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REC Silicon

Quarterly Report May 9, 2014

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FIRST QUARTER 2014

REPORT

FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

(Compared to Fourth Quarter 2013)

  • > Revenues of USD 113.4 million and EBITDA of USD 17.5 million – EBITDA for Silicon Segment of USD 19.5 million
  • > Yulin Joint Venture in China
  • Planned 19,000 MT of polysilicon capacity
  • Upfront payment of USD 99 million received in March
  • > Increased average sales price for polysilicon
  • ~10% price increase
  • > Strong silicon gas sales
  • Volumes in line with Q4'13, but seasonally strong
  • > Extended outage lowered production
  • Silane IV planned outage
  • Identified and made permanent repair to component within the silane process

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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

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

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:

  • Polysilicon production decreased by 23% to 3,979 MT primarily due to maintenance in the Silane IV facility. The scheduled maintenance outage in Silane IV was extended due to repairs identified during equipment inspections. The extended outage resulted in lower silicon gas production. Together with high external silicon gas sales, this resulted in lower polysilicon production.
  • As a result of the extended outage and reduced volumes, FBR cash production cost increased to USD 13.6/kg from USD 10.5/kg in the fourth quarter 2013. This is USD 0.8/kg above guidance provided for the first quarter of 2014. Lower production was offset by lower spending.
  • Polysilicon sales volumes declined by 17% to 4,135 MT. Solar grade polysilicon demand continued to strengthen, particularly relative to normally lower seasonal demand, however, shortage of product caused by the extended outage resulted in decreased polysilicon sales volumes.
  • Higher average polysilicon prices reflect continued strong demand for solar grade polysilicon. However, average prices were adversely impacted by lower prices on shipments deferred from the previous quarter due to customer credit issues and the timing of short term forward sales agreements.
  • Continued high silicon gas sales volumes reflect market share gains, spot transactions as a result of competitive capacity affected by industry accidents, and PV market strength despite traditional seasonal lows during Q1. Sales prices were relatively flat compared to Q4 2013.

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.

Market Development

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.

Financial highlights - REC Silicon

(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.

Technology development and R&D

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.

OTHER

Other consists primarily of the parent company REC Silicon ASA (previously Renewable Energy Corporation ASA) in Norway.

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).

FINANCIAL ITEMS

FINANCIAL ITEMS (CONTINUING OPERATIONS)

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).

INCOME TAX

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.

Financial highlights – Other

(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

Financial items - REC Silicon Group

(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

CASH FLOW

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.

FINANCIAL POSITION

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.

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

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.

MARKET OUTLOOK

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.

REC SILICON – GUIDANCE

Production targets

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.

Cost targets

FBR cash production costs in the second quarter 2014 are expected to decrease to USD 13.4/kg.

Production targets

ACTUAL
Q1 2014
TARGETS
Q2 2014
3 322 3 600
376 430
281 320
3 979 4 350
783 800

Investment and Expansion

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.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

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

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION REC SILICON GROUP 1)

(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

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION REC SILICON GROUP 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.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME REC SILICON GROUP

(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.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME REC SILICON GROUP

(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".

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY REC SILICON GROUP

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

This table presents details of comprehensive income

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

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS TOTAL OPERATIONS REC SILICON GROUP

(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.

NOTES

GENERAL 1

THE GROUP

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.

BASIS OF PREPARATION

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.

STATEMENTS

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.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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.

CHANGE IN PRESENTATION CURRENCY

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.

Exchange rates used for the translation from NOK to USD

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

ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

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.

FIXED ASSETS 2

Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

(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.

IMPAIRMENT REVIEWS

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.

DERIVATIVES 3

See notes 3 and 11 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.

Fair values and carrying amounts

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.

INVENTORIES 4

Refer to note 13 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.

Allocation of writedowns of inventories at end of period

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

BORROWINGS AND GUARANTEES 5

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.

Guarantees

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.

Fair values of financial instruments

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 convertible bond

(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

EUR convertible bond

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.

COMMITMENTS 6

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

7 CLAIMS, DISPUTES, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS

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.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 8

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.

ANALYSIS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME REC SILICON GROUP

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

ANALYSIS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME REC SILICON GROUP

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

Cash flows of discontinued operations, REC Solar (internal and external)

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

RECEIVABLES 9

Analysis of aging of receivables at March 31, 2014

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.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES 10

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.

SEGMENT INFORMATION 11

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.

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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

About REC Silicon ASA

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.

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