Energy Conversion Devices Reports Q3 Results

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD), the leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and commercial rooftop markets, today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended March 31, 2008.

Total consolidated revenues for the quarter were $70 million, up 24 percent from second quarter revenues of $56.4 million, and 155 percent higher than third quarter fiscal 2007 revenues of $27.4 million. Solar product sales were $64.9 million, a 31 percent sequential increase and a 193 percent increase over the prior-year quarter.

Net income for the third quarter was $7.0 million, or $0.17 per share, compared to a net loss of $5.4 million, or $0.14 per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2008, and a net loss of $6.9 million, or $0.17 per share, in the year-ago period. Third quarter results include preproduction costs of approximately $751,000 and restructuring charges of $2.4 million, representing $0.08 per share in the aggregate.

Gross margin on product sales in the solar business was 30.7 percent in the third quarter, compared with 19.2 percent in the second quarter. The gross margin improvement was driven by better factory utilization and yield, and favorable customer/product mix.

Mark Morelli, ECD's president and chief executive officer, commented, "I'm pleased to report that we've reached profitability, and we've done so through sustainable changes to our business. This is a key milestone in our company's history, and a testament to the commitment and hard work of our colleagues."

United Solar Ovonic produced 21.6 MWs in the third quarter and 47.4 MWs for the first nine months of the fiscal year. The company confirmed its plans to expand and add 120MWs of additional nameplate capacity to its existing Greenville facilities. ECD will be able to internally fund this expansion through available funds and cash flow from operations. This previously announced expansion will increase the company's nameplate capacity to approximately 300MWs by the end of fiscal year 2010.

"Our focused efforts are achieving tangible results. These include profitability driven by operational improvements, a substantial increase in sustainable gross margin, and $6 million in positive operating cash flow for the fiscal third quarter. Demand for our products continues to exceed available supply, and we are emphasizing take-or-pay agreements which give us better forward visibility, while ensuring supply to our strategic channel partners. These changes have strengthened our current financial position, positioned us for future profitable growth and give us the flexibility to internally fund our new 120MW expansion," added Mr. Morelli.

Nine Months Results

For the first nine months of fiscal 2008, total consolidated revenues were $173.5 million compared with $77.6 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2007, an increase of 124 percent. Solar product sales totaled $154.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008, a 150 percent increase compared with $61.7 million last year.

For the nine-month period, the company reported a net loss of $6 million, or $0.15 per share, compared with the previous nine month's net loss of $12.1 million, or $0.31 per share. Restructuring costs for the first nine months of fiscal 2008 were $7.5 million. Preproduction costs for the year-to-date period were $5.6 million.

Fourth Quarter/Fiscal Year 2008 Updated Guidance

Total consolidated revenues are expected to be between $73 and $78 million for the fiscal fourth quarter ending June 30, 2008 and between $246 and $251 million for fiscal 2008. Solar product sales for the fourth quarter are expected to be $68 to $73 million, and $222 to $227 million for fiscal 2008. For the fourth quarter, ECD expects it will maintain the 30 to 31 percent gross margin it achieved in the third quarter. Restructuring costs are expected to be between $2 to $3 million for the fourth quarter and $10 to $11 million for fiscal 2008. Preproduction costs are expected to be approximately $1.5 to $2 million for the fourth quarter and between $7 and $8 million for fiscal 2008.

Conference Call / Webcast Details

Management of Energy Conversion Devices will review these financial results on a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The dial-in number for the live audio call is 877-858-2512 or 706-634-6076 (international) with conference ID number 44703161. The conference call will be webcast live over the Internet and can be accessed in the Investor Relations -- Conference Calls -- section of the company's website at www.ovonic.com.

An audio replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The audio replay will remain available until 11:59 p.m., May 10, 2008, and can be accessed by dialing (800) 642-1687 or (706) 645-9291 (international), with conference ID number 44703161. The webcast will also be archived on the company's website.

About Energy Conversion Devices

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) (Nasdaq: ENER) is the leader in building integrated and commercial rooftop photovoltaics, one of the fastest growing segments of the solar power industry. The company manufactures and sells thin-film solar laminates that convert sunlight to energy using proprietary technology. ECD's UNI-SOLAR(R) brand products are unique because of their flexibility, light weight, ease of installation, durability, and real-world efficiency. ECD also pioneers other alternative technologies, including a new type of nonvolatile digital memory technology that is significantly faster, less expensive, and ideal for use in a variety of applications including cell phones, digital cameras and personal computers. For more information, please visit www.ovonic.com.

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future net sales or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, plans or intentions relating to expansions, business trends and other information that is not historical information. All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to us on the date of this release and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Risks that could cause such results to differ include: our ability to achieve sustainable profitability; our ability to maintain our customer relationships; our ability to expand our manufacturing capacity in a timely and cost-effective manner; the worldwide demand for electricity and the market for solar energy; the supply and price of components and raw materials for our products; and the resolution of pending legal disputes. The risk factors identified in the ECD filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, could impact any forward-looking statements contained in this release.


               ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                    (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                     Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
                                         March 31,            March 31,
                                      2008      2007       2008      2007
    Revenues
       Product Sales                $65,366   $23,206   $159,391   $64,731
       Royalties                      1,537       769      4,044     2,397
       Revenue from Product
        Development Agreements        2,691     2,887      8,490     8,750
       Revenue from License
        Agreements                      264       238      1,015       734
       Other                            124       329        533       947
    Total Revenues                   69,982    27,429    173,473    77,559

    Expenses
       Cost of Product Sales         45,296    19,787    122,109    54,122
       Cost of Revenues from Product
        Development Agreements        1,863     2,012      5,391     5,726
       Product Development and
        Research                      1,653     5,671      7,698    15,338
       Preproduction Costs              751       491      5,575     1,595
       Operating, Selling, General
        and Administrative (Net)
        (Including Patents)          12,461    10,448     37,082    26,977
       Restructuring Charges          2,386         -      7,457         -

    Total Expenses                   64,410    38,409    185,312   103,758
    Income (Loss) from Operations     5,572   (10,980)   (11,839)  (26,199)
    Total Other Income                1,439     4,109      5,914    14,113
    Net Income (Loss) before Income
     Taxes                            7,011    (6,871)    (5,925)  (12,086)
    Income Taxes                         37         -         94         -

    Net Income (Loss)                $6,974   $(6,871)   $(6,019) $(12,086)
    Basic Net Income (Loss) Per
     Share                             $.17     $(.17)     $(.15)    $(.31)
    Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per
     Share                             $.17     $(.17)     $(.15)    $(.31)
    Shares Used In Calculation of
     Net Loss Per Share
        Basic                        40,317    39,517     40,100    39,295
        Diluted                      40,719    39,517     40,100    39,295



                         Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    To supplement its financial statements presented in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) ECD uses the following
measures (unaudited) as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission as
non-GAAP measures:

                                     Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
                                         March 31,            March 31,
                                      2008      2007       2008      2007
                                      (In Thousands Except Per Share Data)

    Net Income (Loss)                $6,974   $(6,871)   $(6,019) $(12,086)
    Add:
       - Preproduction Costs            751       491      5,575     1,595
       - Restructuring Charges        2,386         -      7,457         -

    Net Income (Loss) as Adjusted
     (Non-GAAP)                     $10,111   $(6,380)    $7,013  $(10,491)
    Net Income (Loss) (Basic and
     Fully Diluted) Per Share as
     Reported                          $.17     $(.17)     $(.15)    $(.31)
    Net Income (Loss) (Basic and
     Fully Diluted) Per Share as
     Adjusted (Non-GAAP)               $.25     $(.16)      $.17     $(.27)



               ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                (In Thousands)

                                                 March 31, 2008  June 30, 2007
                                                   (Unaudited)
    ASSETS
       Cash and Cash Equivalents                     $80,690        $80,770
       Restricted Investments                          5,659              -
       Short-Term Investments                         14,963        125,004
       Accounts Receivable (Net)                      44,204         36,498
       Inventories                                    32,232         38,692
       Assets Held for Sale                            1,539          1,524
       Property, Plant and Equipment (Net)           384,583        311,369
       Other                                          41,274          6,822
    TOTAL ASSETS                                    $605,144       $600,679

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
       Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities        $47,166        $42,940
       Long-Term Liabilities                          31,499         32,232
    TOTAL LIABILITIES                                 78,665         75,172
    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                             526,479        525,507
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      $605,144       $600,679



               ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (In Thousands)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                        Nine Months Ended
                                                             March 31,
                                                         2008         2007
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
       Net Loss                                        $(6,019)    $(12,086)
       Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash
        Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities:
          Depreciation and Amortization                 15,059        8,258
          Bad Debt and Other Expenses                      734          (55)
          Amortization of Premium (Discount) on
           Investments                                       -         (146)
          Allowance for Slow-Moving Inventory            1,793        1,421
          Restructuring Charge                           1,019            -
          Stock and Stock Options Issued for
           Services Rendered                             1,506        1,455
          Other                                           (359)      (1,478)
       Changes in Working Capital                       (1,064)       1,299
    NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING
     ACTIVITIES                                         12,669       (1,332)

    INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
       Increase in Restricted Investment                (5,659)           -
       Purchases of Property, Plant and Equipment
        (Including Construction in Progress) (Net)     (88,375)    (139,420)
       Proceeds from Sale of Investments                75,379       21,504
       Payment to Ovonyx                                     -         (200)
    NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES              (18,655)    (118,116)
    NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES            5,971        8,308
    EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND
     CASH EQUIVALENTS                                      (65)         (18)
    NET CASH FLOW                                          (80)    (111,158)
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD    80,770      164,962
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD         $80,690      $53,804



               ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 SEGMENT REVENUE AND OPERATING INCOME/(LOSS)
                                (In Thousands)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                           Three Months Ended March 31,
                                      2008       2007      2008       2007
                                        Revenues            Income (Loss)
                                                           from Operations

    United Solar Ovonic             $66,736    $23,841    $13,735      $518
    Ovonic Materials                  3,178      3,442        940    (4,185)
    Corporate Activities                253        291     (9,175)   (6,796)
    Consolidating Entries              (185)      (145)        72      (517)
    Consolidated                    $69,982    $27,429     $5,572  $(10,980)

                                            Nine Months Ended March 31,
                                      2008       2007      2008       2007
                                        Revenues            Income (Loss)
                                                           from Operations

    United Solar Ovonic            $160,343    $66,895    $15,352    $2,870
    Ovonic Materials                 12,840     10,263        639   (10,957)
    Corporate Activities                797        890    (27,983)  (16,527)
    Consolidating Entries              (507)      (489)       154    (1,585)
    Consolidated                   $173,473    $77,559   $(11,838) $(26,199)



                   Segment Operations - United Solar Ovonic
                                (In Thousands)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                    Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
                                        March 31,             March 31,
                                     2008       2007       2008       2007

    PV Product Sales                $64,941    $22,143   $154,538    $61,715
       Megawatts Produced              21.6        8.8       47.4       21.8
       Megawatts Shipped               21.5        7.4       51.4       19.2
    Cost of Product Sales           $45,021    $18,303   $117,846    $50,298
    Gross Margin                    $19,920     $3,840    $36,692    $11,417
    Gross Margin %                     30.7%      17.3%      23.7%      18.5%
    Other Revenues:
       Research and Development      $1,795     $1,696     $5,805     $5,174
       Other Operating Revenues           -          2          -          6
    Other Revenues Total              1,795      1,698      5,805      5,180
    Total Revenues                   66,736     23,841    160,343     66,895
    Other Expenses:
       Research and Development       1,943      1,945      6,314      4,793
       Preproduction                    751        491      5,574      1,595
       Operating, Selling, General
        and Administrative Expenses   5,286      2,584     15,257      7,339
    Total Other Expenses              7,980      5,020     27,145     13,727
    Income from Operations          $13,735       $518    $15,352     $2,870



                    Segment Operations - Ovonic Materials
                                (In Thousands)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                     Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
                                         March 31,             March 31,
                                      2008       2007       2008       2007

    Product Sales                      $425     $1,063     $4,872     $3,016
    Cost of Product Sales               356      1,098      4,519      2,674
    Other Revenues:
       Royalties                      1,537        769      4,044      2,397
       Research and Development         896      1,194      2,684      3,596
       Licenses                         264        238      1,015        734
       Other Operating Revenues          56        178        225        520
    Other Revenues Total              2,753      2,379      7,968      7,247
    Total Revenues                    3,178      3,442     12,840     10,263
    Other Expenses:
       Research and Development       1,573      5,740      6,776     16,289
       Operating, General and
        Administrative Expenses         309        789        906      2,257
    Total Other Expenses              1,882      6,529      7,682     18,546
    Income (Loss) from Operations      $940    $(4,185)      $639   $(10,957)



                  Segment Operations - Corporate Activities
                                (In Thousands)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                     Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
                                         March 31,             March 31,
                                      2008       2007       2008       2007

    Other Operating Revenues           $253       $291       $797       $890
    Other Expenses:
       Restructuring                  2,386          -      7,457          -
       Operating, General and
        Administrative Expenses       7,042      7,087     21,323     17,417
    Total Expenses                    9,428      7,087     28,780     17,417
    Loss from Operations            $(9,175)   $(6,796)  $(27,983)  $(16,527)



SOURCE: Energy Conversion Devices, Inc.
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