Quarterly Report • May 9, 2014
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(Compared to Fourth Quarter 2013)
REC Silicon Group - re-presented for discontinued operations (Note 8)
| (USD IN MILLION) | Q1 2014 | Q1 2013 | 2013 | Q4 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 113.4 | 94.5 | 417.6 | 123.4 |
| EBITDA | 17.5 | 6.9 | 50.7 | 27.7 |
| EBITDA margin | 15 % | 7 % | 12 % | 22 % |
| EBITDA excluding special items 1) | 17.5 | -13.5 | 30.3 | 27.7 |
| EBITDA margin excluding special items | 15 % | -14 % | 7 % | 22 % |
| EBIT EBIT Margin |
-15.9 -14 % |
-24.8 -26 % |
-86.1 -21 % |
-9.7 -8 % |
| Profit/ loss before tax from continuing operations | -70.5 | -55.3 | -244.8 | -11.3 |
| Profit/loss from continuing operations | -49.7 | -34.9 | -160.0 | -3.2 |
| Profit/loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | -1.5 | -2.3 | -192.7 | 34.7 |
| Earning per share from continuing operations, basic and diluted (USD) | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.07 | 0.00 |
1) Special items in 2013 represent income from contract cancellation.
REC Silicon Group ongoing operations consist of the REC Silicon Segment and Other.
During prior periods, the Group also included REC Solar and REC Wafer. Results from these operations, including gains and losses on disposal, are presented after tax in the income statement as discontinued operations. Changes in estimates used to calculate discontinued operations are reflected in discontinued operations in the current period.
The table below reconciles revenues, EBITDA, and EBIT to allow comparisons to the current operating structure of the Group.
| Q1 2014 | Q1 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 | Q4 2013 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD IN MILLION) | REVENUES | EBITDA | EBIT REVENUES | EBITDA | EBIT REVENUES | EBITDA | EBIT | REVENUES | EBITDA | EBIT | ||
| REC Silicon | 113.3 | 19.5 | -13.9 | 98.6 | 21.0 | -10.7 | 432.7 | 83.7 | -53.1 | 124.8 | 31.3 | -6.1 |
| Other & related eliminations ex. gain/loss on disposal |
0.1 | -2.0 | -2.0 | -4.2 | -4.0 | -4.0 | -15.2 | -16.0 | -16.0 | -1.5 | -2.1 | -2.1 |
| REC Silicon and Other | 113.4 | 17.5 | -15.9 | 94.5 | 17.0 | -14.7 | 417.5 | 67.7 | -69.1 | 123.4 | 29.2 | -8.2 |
| REC Solar excluding loss on disposal | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 132.6 | -8.9 | -13.5 | 520.9 | 19.0 | 1.8 | 51.0 | 4.5 | 1.9 |
| Gain/loss on disposal discontinued operations | 0.0 | -1.5 | -1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -206.8 | -206.8 | 0.0 | -175.4 | 8.5 |
| Eliminations ex. gain/loss on disposal | 0.0 | -0.0 | -0.0 | -0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| REC Solar, REC Wafer, eliminations | 0.0 | -1.4 | -1.4 | 132.6 | -8.9 | -13.5 | 520.9 | -187.9 | -205.0 | 51.0 | -170.6 | 10.8 |
| Total operations | 113.4 | 16.0 | -17.4 | 227.1 | 8.1 | -28.2 | 938.5 | -120.1 | -274.0 | 174.3 | -141.4 | 2.6 |
| Re-presentation of discontinued operations | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | -132.6 | -1.2 | 3.4 | -520.9 | 170.9 | 188.0 | -51.0 | 169.0 | -12.3 |
| Continuing operations | 113.4 | 17.5 | -15.9 | 94.5 | 6.9 | -24.8 | 417.6 | 50.7 | -86.1 | 123.4 | 27.7 | -9.7 |
REC Silicon produces polysilicon and silicon gas for the solar industry and the electronics industry at plants in Moses Lake, Washington and in Butte, Montana.
First quarter 2014 performance compared to the previous quarter:
First quarter 2014 revenues decreased to USD 113.3 million from USD 124.8 million in the fourth quarter 2013. The decrease in revenue can primarily be attributed to lower sales volumes due to lower production partly offset by the increases in the average selling prices for polysilicon.
First quarter 2014 EBITDA decreased to USD 19.5 million from USD 31.3 million in the fourth quarter 2013. Decreased EBITDA can be attributed to lower production, higher unit manufacturing cost, and lower polysilicon sales volumes. These were partially offset by increased average selling prices for polysilicon.
Global demand for solar panels continued to strengthen in the first quarter of 2014. According to external sources, total installations were 9.7 GW in the first quarter of 2014, an increase of 31% from the first quarter of 2013 (source: IHS PV Integrated Market Tracker Database - Q1 2014).
According to multiple third party indices, the average first quarter spot price for solar grade polysilicon was up 16% from previous quarter to USD 20.3/kg. After a steep increase in the beginning of the quarter, prices stabilized towards the end of the quarter. The price increase in the beginning of the quarter was a result of forward purchases in anticipation of price increases during the remainder of the year.
Markets for semiconductor grade polysilicon continue to suffer from more than two years of flat growth and excessive inventories. Consequently prices are stable and not sensitive to short term changes in demand.
Silicon gas markets are driven by production of Flat Panel Displays, Semiconductors and Crystalline PV cells. First quarter demand continued to be robust due to strong PV markets, market share gains, and spot transactions due to industry accidents.
| (USD IN MILLION) | Q1 2014 | Q1 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 | Q4 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal revenues | 0.0 | 4.4 | 15.7 | 1.9 |
| External revenues | 113.3 | 94.3 | 417.0 | 122.9 |
| Total revenues | 113.3 | 98.6 | 432.7 | 124.8 |
| EBITDA | 19.5 | 21.0 | 83.7 | 31.3 |
| EBITDA margin | 17% | 21% | 19% | 25% |
| EBITDA excluding special items 1) | 19.5 | 0.6 | 63.3 | 31.3 |
| EBITDA margin excluding special items | 17% | 1% | 15% | 0% |
| Depreciation and amortization | -33.3 | -31.7 | -127.6 | -32.9 |
| EBIT before impairment charges | -13.9 | -10.7 | -43.9 | -1.6 |
| Impairment | -0.1 | - | -9.2 | -4.5 |
| EBIT | -13.9 | -10.7 | -53.1 | -6.1 |
| EBIT margin | -12% | -11% | -12% | -5% |
| Polysilicon production in MT (Siemens and granular) | 3 979 | 4 927 | 19 764 | 5 135 |
| Polysilicon sale in MT (Siemens and granular) | 4 135 | 4 993 | 18 947 | 4 961 |
| Silicon gas sale in MT | 783 | 409 | 2 229 | 778 |
1) Special items in 2013 represent income from contract cancellation.
The Group incurred R&D expenses of USD 3.4 million during the first quarter of 2014 which is comparable to the previous quarter.
REC Silicon's program for developing higher grade FBR polysilicon has been focused on analyzing the results of testing conducted in the previous quarter. The knowledge gained is being used to finalize specifications and requirements to scale up the technology to commercial operations. Additional testing is planned to optimize production processes and to produce polysilicon for customer acceptance qualification.
Efforts in the silicon gas technology area have continued to emphasize pilot tests of new technology for waste separation and handling. Results have been positive and testing will continue.
REC Silicon ASA has incurred, and will incur further costs related to the scale down of the headquarter functions in Norway and the retention of employees in the scale down period (through April 2014). Expense amounts related to these functions are reflected in "EBITDA excluding gains/losses on discontinued operations" of USD -2 million in the first quarter.
In addition, REC Silicon ASA incurred a loss on the change in value of the indemnification agreement related to the disposal of REC Wafer in the first quarter 2014 of USD 1.5 million. On consolidation this loss has been represented and included as part of discontinued operations for the Group (see note 8).
Interest expenses on borrowings for 2013 include commitment fees on undrawn credit facilities.
Decreased interest bearing liabilities resulted in lower interest expense in the first quarter in 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.
See note 5 for additional information on borrowings.
Net currency losses in the first quarter 2014 relate primarily to internal loans (loans of approximately USD 0.9 billion) that are not eliminated on consolidation. This was partially offset by currency gains on the EUR and USD convertible bonds.
All currency and interest rate derivatives have been settled in the first quarter 2014 (see note 3). Net loss on derivatives in the first quarter 2014 was primarily due to the weakening of NOK in relation to USD until the time of settlement.
First quarter expense for fair value adjustment is related to the USD convertible bonds and is primarily due to increase in the share price of REC Silicon from December 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014 (See note 5).
The Group has estimated income tax benefit from continuing operations of USD 20.8 million for the first quarter 2014. This is primarily a reduction in deferred tax liabilities in REC Silicon due to the loss for the period and calculation of deferred tax benefit on the fair value adjustment of the convertible bonds.
See note 18 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.
| (USD IN MILLION) | Q1 2014 | Q1 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 | Q4 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal revenues | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.1 |
| External revenues | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Revenues | 0.1 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| EBITDA | -3.5 | -4.0 | -72.8 | -58.7 |
| EBITDA excluding gains/losses on discontinued operations | -2.0 | -4.0 | -16.0 | -2.1 |
| EBIT | -3.5 | -4.0 | -72.8 | -58.7 |
| EBIT excluding gains/losses on discontinued operations | -2.0 | -4.0 | -16.0 | -2.1 |
| (USD IN MILLION) | Q1 2014 | Q1 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 | Q4 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial income | 1.0 | 2.6 | 7.6 | 0.9 |
| Interest expenses on borrowings | -6.3 | -14.4 | -46.3 | -7.8 |
| Capitalized borrowing cost | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Expensing of up-front fees and costs | -0.1 | -4.1 | -7.3 | -0.7 |
| Other financial expenses | -0.8 | -0.0 | -4.8 | -0.6 |
| Net financial expenses | -7.1 | -18.4 | -57.6 | -9.1 |
| Net currency gains/losses | -10.2 | 26.9 | 39.5 | 6.8 |
| Net gains/losses derivatives and fair value hedge | -1.7 | -14.3 | -36.0 | -6.3 |
| Fair value adjustment convertible bonds | -36.6 | -27.3 | -112.2 | 6.1 |
| Net financial items | -54.6 | -30.4 | -158.8 | -1.6 |
Net cash inflows from operating activities were USD 35.1 million in the first quarter 2014. Cash inflows consisted of EBITDA of USD 17.5 million, settlement of derivatives of USD 11.1 million, and changes in working capital of approximately USD 10.6 million. These were offset by interest payments of USD 4.2 million. The net positive effect of changes in working capital was primarily due to lower product sales during the first quarter of 2014 compared to the previous quarter.
Net cash inflows from investing activities were USD 99.6 million in the first quarter 2014 mainly related to receipt of the first USD 99 million upfront payment for technology transfer associated with the formation of the production joint venture in China. In addition, net investing activities consisted of capital expenditures of USD 2.7 million offset by USD 3.2 million releases of restricted cash.
During the first quarter 2014, cash balances increased by USD 134.2 to USD 195.9 million.
Equity decreased to USD 913 million (57 percent equity ratio) at March 31, 2014, from USD 956 million (63 percent) at December 31, 2013. This decrease consisted primarily of a loss from total operations of USD 51.1 million.
Net debt decreased to USD 212 million at March 31, 2014, from USD 307 million at December 31, 2013. The reduction is primarily due to cash inflows of USD 134.2 million offset by fair value adjustments to the USD convertible bonds.
Net debt includes convertible bonds at fair value. Including bonds at nominal value, nominal net debt was USD 182 million at March 31, 2014, down from USD 313 million at December 31, 2013.
See note 17 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013 and note 5 to this report for further information on interest bearing liabilities for the Group.
Please refer to the annual report for 2013. Specifically, note 31 to the consolidated financial statements and the risk factors section of the board of directors' report.
The on-going solar trade dispute between the US and China continues to be a significant concern. REC Silicon has mitigated the impact of tariffs in China through working with customers to utilize options currently available under existing laws, including the "Process in Trade" available under Chinese customs laws.
Two additional trade cases were filed in the US against Taiwanese and Chinese cells, modules, laminates, and wafers in December 2013. A preliminary tariff determination by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) in relation to these cases is scheduled to be announced on June 2, 2014. If preliminary tariffs are imposed by the DOC on imports of Chinese solar components, the trade dispute may escalate and may invoke retaliation by China against the US. This could in turn affect the use of "Process in Trade" by REC Silicon's customers for imports of polysilicon into China until the matter is resolved.
REC Silicon has continued to work with the US government, the Chinese government, affected companies, and industry trade organizations to obtain a resolution. The timing and potential outcome of these negotiations are highly uncertain.
Solar grade polysilicon market balance is expected to continue to improve in the second quarter 2014, mainly due to stronger solar installation markets particularly in Japan, USA and China. However, the improvement in market conditions has encouraged some companies to announce capacity additions or restarted previously idle capacity.
Third party indices project modest increases in solar grade polysilicon sales prices through the second quarter 2014; however price increases are highly dependent upon the current estimated levels of PV installations.
First quarter 2014 demand for solar grade polysilicon was stronger than anticipated despite seasonal fluctuations. REC Silicon expects the positive demand for our solar grade polysilicon to continue in the second quarter. We do not expect to build any inventory in the second quarter.
Semiconductor grade polysilicon demand remains flat. End user demand is improving and will positively impact the markets for semiconductor grade polysilicon. However, sales volumes and prices will not be directly impacted due to excess inventory levels in the supply chain.
Silicon gas market forecasts project a continuation of the strong demand experienced in the first quarter of 2014 and have encouraged competitors to announce the repair of damaged assets and restart of production. REC Silicon expects temporary increases in Silicon gas demand to continue through the third quarter. Prices are expected to show a positive trend as some tightness is expected in the market as forward demand forecasts exceed effective capacity.
The second quarter production targets and the actual first quarter production results are summarized in a separate table.
REC Silicon targets second quarter 2014 polysilicon production of about 4,350 MT. The increase compared to the first quarter 2014 is due primarily to the extended outage in the first quarter (Silane IV). During the second quarter, maintenance has been scheduled for Silane III. Based on conditions identified in Silane IV the Silane III outage has been extended to compensate for additional inspection items and anticipated repairs.
FBR cash production costs in the second quarter 2014 are expected to decrease to USD 13.4/kg.
| ACTUAL Q1 2014 |
TARGETS Q2 2014 |
|---|---|
| 3 322 | 3 600 |
| 376 | 430 |
| 281 | 320 |
| 3 979 | 4 350 |
| 783 | 800 |
For 2014 total maintenance capital expenditure is expected to be approximately USD 25 million.
On February 26, 2014 the Group announced that it had entered into a joint venture agreement with Shaanxi Non-Ferrous Tian Hong New Energy Co., Ltd. for the formation of a production joint venture and a sales joint venture. During the first quarter of 2014, the Group received the initial upfront payment of USD 99 million. In addition, work to prepare the front end engineering design (FEED) has commenced. All activities are on schedule to meet milestones for the delivery of FEED for detailed engineering design during the third quarter 2014.
This report contains statements regarding the future in connection with the Group's growth initiatives, profit figures, outlook, strategies and objectives. In particular, the section "Outlook" contains forward-looking statements regarding the Group's expectations. All statements regarding the future are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, and many factors can lead to actual results and developments deviating substantially from what has been expressed or implied in such statements. These factors include the risk factors relating to the Group's activities described in section 'Risks and Uncertainties' above, in REC Silicon's Annual Report 2013, including the section Risk Factors in the Board of Directors' Report.
Sandvika, May 8, 2014 Board of Directors
| (USD IN MILLION) | NOTE | MAR 31, 2014 | MAR 31, 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 | JAN 1, 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||||
| Non-current assets | |||||
| Intangible assets | 2 | 17.5 | 21.9 | 18.0 | 22.8 |
| Land and buildings | 2 | 78.0 | 145.2 | 79.3 | 148.8 |
| Machinery and production equipment | 2 | 931.5 | 1 083.2 | 962.7 | 1 114.7 |
| Other tangible assets | 2 | 23.7 | 36.5 | 24.0 | 38.5 |
| Assets under construction | 2 | 13.8 | 25.1 | 11.4 | 26.5 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 2 | 1 047.0 | 1 290.0 | 1 077.4 | 1 328.3 |
| Prepaid lease, non-current | 0.0 | 24.7 | 0.0 | 25.8 | |
| Government grant assets | 114.1 | 121.7 | 113.3 | 121.3 | |
| Equity accounted investments | 0.0 | 28.9 | 0.0 | 27.2 | |
| Other non-current receivables | 9.7 | 23.9 | 9.7 | 25.5 | |
| Derivatives | 3 | 0.0 | 13.6 | 15.3 | 17.9 |
| Restricted bank accounts non-current | 5.0 | 0.0 | 6.4 | 0.0 | |
| Financial assets and prepayments | 14.8 | 66.3 | 31.4 | 70.6 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 8.3 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 1.5 | |
| Total non-current assets | 1 201.6 | 1 526.5 | 1 240.1 | 1 570.3 | |
| Current assets | |||||
| Inventories | 4 | 98.6 | 234.1 | 95.2 | 232.7 |
| Prepaid lease, current | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 1.3 | |
| Trade and other receivables | 97.7 | 272.1 | 114.8 | 309.0 | |
| Current tax assets | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.6 | |
| Current derivatives | 3 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 11.2 |
| Restricted bank accounts | 3.5 | 0.1 | 5.1 | 0.5 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 195.9 | 349.8 | 61.6 | 342.6 | |
| Total current assets | 399.0 | 866.4 | 284.6 | 901.9 | |
| Total assets | 1 600.6 | 2 392.9 | 1 524.6 | 2 472.2 |
1) The Group has changed its presentation currency to USD from 2014. See note 1
| (USD IN MILLION) | NOTES | MAR 31, 2014 | MAR 31, 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 | JAN 1, 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||||
| Shareholders' equity | |||||
| Paid-in capital | 3 115.3 | 3 052.0 | 3 115.3 | 3 052.0 | |
| Other equity and retained earnings | -2 202.0 | -1 835.2 | -2 159.3 | -1 770.3 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 913.3 | 1 216.8 | 956.0 | 1 281.8 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||||
| Retirement benefit obligations | 13.7 | 21.0 | 14.3 | 22.3 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 77.4 | 153.8 | 90.6 | 174.0 | |
| Provisions | 5 | 0.0 | 61.9 | 0.0 | 61.8 |
| Derivatives | 3 | 4.0 | 9.2 | 5.1 | 10.0 |
| Non-current financial liabilities, interest bearing | 6 | 262.9 | 677.8 | 225.1 | 675.5 |
| Non-current prepayments, interest calculation | 5.7 | 10.6 | 6.7 | 7.1 | |
| Other non-current liabilities, not interest bearing | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 363.8 | 934.3 | 341.9 | 950.7 | |
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Trade payables and other liabilities | 168.0 | 205.7 | 68.6 | 217.5 | |
| Provisions | 5 | 0.9 | 7.5 | 1.4 | 8.4 |
| Current tax liabilities | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.2 | |
| Derivatives | 3 | 0.0 | 9.7 | 4.3 | 3.1 |
| Current financial liabilities, interest bearing | 6 | 145.2 | -2.6 | 143.3 | -5.3 |
| Current prepayments, interest calculation | 9.3 | 20.5 | 9.1 | 15.8 | |
| Total current liabilities | 323.5 | 241.8 | 226.7 | 239.7 | |
| Total liabilities | 687.3 | 1 176.1 | 568.6 | 1 190.4 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1 600.6 | 2 392.9 | 1 524.6 | 2 472.2 |
2) The Group has changed its presentation currency to USD from 2014. See note 1.
| (USD IN MILLION) | NOTES | Q1 2014 | Q1 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 113.4 | 94.5 | 417.6 | |
| Cost of materials | 4 | -21.6 | -32.0 | -106.8 |
| Changes in inventories | 4 | -0.7 | 3.4 | 16.4 |
| Employee benefit expenses | -24.0 | -28.5 | -105.9 | |
| Other operating expenses | -49.7 | -50.7 | -189.1 | |
| Other income and expenses | 0.2 | 20.2 | 18.6 | |
| EBITDA | 17.5 | 6.9 | 50.7 | |
| Depreciation | 2 | -32.7 | -31.1 | -125.2 |
| Amortization | 2 | -0.6 | -0.6 | -2.4 |
| Impairment | 2 | -0.1 | 0.0 | -9.2 |
| Total depreciation, amortization and impairment | -33.4 | -31.7 | -136.8 | |
| EBIT | -15.9 | -24.8 | -86.1 | |
| Financial income | 1.0 | 2.6 | 7.6 | |
| Net financial expenses | -7.1 | -18.4 | -57.6 | |
| Net currency gains/losses | -10.2 | 26.9 | 39.5 | |
| Net gains/losses derivatives and fair value hedge | -1.7 | -14.3 | -36.0 | |
| Fair value adjustment convertible bonds | -36.6 | -27.3 | -112.2 | |
| Net financial items | -54.6 | -30.4 | -158.8 | |
| Profit/loss before tax from continuing operations | -70.5 | -55.3 | -244.8 | |
| Income tax expense/benefit from continuing operations | 20.8 | 20.4 | 84.8 | |
| Profit/loss from continuing operations | -49.7 | -34.9 | -160.0 | |
| Profit/loss from discontinued operations, net of tax 1) | -1.5 | -2.3 | -192.7 | |
| Profit/loss from total operations | -51.1 | -37.1 | -352.7 | |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Owners of REC Silicon ASA | -51.1 | -37.1 | -352.7 | |
| Earnings per share (In USD) | ||||
| From continuing operations | ||||
| -basic | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.07 | |
| -diluted | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.07 | |
| Earnings per share (In USD) | ||||
| From total operations | ||||
| -basic | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.16 | |
| -diluted | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.16 |
1) Profit/loss from discontinued operations includes income and expense from Group external transactions of REC Solar and REC Wafer and net gain or loss on disposal. Discontinued operations are shown as a single amount in the statement of income for the Group. This re-presentation does not represent the activities or indicate the profit earned or loss incurred by continuing or discontinued operations as if they were standalone entities, for past periods or likely to be earned or incurred in future periods. See note 8 to this report and note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013 for further information.
| (USD IN MILLION) | Q1 2014 | Q1 2013 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loss for the period | -51.1 | -37.1 | -352.7 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax: | |||
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss: | |||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit plans | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| Currency translation effects | 10.6 | -33.8 | -41.2 |
| Sum items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | 10.6 | -33.8 | -37.1 |
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: | |||
| Currency translation differences | |||
| - taken to equity | -2.2 | 6.1 | 17.7 |
| - transferred to profit/loss for the period1) | 0.0 | 0.0 | -16.6 |
| Sum items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | -2.2 | 6.1 | 1.1 |
| Total other comprehensive income for the period | 8.4 | -27.7 | -36.0 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -42.8 | -64.8 | -388.7 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to: | |||
| Owners of REC Silicon ASA | -42.8 | -64.8 | -388.7 |
1) Currency translation differences transferred to profit/loss in 2013 relates to the sale of REC Solar at the end of October. The amount is included in the statment of income in the line item "profit/loss from discontinued operations, net of tax".
| ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF REC SILICON ASA | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD IN MILLION) | SHARE CAPITAL |
SHARE PREMIUM |
OTHER PAID-IN CAPITAL |
TOTAL PAID-IN CAPITAL |
OTHER EQUITY |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
TOTAL EQUITY |
| March 31, 2013 | |||||||
| At January 1, 2013 | 342.7 | 2 667.5 | 41.8 | 3 052.0 | 174.2 | -1 944.5 | 1 281.8 |
| Equity share option plan | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.1 | 0.0 | -0.1 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -64.8 | -64.8 |
| At March 30, 2013 | 342.7 | 2 667.5 | 41.8 | 3 052.0 | 174.1 | -2 009.3 | 1 216.8 |
| Year 2013 | |||||||
| At January 1, 2013 | 342.7 | 2 667.5 | 41.8 | 3 052.0 | 174.2 | -1 944.5 | 1 281.8 |
| Equity share option plan | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.3 | 0.0 | -0.3 |
| Share issue | 34.4 | 28.9 | 0.0 | 63.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 63.2 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -388.7 | -388.7 |
| At December 31, 2013 | 377.1 | 2 696.4 | 41.8 | 3 115.3 | 173.9 | -2 333.2 | 956.0 |
| March 2014 | |||||||
| At January 1, 2014 | 377.1 | 2 696.4 | 41.8 | 3 115.3 | 173.9 | -2 333.2 | 956.0 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -42.8 | -42.8 |
| At March 30, 2014 | 377.1 | 2 696.4 | 41.8 | 3 115.3 | 173.9 | -2 376.0 | 913.3 |
| TRANSLATION DIFFERENCES THAT CAN BE TRANSFERRED |
RETAINED | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (NOK IN MILLION) | TO PROFIT AND LOSS | ACQUISITION | EARNINGS | TOTAL |
| March 31, 2013 | ||||
| Accumulated at January 1, 2013 | -7.9 | 20.9 | -1 957.4 | -1944.5 |
| Loss for the period | 0.0 | 0.0 | -37.1 | -37.1 |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit plans | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Currency translation effects | 0.0 | 0.0 | -33.8 | -33.8 |
| Sum items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | 0.0 | 0.0 | -33.8 | -33.8 |
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||
| Currency translation differences taken to equity | 7.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| Tax on currency translation differences taken to equity | -1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -1.6 |
| Sum items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | 6.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 6.1 | 0.0 | -70.9 | -64.8 |
| Accumulated at December 31, 2013 | -1.8 | 20.9 | -2028.4 | -2009.3 |
| Year 2013 | ||||
| Accumulated at January 1, 2013 | -7.9 | 20.9 | -1 957.4 | -1944.5 |
| Loss for the period | 0.0 | -352.7 | -352.7 | |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit plans | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Currency translation effects | 0.0 | 0.0 | -41.2 | -41.2 |
| Sum items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | 0.0 | 0.0 | -37.1 | -37.1 |
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||
| Currency translation differences taken to equity | 21.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 21.3 |
| Tax on currency translation differences taken to equity | -3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -3.5 |
| Currency translation differences transferred to profit/loss for the period 1) | -16.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -16.6 |
| Sum items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 1.1 | 0.0 | -389.8 | -388.7 |
| Accumulated at December 31, 2013 | -6.8 | 20.9 | -2347.2 | -2333.2 |
| March 2014 | ||||
| Accumulated at January 1, 2014 | -6.8 | 20.9 | -2 347.2 | -2333.2 |
| Loss for the period | 0 | 0 | -51.1 | -51.1 |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss: | ||||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit plans | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Currency translation effects | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Sum items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss: | ||||
| Currency translation differences taken to equity | -2.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -2.8 |
| Tax on currency translation differences taken to equity | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Sum items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | -2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -2.2 |
| Total other comprehensive income for the period | -2.2 | 0.0 | 10.6 | 8.4 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -2.2 | 0.0 | -40.6 | -42.8 |
| Accumulated at March 31, 2014 | -9.0 | 20.9 | -2387.80 | -2376.0 |
| (USD IN MILLION) | Q1 2014 | Q1 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||
| Profit/loss before tax from total operations 1) | -71.9 | -57.1 | -436.2 |
| Income taxes paid/received | 0.0 | 0.5 | -0.2 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | 33.4 | 36.3 | 153.9 |
| Fair vaule adjustment convertible bond | 36.6 | 27.3 | 112.2 |
| Equity accounted investments, impairment financial assets, gains/losses on sale | 0.0 | 0.4 | -3.1 |
| Gains/losses on disposal of discontinued operations | 1.5 | 0.0 | 206.8 |
| Changes in receivables, prepayments from customers etc. | 28.7 | 29.7 | 18.7 |
| Changes in inventories | -3.4 | -0.4 | 3.6 |
| Changes in payables, accrued and prepaid expenses | -10.6 | -22.8 | -37.3 |
| Changes in provisions | -0.5 | 0.9 | -1.6 |
| Changes in VAT and other public taxes and duties | -1.5 | -0.7 | 2.2 |
| Changes in derivatives | 12.7 | 13.1 | 0.3 |
| Currency effects not cash flow or not related to operating activities | 10.8 | -29.0 | -26.8 |
| Other items 2) | -0.8 | 2.8 | 6.3 |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | 35.1 | 1.0 | -1.2 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||
| Cash proceeds for shares (incl. equity accounted investments) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12.4 |
| Cash payments for shares (incl. equity accounted investments) | 0.0 | -2.7 | -4.3 |
| Proceeds from finance receivables and restricted cash | 3.2 | 0.5 | 6.8 |
| Payments finance receivables and restricted cash | 0.0 | 0.0 | -17.2 |
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | 99.1 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Payments for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | -2.7 | -4.9 | -37.4 |
| Proceeds from investment grants | 0.0 | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Proceeds/payments from disposal of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed of | 0.0 | 0.0 | 88.5 |
| Net cash flow from investing activities | 99.6 | 13.2 | 69.0 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||
| Increase in equity | 0.0 | 0.0 | 63.2 |
| Payments of borrowings and up-front/waiver loan fees | -0.4 | 0.0 | -435.8 |
| Proceeds from borrowings 3) | 0.0 | 8.3 | 45.5 |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | -0.4 | 8.3 | -327.1 |
| Effect on cash and cash equivalents of changes in foreign exchange rates | 0.0 | -15.2 | -21.7 |
| Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents | 134.2 | 7.3 | -280.9 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 61.6 | 342.6 | 342.6 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 195.9 | 349.8 | 61.6 |
| 1) PROFIT/LOSS BEFORE TAX FROM TOTAL OPERATIONS CONSISTS OF | |||
| Profit/loss before tax from continuing operations | -70.5 | -55.3 | -244.8 |
| Profit/loss before tax from discontinued operations | -1.5 | -1.8 | -191.3 |
| Profit/loss before tax from total operations | -71.9 | -57.1 | -436.2 |
2) Other items consist primarily of expensing of loan fees and costs related to debt financing.
3) Proceeds from borrowings include prepayments, interest calculation. Payments of borrowings include fees and costs for issue and repurchase of interest bearing debt.
Renewable Energy Corporation ASA was renamed REC Silicon ASA at the end of October 2013. At the same time the segment REC Solar was sold.
References to the "Company" denote Renewable Energy Corporation ASA and then REC Silicon ASA subsequent to October 2013. The Company and its subsidiaries (together, "REC Silicon Group" or "Group") have a presence in the international solar energy industry. Subsequent to the sale of REC Solar in October 2013, Group operations are focused on the production of polysilicon and silicon gases for the solar and electronics industries.
References to "REC Silicon", "REC Solar", or "REC Wafer" denote the segments defined in note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.
The financial statements are presented in million USD, unless otherwise stated. As a result of rounding adjustments, the figures in one or more rows or columns included in the financial statements may not add up to the total of that row or column.
These consolidated interim financial statements, combined with other relevant financial information in this report, have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34. They have not been audited or subject to a review by the auditor. They do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements of the Group and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for 2013. The consolidated financial statements for 2013 are available upon request from the Company's registered office at Sandvika or at www. recsilicon.com.
The Board of Directors has prepared these interim financial statements under the assumption that the company is a going concern and is of the opinion that this assumption was realistic at the date of the accounts. Refer to the section "risks and uncertainties" in this report for additional information.
The consolidated financial statements for 2013 were prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU and the Norwegian Accounting Act. The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year. Because IFRIC 21: Levies, at Interpretation on the accounting for levies imposed by governments has not been approved by the EU, the Group has not adopted any new or amended standards or interpretations during the first quarter of 2014. See note 2.24 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.
Following the sale of REC Solar, ongoing operations are primarily in US dollar (USD). Accordingly, the Group has changed reporting currency from NOK to USD starting with the first quarter 2014. The functional currency of REC Silicon ASA continues to be NOK.
At December 31, 2013 the Group had disposed of all its operations except the USD silicon business and most currency translation differences relating to prior foreign operations had been transferred to retained earnings.
Comparable historic periods have been restated to USD. The statements of income and cash flows (except financing activities) have been translated to USD at the average year to date exchange rate for each period. The quarterly statements of income and cash flows are calculated as the change in year to date statements. Assets and liabilities in the statement of financial positions are translated at period end exchange rates.
| 2013 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEC 31 | SEP 30 | JUN 30 | MAR 31 | DEC 31 | ||
| Average year to date | 5.88 | 5.81 | 5.73 | 5.63 | NA | |
| End of period | 6.08 | 6.01 | 6.03 | 5.83 | 5.57 |
Preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. Areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements are disclosed in note 4 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.
| (USD IN MILLION) | LAND AND BUILDINGS |
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT |
OTHER TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
ASSETS UNDER CONSTRUCTION |
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |
TOTAL INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying value at January 1, 2014 | 79.3 | 962.7 | 24.0 | 11.4 | 1 077.4 | 18.0 | 1 095.4 |
| Net additions 1) | -0.0 | 2.3 | 1.4 | -1.2 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -1.3 | -30.4 | -1.1 | 0.0 | -32.7 | -0.6 | -33.3 |
| Impairment 1) | 0.0 | -3.1 | -0.6 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Carrying value at March 31, 2014 | 78.0 | 931.5 | 23.7 | 13.8 | 1 047.0 | 17.4 | 1 064.4 |
| At March 31, 2014 | |||||||
| Historical cost | 146.0 | 2 050.2 | 77.5 | 18.9 | 2 292.6 | 68.7 | 2 361.2 |
| Accumulated depreciation/amortization/impairment | -68.0 | -1 118.7 | -53.8 | -5.1 | -1 245.6 | -51.2 | -1 296.8 |
| Carrying value at March 31, 2014 | 78.0 | 931.5 | 23.7 | 13.8 | 1 047.0 | 17.4 | 1 064.4 |
1) Net additions include transfers from assets under construction.
The Group has conducted a review of impairment indicators and has not identified any indicators which would give rise to a change in impairment compared to December 31, 2013. Consequently, impairment testing was not performed at March 31, 2014.
See notes 3 and 11 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.
| MAR 31, 2014 | DEC 31, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD IN MILLION) | ASSETS | LIABILITIES | ASSETS | LIABILITIES | |
| Foreign exchange forward and option contracts | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.4 | |
| Interest rate swaps | 0.0 | 0.0 | 19.2 | 5.6 | |
| Option contract | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | |
| Total | 0.0 | 4.0 | 19.7 | 9.4 |
Option contract is part of the indemnification agreement in connection with the REC Wafer bankruptcy, and the change in estimated fair value has been reported as part of the gain/loss on disposal of discontinued operations, see note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.
All foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate swaps were settled during the first quarter of 2014. Several of these contracts had opposite and cancelling effects and settlement resulted in positive liquidity.
Realization of foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate swaps resulted in approximately USD 11 million net cash inflow in the first quarter 2014.
Refer to note 13 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.
| MAR 31, 2014 | DEC 31, 2013 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD IN MILLION) | BEFORE WRITEDOWNS |
WRITEDOWNS | AFTER WRITEDOWNS |
BEFORE WRITEDOWNS |
WRITEDOWNS | AFTER WRITEDOWNS |
|
| Stock of materials, merchandise, production supplies | 25.2 | 0.0 | 25.2 | 21.9 | 0.0 | 21.9 | |
| Spare parts | 38.8 | -10.8 | 28.0 | 38.2 | -9.9 | 28.4 | |
| Work in progress | 9.8 | -0.1 | 9.7 | 9.2 | -0.3 | 8.9 | |
| Finished goods | 35.8 | -0.1 | 35.7 | 37.9 | -1.8 | 36.0 | |
| Total | 109.5 | -10.9 | 98.6 | 107.2 | -11.9 | 95.2 |
Refer to notes 3 and 17 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.
Carrying amounts of interest bearing liabilities at March 31, 2014 and contractual repayments (excluding interest payments) are specified in the table below.
| CARRYING AMOUNT | CONTRACTUAL PAYMENTS, EXCLUDING INTEREST | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD IN MILLION) | CURRENCY | USD | TOTAL | JUN 2014 | SEP 2014 | 2016 | 2018 | |
| Unamortized upfront fees (NOK) | -4.5 | -0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| NOK bonds (NOK) | 734.9 | 122.7 | 122.0 | 0.0 | 32.7 | 39.2 | 50.2 | |
| EUR convertible bond (EUR) | 81.6 | 112.5 | 112.0 | 112.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| USD convertible bond (USD) | 140.3 | 140.3 | 110.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 110.0 | |
| Indemnification loan (NOK) | 200.0 | 33.4 | 33.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.4 | 0.0 | |
| Total | 408.2 | 377.4 | 112.0 | 32.7 | 72.6 | 160.2 |
The difference between carrying amounts and contractual repayments of the EUR and USD convertible bonds are due to fair value adjustments. The difference for the NOK bonds is related to fair value interest rate hedges and the tap issue in May 2013. The fair value hedges were revoked in November 2013 and the remaining fair value adjustments are being amortized prospectively as part of the effective interest.
See note 29 to the consolidated financial statement for 2013.
Bank guarantees at March 31, 2014 amounted to USD 9.4 million, down from USD 22.5 million at December 31, 2013.
Guarantees related to REC Solar were primarily unchanged compared to December 31, 2013.
See note 30 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013. The option contract contained in indemnification agreement associated with the REC Wafer Norway AS bankruptcy is subject to level 3 of the fair value hierarchy of IFRS 13. The value of this option is estimated to have increased from USD 2.5 million at December 31, 2013 to USD 4 million at March 31, 2014 due to increases in the REC Silicon ASA share price.
The Group estimates that the carrying values of financial instruments approximate fair values, except for the NOK bonds REC01, REC02 and REC03 (level 2).
| MAR 31, 2014 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (USD IN MILLION) | NOMINAL VALUE | CARRYING VALUE | ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE |
| REC01 | 32.7 | 33.0 | 33.6 |
| REC02 | 39.2 | 37.9 | 38.7 |
| REC03 | 50.2 | 51.9 | 52.3 |
| 122.0 | 122.7 | 124.7 |
The fair value of the remaining EUR convertible bond at March 31, 2014 is estimated at 100.5 percent of nominal value, compared to 99.3 percent at December 31, 2013.
| (EUR IN MILLION) | DEC 31, 2012 | MAR 31, 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 | MAR 31, 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal value | 320.0 | 320.0 | 81.2 | 81.2 |
| Value of the total loan | 217.6 | 240.0 | 80.6 | 81.6 |
| USD IN MILLION) | DEC 31, 2012 | MAR 31, 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 | MAR 31, 2014 | CHANGE TO P/L Q1 2013 |
CHANGE TO P/L YEAR 2013 |
CHANGE TO P/L Q1 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal value | 422.0 | 417.7 | 111.9 | 112.0 | 7.6 | 26.2 | -1.7 |
| Value of the total loan | 287.0 | 267.3 | 111.0 | 112.5 | 34.9 | 144.1 | -0.3 |
| Fair value adjustment excluding currency | 27.3 | 117.9 | 1.4 |
The fair value of the USD convertible bond at March 31, 2014 is estimated at 127.5 percent of nominal value, compared to 95.5 percent at December 31, 2013. The increase is primarily due to increase in the share price and consequently the value of the embedded option.
| USD convertible bond | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD IN MILLION) | AT ISSUE SEP 2013 |
DEC 31, 2013 | MAR 31, 2014 | CHANGE TO P/L YEAR 2013 |
CHANGE TO P/L Q1 2014 |
| Nominal value | 110.0 | 110.0 | 110.0 | 4.5 | -1.7 |
| Value of the total loan | 110.0 | 104.5 | 140.3 | -1.2 | 33.5 |
| Fair value adjustment excluding currency | -5.7 | 35.2 |
| Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD IN MILLION) | DEC 31, 2012 | MAR 31, 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 | MAR 31, 2014 | CHANGE TO P/L Q1 2013 |
CHANGE TO P/L YEAR2013 |
CHANGE TO P/L Q1 2014 |
| Nominal value | 422.0 | 417.7 | 221.9 | 117.1 | 7.6 | 30.7 | -3.4 |
| Value of the total loan | 287.0 | 267.3 | 215.5 | 164.8 | 34.9 | 142.9 | 33.2 |
| Fair value adjustment excluding currency | 27.3 | 112.2 | 36.6 |
Estimated fair values exclude accrued interest. Increase (decrease) in fair value is recognized as an expense (income) in the statement of income.
Contractual purchase obligations and minimum operating lease payments at March 31, 2014
| DISTRIBUTION OF PAYMENTS | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD IN MILLION) | TOTAL FUTURE PAYMENTS |
REMAINING 2014 |
2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | AFTER 2019 | ||
| Purchase of goods and services | ||||||||||
| REC Silicon | 100.3 | 88.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 4.4 | ||
| Other | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Total purchase of goods and services | 100.3 | 88.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 4.4 | ||
| Minimum operating lease payments | ||||||||||
| REC Silicon | 101.5 | 15.2 | 19.3 | 18.3 | 18.1 | 15.5 | 11.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Other | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Total minimum operating lease payments | 102.1 | 15.4 | 19.6 | 18.4 | 18.1 | 15.5 | 11.5 | 3.7 |
See note 31 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.
The on-going solar trade dispute between the US and China continues to be a significant concern. REC Silicon has mitigated the impact of tariffs in China through working with customers to utilize options currently available under existing laws, including the "Process in Trade" available under Chinese customs laws.
Two additional trade cases were filed in the US against Taiwanese and Chinese cells, modules, laminates, and wafers in December 2013. A preliminary tariff determination by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) in relation to these cases is scheduled to be announced on June 2, 2014. If preliminary tariffs are imposed by the DOC on imports of Chinese solar components, the trade dispute may escalate and invoke may retaliation by China against the US. This could in turn affect the use of "Process in Trade" by REC Silicon's customers for imports of polysilicon into China until the matter is resolved.
REC Silicon is continues to work with the US government, the Chinese government, affected companies, and industry trade organizations to obtain a resolution. The timing and potential outcome of these negotiations are highly uncertain.
See notes 2.22, 4.1(D), 4.2(D) and 9 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013 for further information about discontinued operations. REC Solar was sold on October 25, 2013 and REC Wafer was deconsolidated on August 13, 2012.
Results from discontinued operations, including gains and losses on disposal, are reported separately as profit (loss) from discontinued operations in the statement of income. The consolidated statement of income for previous periods is re-presented with only external income and expenses included in discontinued operations beginning on loss of control or on assets and liabilities held for sale. Internal transactions continue to be eliminated on consolidation but are not re-resented in discontinued operations.
Change in estimated fair value of the option agreement (see note 2) for REC Wafer was reported as a loss from discontinued operations in the first quarter 2014.
| REC GROUP TOTAL OPERATIONS |
OF WHICH DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
REC GROUP RE-PRESENTED |
REC GROUP TOTAL OPERATIONS |
OF WHICH DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
REC GROUP RE-PRESENTED |
REC GROUP TOTAL OPERATIONS |
OF WHICH DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
REC GROUP RE-PRESENTED |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD IN MILLION) | MAR 31, 2014 | MAR 31, 2014 | MAR 31, 2014 | MAR 31, 2013 | MAR 31, 2013 | MAR 31, 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 |
| Revenues | 113.4 | 0.0 | 113.4 | 227.1 | 132.6 | 94.5 | 938.4 | 520.9 | 417.6 |
| Cost of materials | -21.6 | 0.0 | -21.6 | -93.9 | -61.9 | -32.0 | -394.9 | -288.1 | -106.8 |
| Changes in inventories | -0.7 | 0.0 | -0.7 | -13.1 | -16.5 | 3.4 | 1.1 | -15.2 | 16.4 |
| Employee benefit expenses | -24.0 | 0.0 | -24.0 | -47.2 | -18.8 | -28.5 | -170.5 | -64.7 | -105.9 |
| Other operating expenses | -49.7 | 0.0 | -49.7 | -84.8 | -34.2 | -50.7 | -304.9 | -115.8 | -189.1 |
| Other income and expenses | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 20.2 | 0.0 | 20.2 | 17.5 | -1.1 | 18.6 |
| Gains/losses on disposal of discontinued operation - Wafer | -1.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| Gains/losses on disposal of discontinued operation - Solar | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -221.1 | -221.1 | 0.0 |
| EBITDA | 16.0 | 1.5 | 17.5 | 8.1 | 1.2 | 6.9 | -120.1 | -170.9 | 50.7 |
| Depreciation | -32.7 | 0.0 | -32.7 | -35.1 | -4.0 | -31.1 | -139.4 | -14.2 | -125.2 |
| Amortization | -0.6 | 0.0 | -0.6 | -1.1 | -0.5 | -0.6 | -4.1 | -1.7 | -2.4 |
| Impairment | -0.1 | 0.0 | -0.1 | -0.1 | -0.1 | 0.0 | -10.4 | -1.3 | -9.2 |
| Total depreciation, amortization and impairment | -33.4 | 0.0 | -33.4 | -36.3 | -4.6 | -31.7 | -153.9 | -17.1 | -136.8 |
| EBIT | -17.4 | 1.5 | -15.9 | -28.2 | -3.4 | -24.8 | -274.0 | -188.0 | -86.1 |
| Share of profit/loss of equity accounted investments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.4 | -0.4 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| Financial income | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 7.9 | 0.4 | 7.6 |
| Net financial expenses | -7.1 | 0.0 | -7.1 | -18.7 | -0.3 | -18.4 | -59.2 | -1.6 | -57.6 |
| Net currency gains/losses | -10.2 | 0.0 | -10.2 | 28.8 | 1.9 | 26.9 | 34.2 | -5.2 | 39.5 |
| Net gains/losses derivatives and fair value hedge | -1.7 | 0.0 | -1.7 | -14.3 | 0.0 | -14.3 | -36.0 | 0.0 | -36.0 |
| Impairment and gain/loss on financial assets | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Fair value adjustment convertible bond | -36.6 | 0.0 | -36.6 | -27.3 | 0.0 | -27.3 | -112.2 | 0.0 | -112.2 |
| Net financial items | -54.6 | 0.0 | -54.6 | -28.5 | 1.9 | -30.4 | -165.3 | -6.5 | -158.8 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Profit/loss before tax | -71.9 | 1.5 | -70.5 | -57.1 | -1.8 | -55.3 | -436.2 | -191.3 | -244.8 |
| Income tax expense/benefit | 20.8 | 0.0 | 20.8 | 20.0 | -0.4 | 20.4 | 83.4 | -1.4 | 84.8 |
| Profit/loss from continuing operations | NA | NA | -49.7 | NA | NA | -34.9 | NA | NA | -160.0 |
| Profit/loss from discontinued operations | NA | -1.5 | -1.5 | NA | -2.3 | -2.3 | NA | -192.7 | -192.7 |
| Profit/loss from total operations | -51.1 | NA | -51.1 | -37.1 | NA | -37.1 | -352.7 | NA | -352.7 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Profit/loss attributable to: | TOTAL DISCONTINUED | CONTINUING | TOTAL DISCONTINUED | CONTINUING | TOTAL DISCONTINUED CONTINUING | ||||
| Owners of REC SILICON ASA | -51.1 | -1.5 | -49.7 | -37.1 | -2.3 | -34.9 | -352.7 | -192.7 | -160.0 |
| Earnings per share (in USD) | |||||||||
| -basic | -0.02 | -0.00 | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.00 | -0.02 | -0.16 | -0.09 | -0.07 |
| -diluted | -0.02 | -0.00 | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.00 | -0.02 | -0.16 | -0.09 | -0.07 |
| WAFER GROUP DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
SOLAR GROUP DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
TOTAL GROUP DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
WAFER GROUP DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
SOLAR GROUP DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
TOTAL GROUP DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
WAFER GROUP DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
SOLAR GROUP DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
TOTAL GROUP DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD IN MILLION) | MAR 31, 2014 | MAR 31, 2014 | MAR 31, 2014 | MAR 31, 2013 | MAR 31, 2013 | MAR 31, 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 |
| Revenues | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 132.6 | 132.6 | 0.0 | 520.9 | 520.9 |
| Cost of materials | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -61.9 | -61.9 | 0.0 | -288.1 | -288.1 |
| Changes in inventories | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -16.5 | -16.5 | 0.0 | -15.2 | -15.2 |
| Employee benefit expenses | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -18.8 | -18.8 | 0.0 | -64.7 | -64.7 |
| Other operating expenses | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -34.2 | -34.2 | 0.0 | -115.8 | -115.8 |
| Other income and expenses | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -1.1 | -1.1 |
| Gains/losses on disposal of discontinued operation - Wafer | -1.5 | 0.0 | -1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14.3 | 0.0 | 14.3 |
| Gains/losses on disposal of discontinued operation - Solar | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -221.1 | -221.1 |
| EBITDA | -1.5 | 0.0 | -1.5 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 14.3 | -185.1 | -170.9 |
| Depreciation | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -4.0 | -4.0 | 0.0 | -14.2 | -14.2 |
| Amortization | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.5 | -0.5 | 0.0 | -1.7 | -1.7 |
| Impairment | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.1 | -0.1 | 0.0 | -1.3 | -1.3 |
| Total depreciation, amortization and impairment | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -4.6 | -4.6 | 0.0 | -17.1 | -17.1 |
| EBIT | -1.5 | 0.0 | -1.5 | 0.0 | -3.4 | -3.4 | 14.3 | -202.3 | -188.0 |
| Share of profit/loss of equity accounted investments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.4 | -0.4 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Financial income | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Net financial expenses | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.3 | -0.3 | 0.0 | -1.6 | -1.6 |
| Net currency gains/losses | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.0 | -5.2 | -5.2 |
| Net gains/losses derivatives and fair value hedge | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Impairment and gain/loss on financial assets | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Fair value adjustment convertible bond | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Net financial items | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.0 | -6.5 | -6.5 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Profit/loss before tax | -1.5 | 0.0 | -1.5 | 0.0 | -1.8 | -1.8 | 14.3 | -205.6 | -191.3 |
| Income tax expense/benefit | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.4 | -0.4 | 0.0 | -1.4 | -1.4 |
| Profit/loss from discontinued operations | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | -2.3 | -2.3 | 14.3 | -207.0 | -192.7 |
See note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013 for further description. The table below shows the cash flows of REC Solar. It includes cash flows to and from other REC Silicon Group companies. It includes REC Solar AS. Cash balance at December 31, 2013 is the cash at the time of deconsolidation of REC Solar at the end of October 2013. There is no cash flow in 2014.
| (USD IN MILLION) | MAR 30, 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities | 2.6 | 34.6 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | 17.1 | 9.5 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | -34.1 | -12.9 |
| Effect on cash and cash equivalents of changes in foreign exchange rates | -0.4 | -2.8 |
| Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents | -14.8 | 28.4 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 19.7 | 19.7 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 4.9 | 48.1 |
| TOTAL CARRYING |
AGING OF RECEIVABLES THAT ARE NOT IMPAIRED PAST DUE |
|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD IN MILLION) | AMOUNT | NOT DUE | < 30 DAYS | >30<90 DAYS | >90<365 DAYS | >365 DAYS | IMPAIRED | |
| Trade receivables and accrued revenues | 84.5 | 64.9 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 6.1 | 1.4 | 8.1 | |
| Provision for loss on trade recivables | -8.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -8.1 | |
| Other non-current and current receivables | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |
| Finance receivables and short-term loans | 10.7 | 10.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Total | 88.2 | 76.5 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 6.1 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
See note 12 and 30 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013. No losses on receivables are reported in the first quarter 2014.
See note 10 and note 16 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.
In the first quarter 2014, the Board member Erik Løkke-Øwre invoiced USD 38 thousand to REC Silicon for consultancy work.
Refer to note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013 for further information on segments.
| Segment information | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD IN MILLION) | Q1 2014 | Q1 2013 | DEC 31, 2013 | Q4 2013 |
| Revenues | ||||
| REC Silicon | 113.3 | 98.6 | 432.7 | 124.8 |
| REC Solar | 0.0 | 132.6 | 520.9 | 51.0 |
| Other | 0.1 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| Eliminations | 0.0 | -5.2 | -17.3 | -2.1 |
| Total operations | 113.4 | 227.1 | 938.4 | 174.3 |
| Of which discontinued operations 1) | 0.0 | 132.6 | 520.9 | 51.0 |
| Total continuing operations | 113.4 | 94.5 | 417.6 | 123.4 |
| Revenues external | ||||
| REC Silicon | 113.3 | 94.3 | 417.0 | 122.9 |
| REC Solar | 0.0 | 132.6 | 520.9 | 51.0 |
| Other | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Total operations | 113.4 | 227.1 | 938.4 | 174.3 |
| Of which discontinued operations 1) | 0.0 | 132.6 | 520.9 | 51.0 |
| Total continuing operations | 113.4 | 94.5 | 417.6 | 123.4 |
| EBITDA | ||||
| REC Silicon | 19.5 | 21.0 | 83.7 | 31.3 |
| REC Solar | 0.0 | -8.9 | -192.2 | -206.7 |
| Other | -3.5 | -4.0 | -72.8 | -58.7 |
| Eliminations | 0.0 | 0.0 | 61.1 | 92.7 |
| Total operations | 16.0 | 8.1 | -120.1 | -141.4 |
| Of which discontinued operations 1) | 1.5 | 1.2 | -170.9 | -169.0 |
| Total continuing operations | 17.5 | 6.9 | 50.7 | 27.7 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | ||||
| REC Silicon | -33.4 | -31.7 | -136.8 | -37.4 |
| REC Solar | 0.0 | -4.6 | -17.1 | -2.5 |
| Other | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Eliminations | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 183.9 |
| Total operations | -33.4 | -36.3 | -153.9 | 144.0 |
| Of which discontinued operations 1) | 0.0 | -4.6 | -17.1 | 181.4 |
| Total continuing operations | -33.4 | -31.7 | -136.8 | -37.4 |
| EBIT | ||||
| REC Silicon | -13.9 | -10.7 | -53.1 | -6.1 |
| REC Solar | 0.0 | -13.5 | -209.3 | -209.2 |
| Other | -3.5 | -4.0 | -72.8 | -58.7 |
| Eliminations | 0.0 | 0.0 | 61.1 | 276.6 |
| Total operations | -17.4 | -28.2 | -274.0 | 2.6 |
| Of which discontinued operations 1) | 1.5 | -3.4 | -188.0 | 12.3 |
| Total continuing operations | -15.9 | -24.8 | -86.1 | -9.7 |
1) Profit/loss from discontinued operations includes income and expense from REC Silicon Group external transactions of REC Solar and REC Wafer and gains and losses on disposal. Discontinued operations are shown as a single amount in the statement of income for the Group. This re-presentation does not represent the activities or indicate the profit earned or loss incurred by continuing or discontinued operations as if they were standalone entities, for past periods or likely to be earned or incurred in future periods. See note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.
Pål Elstad, Investor Relations REC Silicon ASA +47 991 66 293 Email: [email protected]
REC Silicon ASA Kjørboveien 29 PO Box 594 1302 Sandvika Norway Phone +47 67 57 44 50
REC Silicon ASA is a leading producer of advanced silicon materials, delivering high-purity polysilicon and silicon gas to the solar and electronics industries worldwide. We combine 25 years of experience and proprietary technology with the needs of our customers, and annual production capacity of more than 20,000 MT of polysilicon from our two US-based manufacturing plants. Listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker: REC), the company is headquartered in Moses Lake, Washington and employs approximately 740 people.
For more information, go to: www.recsilicon.com
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