- Full year sales at 262.9 million Euros
- H2 current operating loss reduced to 52.8 million Euros
- Cash resources at 130.1 million Euros end of March 2013
- Future growth driven by a more balanced contribution from activities
Bernin, France, May 23, 2013 - Soitec (Euronext), world leader in generating and manufacturing high performance semiconductor materials for electronics and energy, announced today its audited consolidated results for the 2012-2013 financial year.
For fiscal year 2012-2013, the Group posted consolidated sales of 262.9 million Euros, down 18.7% compared to last year driven by faster than expected industry wide declines of PC and related sales. This significant decrease in demand for 300 mm wafers, low asset utilization and continued investments in the Research and Development coupled with Solar division performance resulted in current operating loss of 123.0 million Euros compared to an operating loss of 45.9 million Euros for the previous fiscal year. After net financial expenses and non cash impairment charges, the net result (Group share) is a loss of 209.5 million Euros, compared to a loss of 56.3 million Euros in 2011-2012.
Operating cash flow approached breakeven with negative 1.3 million Euros in the second half of fiscal year 2012-2013, compared to negative 37.4 million Euros for the first half of fiscal year 2012-2013. The improvement was primarily attributable to the strong performance cost and working capital management strategies put in place 6 months ago for the electronic business. Operating cash flow for the full year was negative 38.7 million Euros.
The Group's cash resources amounted to 130.1 million Euros at the end of March 2013. Previously announced strategic investments, particularly the creation of manufacturing facilities and other operating functions for the Solar division have now been completed, and we do not expect to make further significant investments in the 2013-2014 fiscal year.
Financial highlights
(Euros millions) | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | |||
Sales | 262.9 | 323.4 | |||
Gross profit | (15.6) | 50.4 | |||
As a percentage of sales | (5.9%) | 15.6% | |||
Research and Development | (48.2) | (41.5) | |||
Selling, General and Administrative expenses | (55.6) | (50.1) | |||
Solar projects development costs | (3.6) | (4.6) | |||
Current operating income / (loss) | (123.0) | (45.9) | |||
As a percentage of sales | (46.8%) | (14.2%) | |||
Other operating expenses | (73.9)* | (1.4) | |||
Operating income / (loss) | (197.0) | (47.2) | |||
Net financial income/(expense) | (11.8) | (8.9) | |||
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Net loss (Group Share) | (209.5) | (56.3) | |||
As a percentage of sales | (79.7%) | (17.4%) | |||
EBITDA | (61.7) | 19.2 | |||
As a percentage of sales | (23.5%) | 5.9% | |||
Net earnings per share | (1.70) | (0.46) |
*of which (59.7) million Euros for Electronic Segment and (14.2)
million Euros for Solar Energy Segment
Segment Analysis
Operating segments have been revised in line with Soitec's resource allocation and performance assessment methodology. The Group now operates under three segments: Electronic, Solar Energy and Lighting. It has also elected to report corporate headquarters support functions within "Other segment".
Electronic Segment
(Euros millions) | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | |||
Sales | 257.1 | 316.6 | |||
Gross profit | 27.3 | 67.0 | |||
As a percentage of sales | 10.6% | 21.1% | |||
Research and Development | (16.6) | (22.9) | |||
Selling, General and Administrative expenses | (24.2) | (20.9) | |||
Current operating income / (loss) | (13.5) | 23.1 | |||
As a percentage of sales | (5.3%) | 7.3% | |||
Other operating expenses | (59.7) | - | |||
Operating Income / (Loss) | (73.2) | 23.1 |
Over the full year, Electronic sales declined by 18.8% to 257.1 million Euros. Total wafer sales for the full year were 30.1% lower. For the full year, 300 mm wafer sales linked to digital applications decreased by 40.0% in Euros as PC markets saw faster than expected declines. Other diameters wafer sales dedicated mainly to mobile applications increased by 13.4% in Euros and Other Electronic sales were up by 75.8% at 59.5 million Euros demonstrating the benefits of the Group's strategic investments in products related to smart phones, tablets and other mobile applications.
A decline in 300 mm wafer sales in volumes related to the PC market, a lower of asset utilization, as well as, to a lesser extent, a deterioration of selling prices were the drivers behind a decrease in the reported gross margin. The gross profit for fiscal year 2012-2013 was 27.3 million Euros (10.6% of sales), down from 67.0 million Euros (21.1% of sales) in 2011-2012.
Net Research and Development spending has decreased to 16.6 million Euros in fiscal year 2012-2013, or 6.5% of sales, compared to 22.9 million Euros last year or 7.2% of sales. The decrease is due to both the ability to achieve higher funding including prototyping sales to customers and a reduction in Gross Research and Development spending. Gross Research and Development spending was 33.5 million Euros in fiscal year 2012-2013 compared to 36.8 million Euros the prior year.
Compared to last year, the increase in SG&A costs was mainly due to a change in perimeter with the acquisition of Altatech and its integration in the electronic segment. SG&A spending was 24.2 million Euros in fiscal year 2012-2013 compared to 20.9 million Euros the prior year.
Current operating profit was negative at 13.5 million Euros compared to a positive operating profit of 23.1 million Euros last year. Stronger demand for wafer sales and the 20 million Euros cost containment program announced in October 2012 led to a positive current operating profit of 3.5 million Euros in H2, compared to 17.0 current operating loss in H1.
With utilization of both the Singapore and Bernin facilities lower, capacity planning is a key focus for the Electronics division. A one-time charge has been recorded for an amount of 59.7 million Euros for impairment charges out of which 8.4 million Euros have been recognized in H2.
Solar Energy Segment
(Euros millions) | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | ||||||
Sales | 5.8 | 6.8 | ||||||
Gross profit | (42.9) | (16.6) | ||||||
As a percentage of sales | N.S | N.S | ||||||
Research and Development | (20.2) | (10.2) | ||||||
Selling, General and Administrative expenses | (15.5) | (13.6) | ||||||
Solar Project development costs | (3.6) | (4.6) | ||||||
Current operating income / (Loss) | (82.3) | (44.9) | ||||||
As a percentage of sales | - | - | ||||||
Other operating expenses | (14.2) | (1.4) | ||||||
Operating Income / (Loss) | (96.5) | (46.3) |
The development and investment phase for the Solar Energy ended in March 2013.As of March 2013, the division has an installed capacity of 210 MWp and a pipeline of solar power plant projects of over 400 MWp of which a large part to be delivered and installed over the next 36 months.
We continue to install small scale solar power plants and now have demo plants operating in over 18 high irradiation countries worldwide. On April 30, we announced the issuance by our South African SPV of 1B South African Rands (~100M$) bonds to finance our first utility-scale solar power plant of 44 MWp in South Africa. Construction of this project has commenced and is expected to be completed in fiscal year 2014-2015.
Sales were 5.8 million Euros and related to small scale installations. We expect the contribution of the Solar Energy division to total sales to increase proportionately in fiscal year 2013-2014 as current projects are implemented. R&D spending in the Solar Energy division was primarily dedicated to the development of a record efficiency solar cell. Subject to EU approval, we also expect to receive significant research development grants in 2013-2014 financial year that will allow us to accelerate this promising development.
The SG&A spending increased at 15.5 million Euros compared to 13.6 million Euros in fiscal year 2011-2012 and was dedicated to the development of projects and pipeline in high irradiance regions such as Southern California, South Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. The Solar Energy division has now established sales representations and created partnerships in most attractive markets.
The operating loss of the Solar Energy division increased from 44.9 million Euros to 82.3 million Euros in fiscal year 2012-2013. A non-cash charge of 14.2 million Euros has been recorded to reflect certain impairment charges.
Lighting Segment
(Euros millions) | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | |||
Sales | - | - | |||
Gross profit | - | - | |||
As a percentage of sales | - | - | |||
Research and Development | (11.3) | (8.5) | |||
Selling, General and Administrative expenses | (0.7) | (0.1) | |||
Current operating income / (loss) | (12.0) | (8.6) | |||
As a percentage of sales | - | - |
The Lighting segment develops advanced substrates to address the future growth market of solid state lighting. In fiscal year 2012-2013, we announced licensing agreements with Sumitomo and GT technologies, and expect the receipt of certain R&D grants in the coming year. We also announced a first reference contract with RATP this year.
Current operating loss increased from 8.6 million Euros to 12.0 million Euros primarily due to continued strategic R&D investments in the segment. We do not expect to have significant capital expenditures in this segment in the 2013-2014 fiscal year.
Other segment
(Euros millions) | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | |||
Sales | - | - | |||
Gross profit | - | - | |||
As a percentage of sales | - | - | |||
Research and Development | - | - | |||
Selling, General and Administrative expenses | (12.7) | (11.8) | |||
Current operating income / (loss) | (12.7) | (11.8) | |||
As a percentage of sales | - | - |
The Other segment is made up of corporate headquarters support functions. Total spending in Other increased nominally by 0.9 million Euros as the Group evolves from a one segment company into a company with three segments and related operating, control and management functions.
Strategic investments dedicated to the building of industrial capacities for solar activities completed
Cash flow used in operating activities was negative 38.7 million Euros for fiscal year 2012-2013. However, the full year result remained close to cash flow from operations of negative 37.4 million Euros reported for H1 as demand improved and cash and cost containment measures took effect.
The net cash flow devoted to industrial investment totaled 118.2 million Euros for fiscal year 2012-2013, compared to 100.2 million Euros for the prior year. Strategic investments in the Solar Energy segment have now been completed.
As of March 31, 2013, cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were 130.1 million Euros. Net debt position was (66.5) million Euros.
Future growth driven by a more balanced contribution from activities
Group should deliver strong double digit growth in 2013-2014. The Group anticipates a more balanced revenue contribution from the Electronics and Solar segments. For the Electronics segment, we expect that demand for mobility products (slates, mobile phones) will partially offset the expected declines for PC and gaming related sales. We expect the Solar segment to contribute a significant amount to Group sales.
The Group expects to finalize arrangements for the sale and lease back of certain assets before the end of the 2013-2014 financial year. In parallel, in order to better serve our customers and shareholders Soitec will continue to optimize it's cost structure versus different market trends under a strategic program called "Soitec 2015". Soitec 2015 will drive profitability back in the period and will focus cost, speed and manufacturing excellence.
Agenda
The sales for the first quarter of the 2013-2014 fiscal year will be published on July 15, 2013, after the closing of the Paris stock exchange.
Consolidated financial statements as at March 31, 2013
Consolidated income statement
(in thousand Euros) | March 31, 2013 | March 31, 2012 | |
Revenue | 262,863 | 323,423 | |
Cost of sales | (278,434) | (273,055) | |
Gross profit | (15,571) | 50,368 | |
Sales and marketing expenses | (15,677) | (13,801) | |
Research and development expenses | (48,196) | (41,520) | |
Solar plant projects launch expenses | (3,638) | (4,563) | |
General and administrative expenses | (39,926) | (36,339) | |
Current operating income | (123,007) | (45,855) | |
Other operating income | - | - | |
Other operating expenses | (73,948) | (1,372) | |
Operating income | (196,955) | (47,227) | |
Financial income | 16,083 | 19,170 | |
Financial expense | (27,865) | (28,043) | |
Net financial expense | (11,782) | (8,873) | |
Profit / (loss) before tax | (208,737) | (56,100) | |
Income tax | (28) | (28) | |
Consolidated net profit / (loss) for the year | (208,765) | (56,128) | |
Share of profit / (loss) of associates | (925) | (135) | |
Net income | (209,690) | (56,263) | |
Non-controlling interests | (193) | - | |
Net income (Group share) | (209,497) | (56,263) | |
Basic net earnings per share in Euros | (1.70) | (0.46) | |
Diluted net earnings per share in Euros | (1.70) | (0.46) |
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
(in thousand Euros) | March 31, 2013 | March 31, 2012 | |
Net income | (209,690) | (56,263) | |
Exchange gains (losses) on translation of foreign operations | 4,561 | 6,210 | |
Actuarial gains (losses) on pensions and other post-retirement benefits | (264) | (526) | |
Income and expenses recognized directly in equity | 4,297 | 5,684 | |
Total comprehensive income for the year | (205,393) | (50,579) | |
Non-controlling interests | (164) | - | |
Total comprehensive income for the year (Group share) | (205,229) | (50,579) |
Consolidated Balance sheet
Assets (in thousand Euros) | March 31, 2013 | March 31, 2012 | |
Non-current assets: | |||
Goodwill and intangible assets | 66,920 | 63,259 | |
Capitalized development projects | 2,968 | 3,339 | |
Property, plant and equipment | 346,016 | 328,974 | |
Deferred tax assets | - | - | |
Investments in associates | 14,150 | 14,353 | |
Non-current financial assets | 3,601 | 5,938 | |
Other non-current assets | 18,730 | 6,689 | |
Total non-current assets | 452,385 | 422,552 | |
Current assets: | |||
Inventories | 66,236 | 66,623 | |
Trade receivables | 42,414 | 47,161 | |
Other current assets | 25,140 | 55,931 | |
Current financial assets | 2,937 | 9,232 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 130,127 | 259,804 | |
Total current assets | 266,855 | 438,751 | |
Total assets | 719,240 | 861,303 |
Equity and liabilities (in thousand Euros) | March 31, 2013 | March 31, 2012 | |
Equity | |||
Share capital | 12,263 | 12,213 | |
Share premium | 641,233 | 641,663 | |
Treasury shares | (478) | (478) | |
Retained earnings | (270,661) | (67,120) | |
Other reserves | 8,736 | 6,233 | |
Group equity | 391,093 | 592,511 | |
Non-controlling interests | (119) | - | |
Total equity | 390,974 | 592,511 | |
Non-current liabilities | |||
Long term financial debt | 139,663 | 139,702 | |
Provisions and other non-current liabilities | 13,133 | 10,186 | |
Total non-current liabilities | 152,796 | 149,888 | |
Current liabilities: | |||
Short term financial debt | 56,999 | 23,674 | |
Trade payables | 57,593 | 41,267 | |
Provisions and other current liabilities | 60,879 | 53,963 | |
Total current liabilities | 175,470 | 118,904 | |
Total liabilities | 719,240 | 861,303 |
Statement of changes in equity
(in thousand Euros) | Number of shares | Share Capital | Share premium | Treasury shares | Retained earnings | Other reserves | Total | Non-controlling interests | Total Equity |
March 31, 2011 | 87,487,811 | 8,749 | 492,318 | (210) | (16,671) | (233) | 483,953 | 421 | 484,374 |
Exchange gains (losses) on translation of foreign operations | - | - | - | - | - | 6,210 | 6,210 | - | 6,210 |
Actuarial gains (losses) on pensions and other post-retirement benefits | - | - | - | - | - | (526) | (526) | - | (526) |
Total income and expenses for the year directly recognized in equity | - | - | - | - | - | 5,684 | 5,684 | - | 5,684 |
Profit /(loss) for the year | - | - | - | - | (56,263) | - | (56,263) | - | (56,263) |
Total comprehensive income for the year | - | - | - | - | (56,263) | 5,684 | (50,579) | - | (50,579) |
Stock options, warrants and free shares | 239,003 | 24 | 67 | - | (22) | - | 69 | - | 69 |
ABSAAR transactions | 1,100,000 | 110 | 10,427 | - | - | - | 10,537 | - | 10,537 |
Proceeds from share issue | 33,301,578 | 3,330 | 146,527 | - | - | - | 149,857 | - | 149,857 |
Share issuance expenses, net | - | - | (7,946) | - | - | - | (7,946) | - | (7,946) |
Share based payments | - | - | - | - | 5,745 | - | 5,745 | - | 5,745 |
Convertible bond - Equity component | - | - | 271 | - | - | (271) | - | - | - |
Purchase of treasury shares | - | - | - | (267) | - | 1,023 | 756 | - | 756 |
Reflexite JV | - | - | - | - | 766 | 766 | 766 | ||
Acquisition of non-controlling interests of Soitec Japan | - | - | - | - | (744) | - | (744) | (341) | (1085) |
Other items | - | - | - | - | 69 | 30 | 98 | (80) | 18 |
31 mars 2012 | 122,128,392 | 12,213 | 641,663 | (478) | (67,120) | 6,233 | 592,511 | 0 | 592,511 |
(in thousand Euros) | Number of shares | Share Capital | Share premium | Treasury shares | Retained earnings | Other reserves | Total | Non-controlling interests | Total Equity |
March 31, 2012 | 122,128,392 | 12,213 | 641,663 | (478) | (67,120) | 6,233 | 592,511 | - | 592,511 |
Exchange gains (losses) on translation of foreign operations | - | - | - | - | 1,765 | 2,767 | 4,532 | 29 | 4,561 |
Actuarial gains (losses) on pensions and other post-retirement benefits | - | - | - | - | - | (264) | (264) | - | (264) |
Total income and expenses for the year directly recognized in equity | - | - | - | - | 1,765 | 2,503 | 4,268 | 29 | 4,297 |
Profit /(loss) for the year | - | - | - | - | (209,497) | - | (209,497) | (193) | (209,691) |
Total comprehensive income for the year | - | - | - | - | (207,732) | 2,503 | (205,230) | (164) | (205,394) |
Stock options, warrants and free shares | 190,101 | 19 | - | - | (19) | - | - | - | - |
ABSAAR transactions | - | - | (1,286) | - | - | - | (1,286) | - | (1,286) |
Proceeds from share issue | 308,250 | 31 | 856 | - | - | - | 887 | - | 887 |
Share based payments | - | - | - | - | 4,419 | - | 4,419 | - | 4,419 |
Entry of minority shareholders | - | - | - | - | (206) | - | (206) | 45 | 161 |
Other items | - | - | - | - | (2) | - | (2) | - | (2) |
March 31, 2013 | 122,626,743 | 12,263 | 641,233 | (478) | (270,661) | 8,736 | 391,093 | (119) | 390,974 |
Statement of cash flows
(in thousand Euros) | March 31, 2013 | March 31, 2012 | |
Consolidated net profit / (loss) for the year | (209,690) | (56,263) | |
Elimination of non cash items | |||
Share of profit / (loss) of associates | 925 | 135 | |
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 84,467 | 56,238 | |
Provisions, net | 6,407 | 2,557 | |
Provision for retirement indemnities | 605 | 507 | |
Impairment charge | 39,148 | - | |
Profit / (loss) on disposal of assets | 516 | (601) | |
Income tax charge | 28 | 28 | |
Cost of net financial debt | 11,783 | 8,869 | |
Share-based payments | 4,419 | 5,745 | |
Buy out of Soitec Solar non-controlling interests through net income | - | 1,372 | |
Total non cash items | 148,298 | 74,850 | |
Increase (decrease) in cash on: | |||
Inventories | (6,172) | (14,021) | |
Trade receivables | 7,536 | (1,209) | |
Other receivables | 23,101 | (8,662) | |
Trade payables | 11,340 | (4,759) | |
Other liabilities | (13,130) | 1,643 | |
Variation in working capital | 22,675 | (27,008) | |
Net cash generated by (used in) operating activities | (38,717) | (8,421) | |
Purchase of intangible assets | (15,404) | (11,847) | |
Purchase of tangible assets | (103,533) | (89,361) | |
Proceeds from sales of tangible and intangible assets | 747 | 969 | |
(Acquisition) and disposal of financial assets | 10,746 | (9,911) | |
Acquisition of Altatech, net of cash acquired | - | (12,837) | |
Capital contributions to Reflexite Soitec Optical Technology | (7,267) | (6,535) | |
Acquisition of non-controlling interests of Soitec Solar GmbH | - | (3,549) | |
Entry of minority shareholders - CPV Power Plant 1 (South Africa) | 138 | - | |
Net cash generated by (used in) investing activities | (114,573) | (133,071) | |
Proceeds from capital increases and exercise of stock options | 887 | 152,455 | |
Sale of treasury shares | - | (656) | |
ABSAAR transactions | (1,286) | - | |
Drawing on credit lines | 41,180 | - | |
Repayment of borrowings (including finance leases) | (10,249) | (11,298) | |
Interest received | 2,943 | 4,163 | |
Interest paid | (10,656) | (10,526) | |
Net cash generated by (used in) financing activities | 22,819 | 134,138 | |
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations | 794 | (587) | |
Change in net cash | (129,677) | (7,941) | |
Cash at beginning of the year | 259,804 | 267,745 | |
Cash at end of the year | 130 127 | 259 804 |
About Soitec
Soitec (Euronext Paris) is an international manufacturing company, at the heart of generating and manufacturing extreme performance semiconductor materials. Soitec's products encompass substrates for micro and nanoelectronics (most notably SOI : Silicon On Insulator) and concentrating photovoltaic systems (CPV), and company's core technologies Smart Cut(TM), Smart Stacking(TM) and Concentrix(TM), as well as expertise in epitaxy make it a world leader. Soitec delivers enhanced performance and energy efficiency to a broad range of applications including consumer and mobile electronics, telecommunications, automotive electronics, lighting products and solar power plants for large scale utilities. Soitec has manufacturing plants and Research and Development centers in France, Singapore, Germany, and the United States.
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