FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

 

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

April 27, 2017

 

Commission File Number 001-31335
  .
  AU Optronics Corp.
  (Translation of registrant’s name into English)
   
  No. 1 Li-Hsin Road 2
  Hsinchu Science Park
  Hsinchu, Taiwan
  (Address of principal executive offices)
     

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Item

 

1. Taiwan Stock Exchange filing entitled, “AU Optronics Corp. Reports First Quarter 2017 Financial Results in an investor conference” dated April 27, 2017.

 

2. Taiwan Stock Exchange filing entitled, “AU Optronics Corp. First Quarter 2017 Results” dated April 27, 2017.

 

Signatures

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  AU Optronics Corp.
   
   
Date: April 27, 2017 By: /s/ Benjamin Tseng
    Name: Benjamin Tseng
    Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

Item 1

News Release

 

 

AU Optronics Reports NT$9.48 Billion Net Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company for First Quarter 2017 – Best First Quarter Results in 9 Years

 

Issued by: AU Optronics Corp.
Issued on: April 27, 2017

 

Hsinchu, Taiwan, April 27, 2017–

 

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today held its investor conference and announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2017 (1) .

 

AUO’s consolidated revenues for the first quarter of 2017 were NT$88.56 billion, down by 3.6% from the previous quarter. Net profit for the first quarter of 2017 was NT$9.44 billion. Net profit attributable to owners of the Company was NT$9.48 billion, with a basic EPS (2) of NT$0.98.

 

In the first quarter of 2017, large-sized panel (3) shipments totaled 27.23 million units, down by 3.8% quarter-over-quarter. Shipments of small-and-medium-sized panels in the same quarter were around 36.43 million units, up by 1.9% quarter-over-quarter.

 

Highlights of consolidated results for the first quarter of 2017:

 

Ÿ Revenues of NT$88.56 billion

 

Ÿ Operating profit of NT$12.02 billion

 

Ÿ Net profit attributable to owners of the Company at NT$9.48 billion

 

Ÿ Basic EPS (2) of NT$0.98

 

Ÿ Gross margin was 19.7%

 

Ÿ Operating margin was 13.6%

 

Ÿ EBITDA (4) margin was 24.9%

 

Ÿ Operating margin of Display Segment was 14.8%

 

Ÿ EBITDA (4) margin of Display Segment was 26.3%

 

Looking back on the first quarter, although it was a traditionally slower season, demand from customers remained healthy, while the panel prices also mildly increased. As a result,

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the Company performed well financially. Affected by annual maintenance and fewer working days, AUO’s revenues for the first quarter came down slightly by 3.6% quarter-over-quarter to NT$88.56 billion. However, AUO’s operating profit improved by 4.0% quarter-over-quarter to NT$12.02 billion. Net profit attributable to owners of the Company reached NT$9.48 billion, up by 5.7% from the previous quarter, which marked the best first quarter results since 2009.

 

Looking into the second quarter, as the Company enters into the traditionally higher seasons with seasonal inventory build-up, ordering momentum from customers is expected to improve, while the Company’s overall loading rates are also expected to maintain at high levels. The Company will continue to level up its operating efficiency and will keep promoting for technology and product innovations, strengthening the bond and cooperation with strategic customers, with a view to solidify AUO’s long-term competitive advantages and strategic position for high-end LCD products.

 

(1) All financial information was prepared by the Company in accordance with Taiwan IFRS.

 

(2) Basic EPS in the first quarter were calculated based on the weighted average outstanding shares of the reporting quarter (9,624 million shares).

 

(3) Large size refers to panels that are 10 inches and above.

 

(4) EBITDA = Operating Profit + D&A, that is, operating profit before depreciation and amortization.

 

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ABOUT AU OPTRONICS

 

AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) is one of the world’s leading providers of optoelectronic solutions. AUO offers a full range of panel sizes and comprehensive applications ranging from 1.2 inches to 85 inches. Based on its profound R&D and manufacturing experience, AUO continues to develop advanced display technologies of the next generation. AUO extended its market to the green energy industry in 2008 and provides its customers with high-efficiency solar solutions. AUO currently has global operations in Taiwan, Mainland China, the U.S., Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, Czech and Slovakia. Additionally, AUO is the first pure TFT-LCD manufacturer to be successfully listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). AUO has also been named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index from 2010 to 2016. AUO’s consolidated net revenues in 2016 were NT$329.09 billion. For more information, please visit AUO.com.

 

Safe Harbour Notice

 

AU Optronics Corp. (“AUO” or the “Company”) (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), a global leader of TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release include “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future

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revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance of and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2017. In addition, our SEC reports, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F contains other information on these and other factors that could affect our financial results and cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking information we may provide. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, new information or future circumstances.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Gwen Ting Jessie Lee
Corporate Communications Division Corporate Communications Division
AU Optronics Corp. AU Optronics Corp.
Tel: +886-3-5008800 ext 7259 Tel: +886-3-5008800 ext 3206
Fax: +886-3-5772730 Fax: +886-3-5772730
Email: gwen.ting@auo.com Email : jessie.jc.lee@auo.com

 

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Item 2

 

AU Optronics Corp.

First Quarter 2017 Results Investor Conference

  友達光電  

2017 年第一季法人說明會 Apr. 27, 2017   

 

 

Safe Harbor Notice 

• The statements included in this presentation that are not historical in nature are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements, which may include statements regarding AU Optronics’ future results of operations, financial condition or business prospects, are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are based on AU Optronics’ current expectations.

• Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, among other things: the cyclical nature of our industry; our dependence on introducing new products on a timely basis; our dependence on growth in the demand for our products; our ability to compete effectively; our ability to successfully expand our capacity; our dependence on key personnel; general economic and political conditions, including those related to the TFT-LCD industry; possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by natural and human-induced disasters, including terrorist activity and armed conflict; and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

• Beginning on January 1, 2013, we have adopted the International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”) to the extent endorsed by the ROC Financial Supervisory Commission (“FSC”) (“Taiwan IFRS”) for reporting our annual and interim consolidated financial statements in the ROC in accordance with the requirements of the FSC. All financial information contained herewithin is presented in conformity with Taiwan IFRS. Readers should be cautioned that Taiwan IFRS differs in many material respects from IFRS including to the extent that any new or amended standards or interpretations applicable under IFRS may not be timely endorsed by the FSC.

Our release of financial forecasts and forward-looking statements at any particular time does not create any duty of disclosure beyond that which is imposed by law, and we expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forecasts or forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

 

 

Statement of Comprehensive Income

Amount : NT$ Million 1Q17     4Q16       QoQ %     1Q16

Net Sales 88,557 100.0% 91,846 100.0%   (3.6%)   71,135 100.0%

Cost of Goods Sold (71,124) (80.3%) (74,616) (81.2%)   (4.7%)   (70,746) (99.5%)

Gross Profit 17,433 19.7% 17,229 18.8%   1.2%   390 0.5%

Operating Expenses (5,415) (6.1%) (5,669) (6.2%)   (4.5%)   (5,486) (7.7%)

Operating Profit(Loss) 12,017 13.6% 11,560 12.6%   4.0%   (5,097) (7.2%)

Net Non-operating Expenses (68) (0.1%) (269) (0.3%)   (74.8%)   (188) (0.3%)

Profit(Loss) before Tax 11,950 13.5% 11,291 12.3%   5.8%   (5,285) (7.4%)

Net Profit(Loss) 9,435 10.7% 8,375 9.1%   12.7%   (5,580) (7.8%)

Net Profit(Loss) Attributable to Owners of Company 9,479 10.7% 8,971 9.8%   5.7%   (5,477) (7.7%)

Basic EPS (NT$) (a ) 0.98   0.93     5.4%   (0.57)

Operating Profit + D&A 22,028 24.9% 21,839 23.8% 0.9% 4,814 6.8%

Display Segment Information:

Net Sales 83,448 100.0% 86,673 100.0% (3.7%) 63,583 100.0%

Operating Profit(Loss) 12,387 14.8% 12,235 14.1% 1.2% (5,245) (8.2%)

Operating Profit + D&A 21,974 26.3% 22,070 25.5% (0.4%) 4,201 6.6%

Unit Shipments (mn) (b )

Large Size Panels 27.2   28.3   (3.8%) 24.4

Small & Medium Size Panels 36.4   35.7   1.9% 37.8                            

a) Basic EPS in 1Q17 was calculated based on the weighted average outstanding shares of the reporting quarter (9,624m shares); Basic EPS in both 4Q16 and 1Q16 were calculated based on the weighted average outstanding shares of 2016 (9,624m shares). 

Large size refers to panels that are 10 inches and above

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights

Amount : NT$ Million

  1Q17   4Q16     QoQ %     1Q16

Cash & ST Investment (a ) 85,484 80,191   6.6%   73,656

Inventory 25,645 27,679   (7.3%)   31,177

Short Term Debt (b ) 18,892 18,601   1.6%   37,892

Long Term Debt 104,547 106,188   (1.5%)   70,422

Equity 205,650 199,635   3.0%   197,358

Total Assets 425,305 429,769   (1.0%)   407,488

Inventory Turnover (Days) (c) 34 33 41

Net Debt to Equity (d ) 18.5% 22.3% 17.6%

a) Excluding time deposit with maturity longer than 3 months (NT$0m in 1Q17 , NT$0m in 4Q16 , and NT$0m in 1Q16 )

b) Short term debt refers to all interest bearing debt maturing within one year

c) Calculated by dividing the average inventory into the annualized cost of goods sold during such period, then multiplying by 365 days

Net Debt to Equity = (Short Term Debt + Long Term Debt - Cash and ST Investment) / Equity

 

 

 

Consolidated Cash Flow Highlights

Amount : NT$ Million

  1Q17   4Q16     QoQ

From Operating Activities 17,285 17,910   (625)

Profit before Tax 11,950 11,291   658

Depreciation & Amortization 10,010 10,278   (268)

Net Change in Working Capital (4,109) (1,957)   (2,152)

From Investing Activities (9,540) (8,178)   (1,362)

Capital Expenditure (9,953) (8,337)   (1,615)

From Financing Activities (75) (1,384)   1,309

Net Change in Debt (53) (3,107)   3,055

Net Change in Cash (a ) 5,292 6,138   (845)

In addition to cash generated from operating, investing and financing activities, net change in cash also include effect on currency exchange of foreign subsidiaries

  

 

Display Revenue Breakdown by Application

  

– Mobile PC : including Notebook and Tablet displays

– Mobile Device : including displays for mobile phones and other related products

– Commercial and Others: including displays for automobile, industrial PC, ATM, point of sale (POS), pachinko, and etc.

 

 

 

Display Revenue Breakdown by Size

 

 

 

Consolidated Shipments & ASP by Area

Shipments in square meter

– ASP per square meter in US$ was translated from NT$ based on average exchange rates announced by Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance of each respective quarter

 

  

 

 

 

Consolidated Small & Medium Panel

 

Shipments by Area & Revenues

 

Shipments in square meter

 

Small & Medium size refers to panels that are under 10 inches

 

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AU OPTRONICS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income  

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 and December 31, 2016

(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD) except for per share amounts and shares outstanding)

 

   

      Year over Year Comparison           Sequential Comparison    
      1Q17       1Q16           1Q17       4Q16    
  USD   NTD   %   NTD   YoY%   USD   NTD   %   NTD   QoQ%
Net Sales 2,915 88,557 100.0 71,135 24.5 2,915 88,557 100.0 91,846 (3.6)
Cost of Goods Sold 2,341   71,124   80.3   70,746   0.5   2,341   71,124   80.3   74,616   (4.7)
Gross Profit 574   17,433   19.7   390   4,375.4   574   17,433   19.7   17,229   1.2
                                       
Operating Expenses 178   5,415   6.1   5,486   (1.3)   178   5,415   6.1   5,669   (4.5)
Operating Profit(Loss) 396   12,017   13.6   (5,097)     396   12,017   13.6   11,560   4.0
                                       
Net Non-operating Income(Expenses) (2)   (68)   (0.1)   (188)   (64.0)   (2)   (68)   (0.1)   (269)   (74.8)
Profit(Loss) before Income Tax 393   11,950   13.5   (5,285)     393   11,950   13.5   11,291   5.8
                                       
Income Tax Expense (83)   (2,515)   (2.8)   (295)   751.4   (83)   (2,515)   (2.8)   (2,916)   (13.8)
Net Profit(Loss) 311   9,435   10.7   (5,580)     311   9,435   10.7   8,375   12.7
                                       
Other Comprehensive Income(Loss) (114)   (3,454)   (3.9)   (1,554)   122.3   (114)   (3,454)   (3.9)   (1,066)   224.1
Total Comprehensive Income(Loss) 197   5,981   6.8   (7,134)     197   5,981   6.8   7,310   (18.2)
                                       
Net Profit(Loss) Attributable to:                                      
Owners of Company 312 9,479 10.7 (5,477)   312 9,479 10.7 8,971 5.7
Non-Controlling Interests (1)   (45)   (0.1)   (103)   (56.8)   (1)   (45)   (0.1)   (596)   (92.5)
Net Profit(Loss) 311   9,435   10.7   (5,580)     311   9,435   10.7   8,375   12.7
                                       
Total Comprehensive Income(Loss) Attributable to:                                      
Owners of Company 228 6,916 7.8 (6,600)   228 6,916 7.8 8,141 (15.0)
Non-Controlling Interests (31)   (936)   (1.1)   (535)   74.9   (31)   (936)   (1.1)   (831)   12.6
Total Comprehensive Income(Loss) 197   5,981   6.8   (7,134)     197   5,981   6.8   7,310   (18.2)
Basic Earnings Per Share 0.03   0.98       (0.57)       0.03   0.98       0.93    
Basic Earnings Per ADS (2) 0.32   9.85       (5.69)       0.32   9.85       9.32    
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding ('M)     9,624       9,624           9,624       9,624    

 

Note: (1) Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 30.38 per USD as of March 31, 2017
(2) 1 ADS equals 10 common shares

 

 

AU OPTRONICS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD)

 

    March 31, 2017   March 31, 2016   YoY
ASSETS USD   NTD %   NTD %   NTD %
Cash and Cash Equivalents   2,814 85,484 20.1 73,656 18.1 11,828 16.1
Notes & Accounts Receivables 1,558 47,335 11.1 31,304 7.7 16,031 51.2
Other Current Financial Assets 26 795 0.2 1,830 0.4 (1,035) (56.6)
Inventories 844 25,645 6.0 31,177 7.7 (5,531) (17.7)
Other Current Assets 214   6,510 1.5   5,333 1.3   1,177 22.1
Total Current Assets 5,457   165,769 39.0   143,299 35.2   22,470 15.7
                     
Long-term Investments 285 8,671 2.0 14,472 3.6 (5,801) (40.1)
Net Fixed Assets 7,115 216,149 50.8 208,157 51.1 7,992 3.8
Other Non-Current Assets 1,143   34,717 8.2   41,560 10.2   (6,844) (16.5)
Total Non-Current Assets 8,543   259,536 61.0   264,189 64.8   (4,653) (1.8)
                     
Total Assets 14,000   425,305 100.0   407,488 100.0   17,817 4.4
                     
LIABILITIES                    
Short-term Borrowings   55 1,660 0.4 1,767 0.4 (107) (6.0)
Accounts Payable 1,776 53,943 12.7 54,988 13.5 (1,045) (1.9)
Current Installments of Long-term Borrowings 567 17,232 4.1 36,126 8.9 (18,894) (52.3)
Current Financial Liabilities 1 19 0.0 645 0.2 (626) (97.0)
Accrued Expense & Other Current Liabilities 858 26,071 6.1 28,023 6.9 (1,952) (7.0)
Machinery and Equipment Payable 338   10,260 2.4   8,642 2.1   1,618 18.7
Total Current Liabilities 3,594   109,186 25.7   130,191 31.9   (21,005) (16.1)
                     
Long-term Borrowings 3,441 104,547 24.6 70,422 17.3 34,125 48.5
Non-Current Financial Liabilities 0 0 0.0 10 0.0 (10) (100.0)
Other Non-Current Liabilities 195   5,922 1.4   9,507 2.3   (3,585) (37.7)
Total Non-Current Liabilities 3,636   110,469 26.0   79,940 19.6   30,530 38.2
                     
Total Liabilities 7,230   219,655 51.6   210,131 51.6   9,524 4.5
               
EQUITY                    
Common Stock   3,168 96,242 22.6 96,242 23.6 0 0.0
Capital Surplus 1,975 60,015 14.1 60,336 14.8 (321) (0.5)
Retained Earnings 1,110 33,721 7.9 14,930 3.7 18,791 125.9
Other Equity (59) (1,784) (0.4) 3,963 1.0 (5,747)
Non-Controlling Interests 575   17,455 4.1   21,886 5.4   (4,430) (20.2)
Total Equity 6,769   205,650 48.4   197,358 48.4   8,293 4.2
               
Total Liabilities & Equity 14,000   425,305 100.0   407,488 100.0   17,817 4.4

 

Note: (1) Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 30.38 per USD as of March 31, 2017

(2) Cash and Cash Equivalents excluding time deposit with maturity longer than 3 months

 

AU OPTRONICS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Cash Flow Statements

For the Period Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016

(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD ) and US Dollars (USD))

   

  1Q 2017   1Q 2016  
               
  USD   NTD   NTD  
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
     
Profit(Loss) before Income Taxes 393     11,950 (5,285)  
Depreciation & Amortization 330     10,010 9,911  
Share of Profit of Equity-Accounted Investees (1)     (17) (113)  
Changes in Working Capital (135)     (4,109) 2,845  
Changes in Others (18)     (549)   (128)  
Net Cash Provided(Used) by Operating Activities 569     17,285 7,230  
             
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:              
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment (328)     (9,953) (10,385)  
Proceeds from Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment 14     411 9  
Acquisition of Equity-Accounted Investees and Financial Assets Carried at Cost (0)     (9) (67)  
Decrease(Increase) in Other Financial Assets 1     21 (1)  
Decrease(Increase) in Intangible Assets (1)     (32) (190)  
Decrease(Increase) in Other Assets 1     22   (4)  
Net Cash Provided(Used) in Investing Activities (314)     (9,540) (10,638)  
             
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:              
Increase(Decrease) in Short-term Borrowings 37     1,135 173  
Increase(Decrease) in Long-term Borrowings and Bonds Payable (39)     (1,187) (947)  
Increase(Decrease) in Guarantee Deposits (1)     (33) (8)  
Changes in Non-Controlling Interests and Others 0     11   (610)  
Net Cash Provided(Used) by Financing Activities (2)     (75) (1,392)  
             
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash (78)     (2,378)   (425)  
Net Increase(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 174     5,292   (5,225)  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 2,640     80,191   78,881  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period 2,814     85,484   73,656  

 

 

Note: (1) Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 30.38 per USD as of March 31, 2017

 

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