6% in 3Q11, compared with negative 5.2% in 2Q11 and positive 35.3 % in 3Q10.

Annualized ROE on a GAAP basis was negative 13.6% in 3Q11, compared with negative 5.2% in 2Q11 and negative 2.9% in 3Q10.

FINANCIAL POSITION

As of September 30, 2011, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB1,835.2 million (US$287.7 million) and  net working capital of RMB1,778.2 million (US$278.8 million), compared with cash and cash equivalents of RMB1,485.7 million and net working capital of RMB1,850.0 million as of June 30, 2011.  Total short-term bank borrowings and the current portion of long-term bank borrowings was RMB1,683.7 million (US$264.0 million), compared with RMB1,093.6 million as of June 30, 2011. The increase was because the Company drew down some of its bank credit facilities to finance its working capital needs.

As of September 30, 2011, the Company had total long-term debt of RMB1,925.7 million (US$301.9 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 2012 through 2016. 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 3Q11 was RMB344.0 million (US$53.9 million), compared with net cash generated from operating activities of RMB490.4 million in 2Q11. Net cash used in operating activities in 3Q10 was RMB194.0 million.

As of September 30, 2011, accounts receivable were RMB1,252.5 million (US$196.4 million) compared with RMB1,300.8 million as of June 30, 2011.  Days sales outstanding increased to 80 days in 3Q11 from 76 days in 2Q11 and 46 days in 3Q10.

As of September 30, 2011, inventories increased to RMB1,185.3 million (US$185.8 million) from RMB885.0 million as of June 30, 2011. Days inventory was 59 days in 3Q11 compared with 51 days in 2Q11 and 35 days in 3Q10.

Capital expenditures were RMB943.9 million (US$148.0 million) in 3Q11 which was used to complete the Company's existing capital expenditure programs.

CAPACITY EXPANSION

The Company's estimated annual production capacities by the end of 2011 are expected to be as follows: 800 MW in ingots and wafers; 1.3 GW in cells; and 1.5 GW in modules.  

OTHER DEVELOPMENTS

Share Repurchases

In October 2011, the Company repurchased and cancelled 5,005,536 ADSs and the ordinary shares represented by such ADSs, which were issued pursuant to the Share Issuance and Repurchase Agreement dated January 23, 2008 to facilitate the Company's convertible bond offering in January 2008, from Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC. The Company also repurchased and cancelled 25,017,671 ordinary shares, which were issued pursuant to the Share Issuance and Repurchase Agreement dated September 16, 2010, from Hanwha Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.. These ADSs and ordinary shares were repurchased at par value of US$0.0005 per ADS and US$0.0001 per ordinary share, respectively.

Change in Board Members

In October 2011, the Company's board of directors appointed Mr. Hee Cheul Kim as a director of the Company and Mr. Wook Jin Yoon resigned from the Company's board of directors. Mr. Kim is the senior vice president and head of Strategy, M&A, New Business in Management & Planning H.Q, of Hanwha Group. Prior to his current position, Mr. Kim served as the managing director of Hanwha Business Development Center from July 2010 to February 2011, the chief executive officer of Azdel Inc. in the United States from November 2007 to June 2010, the chief executive officer of Hanwha L&C Alabama in the United States from November 2007 to December 2008 and the vice president and head of Automotive & Industrial Business Division of Hanwha L&C from January 2006 to October 2007. Prior to that, Mr. Kim held various positions at Hanwha Chemical Corporation and Hanwha Group. Mr. Kim received his bachelor's and master's degrees in Chemical Engineering from Seoul National University in South Korea.

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

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

For the full year 2011, the Company expects:

  • Module shipments to be approximately 815 – 835 MW, which has been reduced from the Company's previous guidance of 1  GW.  
  • Capital expenditures to be approximately US$400 million.

CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter 2011 results at 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (9:00 PM Shanghai Time) on November 22, 2011.

Mr. Ki-Joon HONG, Chairman and CEO and, Mr. Jung Pyo SEO, Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Sungsoo LEE, Chief Strategy 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:

+1 866 519 4004

  • International dial-in number:

+ 656 723 9381

  • China Toll Free Number:  

800 819 0121


400 620 8038

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:

+1 866 214 5335

  • International dial-in number:

+61 2 8235 5000



Passcode: 24152153


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 September 30, 2011, which was RMB 6.3780 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 September 30, 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, ASC 740-10-25 and ASC 712-10-25 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 measures. 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 4Q and full-year 2011 estimates for PV product shipments, capital expenditures and production capacities. 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. The Company 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.

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]

(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, the incremental tax expenses recognized in connection to the uncertain tax position of the Company’s subsidiary, and also the severance payment to the previous executives and its tax effect.   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.  

Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd.  

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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







December 31


June 30

September 31

September 31


2010


2011

2011

2011


(Audited)


(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)


RMB'000


RMB'000

RMB'000

USD'000

ASSETS






Current assets






Cash and cash equivalents

1,630,777


1,485,677

1,835,160

287,733

Restricted cash

100,490


175,468

220,238

34,531

Derivative contracts

7,489


-

17,374

2,724

Accounts receivable, net

1,282,807


1,300,806

1,252,454

196,371

Notes receivable

10,000


49,301

71,348

11,187

Inventories, net

790,773


884,950

1,185,337

185,848

Advance to suppliers, net

764,063


654,457

755,882

118,514

Other current assets

255,432


331,916

335,650

52,625

Deferred tax assets - net

91,611


107,480

147,659

23,151

Amount due from related parties

27,819


87,629

96,784

15,175







   Total current assets

4,961,261


5,077,684

5,917,886

927,859







Non-current assets






Fixed assets – net

2,084,027


3,640,475

4,391,411

688,525

Intangible assets – net

205,763


203,576

337,202

52,870

Goodwill

134,735


134,735

134,735

21,124

Deferred tax assets - net

16,759


19,617

20,931

3,282

Long-term deferred expenses

27,273


23,642

32,162

5,043

Amount due from related parties

15,000


5,000

-

-

Long-term prepayment

394,282


451,208

441,020

69,147







   Total non-current assets

2,877,839


4,478,253

5,357,461

839,991







TOTAL ASSETS

7,839,100


9,555,937

11,275,347

1,767,850







LIABILITIES






Current liabilities






Derivative contracts

8,047


50,882

50,107

7,856

Short-term bank borrowings

318,919


888,634

1,605,211

251,679

Long-term bank borrowings, current portion

215,000


205,000

78,471

12,303

Accounts payable

478,129


1,053,507

1,144,922

179,511

Notes payable

181,265


370,046

617,326

96,790

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

404,826


374,707

361,295

56,647

Customer deposits

33,538


46,432

58,916

9,237

Unrecognized tax benefit

143,473


178,589

169,817

26,626

Amount due to related parties

13,183


59,869

53,662

8,414







   Total current liabilities

1,796,380


3,227,666

4,139,727

649,063







Non-current liabilities






Long-term bank borrowings

135,000


372,694

1,419,991

222,639

Convertible bonds

687,435


623,158

505,694

79,287

Long term payable

-


-

50,000

7,839

Deferred tax liabilities

25,977


25,682

25,535

4,004







   Total non-current liabilities

848,412


1,021,534

2,001,220

313,769







TOTAL LIABILITIES

2,644,792


4,249,200

6,140,947

962,832







Redeemable ordinary shares

55


55

55

9







EQUITY






Shareholders' equity






Ordinary shares

314


314

315

49

Additional paid-in capital

3,956,953


3,988,912

3,994,209

626,248

Statutory reserves

170,000


207,691

190,484

29,866

Retained earnings

1,066,986


1,109,765

949,337

148,846







   Total shareholders' equity

5,194,253


5,306,682

5,134,345

805,009







TOTAL EQUITY

5,194,253


5,306,737

5,134,400

805,018







TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE ORDINARY SHARES
 AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

7,839,100


9,555,937

11,275,347

1,767,850

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


September 30

June 30

September 30

September 30


2010

2011

2011

2011


(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)


RMB

RMB'000

RMB$'000

US$'000






Net revenues

2,190,532

1,797,760

1,437,306

225,354






Cost of revenues

(1,663,810)

(1,634,899)

(1,592,546)

(249,694)






Gross profit

526,722

162,861

(155,240)

(24,340)






Operating expenses





Selling expenses

(69,778)

(55,340)

(76,614)

(12,012)

G&A expenses

(53,550)

(113,396)

(78,167)

(12,256)

R&D expenses

(4,672)

(19,804)

(17,741)

(2,781)






   Total operating expenses

(128,000)

(188,540)

(172,522)

(27,049)






Operating profit

398,722

(25,679)

(327,762)

(51,389)






Interest expenses

(39,870)

(40,282)

(47,236)

(7,406)

Interest income

1,962

2,619

1,878

294

Exchange gain (loss)

76,220

3,147

(18,739)

(2,938)

Gain (loss) on change in fair value of derivative

(108,042)

(41,374)

19,169

3,005

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

(279,228)

51,860

131,445

20,609

Other income

1,806

283

2,360

370

Other expenses

(1,291)

(3,468)

(4,174)

(654)






Net income before income tax

50,279

(52,894)

(243,059)

(38,109)






Income tax expenses

(75,525)

(16,060)

65,424

10,258






Net income

(25,246)

(68,954)

(177,635)

(27,851)






Net income attributable





to shareholders

(25,246)

(68,954)

(177,635)

(27,851)
















Net income per share





Basic

(0.09)

(0.16)

(0.42)

(0.07)

Diluted

(0.09)

(0.16)

(0.42)

(0.07)






Shares used in computation





Basic

296,202,329

419,536,540

420,655,036

420,655,036

Diluted

296,202,329

419,536,540

420,655,036

420,655,036











Net income per ADS





Basic

(0.43)

(0.82)

(2.11)

(0.33)

Diluted

(0.43)

(0.82)

(2.11)

(0.33)






ADSs used in computation





Basic

59,240,466

83,907,308

84,131,007

84,131,007

Diluted

59,240,466

83,907,308

84,131,007

84,131,007

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




September 30, 2010

June 30, 2011

September 30, 2011

September 30, 2011




(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)




RMB'000

RMB'000

RMB'000

US$'000








Cash flow from operating activities






Net income

(25,246)

(68,954)

(177,635)

(27,851)









Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash







provided (used) in operating activities:







Unrealised (gain)/loss from derivative contracts

134,483

24,716

(18,149)

(2,846)



Amortization of convertible bonds discount

14,475

16,874

13,981

2,192



Changes in fair value of conversion feature of convertible bonds

279,228

(51,860)

(131,445)

(20,609)



Loss from disposal of fixed assets

133

3

1,037

163



Depreciation and amortization

48,064

54,362

59,351

9,306



Amortization of long-term deferred expenses

1,802

1,936

1,648

258



Reversal of doubtful debt of advance to suppliers

(46)

-

(7)

(1)



Provision for doubtful debt of accounts receivable

-

1,462

316

50



Write down of inventories

41,498

44,474

194,850

30,550



Stock compensation expense

10,586

25,321

5,298

831



Warranty provision

21,705

20,895

15,718

2,464



Warranty reversal

-

(8,038)

(6,822)

(1,070)



Deferred tax benefit

(15,939)

(14,315)

(41,640)

(6,529)



Unrecognized tax benefit

-

5,004

(8,772)

(1,375)


Changes in operating assets and liabilities







Restricted cash

37,044

14,120

(36,643)

(5,745)



Inventory

(139,479)

61,285

(495,237)

(77,648)



Account and notes receivables

(460,992)

370,469

25,989

4,075



Advances to suppliers

(310,268)

170,767

(101,418)

(15,901)



Other current assets

(10,947)

(41,940)

(47,794)

(7,494)



Long-term prepayment

18,198

18,580

10,188

1,597



Amount due from related parties

96,219

(65,282)

(4,155)

(652)



Accounts and notes payable

42,067

(94,954)

376,076

58,965



Accrued expenses and other liabilities

64,461

(26,306)

(35,016)

(5,489)



Customer deposits

4,755

(3,897)

12,484

1,957



Amount due to related parties

(45,811)

35,686

(6,207)

(973)



Long-term payable

-

-

50,000

7,839








Net cash provided (used) in operating activities

(194,010)

490,408

(344,004)

(53,936)















Cash flows from investing activities







Acquisition of fixed assets

(103,397)

(664,873)

(847,612)

(132,896)



Change of restricted cash

(440)

(36,952)

(8,127)

(1,275)



Acquisition of intangible assets

-

(46,600)

(88,119)

(13,816)








Net cash provided (used) in investing activities

(103,837)

(748,425)

(943,858)

(147,987)















Cash flows from financing activities







Proceeds from share lending

21

-

-

-



Proceeds from exercise of stock option

4,263

188

-

-



Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares

510,330

-

-

-



Proceeds from short-term bank borrowings

460,713

477,646

1,132,522

177,567



Proceeds from long-term bank borrowings

-

327,694

1,150,768

180,428



Payment of short term bank borrowings

(243,688)

(366,226)

(415,945)

(65,216)



Payment for long term bank borrowings

(22,500)

(50,000)

(230,000)

(36,061)




-




Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

709,139

389,302

1,637,345

256,718




-




Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

411,292

131,285

349,483

54,795








Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period

885,442

1,354,392

1,485,677

232,938








Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period

1,296,734

1,485,677

1,835,160

287,733















Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:






Interest paid

31,438

10,857

40,408

6,336


Income tax paid

41,589

85,490

12,227

1,917


Realized gain/(loss) from derivative contracts

26,443

(16,657)

1,019

160

Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities:






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

9,694

254,026

(37,381)

(5,861)
















September 30, 2010

June 30, 2011

September 30, 2011

September 30, 2011




(RMB million)

(RMB million)

(RMB million)

(US$ million)










Non-GAAP net income/(loss)

273.7

(64.9)

(295.7)

(46.4)










Fair value changes of the conversion features of
the Convertible bonds

(279.2)

51.9

131.4

20.6










Accretion of interest of the Convertible bonds

(19.7)

(22.5)

(22.2)

(3.5)










Unrecognized tax benefit

-

(5.0)

8.9

1.4










Severance fee to previous senior management

-

(32.6)

-

-










Tax impact of severance fee to previous senior
management

-

4.1

-

-










GAAP net income/(loss)

(25.2)

(69.0)

(177.6)

(27.9)
































September 30, 2010

June 30, 2011

September 30, 2011

September 30, 2011




(RMB)

(RMB)












Non GAAP net income per ADS - Basic

4.62

(0.77)

(3.51)

(0.55)










Fair value changes of the conversion features of
the Convertible bonds

(4.71)

0.62

1.56

0.24










Accretion of interest of the Convertible bonds

(0.33)

(0.27)

(0.26)

(0.04)










Unrecognized tax benefit

-

(0.06)

0.10

0.02










Severance fee to previous senior management

-

(0.39)

-

-










Tax impact of severance fee to previous senior
management

-

0.05

-

-










Net profit contributed to shareholders per ADS -
Basic

(0.43)

(0.82)

(2.11)

(0.33)










ADS (Basic)

59,240,466

83,907,308

84,131,007

84,131,007


















For thee months ended

Annualized for

Annualized for

Annualized for


September 30, 2010

June 30, 2011

September 30, 2011

Q3 2010

Q2 2011

Q3 2011








Non-GAAP Return on Equity

8.82%

-1.31%

-6.15%

35.28%

-5.24%

-24.60%








Fair value changes of the conversion features of
the Convertible bonds

-8.98%

1.07%

3.00%

-35.90%

4.28%

12.01%








Accretion of interest of the Convertible bonds

-0.56%

-0.43%

-0.42%

-2.26%

-1.69%

-1.69%








Unrecognized tax benefit

-

-0.09%

0.17%

-

-0.37%

0.68%








Severance fee to previous senior management

-

-0.61%

-

-

-2.45%

-








Tax impact of severance fee to previous senior
management

-

0.08%

-

-

0.31%

-








GAAP Return on equity

-0.72%

-1.29%

-3.40%

-2.88%

-5.16%

-13.60%

SOURCE Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd.

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