FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
April 26, 2005
Commission File Number 001-31335
AU Optronics Corp.
(Translation of registrants name into English)
No. 1 Li-Hsin Road 2
Hsinchu Science Park
Hsinchu, Taiwan
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F ___
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
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jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrants home country), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrants securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrants security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ___ No X
If Yes is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
Not applicable
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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1. | Taiwan Stock Exchange filing entitled, Supplementary information on the Companys 2005 Annual General Shareholders Meeting, dated April 26, 2005. |
2. | Taiwan Stock Exchange filing entitled, The Board resolution to propose distribution of 2004 profits, dated April 26, 2005. |
3. | Taiwan Stock Exchange filing entitled, The Board resolution to propose capital increase resulting from stock dividends and employee stock bonus, dated April 26, 2005. |
4. | Taiwan Stock Exchange filing entitled, The Board resolution to propose the issuance of new common shares to sponsor overseas DR offering, dated April 26, 2005. |
5. | Taiwan Stock Exchange filing entitled, The Board resolution to propose secured corporate bond as per the agreement of NTD60 billion syndication loan, dated April 26, 2005. |
6. | Investor Conference Materials entitled, AU Optronics Corp. First Quarter 2005 Results Investor Conference, dated April 26, 2005 |
7. | FY 1Q2005 Condensed Financial Statements of AU Optronics Corp. |
8. | Press release entitled, AU Optronics Reports 1Q05 Results, dated April 26, 2005. |
9. | Press release entitled, AUO Announces New Investment Plan in Next Generation Fabrication Facility Deploying 1,950mm X 2,250mm Glass Substracts, dated April 26, 2005. |
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AU Optronics Corp. | |||
Date: April 26, 2005 | By: | /s/ Max Weishun Cheng | |
Name: | Max Weishun Cheng | ||
Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
AU Optronics Corp.
April 26, 2005
English Language Summary
Subject: | Supplementary information on the Companys 2005 Annual General Shareholders Meeting |
Regulation: | Published pursuant to Article 2-17 of the Taiwan Stock Exchange's Operating Procedures for the Publication of Material Information by Listed Companies |
Date of Events: 2005/04/26
Content:
1. | Date of the board of directors resolution: 2005/04/26 | ||
2. | Date for convening the shareholders' meeting: 2005/06/14 | ||
3. | Location for convening the shareholders' meeting:2, Hsin-An Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan R.O.C. | ||
4. | Cause or subjects for convening the meeting: | ||
A. | Reports of 2004 business | ||
B. | Acceptance: The 2004 Business Report and Financial Statements. | ||
C. | Discussions: | ||
(1) | Proposal for distribution of 2004 profits. | ||
(2) | Proposal for the capitalization of 2004 dividends and employee stock bonus. | ||
(3) | Proposal for the revisions to Article of Incorporation. (new) | ||
(4) | Proposal of the issuance of new common shares to sponsor DR offering.(new) | ||
(5) | Proposal to opt for tax benefits on the rights issue in 2004 in accordance with the Statute of Upgrading Industries. | ||
D. | Extraordinary motions | ||
5. | Starting and ending dates of suspension of share transfer:2005/04/16 - 2005/06/14 | ||
6. | Any other matters that need to be specified: N/A | ||
AU Optronics Corp.
April 26, 2005
English Language Summary
Subject: | The Board Resolution to propose distribution of 2004 profits |
Regulation: | Published pursuant to Article 2-14 of the Taiwan Stock Exchange's Operating Procedures for the Publication of Material Information by Listed Companies |
Date of Events: 2005/04/26 |
1. | Date of the board of directors resolution:2005/04/26 | |
2. | Type and monetary amount of dividend distribution: A cash dividend of NT$1,200 and a stock dividend of 90 shares for every 1,000 shares will be proposed to the common shareholders. | |
3. | Any other matters that need to be specified: | |
(1) | Proposal for employee's profit sharing of NT$649,083,703 in cash and NT$973,625,550 in stock, and cash compensation of NT$37,447,137 for the board of directors and supervisors. | |
(2) | The amount of employee stock bonus is estimated to be 17.95% of total capitalization resulting from stock dividends and employee stock bonus and 1.77% of total shares outstanding after the capitalization. | |
(3) | Adjusted EPS will be NT$5.48 to reflect distribution of employee profit sharing and cash compensation for board of directors and supervisors. | |
Subject: | The Board Resolution to propose capital increase resulting from stock dividends |
and employee stock bonus. | |
Regulation: | Published pursuant to Article 2-11 of the Taiwan Stock Exchange's |
Operating Procedures for the Publication of Material Information by Listed Companies | |
Date of Events: 2005/04/26 |
1. | Date of the board of directors resolution: 2005/04/26 |
2. | Source of capital increase funds: Retained Earnings |
3. | Number of shares issued: 542,506,235 shares (including employee stock bonus) |
4. | Par value per share:NT$10 |
5. | Total monetary amount of the issue: NT$5,425,062,350 |
6. | Issue price: N/A |
7. | Number of shares subscribed by or allotted to employees: 97,362,555 shares |
8. | Number of shares publicly sold: N/A |
9. | Ratio of shares subscribed by or allotted as stock dividends to existing shareholders:90 shares for every 1,000 shares held by common shareholders |
10. | Method of handling fractional shares and shares unsubscribed by the deadline: If a portion of the dividend does not amount to one full share, the shareholders concerned may arrange pooling together their fractional shares to form one full share and register the same within 5 days after the record date. Otherwise shareholders will be paid for unregistered fractions of shares in cash based on the fraction of the face value represented, calculations will be rounded down to the nearest one NTD (any amounts under one NTD will be discarded). The remaining shares will be designated for subscription at face value by AUO Employee Welfare Commission. |
11. | Rights and obligations of the newly issued shares: Same as those of existing shares |
12. | Utilization of the funds from the capital increase: For capacity expansion |
13. | Any other matters that need to be specified: N/A |
Subject: | The Board Resolution to propose the issuance of new common shares to sponsor overseas DR offering. |
Regulation: | Published pursuant to Article 2-11 of the Taiwan Stock Exchanges Operating Procedures for the Publication of Material Information by Listed Companies |
Date of Events: 2005/04/26 |
1. | Date of the board of directors resolution: 2005/04/26 |
2. | Source of capital increase funds: Issuance of common shares for cash to sponsor overseas DR offering. |
3. | Number of shares issued: The number of shares to be issued shall not exceed 500,000,000 common shares. The Board may, within the issuance limit and based on the market conditions, adjust the issue size, provided that the new shares should be issued at one time. |
4. | Par value per share: NT$10 per common share |
5. | Total monetary amount of the issue: Up to NT$5 billion |
6. | Issue price: The issue price of the new shares will be determined with reference to (a) the closing price of the Companys common shares or American Depositary Shares (ADSs) at the time of pricing or (b) the average of the closing price of the Companys common shares or ADSs for 1, 3 or 5 trading days prior to the pricing date (each of (a) and (b) is referred to hereinafter as the Reference Price). The Chairman is authorized to coordinate with the underwriter of the DR offering to determine the actual issue price in accordance with market conditions, provided that, the actual issue price shall not be less than 90% of the Reference Price, factoring out the bonus shares issued as stock dividends. |
7. | Number of shares subscribed by or allotted to employees:10% of the new shares shall be allocated for the employees' subscription under the applicable law. Any new shares not subscribed by employees of the Company shall be determined by the Chairman, depending on the market needs, to be allocated as underlying shares of the overseas |
depositary shares or to be subscribed by the designated person(s). | |
8. | Number of shares publicly sold: Rights to subscribe the 90% of the new shares shall be waived by the shareholders and such 90% should be offered to the public under Article 28-1 of the Securities and Exchange Law |
9. | Ratio of shares subscribed by or allotted as stock dividends to existing shareholders: N/A |
10. | Method of handling fractional shares and shares unsubscribed by the deadline: N/A |
11. | Rights and obligations of the newly issued shares: N/A |
12. | Utilization of the funds from the capital increase: For the Company's future development |
13. | Any other matters that need to be specified: N/A |
Subject: | The Board Resolution to propose secured corporate bond as per the agreement of NTD 60 billion syndication loan |
Regulation: | Published pursuant to Article 2-11 of the Taiwan Stock Exchanges Operating Procedures for the Publication of Material Information by Listed Companies |
Date of Events: 2005/04/26 |
1. | Date of the board of directors resolution:2005/04/26 |
2. | Name [__nth issue of (secured, unsecured) corporate bonds of ___ Co.]: Secured corporate bonds of AU Optronics |
3. | Total amount of the issue: NT$ 6 billion |
4. | Face value: NT$ 1 million or integral multiples of NT$ 1 million |
5. | Issue price:100% of principal amount. |
6. | Issue period: Up to 5 years. |
7. | Issue coupon/interest rate: To be set in accordance with the market conditions |
8. | Types, names, monetary amounts of security or collateral and stipulations thereupon: Secured by banks. |
9. | Use of the funds raised by the offering and utilization plan: Purchase of machinery, equipment and construction of building. |
10. | Underwriting method: To be determined. |
11. | Trustees for the bonds: To be determined. |
12. | Underwriter or distributing agent institution: To be determined. |
13. | Guarantor(s) for the issue: Bank of Taiwan and other 8 banks. |
14. | Institution serving as agent for payment of the principal and interest: To be determined. |
15. | Certifying institution: To be determined. |
16. | Where convertible into shares, the rules for conversion: Not applicable. |
17. | Resale conditions: To be determined |
18. | Repurchase conditions: To be determined |
19. | The record date for share conversion, if conversion, exchange, or subscription rights are attached: Not applicable. |
20. | Possible dilution of equity, if conversion, exchange, or subscription rights are attached: Not applicable. |
21. | Any other matters that need to be specified: nil |
Safe Harbor Notice The statements included in this presentation that are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements, which may include statements regarding AU Optronics future results of operations, financial condition or business prospects, are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are based on AU Optronics current expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, among other things: the cyclical nature of our industry; our dependence on introducing new products on a timely basis; our dependence on growth in the demand for our products; our ability to compete effectively; our ability to successfully expand our capacity; our dependence on key personnel; general economic and political conditions, including those related to the TFT-LCD industry; possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by natural and human-induced disasters, including terrorist activity and armed conflict; and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. In addition, any financial information contained herewithin is presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of China (ROC GAAP). Readers should be cautioned that these accounting principles differ in many material respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP). Our release of financial forecasts and forward-looking statements at any particular time does not create any duty of disclosure beyond that which is imposed by law, and we expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forecasts or forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional information as to these and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from AU Optronics forward-looking statements or some of the major differences between ROC GAAP and US GAAP can be found in AU Optronics registration statement on Form F-3 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2004. AUO
Property &
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Consolidated Income Statement YoY Comparison |
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1Q'05 (a) | 4Q'04 |
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Net Sales | 38,837 | 100.0 | % | 39,495 | 100.0 | % | (1.7 | %) | |||
Cost of Goods Sold | (37,612 | ) | (96.8 | %) | (38,113 | ) | (96.5 | %) | (1.3 | %) | |
Gross Profit | 1,225 | 3.2 | % | 1,383 | 3.5 | % | (11.4 | %) | |||
Operating Expenses | (3,165 | ) | (8.1 | %) | (3,311 | ) | (8.4 | %) | (4.4 | %) | |
Operating Income (Loss) | (1,940 | ) | (5.0 | %) | (1,928 | ) | (4.9 | %) | 0.6 | % | |
Net Non-operating Income (Expense) | (189 | ) | (0.5 | %) | (206 | ) | (0.5 | %) | (8.3 | %) | |
Income (Loss) before Tax | (2,129 | ) | (5.5 | %) | (2,134 | ) | (5.4 | %) | (0.2 | %) | |
Income Tax Benifit (Expense) | 0 | 0.0 | % | ( 92 | ) | (0.2 | %) | - | |||
Net Income (Loss) | (2,129 | ) | (5.5 | %) | (2,226 | ) | (5.6 | %) | (4.4 | %) | |
Basic EPS (NT$) (b) | (0.43 | ) | (0.46 | ) | (6.5 | %) | |||||
Operating Income + D&A | 5,416 | 13.9 | % | 5,183 | 13.1 | % | 4.5 | % | |||
Unit Shipment (MN) (c) | |||||||||||
Large Size Panels | 6.0 | 5.5 | 9.0 | % | |||||||
Small & Medium Size Panels | 8.6 | 9.7 | (11.1 | %) | |||||||
(a) | Unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp. on a consolidated basis | |
(b) | Total weighted average outstanding shares of 4,946 million and 4,803 million were used in Basic EPS calculation for 1Q05 and 4Q04, respectively | |
(c) | Large size refers to panels that are 10 inches and above in diagonal measurement while small & medium size refers to those below 10 inches | |
AUO Property & | ![]() |
Consolidated Income Statement YoY Comparison |
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Net Sales | 38,837 | 100.0 | % | 41,331 | 100.0 | % | (6.0 | %) | |||
Cost of Goods Sold | (96.8 | %) | (37,612 | ) | (66.0 | %) | (27,286 | ) | 37.8 | % | |
Gross Profit | 1,225 | 3.2 | % | 14,045 | 34.0 | % | (91.3 | %) | |||
Operating Expenses | (3,165 | ) | (8.1 | %) | (5.6% | ) | (2,311 | ) | 37.0 | % | |
Operating Income (Loss) | (1,940 | ) | (5.0 | %) | 11,734 | 28.4 | % | -- | |||
Net Non-operating Income (Expense | (189 | ) | (0.5 | %) | (95 | ) | (0.2 | %) | 98.9 | % | |
Income (Loss) before Tax | (2,129 | ) | (5.5 | %) | 11,639 | 28.2 | % | -- | |||
Income Tax Benifit (Expense) | 0 | 0.0 | % | 31 | 0.1 | % | -- | ||||
Net Income (Loss) | (2,129 | ) | (5.5 | %) | 11,669 | 28.2 | % | -- | |||
Basic EPS (NT$) (b) | (0.43 | ) | 2.69 | -- | |||||||
Operating Income + D&A | 5,416 | 13.9 | % | 17,084 | 41.3 | % | (68.3 | %) | |||
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Large Size Panels | 6.0 | 4.1 | 46.0 | % | |||||||
Small & Medium Size Panels | 8.6 | 5.2 | 66.4 | % | |||||||
(a) | Unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp. on a consolidated basis |
(b) | Total weighted average outstanding shares of 4,946 million and 4,340 million were used in Basic EPS calculation for 1Q05 and 1Q04 |
(c) | Large size refers to panels that are 10 inches and above in diagonal measurement while small & medium size refers to those below 10 inches |
AUO Property & | ![]() |
Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights QoQ Comparison |
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Cash & ST Investment | 16,820 | 19,384 | (13.2 | %) | 22,129 | |||
Inventory | 15,164 | 15,885 | (4.5 | %) | 12,361 | |||
Short Term Debt (b) | 13,965 | 13,267 | 5.3 | % | 8,654 | |||
Long Term Debt | 59,420 | 46,334 | 28.2 | % | 30,740 | |||
Equity | 128,423 | 130,566 | (1.6 | %) | 104,105 | |||
Total Assets | 245,124 | 230,694 | 6.3 | % | 180,015 | |||
Inventory Turnover (Days) (c) | 38 | 44 | 37 | |||||
Debt to Equity | 57.1 | % | 45.6 | % | 37.8 | % | ||
Net Debt to Equity | 45.3 | % | 32.0 | % | 19.3 | % | ||
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(a) | Unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp. on a consolidated basis |
(b) | Short term debt refers to all interest bearing debt maturing within one year |
(c) | Annualized, calculated by dividing the average inventory into the cost of goods sold during such period, then multiplying by 365 days |
AUO Property & | ![]() |
Consolidated Cash Flow Highlights QoQ Comparison |
Amount : NT$ Million | 1Q'05 (a) | 4Q'04 |
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From Operation | 5,094 | 14,245 | (9,151 | ) | ||
Net Profit (Loss) | (2,129 | ) | (2,226 | ) | 97 | |
Depreciation & Amortization | 7,356 | 7,111 | 245 | |||
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From Investment | (21,436 | ) | (31,115 | ) | 9,679 | |
Capital Expenditure | (21,788 | ) | (26,676 | ) | 4,888 | |
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From Financing | 13,747 | 18,711 | (4,964 | ) | ||
Repayment of Long Term Debt | (1,477 | ) | (1,847 | ) | 370 | |
Long Term Debt | 14,829 | 14,373 | 456 | |||
Short Term Debt | 396 | 6,183 | (5,787 | ) | ||
AUO Property & | ![]() |
(a) | Unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp. on a consolidated basis |
(b) | Large size refers to panels that are 10 inches and above in diagonal measurement |
(c) | Blended ASP in US dollars translated from NT dollars based on average exchange rates announced by Directorate General of Customs, ROC Ministry of Finance, for each respective quarter |
AUO Property & | ![]() |
Quarterly Consolidated Small & Medium
Size Panel Shipment & Revenues |
(a) | Unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp. on a consolidated basis |
(b) | Small & Medium size refers to panels that are under 10 inches in diagonal measurement |
AUO Property & | ![]() |
Large Size Panel Shipment by Application |
(a) | Unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp. on a consolidated basis |
(b) | Large size refers to panels that are 10 inches and above in diagonal measurement |
AUO Property & | ![]() |
Consolidated Revenue by Application |
(a) Unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp. on a consolidated basis
AUO Property & | ![]() |
Installed Capacity by Fab |
Substrate | 3/2005 | 6/2005(F) | 12/2005(F) | |
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L3A (G3.5) | 610 x 720 | 45,000 | 45,000 | 45,000 |
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L3B (G3.5) | 610 x 720 | 25,000 a-Si | 25,000 a-Si | 25,000 a-Si |
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L5 (G3.5) | 600 x 720 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 |
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L6 (G4.0) | 680 x 880 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 |
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L8A (G5.0 | 1100 x 1250 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
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L8B (G5.0) | 1100 x 1300 | 70,000 | 70,000 | 70,000 |
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L8C (G5.0) | 1100 x 1300 | n.a. | n.a. | 40,000 |
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L10 (G6.0) | 1500 x 1850 | 5,000 | 30,000 | 60,000 |
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AUO Property & | ![]() |
Capacity Expansion Update |
| G 7.5 Capacity Expansion: Fab L11 | |
Ø | Substrate size: 1,950mm x 2,250mm | |
Ø | Design capacity: 30K substrates / month | |
Ø | Equipment move-in: 2Q 2006 | |
Ø | Commercial production: 4Q 2006 | |
| G 7.5 estimated CAPEX: approximately NT$35 billion | |
Ø | Source of funding: NT$35 billion new loan facility in 2005 | |
| Target 42 (8 panels) and 47 (6 panels) Wide TFT-LCDs for HDTV market |
Fab | Wide | 26 | 32 | 37 | 40 | 42 | 46 | 47 | 50" | 52" | 56" | 60" | 65" | |
G 5 | 1100 | 1300 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
G 5.5 | 1300 | 1500 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
G 6 | 1500 | 1850 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
G 7 | 1870 | 2200 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
G 7.5 | 1950 | 2250 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
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AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
March 31, 2005 and 2004
(Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD)
and U.S. Dollars (USD))
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ASSETS | USD | NTD | % | NTD | % | Change | % | |||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | 483 | 15,233 | 6.2 | 19,277 | 110.7 | (4,044 | ) | (6.2 | ) | |||||
Short-term Investment | 50 | 1,587 | 0.6 | 2,852 | 1.6 | (1,265 | ) | (1.9 | ) | |||||
Notes & Accounts Receivables | 772 | 24,368 | 9.9 | 20,378 | 11.3 | 3,990 | . | 6.1 | ||||||
Inventories | 481 | 15,164 | 6.2 | 12,361 | 6.9 | 2,803 | 4.3 | |||||||
Other Current Financial Assets | 18 | 554 | 0.2 | 285 | 0.2 | 269 | 0.4 | |||||||
Other Current Assets | 90 | 2,843 | 1.1 | 1,888 | 1.0 | 955 | 1.5 | |||||||
Total Current Assets | 1,894 | 59,748 | 24.3 | 57,041 | 31.7 | 2,708 | 4.2 | |||||||
Long-term Investments | 194 | 6,113 | 2.5 | 1,236 | 0.7 | 4,877 | 7.5 | |||||||
Fixed Assets | 7,691 | 242,607 | 99.0 | 159,541 | 88.6 | 83,066 | 127.6 | |||||||
Less Accumulated Depreciation | (2,152 | ) | (67,879 | ) | (27.7 | ) | (44,720 | ) | (24.8 | ) | (23,159 | ) | (35.6 | ) |
Net Fixed Assets | 5,539 | 174,728 | 71.3 | 114,821 | 63.8 | 59,907 | 92.0 | |||||||
Other Assets | 144 | 4,535 | 1.8 | 6,917 | 3.9 | (2,382 | ) | (3.7 | ) | |||||
Total Assets | 7,771 | 245,124 | 100.0 | 180,015 | 100.0 | 65,109 | 100.0 | |||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||||
Short-term Borrowings | 209 | 6,578 | 2.7 | 2,011 | 1.1 | 4,567 | 7.0 | |||||||
Accounts Payable | 970 | 30,613 | 12.5 | 33,202 | 18.4 | (2,589 | ) | (4.0 | ) | |||||
Current Installments of Long-term Liabilities | 234 | 7,387 | 3.0 | 6,643 | 3.7 | 744 | 1.1 | |||||||
Other Current Liabilities | 396 | 12,497 | 5.1 | 3,165 | 1.8 | 9,333 | 14.3 | |||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 1,809 | 57,075 | 23.3 | 45,021 | 25.0 | 12,055 | 18.5 | |||||||
Long-term Borrowings | 1,693 | 53,420 | 21.8 | 30,740 | 17.1 | 22,680 | 34.8 | |||||||
Bonds Payable | 190 | 6,000 | 2.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 6,000 | 9.2 | |||||||
Other Long-term Liabilities | 7 | 206 | 0.1 | 149 | 0.1 | 57 | 0.1 | |||||||
Total Liabilities | 3,700 | 116,701 | 47.6 | 75,909 | 42.2 | 40,792 | 62.7 | |||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||||
Common Stock | 1,572 | 49,580 | 20.2 | 43,522 | 24.2 | 6,058 | 9.3 | |||||||
Capital Surplus | 1,432 | 45,165 | 18.4 | 32,198 | 17.9 | 12,967 | 19.9 | |||||||
Retained Earnings | 1,082 | 34,144 | 13.9 | 28,709 | 15.9 | 5,435 | 8.3 | |||||||
Cumulative Translation Adjustment | (7 | ) | (215 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (73 | ) | (0.0 | ) | (143 | ) | (0.2 | ) |
Treasury Stock | (8 | ) | (251 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (251 | ) | (0.1 | ) | 0 | 0.0 | ||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 4,071 | 128,423 | 52.4 | 104,105 | 57.8 | 24,318 | 37.3 | |||||||
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity | 7,771 | 245,124 | 100.0 | 180,015 | 100.0 | 65,109 | 100.0 | |||||||
Note: | (1) | Unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp. based on ROC GAAP |
(2) | Amount in New Taiwan dollars translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 31.545 per US dollar as of March 31, 2005 |
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2005 and 2004 and December 31, 2004
(Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD)
and U.S. Dollars (USD)
Except for Per Share Data and Shares Outstanding)
Year over Year Comparison | Sequential Comparison | |||||||||||||||||||
1Q 2005 USD |
1Q 2005 NTD |
% of Sales |
1Q 2004 NTD |
YoY Chg % |
1Q 2005 USD |
1Q 2005 NTD |
% of Sales |
4Q 2004 NTD |
QoQ Chg % |
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Net Sales | 1,231 | 38,837 | 100.0 | 41,331 | (6.0 | ) | 1,231 | 38,837 | 100.0 | 39,495 | (1.7 | ) | ||||||||
Cost of Goods Sold | 1,192 | 37,612 | 96.8 | 27,286 | 37.8 | 1,192 | 37,612 | 96.8 | 38,113 | (1.3 | ) | |||||||||
Gross Profit | 39 | 1,225 | 3.2 | 14,045 | (91.3) | 39 | 1,225 | 3.2 | 1,383 | (11.4 | ) | |||||||||
Operating Expenses SG&A | 61 | 1,922 | 4.9 | 1,320 | 45.6 | 61 | 1,922 | 4.9 | 1,624 | 18.3 | ||||||||||
R&D | 39 | 1,243 | 3.2 | 990 | 25.5 | 39 | 1,243 | 3.2 | 1,686 | (26.3 | ) | |||||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 100 | 3,165 | 8.1 | 2,311 | 37.0 | 100 | 3,165 | 8.1 | 3,311 | (4.4 | ) | |||||||||
Total Operating Income | (61 | ) | (1,940 | ) | (5.0 | ) | 11,734 | - | (61 | ) | (1,940 | ) | (5.0 | ) | (1,928 | ) | 0.6 | |||
Net Non-Operating Expenses | (6 | ) | (189 | ) | (0.5 | ) | (95 | ) | 98.2 | (6 | ) | (189 | ) | (0.5 | ) | (206 | ) | (8.3 | ) | |
Income before Income Tax | (67 | ) | (2,129 | ) | (5.5 | ) | 11,639 | - | (67 | ) | (2,129 | ) | (5.5 | ) | (2,134 | ) | (0.2 | ) | ||
Income Tax Benefit (Expense) | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 31 | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | (92 | ) | - | |||||||||
Net Income | (67 | ) | (2,129 | ) | (5.5 | ) | 11,669 | (118.2 | ) | (67 | ) | (2,129 | ) | (5.5 | ) | (2,226 | ) | (4.4 | ) | |
Basic Earnings Per Share | (0.01 | ) | (0.43 | ) | 2.69 | (0.01) | (0.43) | (0.46) | ||||||||||||
Basic Earnings Per ADS(3) | (0.14 | ) | (4.30) | 26.89 | (0.14 | ) | (4.30 | ) | (4.63 | ) | ||||||||||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (Million) | 4,946 | 4,340 | 4,946 | 4,803 | ||||||||||||||||
Note: | (1) | Unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp. based on ROC GAAP |
(2) | New Taiwan dollars amounts translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate of NT$31.545 per US dollar as of March 31, 2005 | |
(3) | 1 ADR equals 10 ordinary shares |
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2005 and 2004
(Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD)
and U.S. Dollars (USD))
2005 | 2004 | |||||
USD | NTD | NTD | ||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | ||||||
Net Income | (67 | ) | (2,129) | 11,669 | ||
Depreciation & Amortization | 233 | 7,356 | 5,350 | |||
Provision for Inventory Devaluation | 2 | 61 | (73 | ) | ||
Short-term Investment Loss Recovery Profit | 3 | 88 | 0 | |||
Changes in Working Capital & Others | (9 | ) | (282 | ) | (3,140 | ) |
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 162 | 5,094 | 13,806 | |||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | ||||||
Decrease (Increase) in Short-term Investments | 0 | 0 | (565 | ) | ||
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment | (691 | ) | (21,788 | ) | (18,482 | ) |
Proceeds from Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment | 1 | 17 | 62 | |||
Increase in Long-term Equity Investments | (8 | ) | (266 | ) | (480 | ) |
Proceeds from Disposal of Long-term Investment | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Increase in Restricted Cash in Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Increase in Intangible Assets | (7 | ) | (214 | ) | (37 | ) |
Decrease (Increase) in Other Assets | 26 | 815 | 180 | |||
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (679 | ) | (21,436 | ) | (19,323 | ) |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | ||||||
Decrease in Short-term Borrowings | 13 | 396 | 1,711 | |||
Increase (Decrease) in Long-term Borrowings | 423 | 13,351 | 5,184 | |||
Issuance of Common Stock for Cash | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Cash Dividend | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Increase in Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Others | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | 435 | 13,747 | 6,895 | |||
Effect of Exchange Rate Change on Cash | 1 | 30 | (62 | ) | ||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (81 | ) | (2,565 | ) | 1,315 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 564 | 17,798 | 17,762 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | 483 | 15,233 | 19,277 | |||
Note: | (1) | Unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp. based on ROC GAAP |
(2) | Amount in New Taiwan dollars translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NT$ 31.545 per US dollar |
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
March 31, 2005 and 2004
(Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD)
and US Dollars (USD))
March 31, 2005 | March 31, 2004 | YoY | ||||||||||||
ASSETS | USD | NTD | % | NTD | % | Change | % | |||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | 450 | 14,210 | 6.0 | 15,864 | 9.1 | (1,654 | ) | (10.4 | ) | |||||
Short-term Investments | 50 | 1,587 | 0.7 | 2,687 | 1.5 | (1,100 | ) | (40.9 | ) | |||||
Notes & Accounts Receivable | 773 | 24,383 | 10.3 | 23,538 | 13.4 | 845 | 3.6 | |||||||
Other Current Financial Assets | 15 | 462 | 0.2 | 555 | 0.3 | (93 | ) | (16.8 | ) | |||||
Inventories | 416 | 13,132 | 5.6 | 10,525 | 6.0 | 2,607 | 24.8 | |||||||
Other Current Assets | 86 | 2,728 | 1.2 | 3,176 | 1.8 | (448 | ) | (14.1 | ) | |||||
Total Current Assets | 1,791 | 56,500 | 23.9 | 56,345 | 32.2 | 155 | 0.3 | |||||||
Long-term Investments | 371 | 11,714 | 5.0 | 5,310 | 3.0 | 6,404 | 120.6 | |||||||
Fixed Assets | 7,273 | 229,426 | 97.0 | 151,874 | 86.8 | 77,552 | 51.1 | |||||||
Less Accumulated Depreciation | (2,070 | ) | (65,310 | ) | (27.6 | ) | (43,585 | ) | (24.9 | ) | (21,725 | ) | 49.8 | |
Net Fixed Assets | 5,203 | 164,115 | 69.4 | 108,289 | 61.9 | 55,826 | 51.6 | |||||||
Other Assets | 132 | 4,177 | 1.8 | 5,127 | 2.9 | (950 | ) | (18.5 | ) | |||||
Total Assets | 7,497 | 236,506 | 100.0 | 175,071 | 100.0 | 61,435 | 35.1 | |||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||||
Short-term Borrowing | 197 | 6,200 | 2.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 6,200 | - | |||||||
Accounts Payable | 906 | 28,586 | 12.1 | 28,208 | 16.1 | 378 | 1.3 | |||||||
Current Installments of Long-term Liabilities | 187 | 5,896 | 2.5 | 13,153 | 7.5 | (7,257 | ) | (55.2 | ) | |||||
Other Current Liabilities | 360 | 11,361 | 4.8 | 2,774 | 1.6 | 8,587 | 309.6 | |||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 1,650 | 52,044 | 22.0 | 44,135 | 25.2 | 7,909 | 17.9 | |||||||
Long-term Borrowings | 1,580 | 49,836 | 21.1 | 26,519 | 15.1 | 23,317 | 87.9 | |||||||
Bonds Payable | 190 | 6,000 | 2.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 6,000 | - | |||||||
Other Long-term Liabilities | 6 | 203 | 0.1 | 311 | 0.2 | (108 | ) | (34.7 | ) | |||||
Total Liabilities | 3,426 | 108,083 | 45.7 | 70,965 | 40.5 | 37,118 | 52.3 | |||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||||
Common Stock | 1,572 | 49,580 | 21.0 | 43,522 | 24.9 | 6,058 | 13.9 | |||||||
Capital Surplus | 1,432 | 45,165 | 19.1 | 32,198 | 18.4 | 12,967 | 40.3 | |||||||
Retained Earnings | 1,082 | 34,144 | 14.4 | 28,709 | 16.4 | 5,435 | 18.9 | |||||||
Cumulative Translation Adjustment | (7 | ) | (215 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (73 | ) | 0.0 | (142 | ) | 194.5 | ||
Treasury Stock | (8 | ) | (251 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (251 | ) | (0.1 | ) | 0 | 0.0 | ||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 4,071 | 128,423 | 54.3 | 104,105 | 59.5 | 24,318 | 23.4 | |||||||
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity | 7,497 | 236,506 | 100.0 | 175,071 | 100.0 | 61,435 | 35.1 | |||||||
Note: | (1) | Unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp. based on ROC GAAP |
(2) | Amount in New Taiwan dollars translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 31.545 per US dollar as of March 31, 2005 |
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2005 and 2004
and December 31, 2004
(Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD)
and US Dollars (USD)
Except for Per Share Data and Outstanding Shares)
Year over Year Comparison | Sequential Comparison | |||||||||||||||||||
1Q 2005 | %
of Sales |
1Q
2004 NTD |
YoY Chg % |
USD | NTD | %
of Sales |
4Q
2004 NTD |
QoQ Chg % |
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USD(1) | NTD | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Sales | 1,230 | 38,796 | 100.0 | 38,536 | 0.7 | 1,230 | 38,796 | 100.0 | 39,065 | (0.7 | ) | |||||||||
Cost of Goods Sold | 1,218 | 38,428 | 99.1 | 24,850 | 54.6 | 1,218 | 38,428 | 99.1 | 38,431 | 0.0 | ||||||||||
Gross Profit | 12 | 368 | 0.9 | 13,686 | (97.3 | ) | 12 | 368 | 0.9 | 635 | (42.0 | ) | ||||||||
Operating Expenses SG&A | 50 | 1,574 | 4.0 | 1,123 | 40.2 | 50 | 1,574 | 4.0 | 1,376 | 14.4 | ||||||||||
R&D | 39 | 1,243 | 3.2 | 990 | 25.6 | 39 | 1,243 | 3.2 | 1,686 | (26.3 | ) | |||||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 89 | 2,817 | 7.3 | 2,113 | 33.3 | 89 | 2,817 | 7.3 | 3,062 | (8.0 | ) | |||||||||
Total Operating Income | (78 | ) | (2,449 | ) | (6.3 | ) | 11,572 | - | (78 | ) | (2,449 | ) | (6.3 | ) | (2,428 | ) | 0.9 | |||
Net Non-Operating Income (Expenses) | 10 | 320 | 0.8 | 67 | 377.6 | 10 | 320 | 0.8 | 294 | 8.8 | ||||||||||
Income before Income Tax | (67 | ) | (2,129 | ) | (5.5 | ) | 11,639 | - | (67 | ) | (2,129 | ) | (5.5 | ) | (2,134 | ) | (0.2 | ) | ||
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 30 | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | (92 | ) | - | |||||||||
Net Income | (67 | ) | (2,129 | ) | (5.5 | ) | 11,669 | - | (67 | ) | (2,129 | ) | (5.5 | ) | (2,226 | ) | (4.4 | ) | ||
Basic Earnings Per Share | (0.014 | ) | (0.43 | ) | 2.69 | (0.014 | ) | (0.43) | (0.46 | ) | ||||||||||
Basic Earnings Per ADS(2) | (0.14 | ) | (4.30 | ) | 26.89 | (0.14 | ) | (4.30 | ) | (4.63 | ) | |||||||||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (Million) | 4,946 | 4,340 | 4,946 | 4,803 | ||||||||||||||||
Note: | (1) | Unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp. based on ROC GAAP |
(2) | New Taiwan dollars amounts translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate of NT$31.545 per US dollar as of March 31, 2005 | |
(3) | 1 ADR equals 10 ordinary shares |
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For
the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
(Figures in Millions of New Taiwan dollars
(NTD) and US dollars (USD))
2005 | 2004 | |||||
USD | NTD | NTD | ||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | ||||||
Net Income | (67 | ) | (2,129 | ) | 11,669 | |
Depreciation & Amortization | 217 | 6,853 | 5,094 | |||
Provision for Inventory Devaluation | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
S.T & L.T Investment Loss (Gain) | (12 | ) | (373 | ) | (140 | ) |
Changes in Working Capital & Others | 7 | 220 | (2,563 | ) | ||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 145 | 4,571 | 14,060 | |||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | ||||||
Decrease in Short-term Investments | 0 | 0 | (550 | ) | ||
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment | (668 | ) | (21,068 | ) | (17,164 | ) |
Proceeds from Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment | 0 | 16 | 59 | |||
Increase in Long-term Equity Investments | (5 | ) | (150 | ) | (2,147 | ) |
Proceeds from Disposal of Long-term Investment | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Decrease in Restricted Cash in Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Increase in Intangible Assets | (7 | ) | (215 | ) | (45 | ) |
Decrease (Increase) in Other Assets | 26 | 816 | 116 | |||
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (653 | ) | (20,601 | ) | (19,731 | ) |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | ||||||
Decrease in Short-term Borrowings | 13 | 400 | 0 | |||
Decrease in Guarantee Deposits | 0 | (0 | ) | 0 | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Long-term Borrowings | 422 | 13,308 | 4,922 | |||
Issuance of Common Stock for Cash | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Directors' and Supervisors' Remuneration | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Cash Dividends | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Increase in Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | 435 | 13,708 | 4,922 | |||
Effect of Exchange Rate Change on Cash | 0 | 4 | (11 | ) | ||
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (73 | ) | (2,319 | ) | (761 | ) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 524 | 16,529 | 16,624 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | 451 | 14,210 | 15,864 | |||
Note: | (1) | Unaudited, prepared by AU Optronics Corp. based on ROC GAAP |
(2) | Amount in New Taiwan dollars translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 31.545 per US dollar |
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AU OPTRONICS REPORTS 1Q 2005 RESULTS
Hsin Chu, Taiwan, April 26, 2005 AU Optronics Corp. (AUO or the Company) (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today released unaudited consolidated results for the three months ended March 31, 2005. All financial information was unaudited and was prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Taiwan (ROC GAAP), the amounts in New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) were translated into US dollars (US$) at NT$31.545 per US$1.00 based on the closing board rate by Bank of Taiwan on March 31, 2005.
For the first quarter ended March 31, 2005, AUOs consolidated revenues totaled NT$38,837 million (US$1,231 million), a 1.7% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2004. Net loss in the first quarter 2005 decreased 4.4% to NT$2,129 million (US$67 million) from the previous quarter. Basic EPS was negative NT$0.43 per common share and negative US$0.14 per ADS in the first quarter of 2005.
Mr. Max Cheng, CFO of AUO commented the first quarter results were largely in line with our guidance announced during our fourth quarter 2004 investor conference. AUOs blended ASP of large-size panels remained relatively stable in the first quarter 2005, primarily due to an increase in product mix of larger panels, despite sizable decline in same-product ASP compared to the previous quarter. Through effective cost control, increase in capacity utilization rate, and component cost-down, we are able to deliver a gross margin of 3.2% for 1Q05, similar to that of fourth quarter 2004. In addition, inventory continues to improve with inventory days declining significantly from 44 days at the end of 2004 to 38 days as of March 31, 2005.
AUOs large-size panel shipment (10 and above) reached 6 million in 1Q05, a 9.0% increase Q-o-Q and a 46% growth Y-o-Y. Shipment of small- and medium-size panels (mostly for consumer applications) totaled 8.6 million, posting a seasonal decline of 11.1% from the previous quarter but a remarkable Y-o-Y growth of 66.4% .
Dr. Hui Hsiung, Executive Vice President of AU Optronics Corp. added. AUOs new sixth-generation fab (G6, 1,500mm x 1,850mm) that commenced ramp-up process in March 2005 is well on track. Following commercial production of 19 monitor panels and 32 TV panels, the G6 Fab is now test producing 37 LCD TV panels. The new capacity contributed from ongoing G6 ramp-up would support an increase in large size panel shipment in the second quarter 2005. We are targeting to ramp up its monthly substrate
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input capacity to 30,000 substrates from 5,000 at end of March 2005 and further to 60,000 substrates by end of this year. We expect the ramp-up of our 6G fab to be well-timed to capture growing demand from the emerging LCD TV market, especially from the mainstream 30-40 size segment.
Conference Call & Webcast
Notice: AUOs quarterly review conference call will be held at 8:00 pm Taiwan Time (8:00 am Eastern Time) on Tuesday, April 26, 2005. The conference call will also be webcast live on the Internet via AUOs web site at http://www.auo.com. An archived version of the webcast will be available on AUOs web site for 45 days following the Companys quarterly review conference call. |
Safe Harbour Notice
Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form F-3 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2004.
Our release of financial forecasts and forward-looking statements at any particular time does not create any duty of disclosure beyond that which is imposed by law, and we expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forecasts or forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
In addition, any financial information contained herewithin is presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of China (ROC GAAP). Readers should be cautioned that these accounting principles differ in many material respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP). There are many differences between ROC GAAP and U.S. GAAP, some of which are described in the notes to the financial statements contained in the Companys annual report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2004. The unaudited financial information mentioned herein is not necessarily indicative of our future financial results.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Yawen Hsiao
Corporate Communications Dept.
AU Optronics Corp.
No.1, Li-Hsin Road 2, Science-Based Industrial Park,
Hsinchu City, 300, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-3-5008899 ext 3211 Fax: +886-3-5772730
Email: yawenhsiao@auo.com
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AUO ANNOUNCES NEW INVESTMENT PLAN IN NEXT GENERATION FABRICATION FACILITY DEPLOYING 1,950mm X 2,250mm GLASS SUBSTRATES
Hsinchu, Taiwan, April 26th, 2005
AU Optronics Corp. (AUO or the Company) (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today held a meeting of the Board of Directors and Supervisors, at which the Board approved an investment plan of NT$35 billion in AUOs Taichung Site for a new TFT-LCD fabrication facility (fab). This new fab, located in Taiwans Taichung TFT-LCD cluster, will deploy a glass substrates size of 1,950mm x 2,250mm (G7.5) with monthly input capacity of 30,000 substrates.
Mr. KY Lee, Chairman of AU Optronics Corp, indicated that construction of the building for the new fab is already completed. After thorough analysis and evaluation, the Company concluded an investment decision in a G7.5 facility to target the HDTV market segment that is larger than 40 inches and is ideal for home theater solutions. AUOs G7.5 substrate size of 1,950mm x 2,250mm, provides efficient production of 42 wide (eight panels) and 47 wide (six panels) TFT-LCD panels. This large glass substrate can also support three 56 wide TFT-LCD panels. AUO currently plans for an equipment move-in schedule for the second quarter of 2006, and expects to commence commercial production in the fourth quarter of 2006.
Being a world class TFT-LCD manufacturer with a complete product portfolio, we have the competitive advantage to support various customers needs with cost-competitive products from a wide range of production fabs. In addition to maintaining AUOs lead in the LCD TV market, the addition of this G7.5 fab will further enhance AUOs competitiveness in terms of production flexibility and scale. Added Mr. HB Chen, President of AU Optronics Corp.
Dr. Hui Hsiung, Executive Vice President of AUO, commented that AUOs strategy has always been to optimize the time migrating into the next generation production, while maintaining a Top 3 position globally. Dr. Hsiung believes that significant cost reduction in LCD TV panels should be achieved in 2005 as more G6 capacity enters into mass production phase. The more attractive prices would be able to stimulate higher consumer demand for LCD TV. AUO currently offers a complete LCD TV panel product line (ranging from 14 to 46 wide) and is able to provide fast response time solution that is capable of displaying fast moving picture (less than 5ms) with excellent picture quality improvement technology. AUO has lined up a premium list LCD TV clienteles which include some global top-10 TV brand names in Europe, Korea, and Japan, among others. Dr. Hsiung says the timely production of G7.5 fab will further enhance comprehensiveness of AUOs LCD TV portfolio that is needed to support global TV makers campaign to meet potential demand from consumers.
AUOs TFT-LCD Fabs
AUO Fab | Substrate Size | Location | Main Products |
(Generation) | (mm) | ||
L3A(G3.5) | 610 x 720 | Hsinchu | LCDs for audio-video/notebooks |
L3B(G3.5) | 610 x 720 | Hsinchu | LCDs for audio-video applications |
L5 (G3.5) | 600 x 720 | Hsinchu | LCDs for monitors/notebooks |
L6 (G4.0) | 680 x 880 | Lungtan | LCDs for notebooks/TVs |
L8A(G5.0) | 1100 x 1250 | Lungtan | LCDs for monitors/TVs |
L8B(G5.0) | 1100 x 1300 | Lungtan | LCDs for monitors/notebooks/TVs |
L8C(G5.0) | 1100 x 1300 | Taichung | LCDs for monitors/notebooks |
L10 (G6.0) | 1500 x 1850 | Taichung | LCDs for monitors/30~40 LCDs for TVs |
L11 (G7.5) | 1950 x 2250 | Taichung | 40 above LCDs for TVs |
Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form F-3 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2004.
Our release of financial forecasts and forward-looking statements at any particular time does not create any duty of disclosure beyond that which is imposed by law, and we expressly disclaim any obligation to
publicly update or revise any forecasts or forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
In addition, any financial information contained herewithin is presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of China (ROC GAAP). Readers should be cautioned that these accounting principles differ in many material respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP). There are many differences between ROC GAAP and U.S. GAAP, some of which are described in the notes to the financial statements contained in the Companys annual report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2004. The unaudited financial information mentioned herein is not necessarily indicative of our future financial results.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Yawen Hsiao
Corporate Communications Dept.
AU Optronics Corp.
No.1, Li-Hsin Road 2, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu City, 300,
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-3-5008899 ext 3211 Fax: +886-3-5772730
Email: yawenhsiao@auo.com