Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) ("Daqo New Energy" or the "Company"), a leading polysilicon manufacturer based in China, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 Financial and Operating Highlights
-- Net revenues were $63.2 million, an increase of 20.5% from the second quarter of 2010, and 108.5% year-over-year
-- Net income attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders was $17.7 million, an increase of 50.8% from the second quarter of 2010, and 207.6% increase year-over-year.
-- Gross margin was 42.5%, compared to 37.0% in the second quarter of 2010 and 31.6% in the third quarter of 2009
-- Polysilicon shipments were approximately 973 metric tons, or MT, representing an increase of 8.6% from the second quarter of 2010, and a 118.8% increase year-over-year.
-- Diluted earnings per share were $0.13, compared to $0.08 in the second quarter of 2010, and $0.06 in the third quarter of 2009.
"We are very pleased to report our first quarter as a public company with strong operating results," said Dr. Gongda Yao, Chief Executive Officer of Daqo New Energy. "We exceeded our goals through a combination of record shipment volumes, and significant reduction in our cost of production per unit. We continue to see strong demand for high quality polysilicon from our downstream customers within a favorable pricing environment."
Recent Highlights and Announcements
- Daqo New Energy Corp. successfully listed its American Depositary Shares, or ADSs on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “DQ” on October 7, 2010
- Daqo New Energy Corp. receives Excellent Supplier Award 2010 from Yingli Green Energy on November 1, 2010
Third Quarter 2010 Results
Total net revenues
Total net revenues in the third quarter of 2010 were $63.2 million, an increase of 20.5% from the second quarter of 2010 and a 108.5% increase year-over-year. The increase in net revenue was primarily attributable to an increase in revenues generated from sales of polysilicon. The Company sold approximately 973 MT polysilicon and generated revenues of $55.2 million in the third quarter 2010, compared to revenues of $47.0 million for 896 MT polysilicon sold in the second quarter 2010, and revenues of $30.3 million for 445 MT polysilicon sold in the third quarter 2009.
In the third quarter of 2010 the Company also generated $7.4 million and $0.6 million for the sales of modules and wafers, respectively.
Gross profit and margin
Gross profit in the third quarter of 2010 was $26.9 million, compared to $19.4 million in the second quarter of 2010 and $9.6 million in the third quarter of 2009. Gross margin was 42.5% in the third quarter of 2010, compared to 37.0% in the second quarter of 2010 and 31.6% in the third quarter of 2009. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to the reduction of per unit cost for polysilicon production and a higher average selling price in the third quarter of 2010 when compared to the second quarter of 2010.
Operating expenses, income and margin
Total operating expenses in the third quarter of 2010 were $2.9 million, compared to $2.9 million in the second quarter 2010, and $1.5 million in the third quarter 2009.
Operating income in the third quarter of 2010 was $24.0 million, compared to $16.5 million in the second quarter 2010 and $8.1 million in the third quarter 2009. Operating margin was 38.0%, compared to 31.4% in the second quarter 2010 and 26.7% in the third quarter 2009.
Interest expense and income
Interest expense in the third quarter of 2010 was $2.5 million, compared to $2.6 million in the second quarter 2010, and $1.5 million in the third quarter 2009.
Foreign exchange loss
There was a foreign exchange loss of $0.7 million in the third quarter of 2010. This was due to the strengthening of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar during the third quarter, when the Company held certain deposits in U.S. dollars.
Income tax expense
Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2010 was $3.0 million, compared to $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2010 and $0.9 million in the third quarter of 2009.
Net Income attributable to our shareholders, margin and earnings per share
Net income attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders was $17.7 million in the third quarter of 2010, compared to a net income of $11.7 million in the second quarter 2010 and $5.8 million in the third quarter 2009.
Net margin was 28.0% in the third quarter of 2010, compared to 22.4% in the second quarter of 2010 and 19.0% in the third quarter of 2009.
Earnings per ordinary share basic and diluted were $0.13 for the third quarter of 2010, compared to $0.08 for the second quarter 2010 and $0.06 for the third quarter 2009..
Financial Condition
As of September 30, 2010, the Company had $75.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. As of September 30, 2010, the accounts receivable balance was $31.3 million, compared to $51.9 million as of June 30, 2010. Total bank borrowings were $166.7 million, of which $106.9 million were long-term borrowings.
Q4 2010 Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company plans to shut down the polysilicon production facility for approximately two weeks in December for periodical maintenance and capacity enhancement, and expects to ship between 825 MT to 850 MT of polysilicon, and 4 MW to 5 MW of PV modules.
The Company expects its revenue range to be between US$65 million to US$69 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 16, 2010, to discuss the results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. Joining Gongda Yao, Chief Executive Officer of Daqo New Energy, will be Jimmy Lai, Chief Financial Officer and Calvin Lau, Senior Director of Investor Relations. Supplemental information will be made available on the Investors Section of the Daqo New Energy 's website at http://www.dqsolar.com . To participate in the conference call, please dial the following number five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time: +1-866- 839-8029. International callers should dial +852-2598-7556. The conference passcode for the call is 3920161.
A replay will be until November 30, 2010 on the Company’s website or by dialing +1-866-820-8960. International callers should dial +852-3018-0000. The passcode is 3920161.
This conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by all interested parties on Daqo New Energy's website at http://www.dqsolar.com. To listen to the live webcast, please go to Daqo New Energy's website at least fifteen minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay will be available shortly after the call on Daqo New Energy's website for one year.
About Daqo New Energy Corp.
Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) is a leading polysilicon manufacturer based in China that aims to become a vertically integrated photovoltaic product manufacturer. Daqo New Energy primarily manufactures and sells high-quality polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufacturers. It also manufactures and sells photovoltaic wafers and modules. For more information about Daqo New Energy, please visit www.dqsolar.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “future”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the outlook for the fourth quarter of 2010 and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Daqo New Energy’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral for-ward-looking statements in its reports filed or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the demand for photovoltaic products and the development of photovoltaic technologies; global supply and demand for polysilicon; alternative technologies in cell manufacturing; our ability to significantly expand our polysilicon production capacity and output; the reduction in or elimination of government subsidies and economic incentives for solar energy applications; and our ability to successfully implement our vertical integration strategy. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the reports or documents we filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Daqo New Energy does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Daqo New Energy undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
Daqo New Energy Corp. Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Operations (US dollars in thousands, except share data) | |||||||||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| Sept 30, 2010 | Jun 30, 2010 | Sept 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 63,212 | $ | 52,481 | $ | 30,324 | |||||||||
| Cost of revenues | (36,321 | ) | (33,073 | ) | (20,745 | ) | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 26,891 | 19,408 | 9,579 | ||||||||||||
| Operating income (expenses) | |||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (2,677 | ) | (2,514 | ) | (2,228 | ) | |||||||||
| Research and development expenses | (318 | ) | (483 | ) | (108 | ) | |||||||||
| Other operating income (expenses) | 131 | 74 | 848 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | (2,864 | ) | (2,923 | ) | (1,488 | ) | |||||||||
| Income from operations | 24,027 | 16,485 | 8,091 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (2,484 | ) | (2,611 | ) | (1,487 | ) | |||||||||
| Foreign exchange loss | (709 | ) | --- | --- | |||||||||||
| Interest income | 136 | 34 | 20 | ||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 20,970 | 13,908 | 6,624 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | (3,016 | ) | (2,147 | ) | (918 | ) | |||||||||
| Net income | 17,954 | 11,761 | 5,706 | ||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 241 | 13 | (53 | ) | |||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders | $ | 17,713 | $ | 11,748 | $ | 5,759 | |||||||||
| Deemed dividend on Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares | (1,100 | ) | (1,100 | ) | --- | ||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. ordinary shareholders | $ | 16,613 | $ | 10,648 | $ | 5,759 | |||||||||
| Earnings per ordinary share | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.06 | |||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.06 | |||||||||
| Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 129,714,103 | 129,714,103 | 100,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Daqo New Energy Corp. Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet (US dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
| Sept 30, 2010 | Jun 30, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS: | ||||||||||||
| Current Assets: | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 73,574 | $ | 63,384 | $ | 81,414 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 1,656 | 1,999 | 8,810 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 31,344 | 51,867 | 16,710 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,677 | 3,176 | 4,987 | |||||||||
| Advances to suppliers | 4,248 | 2,271 | 4,278 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 11,711 | 7,352 | 4,717 | |||||||||
| Amount due from related party | 22,651 | --- | --- | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 148,861 | 130,049 | 120,916 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 377,207 | 378,483 | 399,985 | |||||||||
| Prepaid land use right | 6,493 | 6,441 | 1,553 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax assets | 1,640 | 1,439 | 1,469 | |||||||||
| Non-current assets | 157 | --- | --- | |||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 534,358 | $ | 516,412 | $ | 523,923 | ||||||
| LIABILITIES: | ||||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||
| Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term borrowings | $ | 59,843 | $ | 48,972 | $ | 43,826 | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 6,719 | 5,411 | 3,494 | |||||||||
| Advances from customers | 36,426 | 31,789 | 31,608 | |||||||||
| Payables for purchases of property, plant and equipment | 20,612 | 24,699 | 53,224 | |||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 17,071 | 15,446 | 9,848 | |||||||||
| Income tax payable | 7,333 | 4,223 | 674 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 148,004 | 130,540 | 142,674 | |||||||||
| Long-term borrowings | 106,915 | 128,534 | 144,936 | |||||||||
| Amount due to related party | 492 | 590 | 218 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 255,411 | 259,664 | 287,828 | |||||||||
| Mezzanine equity | 58,903 | 57,802 | 55,603 | |||||||||
| EQUITY: | ||||||||||||
| Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders’ equity: | ||||||||||||
| Ordinary shares | 10 | 10 | 10 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,422 | 1,034 | 259 | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 84,055 | 67,442 | 51,610 | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 3,598 | 1,496 | 617 | |||||||||
| Total Daqo New Energy Corp.’s shareholders’ equity | 89,085 | 69,982 | 52,496 | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interest | 130,959 | 128,964 | 127,996 | |||||||||
| Total equity | 220,044 | 198,946 | 180,492 | |||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY | $ | 534,358 | $ | 516,412 | $ | 523,923 | ||||||
Contacts:
Calvin Lau, Investor Relations,
+86-23-6486-6573
Calvin.Lau@daqo.com
