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Press release entitled, “AU Optronics Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results” dated October 29, 2014.
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Investor Conference Materials entitled, “AU Optronics Corp. Third Quarter 2014 Results”, dated October 29, 2014.
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AU Optronics Corp.
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Date: October 29, 2014
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By:
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/s/ Andy Yang
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Name:
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Andy Yang
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Title:
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Chief Financial Officer
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Revenues of NT$106.89 billion, up 4.7% quarter-over-quarter
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Net profit of NT$7.30 billion
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Basic EPS of NT$0.76(2)
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Gross margin was 14.4%
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Operating margin was 8.2%
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EBITDA(4) margin was 21.2%
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All financial information was unaudited and was prepared by the Company in accordance with Taiwan IFRS.
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Basic EPS in the third quarter of 2014 and the first nine months of 2014 were calculated based on the weighted average outstanding shares of the first nine months of 2014 (9,624 million shares).
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(3)
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Large size refers to panels that are 10 inches and above in diagonal measurement.
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(4)
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EBITDA = Operating Profit + D&A, that is, operating profit before depreciation and amortization.
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Gwen Ting
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Jessie Lee
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Corporate Communications Division
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Corporate Communications Division
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AU Optronics Corp.
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AU Optronics Corp.
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Tel: +886-3-5008800 ext 7259
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Tel: +886-3-5008800 ext 3206
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Fax: +886-3-5772730
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Fax: +886-3-5772730
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Email: gwen.ting@auo.com
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Email : jessie.jc.lee@auo.com
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AU Optronics Corp. Third Quarter 2014 Results Investor Conference 2014 Oct. 29, 2014 |
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. [] Beginning on January 1, 2013, we have adopted the International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IFRS") to the extent endorsed by the ROC Financial Supervisory Commission ("FSC") ("Taiwan IFRS") for reporting our annual and interim consolidated financial statements in the ROC in accordance with the requirements of the FSC. All financial information contained herewithin is presented in conformity with Taiwan IFRS. Readers should be cautioned that Taiwan IFRS differs in many material respects from IFRS including to the extent that any new or amended standards or interpretations applicable under IFRS may not be timely endorsed by the FSC. [] 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. 2 [C] 2014 AU Optronics Corporation -- Proprietary and Confidential |
Statement of Comprehensive Income Selected Items form Statement of Comprehensive Income Amount : NT$ Million 3Q14 2Q14 ========= ======= ========= Net Sales 106,886 100.0% 102,042 Cost of Goods Sold (91,507) (85.6%) (91,426) Gross Profit 15,379 14.4% 10,616 Operating Expenses (6,602) (6.2%) (6,709) Operating Profit 8,777 8.2% 3,907 Net Non-operating Income (Expenses) (1,209) (1.1%) 273 Profit before Tax 7,568 7.1% 4,180 Net Profit 7,300 6.8% 4,024 Attributable to: Owners of Company 7,332 6.9% 4,033 Non-controlling Interests (32) (0.0%) (9) Net Profit 7,300 6.8% 4,024 Basic EPS (NT$)(a) 0.76 0.42 =================================== ========= ======= ========= Operating Profit + DandA 22,643 21.2% 18,364 =================================== ========= ======= ========= Display Segment Information: Net Sales 101,202 100.0% 96,218 Operating Profit 9,216 9.1% 4,545 Operating Profit + DandA 22,138 21.9% 18,055 =================================== ========= ======= ========= Unit Shipments (mn)(b) Large Size Panels 29.5 28.9 Small and Medium Size Panels 48.2 46.3 =================================== ========= ======= ========= QoQ % 3Q13 ======= ======== ========= ======= 100.0% 4.7% 107,081 100.0% (89.6%) 0.1% (96,815) (90.4%) 10.4% 44.9% 10,266 9.6% (6.6%) (1.6%) (6,892) (6.4%) 3.8% 124.7% 3,374 3.2% 0.3% [] (623) (0.6%) 4.1% 81.1% 2,750 2.6% 3.9% 81.4% 2,510 2.3% 4.0% 81.8% 2,490 2.3% (0.0%) 263.7% 20 0.0% 3.9% 81.4% 2,510 2.3% 81.8% 0.27 ======= ======== ========= ======= 18.0% 23.3% 18,862 17.6% ======= ======== ========= ======= 100.0% 5.2% 102,748 100.0% 4.7% 102.8% 4,218 4.1% 18.8% 22.6% 18,710 18.2% ======= ======== ========= ======= 2.2% 29.3 4.2% 44.1 ======= ======== ========= ======= -- Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on Taiwan IFRS a) AUO issued new ADSs in May 2013. Basic EPS in both 3Q14 and 2Q14 were calculated based on the weighted average outstanding shares of the first nine months of 2014 (9,624 m shares); Basic EPS in 3Q13 was calculated based on the weighted average outstanding shares of 2013 (9,349m shares). b) Large size refers to panels that are 10 inches and above 3 [C] 2014 AU Optronics Corporation -- Proprietary and Confidential |
Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights Amount : NT$ Million 3Q14 2Q14 ======== ======== Cash and ST Investment()a) 75,414 76,536 Inventory 35,287 35,299 Short Term Debt(b)) 45,783 49,757 Long Term Debt 105,954 119,347 Equity 188,766 180,458 Total Assets 460,391 468,909 ============================== ======== ======== Inventory Turnover (Days)(c) 35 36 Net Debt to Equity()d ) 40.4% 51.3% ============================== ======== ======== QoQ % 3Q13 ========== ======== (1.5%) 69,975 (0.0%) 41,511 (8.0%) 56,828 (11.2%) 137,193 4.6% 176,478 (1.8%) 504,372 ========== ======== 39 70.3% ========== ======== -- Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on Taiwan IFRS a) Excluding time deposit with maturity longer than 3 months (NT$ 2,000m in 3Q14 ,NT$300m in 2Q14, and NT$2,708m in 3Q13) b) Short term debt refers to all interest bearing debt maturing within one year c) Calculated by dividing the average inventory into the annualized cost of goods sold during such period, then multiplying by 365 days d) Net Debt to Equity = (Short Term Debt + Long Term Debt - Cash and ST Investment) / Equity [C] 2014 AU Optronics Corporation -- Proprietary and Confidential 4 |
Consolidated Cash Flow Highlights Amount : NT$ Million 3Q14 ========= From Operating Activities 19,655 Gain before Tax 7,568 Depreciation and Amortization 13,865 Net Change in Working Capital (1,697) From Investing Activities (2,768) Capital Expenditure (3,374) From Financing Activities (18,432) Net Change in Debt (17,065) Net Change in Cash()a) (1,122) 2Q14 QoQ ========= ========= 15,416 4,240 4,180 3,388 14,457 (592) (1,597) (100) (3,790) 1,022 (4,951) 1,577 (8,192) (10,240) (7,960) (9,105) 3,458 (4,581) -- Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on Taiwan IFRS a) In addition to cash generated from operating, investing and financing activities, net change in cash also included effect on currency exchange of foreign subsidiaries [C] 2014 AU Optronics Corporation -- Proprietary and Confidential 5 |
Display Revenue Breakdown by Application 100% 80% 44% 44% 44% 46% 46% TV 60% Monitor 16% 15% 15% Mobile PC 16% 16% 40% Mobile Device 18% 20% 20% 20% 19% Commercial and Others 20% 8% 8% 8% 9% 9% 12% 11% 12% 12% 12% 0% 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 -- Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on Taiwan IFRS -- Mobile PC : including Notebook and Tablet displays -- Mobile Device : including displays for mobile phones and other related products -- Commercial and Others: including displays for automobile, industrial PC, ATM, point of sale (POS), pachinko, and etc. [C] 2014 AU Optronics Corporation -- Proprietary and Confidential 6 |
Display Revenue Breakdown by Size � Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on Taiwan IFRS 17% 17% 17% 19% 19% 27% 28% 29% 26% 27% 17% 16% 17% 15% 15% 20% 20% 17% 17% 14% 19% 19% 20% 23% 25% 7 |
Consolidated Shipments and ASP by Area Shipments in square meter (K m(2)) 6,000 5,000 4,000 6,061 3,000 5,885 5,843 5,585 5,431 2,000 1,000 0 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 ASP per square meter (US$) 700 650 $606 600 $551 $550 $537 550 $527 500 450 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 -- Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on Taiwan IFRS -- ASP per square meter in US$ was translated from NT$ based on average exchange rates announced by Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance of each respective quarter [C] 2014 AU Optronics Corporation -- Proprietary and Confidential 8 |
Consolidated Small and Medium Panel Shipments by Area and Revenues Shipments in square meter (K m(2)) 400 350 300 250 200 347.2 368.2 150 270.2 265.7 235.2 100 50 0 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 Revenues (NT$ bn) 20.0 19.0 18.3 18.0 17.3 16.1 16.0 14.3 14.0 12.0 10.0 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 -- Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on Taiwan IFRS -- Small and Medium size refers to panels that are under 10 inches 9 |
[C] 2014 AU Optronics Corporation -- Proprietary and Confidential www.auo.com ir@auo.com [C] 2014 AU Optronics Corporation -- Proprietary and Confidential 10 |
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Sales
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Net Sales
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3,511 | 106,886 | 100.0 | 107,081 | (0.2 | ) | 3,511 | 106,886 | 100.0 | 102,042 | 4.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of Goods Sold
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3,006 | 91,507 | 85.6 | 96,815 | (5.5 | ) | 3,006 | 91,507 | 85.6 | 91,426 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Profit
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505 | 15,379 | 14.4 | 10,266 | 49.8 | 505 | 15,379 | 14.4 | 10,616 | 44.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Expenses
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217 | 6,602 | 6.2 | 6,892 | (4.2 | ) | 217 | 6,602 | 6.2 | 6,709 | (1.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Profit
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288 | 8,777 | 8.2 | 3,374 | 160.2 | 288 | 8,777 | 8.2 | 3,907 | 124.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Non-Operating Income (Expense)
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(40 | ) | (1,209 | ) | (1.1 | ) | (623 | ) | 94.0 | (40 | ) | (1,209 | ) | (1.1 | ) | 273 |
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Profit before Income Tax
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249 | 7,568 | 7.1 | 2,750 | 175.2 | 249 | 7,568 | 7.1 | 4,180 | 81.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Tax Expense
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(9 | ) | (268 | ) | (0.3 | ) | (240 | ) | 11.5 | (9 | ) | (268 | ) | (0.3 | ) | (156 | ) | 71.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Profit
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240 | 7,300 | 6.8 | 2,510 | 190.9 | 240 | 7,300 | 6.8 | 4,024 | 81.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
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33 | 1,001 | 0.9 | (567 | ) |
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33 | 1,001 | 0.9 | (912 | ) |
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Total Comprehensive Income
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273 | 8,301 | 7.8 | 1,943 | 327.3 | 273 | 8,301 | 7.8 | 3,111 | 166.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Profit Attributable to:
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Owners of Company
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241 | 7,332 | 6.9 | 2,490 | 194.5 | 241 | 7,332 | 6.9 | 4,033 | 81.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-controlling Interests
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(1 | ) | (32 | ) | (0.0 | ) | 20 |
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(1 | ) | (32 | ) | (0.0 | ) | (9 | ) | 263.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Profit
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240 | 7,300 | 6.8 | 2,510 | 190.9 | 240 | 7,300 | 6.8 | 4,024 | 81.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to:
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Owners of Company
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267 | 8,114 | 7.6 | 2,015 | 302.6 | 267 | 8,114 | 7.6 | 3,257 | 149.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-controlling Interests
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6 | 187 | 0.2 | (73 | ) |
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6 | 187 | 0.2 | (146 | ) |
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Total Comprehensive Income
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273 | 8,301 | 7.8 | 1,943 | 327.3 | 273 | 8,301 | 7.8 | 3,111 | 166.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic Earnings Per Share
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0.03 | 0.76 | 0.27 | 0.03 | 0.76 | 0.42 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic Earnings Per ADS(3)
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0.25 | 7.62 | 2.66 | 0.25 | 7.62 | 4.19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding ('M)
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9,624 | 9,349 | 9,624 | 9,624 |
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(1) Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on Taiwan IFRS
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September 30, 2014 |
September 30, 2013
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ASSETS
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
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2,477 | 75,414 | 16.4 | 69,975 | 13.9 | 5,439 | 7.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Notes & Accounts Receivables
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1,667 | 50,756 | 11.0 | 46,773 | 9.3 | 3,983 | 8.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other Current Financial Assets
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156 | 4,764 | 1.0 | 6,279 | 1.2 | (1,515 | ) | (24.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Inventories
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1,159 | 35,287 | 7.7 | 41,511 | 8.2 | (6,225 | ) | (15.0 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other Current Assets
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200 | 6,088 | 1.3 | 5,513 | 1.1 | 575 | 10.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Current Assets
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5,661 | 172,308 | 37.4 | 170,050 | 33.7 | 2,258 | 1.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term Investments
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456 | 13,884 | 3.0 | 15,102 | 3.0 | (1,218 | ) | (8.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Fixed Assets
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7,809 | 237,696 | 51.6 | 281,246 | 55.8 | (43,550 | ) | (15.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other Assets
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1,199 | 36,503 | 7.9 | 37,974 | 7.5 | (1,470 | ) | (3.9 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Assets
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15,125 | 460,391 | 100.0 | 504,372 | 100.0 | (43,980 | ) | (8.7 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
LIABILITIES
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Short-term Borrowings
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22 | 677 | 0.1 | 906 | 0.2 | (230 | ) | (25.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Accounts Payable
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2,493 | 75,896 | 16.5 | 82,475 | 16.4 | (6,579 | ) | (8.0 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Current Installments of Long-term Borrowings
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1,482 | 45,107 | 9.8 | 55,922 | 11.1 | (10,815 | ) | (19.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Current Financial Liabilities
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12 | 377 | 0.1 | 50 | 0.0 | 327 | 654.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued Expense & Other Current Liabilities
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967 | 29,430 | 6.4 | 28,471 | 5.6 | 958 | 3.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Machinery and Equipment Payable
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154 | 4,681 | 1.0 | 8,046 | 1.6 | (3,365 | ) | (41.8 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Current Liabilities
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5,130 | 156,167 | 33.9 | 175,871 | 34.9 | (19,703 | ) | (11.2 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Long-term Borrowings
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2,974 | 90,539 | 19.7 | 117,423 | 23.3 | (26,884 | ) | (22.9 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Bonds Payable
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506 | 15,416 | 3.3 | 19,770 | 3.9 | (4,355 | ) | (22.0 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Non Current Financial Liabilities
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0 | 1 | 0.0 | 20 | 0.0 | (19 | ) | (95.0 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other Long-term Liabilities
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312 | 9,503 | 2.1 | 14,810 | 2.9 | (5,306 | ) | (35.8 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Long-term Liabilities
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3,793 | 115,458 | 25.1 | 152,023 | 30.1 | (36,565 | ) | (24.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities
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8,923 | 271,626 | 59.0 | 327,893 | 65.0 | (56,268 | ) | (17.2 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
EQUITY
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Common Stock
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3,162 | 96,242 | 20.9 | 96,242 | 19.1 | 0 | 0.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Capital Surplus
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1,953 | 59,459 | 12.9 | 60,474 | 12.0 | (1,015 | ) | (1.7 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Retained Earnings
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511 | 15,549 | 3.4 | 3,104 | 0.6 | 12,444 | 400.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other Equity
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116 | 3,545 | 0.8 | 2,882 | 0.6 | 663 | 23.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-Controlling Interests
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459 | 13,971 | 3.0 | 13,775 | 2.7 | 195 | 1.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Equity
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6,201 | 188,766 | 41.0 | 176,478 | 35.0 | 12,287 | 7.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities & Equity
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15,125 | 460,391 | 100.0 | 504,372 | 100.0 | (43,980 | ) | (8.7 | ) |
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(1) Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on Taiwan IFRS
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Nine Months 2014
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Nine Months 2013
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Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
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Profit before Income Taxes
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396 | 12,047 | 3,690 | |||||||||
Depreciation & Amortization
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1,425 | 43,387 | 48,329 | |||||||||
Investment Loss under Equity Method
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(11 | ) | (343 | ) | (416 | ) | ||||||
Changes in Working Capital
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(302 | ) | (9,179 | ) | (21,513 | ) | ||||||
Changes in Others
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(13 | ) | (392 | ) | 188 | |||||||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
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1,495 | 45,520 | 30,278 | |||||||||
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
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Proceeds from Disposal of AFS Investments
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14 | 417 | 47 | |||||||||
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment
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(457 | ) | (13,919 | ) | (20,106 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment
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29 | 888 | 559 | |||||||||
Acquisition of Equity-Accounted Investees and Financial assets carried at cost
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(0 | ) | (2 | ) | (146 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from Disposal of Equity-Accounted Investees and Financial Assets Carried at Cost
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38 | 1,146 | 1,668 | |||||||||
Decrease(Increase) in Other Financial Assets
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(5 | ) | (143 | ) | 335 | |||||||
Increase in Intangible Assets
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(1 | ) | (18 | ) | (1,216 | ) | ||||||
Decrease(Increase) in Other Assets
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2 | 64 | (99 | ) | ||||||||
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
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(380 | ) | (11,567 | ) | (18,959 | ) | ||||||
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
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Decrease in Short-term Borrowings
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(91 | ) | (2,781 | ) | (7,714 | ) | ||||||
Decrease in Guarantee Deposits
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(3 | ) | (94 | ) | (145 | ) | ||||||
Decrease in Long-term Borrowings and Bonds Payable
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(1,012 | ) | (30,812 | ) | (20,340 | ) | ||||||
Issuance of Common Stock for Cash
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0 | 0 | 10,281 | |||||||||
Cash Dividends
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(47 | ) | (1,444 | ) | 0 | |||||||
Proceeds from Issuance of Subsidiary Shares to Non-Controlling Interests and Others
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4 | 119 | 18 | |||||||||
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities
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(1,150 | ) | (35,011 | ) | (17,900 | ) | ||||||
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
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5 | 159 | (101 | ) | ||||||||
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
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(30 | ) | (899 | ) | (6,681 | ) | ||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
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2,507 | 76,312 | 76,656 | |||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
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2,477 | 75,414 | 69,975 |
Note:
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(1) Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on Taiwan IFRS
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