SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 18, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:JASO) ("JA Solar" or the "Company"), one of the world's largest manufacturers of high-performance solar cells and solar power products, today announced its financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2011.
Second Quarter 2011 Highlights
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Second quarter shipments of 401MW, an increase of 28.9% year-over-year and a decrease of 11.1% sequentially
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Second quarter revenue of $413.0 million, an increase of 12.1% year-over-year and a decrease of 26.7% sequentially
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Gross margin of negative 2.7%, compared to 17.3% in the first quarter of 2011
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Operating loss of $31.3 million and operating margin of negative 7.6%
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Second quarter net loss of $35.4 million and diluted loss per ADS of $0.22
- Strong balance sheet with a cash balance of $616.9 million and working capital of $872.4 million
Dr. Peng Fang, CEO of JA Solar, commented, "Our second quarter results reflect the market disruption that resulted from generally lower than anticipated installation levels in Germany and recent policy changes in Italy. Despite that challenging environment in the European market, demand for our high-efficiency, low-cost products remained healthy and ensured that we met our shipment goals. However, our gross margin and bottom line have been impacted by worse than anticipated market conditions and inventory provisions."
Dr. Fang continued, "In recent weeks, we have seen signs of market recovery with both orders and volume shipments increasing across our diverse customer base. Our strategic partners and key customers continue to value JA Solar's unyielding focus on technology leadership, innovation, quality, and customer service. We are particularly pleased to see growing demand for JA Solar's high-efficiency products, which underscores the success of our ongoing efforts to improve solar cell conversion efficiencies. With this healthy demand from our customers, we expect shipment volumes to increase in the second half of this year compared to the first half. We are also encouraged by a reduction in key raw material costs, as we continue to make progress on achieving our cost reduction targets. We have strong liquidity, with a cash balance in excess of $600 million, and we are confident JA Solar is well positioned to take advantage of growth opportunities as the solar market recovers."
Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results
Total shipments in the second quarter of 2011 were 401MW, compared with shipments of 451MW in the first quarter of 2011, representing a sequential decrease of 11.1%. Compared with the same period last year, shipments grew by 28.9% from 311MW.
Revenue in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB 2.7 billion ($413.0 million), a decrease of 26.7% compared to RMB 3.6 billion ($563.7 million) in the first quarter of 2011 and an increase of 12.1% from RMB 2.4 billion ($368.3 million) reported in the second quarter of 2010.
Gross loss in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB 72.0 million ($11.1 million), compared with gross profit of RMB 630.3 million ($97.5 million) in the first quarter of 2011 and gross profit of RMB 551.2 million ($85.3 million) in the second quarter of 2010. Gross margin was negative 2.7% in the second quarter of 2011, compared with 17.3% in the first quarter of 2011 and 23.2% in the second quarter of 2010.Included in the cost of sales was an inventory provision of RMB 179.0 million recorded in the second quarter. The provision was recorded to write down inventory costs in order to reflect a decline in the average selling price. The provision had a negative impact on gross margin of 6.7%.
Total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2011 were RMB 130.0 million ($20.1 million), compared with RMB 85.0 million ($13.1 million) in the first quarter of 2011 and RMB 188.3 million ($29.1 million) in the second quarter of 2010. Total operating expenses represented 4.9% of net revenue in the second quarter of 2011, compared with 2.3% in the first quarter of 2011 and 7.9% in the second quarter of 2010. Included in the operating expenses for the first quarter of 2011 was a reversal of provision for prepayments of RMB 28.2 million ($4.4 million). Excluding this transaction, total operating expenses for the first quarter would be RMB 113.2 million ($17.5 million) or 3.1% of net revenue.
Operating loss in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB 202.0 million ($31.3 million), compared with operating income of RMB 545.4 million ($84.4 million) in the first quarter of 2011 and operating income of RMB 363.0 million ($56.2 million) in the second quarter of 2010.
Loss per diluted ADS in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB 1.39 ($0.22), compared with earnings per diluted ADS of RMB 2.68 ($0.41) in the first quarter of 2011 and earnings per diluted ADS of RMB 1.20 ($0.19) in the second quarter of 2010.
Liquidity
The Company maintained a strong balance sheet with cash and cash equivalents of RMB 4.0 billion ($616.9 million), and total working capital of RMB 5.6 billion ($872.4 million) at June 30, 2011. Total long term borrowings were RMB 4.1 billion ($632.9 million) and the face value of outstanding convertible bonds due 2013 was RMB 1.5 billion ($228.2 million) at June 30, 2011.
Outlook
Solar cell and module shipments in the third quarter are expected to be in the range of approximately 450MW to 470MW. The Company's current estimate for total cell and module shipments for full year 2011 is expected to be approximately 1.8GW. This compares to the company's previous guidance of 2.2GW.
Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details
A conference call has been scheduled for today, Thursday August 18, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. US Eastern Time.
The call may be accessed by dialing 1.800.901.5213 (U.S.) or 1.617.786.2962 (international). The passcode is JA SOLAR. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's website at http://www.jasolar.com.
A replay of the call will be available beginning two hours after the live call and will be accessible by dialing 1.888.286.8010 (U.S.) or 1.617.801.6888 (international). The passcode for the replay is 64688675.
Currency Convenience Translation
The conversion of Renminbi into U.S. dollars in this release, made solely for the convenience of the reader, is based on the noon buying rate in the city of New York for cable transfers of Renminbi as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as of June 30, 2011, which was RMB 6.4635 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 June 30, 2011, or at any other date. The percentages stated in this press release are calculated based on Renminbi.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "may," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "intend," "plan," "believe," "estimate," "potential," "continue," and other similar statements. Statements other than statements of historical facts in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, our expectations regarding the expansion of our manufacturing capacities, our future business development, and our beliefs regarding our production output and production outlook. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Form 20-F and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.
About JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of high-performance solar power products. The Company sells its products to solar manufacturers worldwide, who assemble and integrate solar cells into modules and systems that convert sunlight into electricity for residential, commercial, and utility-scale power generation. For more information, please visit http://www.jasolar.com.
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| JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. | ||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||
| For three months ended | ||||
| Jun. 30, 2010 | Mar. 31, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2011 | |
| RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | USD'000 | |
| Net revenues | 2,380,701 | 3,643,363 | 2,669,111 | 412,951 |
| Cost of sales | (1,829,464) | (3,013,024) | (2,741,141) | (424,095) |
| Gross profit/(loss) | 551,237 | 630,339 | (72,030) | (11,144) |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (169,236) | (73,046) | (114,083) | (17,650) |
| Research and development expenses | (19,023) | (11,936) | (15,875) | (2,456) |
| Total operating expenses | (188,259) | (84,982) | (129,958) | (20,106) |
| Income/(loss) from operations | 362,978 | 545,357 | (201,988) | (31,250) |
| Interest expense | (50,906) | (63,444) | (77,225) | (11,948) |
| Other (loss)/income | (66,053) | 54,386 | 29,648 | 4,587 |
| Income/(loss) before income taxes | 246,019 | 536,299 | (249,565) | (38,611) |
| Income tax (expenses)/benefit | (45,870) | (73,872) | 20,675 | 3,198 |
| Net income/(loss) from continuing operations | 200,149 | 462,427 | (228,890) | (35,413) |
| Net income/(loss) from discontinued operations | (3,928) | 7,753 | 0 | 0 |
| Net income/(loss) | 196,221 | 470,180 | (228,890) | (35,413) |
| Net income/(loss) per share: | ||||
| Basic | 1.21 | 2.87 | (1.39) | (0.22) |
| Diluted | 1.20 | 2.68 | (1.39) | (0.22) |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding: | ||||
| Basic | 162,669,530 | 163,669,777 | 164,453,244 | 164,453,244 |
| Diluted | 163,140,381 | 172,190,352 | 164,453,244 | 164,453,244 |
| JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. | |||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||
| (Unaudited) | |||
| For six months ended | |||
| Jun. 30, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2011 | |
| RMB'000 | RMB'000 | USD'000 | |
| Net revenues | 4,285,794 | 6,312,475 | 976,634 |
| Cost of sales | (3,295,796) | (5,754,165) | (890,255) |
| Gross profit | 989,998 | 558,310 | 86,379 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (245,666) | (187,130) | (28,952) |
| Research and development expenses | (26,840) | (27,811) | (4,303) |
| Total operating expenses | (272,506) | (214,941) | (33,255) |
| Income from operations | 717,492 | 343,369 | 53,124 |
| Interest expense | (99,955) | (140,669) | (21,764) |
| Other (loss)/income | (66,561) | 84,034 | 13,001 |
| Income before income taxes | 550,976 | 286,734 | 44,361 |
| Income tax expenses | (89,080) | (53,197) | (8,230) |
| Net income from continuing operations | 461,896 | 233,537 | 36,131 |
| Net income/(loss) from discontinued operations | (3,567) | 7,753 | 1,200 |
| Net income | 458,329 | 241,290 | 37,331 |
| Net income per share: | |||
| Basic | 2.82 | 1.47 | 0.23 |
| Diluted | 2.81 | 1.35 | 0.21 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding: | |||
| Basic | 162,572,005 | 164,063,675 | 164,063,675 |
| Diluted | 163,009,818 | 172,341,341 | 172,341,341 |
| JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. | |||
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||
| (Unaudited) | |||
| Dec. 31, | Jun. 30, | ||
| 2010 | 2011 | 2011 | |
| RMB'000 | RMB'000 | USD'000 | |
| ASSETS | |||
| Current assets: | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,289,482 | 3,987,046 | 616,856 |
| Restricted cash | 112,593 | 149,627 | 23,150 |
| Accounts receivable | 945,633 | 1,030,568 | 159,444 |
| Inventories | 1,349,329 | 1,621,655 | 250,894 |
| Advances to suppliers | 605,630 | 498,299 | 77,094 |
| Other current assets | 1,115,561 | 911,999 | 141,100 |
| Total current assets | 6,418,228 | 8,199,194 | 1,268,538 |
| Property and equipment, net | 3,170,721 | 4,292,721 | 664,148 |
| Advances to suppliers | 1,653,177 | 1,992,314 | 308,241 |
| Long-term investment | -- | 93,001 | 14,389 |
| Deferred issuance cost | 110,868 | 91,177 | 14,107 |
| Other long term assets | 266,388 | 301,183 | 46,596 |
| Total assets | 11,619,382 | 14,969,590 | 2,316,019 |
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
| Current liabilities: | |||
| Short-term bank borrowings | -- | 45,774 | 7,082 |
| Accounts payable | 1,036,416 | 1,372,376 | 212,327 |
| Advances from customers | 484,458 | 426,694 | 66,016 |
| Long term liabilities due in one year | -- | 280,000 | 43,320 |
| Accrued and other liabilities | 522,769 | 435,288 | 67,346 |
| Total current liabilities | 2,043,643 | 2,560,132 | 396,091 |
| Convertible Bond | 1,230,175 | 1,252,900 | 193,842 |
| Long-term borrowings | 1,520,000 | 4,090,725 | 632,896 |
| Other long term liabilities | 145,409 | 101,649 | 15,727 |
| Total liabilities | 4,939,227 | 8,005,406 | 1,238,556 |
| Commitment and Contingencies | |||
| Shareholders' equity | 6,680,155 | 6,964,184 | 1,077,463 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 11,619,382 | 14,969,590 | 2,316,019 |