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


January 27, 2011

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.  
Press release entitled,” AUO Reports 4Q2010 Financial Results”, dated January 27, 2011.
 
2.  
Investor Conference Materials entitled, “AU Optronics Corp. Fourth Quarter 2010 Results”, dated January 27, 2011.
 
 

 
 
 

 

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: January 27, 2011
By:
/s/ Andy Yang
 
   
Name:
Andy Yang
 
   
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Item 1
 
News Release

AU Optronics Corp. Reports 4Q2010 Financial Results
 
 
Issued by: AU Optronics Corp.
Issued on: Jan. 27, 2011
 
Hsinchu, Taiwan, Jan. 27, 2011 –

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today held its investors conference and announced its unaudited results for the fourth quarter of 2010(1).

AUO posted consolidated revenue of NT$102,605 million (US$3,521 million) (2), down 17.5% from the previous quarter. Gross profit was at -NT$4,537 million (US$156 million), with the gross margin of -4.4%. Operating loss was at NT$11,080 million (US$380 million), with the operating loss margin of 10.8%. AUO’s net loss for the fourth quarter was at NT$11,339 million (US$389 million). Net loss attributable to equity holders of the parent company was NT$11,465 million (US$393 million), with basic EPS of -NT$1.3 per common share (-US$0.45 per ADR).

For the year of 2010, AUO reported consolidated revenues of NT$467,158 million (US$16,320 million), with net income of NT$7,408 million (US$254 million) or basic EPS of NT$0.76 per common share (US$0.26 per ADR). In 2010, shipments for AUO's large-sized panels exceeded 113.5 million units, up 26.7% year-over-year. Meanwhile, shipments of small- and medium-sized panels reached around 220.9 million units, down 3.4% year-over-year.

4Q2010 Result Highlights
 
AUO’s unaudited consolidated results for the fourth quarter of 2010 were highlighted as below:
 
Ÿ  
Revenue of NT$102,605 million, down 17.5% quarter-over-quarter
Ÿ  
Net loss of NT$11,339 million
Ÿ  
Basic EPS of -NT$1.3 per common share
Ÿ  
Gross margin of -4.4%
Ÿ  
Operating margin of -10.8%
Ÿ  
EBITDA (3) margin of 10.7%
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Fiscal 2010 Result Highlights
 
AUO reported the following unaudited consolidated results for the full year 2010:
 
Ÿ  
Revenue of NT$467,158 million, up 30% year-over-year
Ÿ  
Net income of NT$7,408 million
Ÿ  
Basic EPS of NT$0.76 per common share
Ÿ  
Gross margin of 7.8%
Ÿ  
Operating margin of 2.2%
Ÿ  
EBITDA (3) margin of 21.3%

“Owing to the lower-than-expected TV panel prices, inventory control by the customers, and the currency influence of NT dollar appreciation, AUO’s operating performance in the fourth quarter of 2010 fell short of expectations. Fortunately, the Company maintained profitable throughout the year of 2010,” said Mr. Andy Yang, Chief Financial Officer of AUO. “As the Company proactively adjusted the capacity utilization rates in the fourth quarter, our quarter-end inventory amounts were able to decrease sequentially. The Company’s EBITDA margins also maintained a leading position. In addition, the Company’s inventory turnover days remained at 40 days at the end of the fourth quarter, the same as those in the previous quarter.”

Looking into the first quarter of 2011, as customers’ inventory adjustments gradually come to an end, demands are expected to gradually recover. The Company’s panel shipments and capacity utilization rates are also expected to improve quarter over quarter. At the same time, AUO will continue to implement the “value-oriented” business strategy in 2011. For example, leading-edge technologies to produce 3D panels, touch modules, OLED displays and other high-end, value-added products are anticipated to enter mass production this year. On the other hand, the Company will continue to strengthen the strategic alliance with customers, and hope to improve the product profitability as well as asset turnover ratios, which could eventually contribute to a better return on equity (ROE).


(1) All financial information was unaudited and was prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Taiwan (“ROC GAAP”)
(2) Amounts converted by an exchange rate of NTD29.14:USD1 based on Federal Reserve Bank of New York, USA as of Dec. 31, 2010.
(3) EBITDA=Operating Income +D&A, that is, operating income before depreciation and amortization.

 
 
 

 
 
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ABOUT AU OPTRONICS
AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) is a global leader of thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels (TFT-LCD). AUO is able to provide customers with a full range of panel sizes and comprehensive applications, offering TFT-LCD panels in sizes ranging from 1.2 inches to greater than 71 inches. AUO generated NT$467.2 billion in sales revenue in 2010 (US$16 billion) with global operations in Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.S., and Europe. Additionally, AUO is the first pure TFT-LCD manufacturer to be successfully listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). AUO extended its market to the green energy industry in late 2008. The Display and Solar businesses were established respectively as the Company’s two core businesses in October, 2010. For more information, please visit AUO.com.

* 2010 year end revenue converted at an exchange rate of NTD29.14:USD1.


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 are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future 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 Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on May 11th, 2010.


For more information, please contact:
Freda Lee
Yawen Hsiao
 
Corporate Communications Division
Corporate Communications Division
 
AU Optronics Corp.
AU Optronics Corp.
 
Tel: +886-3-5008800 ext 3206
+886-3-5008800 ext 3211
 
Fax: +886-3-5772730
+886-3-5772730
 
Email: freda.lee@auo.com
yawen.hsiao@auo.com  
 
 
 
 

 
 
Item 2
 


                               AU Optronics Corp.
                Fourth Quarter 2010 Results Investor Conference


                                  Jan 27, 2011

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.

[]   In addition, any financial information contained herewithin is presented in
     conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of
     China ("ROC GAAP"). Readers should be cautioned that these accounting
     principles differ in many material respects from accounting principles
     generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP").

[]   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.

[]   Additional information as to these and other factors that may cause actual
     results to differ materially from AU Optronics' forward-looking statements
     or some of the major differences between ROC GAAP and US GAAP can be found
     in AU Optronics' Annual Report on Form 20-F with respect to the year ended
     December, 2009 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
     Commission.



 
 
 

 
 
 

Consolidated Income Statement

Amount : NT$ Million Except Per Share Data

                                           4Q'10              3Q'10         QoQ %         4Q'09
                                      ------------------ ---------- ------- -------- ---------- -------
Net Sales                             102,605    100.0%  124,403    100.0%   (17.5%) 114,861    100.0%
Cost of Goods Sold                    (107,142) (104.4%) (118,162)  (95.0%)   (9.3%) (106,096)  (92.4%)
                                      ========= ======== ========== ======= ======== ========== =======
Gross Profit (Loss)                     (4,537)  (4.4%)    6,241     5.0%         []   8,766     7.6%
Operating Expenses                      (6,543)   (6.4%)   (6,009)  (4.8%)      8.9%   (6,866)   (6.0%)
                                      ========= ======== ========== ======= ======== ========== =======
Operating Income (Loss)               (11,080)  (10.8%)      232     0.2%         []   1,900     1.7%
Net Non-operating Expenses               (296)    (0.3%)    (253)   (0.2%)     16.9%  (10,977)   (9.6%)
                                      ========= ======== ========== ======= ======== ========== =======
Loss before Tax                       (11,375)  (11.1%)      (20)   (0.0%)  55680.0%   (9,077)  (7.9%)
                                      ========= ======== ========== ======= ======== ========== =======
Net Income (Loss)                     (11,339)  (11.1%)      227     0.2%         []   (7,850)  (6.8%)
                                      ========= ======== ========== ======= ======== ========== =======
Attributable to:
 Equity holders of the parent company (11,465)   (11.2%)      98      0.1%        []   (6,926)   (6.0%)
 Minority interest                        126      0.1%      129      0.1%    (2.2%)    (924)    (0.8%)
                                      ========= ======== ========== ======= ======== ========== =======
Net Income (Loss)                     (11,339)  (11.1%)      227     0.2%         []   (7,850)  (6.8%)
                                      ========= ======== ========== ======= ======== ========== =======
Basic EPS (NT$)(a)                     (1.30)             0.01                  []    (0.78)
Operating Income + DandA                 10,942    10.7%    22,495    18.1%    (51.4%)  25,243    22.0%
Unit Shipments (mn)(b)
 Large Size Panels                        28.0               28.7             (2.3%)     27.4
 Small and Medium Size Panels               52.9               55.6             (4.9%)     60.1

-- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

(a)  Basic EPS was calculated based on the total weighted average outstanding
     shares of each quarter (8,827m shares in 4Q10 and 3Q10, and 8,797m shares
     in 4Q09) by retroactively adjusting to stock dividend and stock bonus

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


Consolidated Income Statement

Amount : NT$ Million Except Per Share Data

                                          FY 2010             FY 2009         YoY %
                                      ----------- ------- ----------- ------- -------
Net Sales                             467,158     100.0%  359,331     100.0%   30.0%
Cost of Goods Sold                    (430,859)   (92.2%) (352,290)   (98.0%)  22.3%
                                      =========== ======= =========== ======= =======
Gross Profit                           36,299      7.8%     7,041      2.0%   415.5%
Operating Expenses                    (25,802)     (5.5%)  (22,280)   (6.2%)   15.8%
                                      =========== ======= =========== ======= =======
Operating Income (Loss)                10,497      2.2%    (15,239)   (4.2%)   []
Net Non-operating Expenses              (1,901)    (0.4%)  (12,028)   (3.3%)  (84.2%)
                                      =========== ======= =========== ======= =======
Income (Loss) before Tax                8,596      1.8%    (27,267)   (7.6%)   []
                                      =========== ======= =========== ======= =======
Net Income (Loss)                       7,408      1.6%    (27,245)   (7.6%)   []
                                      =========== ======= =========== ======= =======
Attributable to:
 Equity holders of the parent company   6,693       1.4%   (26,769)   (7.4%)   []
 Minority interest                        715       0.2%     (475)    (0.1%)   []
                                      =========== ======= =========== ======= =======
Net Income (Loss)                       7,408      1.6%    (27,245)   (7.6%)   []
                                      =========== ======= =========== ======= =======
Basic EPS (NT$)(a)                     0.76                (3.04)            []
Operating Income + DandA                 99,632     21.3%    74,869     20.8%    33.1%
ROE(b)                                 2.5%               (9.7%)             []
Unit Shipments (mn)(c)
 Large Size Panels                       113.5                89.6             26.7%
 Small and Medium Size Panels              220.9               228.6             (3.4%)

-- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

(a)  Basic EPS was calculated based on total weighted average outstanding shares
     of 8,827m shares and 8,797m shares in 2010 and 2009, respectively

(b)  ROE was based on average equity attributable to shareholders of the parent
     company

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




 
 
 

 
 
 

Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights

Amount : NT$ Million
                               4Q'10   3Q'10   QoQ %   4Q'09
                               ------- ------- ------- -------
Cash and ST Investment            89,498  85,173  5.1%    85,443
Inventory                       44,568  49,917 (10.7%)  39,230
Short Term Debt(a)            37,113  48,866 (24.1%)  48,790
Long Term Debt                 144,636 118,868 21.7%   133,079
Equity                         282,325 293,917 (3.9%)  274,919
Total Assets                   629,316 641,004 (1.8%)  622,613
Inventory Turnover (Days)(b)      40      40              35
Debt to Equity                   64.4%   57.1%           66.2%
Net Debt to Equity               32.7%   28.1%           35.1%

Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

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

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


Consolidated Cash Flow Highlights

Amount : NT$ Million

                                4Q'10    3Q'10    QoQ      FY2010
                                -------- -------- -------- ---------
From Operating Activities         14,457   31,503 (17,045)   90,736
  Net Income (Loss)             (11,339)      227 (11,566)    7,408
  Depreciation and Amortization     22,022   22,262    (240)   89,136
  Net Change in Working Capital    6,545    9,563  (3,018)   (2,326)
=============================== ======== ======== ======== =========
From Investing Activities       (26,571) (19,369)  (7,202)  (85,335)
 Capital Expenditure            (27,612) (18,323)  (9,289)  (84,621)
=============================== ======== ======== ======== =========
From Financing Activities         15,512 (15,222)  30,734       878
  Net Change in Debt              15,149 (15,523)  30,672    (2,940)
=============================== ======== ======== ======== =========
Net Change in Cash(a)            4,326  (5,091)    9,417    4,055

Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

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



 
 
 

 
 
 

Consolidated Revenues by Application

[GRAPHIC OMITTED]

--   Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis




Large Panel -- ASP by Unit

--   Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

--   Large size refers to panels that are 10 inches and above

--   Blended ASP in US$ was translated from NT$ based on average exchange rates
     announced by Directorate General of Customs, ROC Ministry of Finance of
     each respective quarter




 
 
 

 
 
 

Consolidated Shipments and ASP by Area

[GRAPHIC OMITTED]

--   Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

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


Consolidated Small and Medium Panel Shipments and Revenues


--   Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

--   Small and Medium size refers to panels that are under 10 inches




 
 
 

 
 
 


Capacity by Fab

           12/2010    3/2011 (F)
  Fab                                           Major
          Capacity    Capacity
L3 (G3.5)     130,000      130,000    Small/Medium
========= =========== ============ =======================
L3 (G3.5) LTPS 20,000 LTPS 20,000     Small/Medium
========= =========== ============ =======================
L4 (G4.0)      60,000       60,000    Small/Medium
========= =========== ============ =======================
L4 (G4.5) LTPS 45,000 LTPS 45,000          NB
========= =========== ============ =======================
L5 (G5.0)     310,000      310,000     NB, Monitor
========= =========== ============ =======================
                                    Monitor, TV, Public
L6 (G6.0)     240,000      240,000
                                       Info Display
========= =========== ============ =======================
                                    Monitor, TV, Public
L7 (G7.5)     135,000      135,000
                                       Info Display
========= =========== ============ =======================
L8 (G8.5)      40,000       40,000 TV, Public Info Display

--   Capacity based on monthly glass substrate input


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AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 2010 and 2009
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD) )
 
   
December 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
   
YoY
 
ASSETS
 
USD
   
NTD
   
%
   
NTD
   
%
   
Change
   
%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    3,071       89,498       14.2       85,443       13.7       4,055       4.7  
Notes & Accounts Receivables
    2,059       59,989       9.5       62,345       10.0       (2,357 )     (3.8 )
Other Current Financial Assets
    89       2,597       0.4       2,180       0.4       417       19.1  
Inventories
    1,529       44,568       7.1       39,230       6.3       5,338       13.6  
Other Current Assets
    286       8,334       1.3       7,262       1.2       1,072       14.8  
Total Current Assets
    7,035       204,986       32.6       196,461       31.6       8,525       4.3  
Long-term Investments
    611       17,811       2.8       12,207       2.0       5,604       45.9  
Fixed Assets
    30,115       877,563       139.4       786,156       126.3       91,408       11.6  
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
    (16,942 )     (493,696 )     (78.4 )     (395,405 )     (63.5 )     (98,290 )     24.9  
Net Fixed Assets
    13,173       383,868       61.0       390,750       62.8       (6,882 )     (1.8 )
Other Assets
    777       22,651       3.6       23,195       3.7       (544 )     (2.3 )
Total Assets
    21,596       629,316       100.0       622,613       100.0       6,703       1.1  
LIABILITIES
                                                       
Short-term Borrowings
    41       1,183       0.2       1,945       0.3       (762     (39.2
Accounts Payable
    3,222       93,881       14.9       92,530       14.9       1,351       1.5  
Current Installments of Long-term Borrowings
    1,233       35,930       5.7       46,844       7.5       (10,915 )     (23.3 )
Current Financial Liabilities
    9       269       0.0       1,088       0.2       (819 )     (75.3 )
Accrued Expense & Other Current Liabilities
    ,312       38,234       6.1       36,529       5.9       1,705       4.7  
Machinery and Equipment Payable
    682       19,882       3.2       23,789       3.8       (3,907 )     (16.4 )
Total Current Liabilities
    6,499       189,379       30.1       202,725       32.6       (13,347 )     (6.6 )
Long-term Borrowings
    4,019       117,124       18.6       123,424       19.8       (6,300 )     (5.1 )
Bonds Payable
    944       27,512       4.4       9,655       1.6       17,857       184.9  
Non Current Financial Liabilities
    18       518       0.1       516       0.1       3       0.5  
Other Long-term Liabilities
    428       12,458       2.0       11,373       1.8       1,085       9.5  
Total Long-term Liabilities
    5,409       157,613       25.0       144,968       23.3       12,644       8.7  
Total Liabilities
    11,908       346,991       55.1       347,694       55.8       (703 )     (0.2 )
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                                       
Common Stock
    3,029       88,270       14.0       88,270       14.2       0       0.0  
Capital Surplus
    3,979       115,948       18.4       114,972       18.5       976       0.8  
Retained Earnings
    2,139       62,322       9.9       56,069       9.0       6,253       11.2  
Cumulative Translation Adjustments
    36       1,054       0.2       1,686       0.3       (632 )     (37.5 )
Unrealized Gain on Financial Products
    19       567       0.1       1,090       0.2       (523 )     (48.0 )
Minority Interest
    486       14,164       2.3       12,832       2.1       1,332       10.4  
Total Shareholders' Equity
    9,689       282,325       44.9       274,919       44.2       7,406       2.7  
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
    21,596       629,316       100.0       622,613       100.0       6,703       1.1  

Note: 
(1)
Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on ROC GAAP
 
(2)
Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD29.14 per USD as of December 31, 2010
 
 
 

 
 
AU OPTRONICS CORP. 
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 and September 30, 2010
(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   
    4Q 2010     
% of
     4Q 2009    
YoY
    4Q 2010    
% of
    3Q 2010     
QoQ
 
   
USD
   
NTD
   
Sales
   
NTD
   
Chg %
   
USD
   
NTD
   
Sales
   
NTD
   
Chg %
 
                                                                                 
Net Sales
    3,521       102,605       100.0       114,861       (10.7 )     3,521       102,605       100.0       124,403       (17.5 )
Cost of Goods Sold
    3,677       107,142       104.4       106,096       1.0       3,677       107,142       104.4       118,162       (9.3 )
Gross Profit (Loss)
    (156 )     (4,537 )     (4.4 )     8,766    
      (156 )     (4,537 )     (4.4 )     6,241    
 
Operating Expenses
    225       6,543       6.4       6,866       (4.7 )     225       6,543       6.4       6,009       8.9  
Operating Income (Loss)
    (380 )     (11,080 )     (10.8 )     1,900    
      (380 )     (11,080 )     (10.8 )     232    
 
Net Non-Operating Expense
    (10 )     (296 )     (0.3 )     (10,977 )     (97.3 )     (10 )     (296 )     (0.3 )     (253 )     16.9  
Loss before Income Tax
    (390 )     (11,375 )     (11.1 )     (9,077 )     25.3       (390 )     (11,375 )     (11.1 )     (20 )     55,680.0  
Income Tax Benefit
    1       37       0.0       1,227       (97.0 )     1       37       0.0       247       (85.2 )
Net Income (Loss)
    (389 )     (11,339 )     (11.1 )     (7,850 )     44.4       (389 )     (11,339 )     (11.1 )     227    
 
Attributable to:
                                                                             
Equity Holders of The Parent Company
    (393 )     (11,465 )     (11.2 )     (6,926 )   65.5       (393 )     (11,465 )     (11.2 )     98      
 
Minority Interest
    4       126       0.1       (924 )  
      4       126       0.1       129       (2.2 )
Net Income (Loss)
    (389 )     (11,339 )     (11.1 )     (7,850 )     44.4       (389 )     (11,339 )     (11.1 )     227    
 
Basic Earnings Per Share
    (0.04 )     (1.30 )             (0.78 )             (0.04 )     (1.30 )             0.01          
Basic Earnings Per ADR(3)
    (0.45 )     (12.99 )             (7.85 )             (0.45 )     (12.99 )             0.11          
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding ('M)
            8,827               8,797                       8,827               8,827          

Note:
(1)
Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on ROC GAAP
 
(2)
Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 29.14 per USD as of December 31, 2010
 
(3)
1 ADR equals 10 common shares
 
 
 

 
 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD) except for per share amounts and shares outstanding)
 
 
      Year over Year Comparison  
   
2010
   
% of
   
2009
   
YoY
 
   
USD
   
NTD
   
Sales
   
NTD
   
Chg %
 
Net Sales
    16,032       467,158       100.0       359,331       30.0  
Cost of Goods Sold
    14,786       430,859       92.2       352,290       22.3  
Gross Profit
    1,246       36,299       7.8       7,041       415.5  
Operating Expenses
    885       25,802       5.5       22,280       15.8  
Operating Income (Loss)
    360       10,497       2.2       (15,239 )  
 
Net Non-Operating Expenses
    (65 )     (1,901 )     (0.4 )     (12,028 )     (84.2 )
Income (Loss) before Income Tax
    295       8,596       1.8       (27,267 )  
 
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
    (41 )     (1,188 )     (0.3 )     23    
 
Net Income (Loss)
    254       7,408       1.6       (27,245 )  
 
Attributable to:
                            (26,769 )        
Equity Holders of The Parent Company
    230       6,693       1.4    
 
Minority Interest
    25       715       0.2       (475 )  
 
Net Income (Loss)
    254       7,408       1.6       (27,245 )  
 
Basic Earnings Per Share
    0.03       0.76               (3.04 )        
Basic Earnings Per ADR(3)
    0.26       7.58               (30.43 )        
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding ('M)
            8,827               8,797          



Note:
(1)
Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on ROC GAAP
 
(2)
Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 29.14 per USD as of December 31, 2010
 
(3)
1 ADR equals 10 common shares
 
 
 

 
 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
For the Period Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD))
 
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
 
USD
   
NTD
   
NTD
 
                 
Net Income (Loss)
    254       7,408       (27,245 )
Depreciation & Amortization
    3,059       89,136       90,108  
Investment Gain under Equity Method
    (23 )     (681 )     (140 )
Changes in Working Capital
    (80 )     (2,326 )     (5,702 )
Changes in Others
    (96 )     (2,801 )     19  
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    3,114       90,736       57,041  
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
                       
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment
    (2,904 )     (84,621 )     (61,047 )
Proceeds from Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment
    3       74       236  
Increase in Long-term Investments and AFS Investments
    (66 )     (1,918 )     (5,804 )
Proceeds from Disposal of Long-term Investments and AFS Investments
    72       2,096       1,154  
Decrease (Increase) in Restricted Cash in Banks
    15       430       (426 )
Increase in Deferred Assets and Intangible Assets
    (49 )     (1,414 )     (1,121 )
Decrease (Increase) in Other Assets
    1       18       (448 )
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (2,928 )     (85,335 )     (67,456 )
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
                       
Decrease in Short-term Borrowings
    (169 )     (4,939 )     (4,902 )
Increase (Decrease) in Guarantee Deposits
    6       165       (6 )
Increase in Long-term Borrowings and Bonds Payable
    69       1,999       17,553  
Cash Dividends
    0       0       (2,552 )
Change in Minority Interest
    125       3,653       1,832  
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    30       878       11,925  
Change in Consolidated Entity
    (65 )     (1,883 )     839  
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
    (12 )     (340 )     (341 )
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    139       4,055       2,009  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    2,932       85,443       83,435  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
    3,071       89,498       85,443  

Note:
(1)
Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on ROC GAAP
 
(2)
Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 29.14 per USD as of December 31, 2010
 
 
 

 
 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 2010 and 2009
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD) )
 
 
   
December 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
   
YoY
 
ASSETS
 
USD
   
NTD
   
%
   
NTD
   
%
   
Change
   
%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    1,800       52,460       9.6       57,114       10.4       (4,654 )     (8.1 )
Notes & Accounts Receivables
    1,838       53,568       9.8       59,688       10.8       (6,121 )     (10.3 )
Other Current Financial Assets
    43       1,252       0.2       2,087       0.4       (835 )     (40.0 )
Inventories
    1,181       34,416       6.3       29,874       5.4       4,542       15.2  
Other Current Assets
    224       6,522       1.2       6,527       1.2       (6 )     (0.1 )
Total Current Assets
    5,086       148,218       27.1       155,291       28.2       (7,073 )     (4.6 )
Long-term Investments
    2,483       72,340       13.2       53,043       9.6       19,298       36.4  
Fixed Assets
    24,374       710,259       130.1       657,816       119.4       52,443       8.0  
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
    (13,884 )     (404,576 )     (74.1 )     (337,112 )     (61.2 )     (67,463 )     20.0  
Net Fixed Assets
    10,490       305,684       56.0       320,704       58.2       (15,020 )     (4.7 )
Other Assets
    680       19,822       3.6       21,716       3.9       (1,893 )     (8.7 )
Total Assets
    18,739       546,064       100.0       550,753       100.0       (4,689 )     (0.9 )
LIABILITIES
                                                       
Accounts Payable
    3,076       89,627       16.4       93,480       17.0       (3,854 )     (4.1 )
Current Installments of Long-term Borrowings
    1,039       30,287       5.5       39,548       7.2       (9,261 )     (23.4 )
Current Financial Liabilities
    3       77       0.0       830       0.2       (753 )     (90.7 )
Accrued Expense & Other Current Liabilities
    914       26,630       4.9       24,398       4.4       2,232       9.1  
Machinery and Equipment Payable
    563       16,410       3.0       18,361       3.3       (1,951 )     (10.6 )
Total Current Liabilities
    5,595       163,031       29.9       176,618       32.1       (13,587 )     (7.7 )
Long-term Borrowings
    2,952       86,018       15.8       102,043       18.5       (16,025 )     (15.7 )
Bonds Payable
    942       27,451       5.0       9,500       1.7       17,951       189.0  
Non Current Financial Liabilities
    17       488       0.1       504       0.1       (16 )     (3.2 )
Other Long-term Liabilities
    31       915       0.2       2       0.0       913       55481.7  
Total Long-term Liabilities
    3,942       114,872       21.0       112,049       20.3       2,824       2.5  
Total Liabilities
    9,537       277,903       50.9       288,666       52.4       (10,763 )     (3.7 )
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                                       
Common Stock
    3,029       88,270       16.2       88,270       16.0       0       0.0  
Capital Surplus
    3,979       115,948       21.2       114,972       20.9       976       0.8  
Retained Earnings
    2,139       62,322       11.4       56,069       10.2       6,253       11.2  
Cumulative Translation Adjustments
    36       1,054       0.2       1,686       0.3       (632 )     (37.5 )
Unrealized Gain on Financial Products
    19       567       0.1       1,090       0.2       (523 )     (48.0 )
Total Shareholders' Equity
    9,203       268,161       49.1       262,087       47.6       6,074       2.3  
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
    18,739       546,064       100.0       550,753       100.0       (4,689 )     (0.9 )
                                                         
 
Note:
(1)
Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on ROC GAAP
 
(2)
Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 29.14 per USD as of December 31, 2010
 
 
 
 

 
 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 and September 30, 2010
(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  
    4Q 2010     
% of
    4Q 2009     
YoY
    4Q 2010     
% of
    3Q 2010     
QoQ
 
   
USD
   
NTD
   
Sales
   
NTD
   
Chg %
   
USD
   
NTD
   
Sales
   
NTD
   
Chg %
 
Net Sales
    3,291       95,900       100.0       110,064       (12.9 )     3,291       95,900       100.0       118,930       (19.4 )
Cost of Goods Sold
    3,516       102,470       106.9       102,928       (0.4 )     3,516       102,470       106.9       114,562       (10.6 )
Gross Profit (Loss)
    (225 )     (6,570 )     (6.9 )     7,136    
      (225 )     (6,570 )     (6.9 )     4,369    
 
Operating Expenses
    153       4,446       4.6       5,340       (16.7 )     153       4,446       4.6       4,113       8.1  
Operating Income (Loss)
    (378 )     (11,016 )     (11.5 )     1,796    
      (378 )     (11,016 )     (11.5 )     256    
 
Net Non-Operating Expenses
    (28 )     (822 )     (0.9 )     (10,147 )     (91.9 )     (28 )     (822 )     (0.9 )     (618 )     33.1  
Loss before Income Tax
    (406 )     (11,837 )     (12.3 )     (8,352 )     41.7       (406 )     (11,837 )     (12.3 )     (362 )     3170.8  
Income Tax benefit
    13       373       0.4       1,426       (73.9 )     13       373       0.4       460       (19.0 )
Net Income (Loss)
    (393 )     (11,465 )     (12.0 )     (6,926 )     65.5       (393 )     (11,465 )     (12.0 )     98    
 
Basic Earnings Per Share
    (0.04 )     (1.30 )             (0.78 )             (0.04 )     (1.30 )             0.01          
Basic Earnings Per ADR(3)
    (0.45 )     (12.99 )             (7.85 )             (0.45 )     (12.99 )             0.11          
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding ('M)
      8,827               8,797                       8,827               8,827          
 
Note:
(1)
Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on ROC GAAP
 
(2)
Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 29.14 per USD as of December 31, 2010
 
(3)
1 ADR equals 10 common shares
 
 
 
 

 
 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
For the Period Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD))
 
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
 
USD
   
NTD
   
NTD
 
                 
Net Income(Loss)
    230       6,693       (26,769 )
Depreciation & Amortization
    2,604       75,891       77,643  
Investment Gain under Equity Method
    (76 )     (2,212 )     (3,440 )
Changes in Working Capital
    39       1,126       (2,206 )
Changes in Others
    (42 )     (1,225 )     (904 )
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    2,755       80,273       44,323  
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
                       
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment
    (2,146 )     (62,536 )     (51,814 )
Proceeds from Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment
    36       1,056       224  
Increase in Long-term Investments and AFS Investments
    (598 )     (17,425 )     (11,280 )
Proceeds from Disposal of Long-term Investments and AFS Investments
    0       0       1,891  
Decrease (Increase) in Restricted Cash in Banks
    3       92       (104 )
Increase in Deferred Assets and Intangible Assets
    (22 )     (632 )     (886 )
Decrease in Other Assets
    0       10       93  
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (2,726 )     (79,433 )     (61,876 )
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
                       
Decrease in Short-term Borrowings
    0       0       (3,700 )
Increase (Decrease) in Guarantee Deposits
    4       117       (0 )
Increase (Decrease) in Long-term Borrowings and Bonds Payable
    (223 )     (6,512 )     13,514  
Cash Dividends
    0       0       (2,552 )
Net Cash Provided(Used) by Financing Activities
    (219 )     (6,396 )     7,262  
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
    31       902       (322 )
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (160 )     (4,654 )     (10,613 )
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    1,960       57,114       67,727  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
    1,800       52,460       57,114  
 
Note:
(1)
Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on ROC GAAP
 
(2)
Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 29.14 per USD as of December 31, 2010