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 30, 2008

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, ” AU Optronics Reports 4Q2007 and Full Year Results”, dated January 30, 2008.
2.  
Investor Conference Materials entitled, “AU Optronics Corp. Fourth Quarter 2007 Results”, dated January 30, 2008.

 


 

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 30, 2008
By:
/s/ Max Cheng
 
   
Name:
Max Cheng
 
   
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
News Release
 
AU Optronics Reports 4Q2007 and Full Year Results
 
Issued by: AU Optronics Corp.
Issued on: January 30, 2008
 
Hsinchu, Taiwan, January 30, 2008 –

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO"or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today announced unaudited results for 4Q2007 and the Fiscal 2007. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007, AUO’s consolidated revenue reached NT$155.5 billion (*US$4.8 billion), net income NT$33.1 billion (US$1,020 million), attributable to equity holders of the parent company NT$33 billion (US$1,018 million), and basic EPS NT$4.22 per common share (US$1.30 per ADR unit).

Fourth Quarter Results
 
AUO reported the following unaudited consolidated results for the fourth quarter:

Ÿ  
Revenue increased 12.7% QoQ to NT$155.5 billion
Ÿ  
Net income of NT$33.1 billion up 46.6% QoQ
Ÿ  
Consolidated net income attributed to stockholders of the Company of NT$33 billion
Ÿ  
Basic EPS of NT$4.22 per common share
Ÿ  
Gross margin of 27%
Ÿ  
Operating margin of 22.4%

Full Year Results
 
AUO reported the following consolidated results for the full year:

Ÿ  
Revenue of NT$480.2 billion, up 63.8% YoY
Ÿ  
Net income of NT$56.5 billion, up 521% YoY
Ÿ  
basic EPS of NT$7.22 per common share (US$2.23 per ADR unit), up 413% from NT$1.41 per share the previous year
Ÿ  
Consolidated net income attributed to stockholders of the Company of NT$56.4 billion

Thanks to the merger synergy, AUO’s large-sized panel shipments in 2007 grew 65.9% YoY significantly to 80.9 million units, and the company therefore was ranked No.1 in terms of worldwide large-area TFT-LCD shipment units**. In addition, the shipment of small- to medium- sized panel for consumer product applications posted a remarkable 80.7% YoY increase to 143.1 million units.
 
 

 
 
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"The significant result in fiscal 2007 was our best performance since its establishment, particularly the fourth quarter revenue and profits. The 4Q2007 unaudited consolidated net income amounted to NT$33.1 billion with a 47% sequential increase and broke the previous record,” said Mr. Max Cheng, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of AUO. “Thanks to the strong demand from end-user markets resulting in steady blended panel ASP, and our implement of more competitive product mix, the 4Q2007 gross margin boosted to 27% from 23% sequentially, while the operating margin lifted to 22.4% from the earlier quarter of 18.7%.“

“We also made significant progress in our effective operation as well as in our financial goals of largely reducing debt ratio and improving financial structure, “Cheng added. “We experienced the post-QDI merger synergy effect since 3Q2007.  In addition,  4Q2007 inventory turnover was reduced to 31 days from 38 days sequentially. The full-year 2007 net income totaled NT$56.5 billion while the basic EPS was NT$7.22 per common share, significantly increased 521% and 413% from the previous year respectively.”

*Amounts converted by an exchange rate of NTD32.43:USD1 as of December 31, 2007.
** DisplaySearch 4Q2007 WW Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment Report dated Jan 23, 2008.  This data is used as reference only and AUO does not make any endorsement or representation in connection therewith.

 
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ABOUT AU OPTRONICS
 
AU Optronics Corp. (“AUO”) is the world largest manufacturers* of large-size thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels (“TFT-LCD”), with approximately 20.3%* of global market share with revenues of NT$480.2 billion (US$14.81billion)* in 2007.  TFT-LCD technology is currently the most widely used flat panel display technology.  Targeted for 40”+ sized LCD TV panels, AUO’s new generation (7.5-generation) fabrication facility production started mass production in the fourth quarter of 2006.  The Company currently operates one 7.5-generation, two 6th-generation, four 5th-generation, one 4th-generation, and four 3.5-generation TFT- LCD fabs, in addition to eight module assembly facilities and the AUO Technology Center specializes in new technology platform and new product development.  AUO is one of few top-tier TFT-LCD manufacturers capable of offering a wide range of small- to large- size (1.5”-65”) TFT-LCD panels, which enables it to offer a broad and diversified product portfolio.

* DisplaySearch 4Q2007 WW Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment Report dated Jan 23, 2008.  This data is used as reference only and AUO does not make any endorsement or representation in connection therewith. 2007 year end revenue converted by an exchange rate of NTD32.43:USD1.
 
Safe Harbour Notice
 
AU Optronics Corp. (“AUO” or the “Company”) (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), the worlds third largest manufacturer of large-size 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.
 
 

 
 
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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 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 December 31, 2006.
 
For more information, please contact:
Rose Lee                                                                Yawen Hsiao
Corporate Communications Dept                          Corporate Communications Dept.
AU Optronics Corp                                                 AU Optronics Corp.
Tel:  +886-3-5008899 ext 3204                              +886-3-5008899 ext 3211
Fax: +886-3-5772730                                             +886-3-5772730
Email: rose.lee@auo.com                                   yawen.hsiao@auo.com
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 







AU Optronics Corp.
Fourth Quarter 2007 Results
Investor Conference


January 30, 2008


 
 

 
 



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,
2006 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.


 
 

 
 



Consolidated Income Statement


4Q'07(a) 4Q'06 3Q'07(a) QoQ %
Net Sales 155,495 100.0% 137,960 100.0% 12.7% 94,646 100.0%
Cost of Goods Sold (113,502) (73.0%) (106,168) (77.0%) 6.9% (87,000) (91.9%)
Gross Profit 41,993 27.0% 31,792 23.0% 32.1% 7,646 8.1%
Operating Expenses (7,212) (4.6%) (5,982) (4.3%) 20.6% (4,819) (5.1%)
Operating Income 34,781 22.4% 25,811 18.7% 34.8% 2,827 3.0%
Net Non-operating Expenses (1,352) (0.9%) (1,666) (1.2%) (18.9%) (914) (1.0%)
Income before Tax 33,429 21.5% 24,144 17.5% 38.5% 1,913 2.0%
Net Income 33,092 21.3% 22,571 16.4% 46.6% 1,651 1.7%
Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent company 33,006 21.2% 22,530 16.3%
46.5% 1,659 1.8%
Minority interest 86 0.1% 41 0.0% 110.8% (8) (0.0%)
Net Income 33,092 21.3% 22,571 16.4% 46.6% 1,651 1.7%
Basic EPS (NT$)(b) 4.22 2.89 46.2% 0.19
Operating Income + D&A 55,322 35.6% 46,952 34.0% 17.8% 21,829 23.1%
Unit Shipments (mn)(c)
Large Size Panels 23.2 22.3 4.3% 16.6
Small & Medium Size Panels 48.0 40.7 17.9% 24.5

Amount : NT$ Million Except Per Share Data


Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis


(a) Effective 2Q07, AUO's consolidated financial statement incorporated Toppan
CFI (Taiwan) Co, Ltd (CFI) into consolidated entity

(b) Basic EPS was calculated based on the total diluted weighted average
outstanding shares of each quarter (7,809m shares in 4Q07, 7,795m shares in 3Q07
and 6,467m shares in 4Q06) by retroactively adjusting to stock dividend and
stock bonus

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


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Consolidated Income Statement

Amount : NT$ Million Except Per Share Data

FY 2006(a) FY 2007(a) YoY %

Net Sales 480,184 100.0% 293,107 100.0% 63.8%
Cost of Goods Sold (394,005) (82.1%) (263,256) (89.8%) 49.7%
Gross Profit 86,178 17.9% 29,850 10.2% 188.7%
Operating Expenses (22,903) (4.8%) (15,634) (5.3%) 46.5%
Operating Income 63,275 13.2% 14,216 4.9% 345.1%
Net Non-operating Expenses (4,711) (1.0%) (4,016) (1.4%) 17.3%
Income before Tax 58,564 12.2% 10,200 3.5% 474.1%
Net Income 56,476 11.8% 9,093 3.1% 521.1%
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company 56,418 11.7% 9,103 3.1% 519.7%
Minority interest 58 0.0% (10) (0.0%)
Net Income 56,476 11.8% 9,093 3.1% 521.1%
Basic EPS (NT$)(b) 7.22 1.41 413.2%
Operating Income + D&A 144,980 30.2% 66,976 22.9% 116.5% ROE(c) 21.7% 4.7%
359.8%
Unit Shipments (mn)(d) Large Size Panels 80.9 48.8 65.9%


Amount : NT$ Million Except Per Share Data


Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

(a) Effective 2Q07, AUO's consolidated financial statement incorporated CFI into
consolidated entity. AUO completed its merger with QDI on October 1, 2006

(b) Basic EPS was calculated based on total weighted average outstanding shares
of 7,809m shares and 6,467m shares in 2007 and 2006, respectively

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

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

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Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights

Amount : NT$ Million

Amount : NT$ Million

4Q'07(a) 3Q'07(a) QoQ % 4Q'06

Cash & ST Investment 91,237 41,740 118.6% 45,774
Inventory 35,431 42,720 (17.1%) 42,316
Short Term Debt(b) 35,722 42,501 (16.0%) 45,619
Long Term Debt 142,016 154,021 (7.8%) 179,389
Equity 299,166 263,586 13.5% 231,076
Total Assets 615,806 588,968 4.6% 578,126
Inventory Turnover (Days)(c) 31 38 44
Debt to Equity 59.4% 74.6% 97.4%
Net Debt to Equity 29.4% 59.4% 78.4%

- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

(a) Effective 2Q07, AUO's consolidated financial statement incorporated CFI into
consolidated entity

(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

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Consolidated Cash Flow Highlights


4Q'07(a) 3Q'07(a) QoQ FY2007(a)

From Operating Activities 75,722 43,384 32,337 156,924
Net Profit 33,092 22,571 10,521 56,476
Depreciation & Amortization 20,541 21,141 (600) 81,706
Net Change in Working Capital 23,756 120 23,637 20,080
From Investing Activities (9,815) (12,496) 2,682 (67,724)
Capital Expenditure (10,197) (11,490) 1,293 (65,137)
From Financing Activities (16,543) (10,687) (5,856) (44,817)
Net Change in Debt (16,633) (8,919) (7,714) (43,591)
Net Change in Cash(b) 49,853 20,002 29,851 45,964


- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

(a) Effective 2Q07, AUO's consolidated financial statement incorporated CFI into
consolidated entity

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


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Consolidated Revenues by Application


42% 34% 31% 30% 28% 24% 28% 21% 19% 18% 17% 8% 9% 9% 36% 35% 39% 47%42% 18%16%
3% 3% 4%3% 3% 3% 11% 9%10% 0%

2006 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07 4Q07 2007


TV Monitor Notebook General Display & Others AV / MD

- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

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Large Panel - ASP by Unit

PC-ASP/unit TV-ASP/unit Large Panel-ASP/unit

ASP (US$)

$117 $105 $110 $122 $126 $324 $305 $301 $334 $339 $158 $141 $151 $173 $187 $0
$100 $200 $300 $400 $500


- 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


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Consolidated Shipments & ASP by Area

(K m2)                                                                     (US$)

1,965 1,858 2,425 3,050 3,441 $1,468 $1,310 $1,325 $1,378 $1,387

4Q06 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07 4Q07 $2,000 -$1,000 $0 $1,000 $2,000

Shipments in square meter (K) ASP per square meter

- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis
- ASP per square meter in US$ was translated from NT$ based on the noon buying
rate of each respective quarter

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Consolidated Small & Medium Panel
Shipments & Revenues

                                                                        Revenues
Unit (mn)                                                                (NT$bn)

48.0 22.1 32.2 40.7 24.5 $7.6 $6.5 $8.3 $11.2 $14.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4Q06 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07 4Q07 nit (mn) $0.0 $3.0 $6.0 $9.0 $12.0 $15.0

Shipments (mn) Revenues (NT$bn)

- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis
- Small & Medium size refers to panels that are under 10 inches


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Capacity by Fab


3A (G3.5) 610 x 720 40,000 40,000 3B (G3.5) 610 x 720 20,000 LTPS 20,000
LTPS 3C (G3.5) 600 x 720 60,000 60,000 3D (G3.5) 620 x 750 25,000 30,000
4A (G4.0) 680 x 880 60,000 60,000 5A (G5.0) 1100 x 1250 50,000 50,000 5B
(G5.0) 1100 x 1300 70,000 70,000 5C (G5.0) 1100 x 1300 120,000 120,000 5D
(G5.0) 1100 x 1300 70,000 70,000 6A (G6.0) 1500 x 1850 120,000 120,000 6B
(G6.0) 1500 x 1850 90,000 90,000 7A (G7.5) 1950 x 2250 60,000 60,000


- Capacity based on monthly glass substrate input

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www.auo.com
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AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD))

     
December 31, 2007 
     
December 31, 2006
     
YoY 
 
ASSETS
   
USD
     
NTD 
     
% 
     
NTD 
     
% 
     
Change 
     
% 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
2,772
     
89,890
     
14.6
     
43,926
     
7.6
     
45,964
     
104.6
 
Available-for-Sale Financial Assets - Current
   
42
     
1,347
     
0.2
     
1,849
     
0.3
      (502 )     (27.1 )
Notes & Accounts Receivables
   
2,341
     
75,911
     
12.3
     
57,831
     
10.0
     
18,080
     
31.3
 
Other Current Financial Assets
   
77
     
2,512
     
0.4
     
1,113
     
0.2
     
1,399
     
125.7
 
Inventories
   
1,093
     
35,431
     
5.8
     
42,316
     
7.3
      (6,885 )     (16.3 )
Other Current Assets
   
394
     
12,788
     
2.1
     
5,709
     
1.0
     
7,079
     
124.0
 
Total Current Assets
   
6,718
     
217,878
     
35.4
     
152,743
     
26.4
     
65,136
     
42.6
 
                                                         
Long-term Investments
   
197
     
6,382
     
1.0
     
12,396
     
2.1
      (6,014 )     (48.5 )
                                                         
Fixed Assets
   
18,279
     
592,779
     
96.3
     
523,252
     
90.5
     
69,528
     
13.3
 
Less Accumulated Depreciation
    (7,060 )     (228,944 )     (37.2 )     (141,701 )     (24.5 )     (87,243 )    
61.6
 
Net Fixed Assets
   
11,219
     
363,835
     
59.1
     
381,551
     
66.0
      (17,716 )     (4.6 )
                                                         
Other Assets
   
854
     
27,710
     
4.5
     
31,437
     
5.4
      (3,726 )     (11.9 )
Total Assets
   
18,989
     
615,806
     
100.0
     
578,126
     
100.0
     
37,680
     
6.5
 

LIABILITIES
   
Short-term Borrowings
   
4
     
137
     
0.0
     
3,729
     
0.6
      (3,593 )     (96.3 )
Accounts Payable
   
2,978
     
96,577
     
15.7
     
76,234
     
13.2
     
20,343
     
26.7
 
Current Installments of Long-term Borrowings
   
1,097
     
35,585
     
5.8
     
41,890
     
7.2
      (6,305 )     (15.1 )
Current Financial Liabilities
   
10
     
319
     
0.1
     
507
     
0.1
      (188 )     (37.1 )
Other Current Liabilities
   
1,292
     
41,903
     
6.8
     
44,957
     
7.8
      (3,054 )     (6.8 )
Total Current Liabilities
   
5,381
     
174,521
     
28.3
     
167,317
     
28.9
     
7,204
     
4.3
 
                                                         
Long-term Borrowings
   
3,690
     
119,670
     
19.4
     
151,829
     
26.3
      (32,159 )     (21.2 )
Bonds Payable
   
689
     
22,345
     
3.6
     
27,560
     
4.8
      (5,215 )     (18.9 )
Other Long-term Liabilities
   
3
     
103
     
0.0
     
344
     
0.1
      (241 )     (70.1 )
Total Liabilities
   
9,764
     
316,639
     
51.4
     
347,050
     
60.0
      (30,410 )     (8.8 )

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
   
Common Stock
   
2,411
     
78,177
     
12.7
     
75,734
     
13.1
     
2,443
     
3.2
 
Capital Collected In Advance
   
15
     
475
     
0.1
     
0
     
0.0
     
475
   
 
Capital Surplus
   
3,509
     
113,807
     
18.5
     
110,680
     
19.1
     
3,128
     
2.8
 
Retained Earnings
   
2,977
     
96,530
     
15.7
     
43,992
     
7.6
     
52,538
     
119.4
 
Cumulative Translation Adjustments
   
32
     
1,050
     
0.2
     
306
     
0.1
     
744
     
243.3
 
Unrealized Gain/Loss on Financial Products
   
3
     
86
     
0.0
     
27
     
0.0
     
59
     
216.4
 
Deferred Compensation Cost
   
0
     
0
     
0.0
      (4 )    
0.0
     
4
   
 
Minority Interests
   
279
     
9,041
     
1.5
     
342
     
0.1
     
8,699
     
2,543.4
 
Total Shareholders' Equity
   
9,225
     
299,166
     
48.6
     
231,076
     
40.0
     
68,090
     
29.5
 
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
   
18,989
     
615,806
     
100.0
     
578,126
     
100.0
     
37,680
     
6.5
 
 
 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 32.43 per USD as of December 31, 2007
 

 
 AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and September 30, 2007
(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 2007
                     
4Q 2007   
                   
   
USD
   
NTD
   
% of
Sales
   
4Q 2006
NTD
   
YoY
Chg %
   
USD
   
NTD
   
% of
Sales
   
3Q 2007
NTD
   
QoQ
Chg %
 
Net Sales
   
4,795
     
155,495
     
100.0
     
94,646
     
64.3
     
4,795
     
155,495
     
100.0
     
137,960
     
12.7
 
Cost of Goods Sold
   
3,500
     
113,502
     
73.0
     
87,000
     
30.5
     
3,500
     
113,502
     
73.0
     
106,168
     
6.9
 
Gross Profit
   
1,295
     
41,993
     
27.0
     
7,646
     
449.2
     
1,295
     
41,993
     
27.0
     
31,792
     
32.1
 
Operating Expenses
                                                           
SG&A
   
156
     
5,062
     
3.3
     
3,651
     
38.6
     
156
     
5,062
     
3.3
     
4,736
     
6.9
 
R&D
   
66
     
2,150
     
1.4
     
1,168
     
84.1
     
66
     
2,150
     
1.4
     
1,246
     
72.5
 
     
222
     
7,212
     
4.6
     
4,819
     
49.7
     
222
     
7,212
     
4.6
     
5,982
     
20.6
 
Operating Income
   
1,072
     
34,781
     
22.4
     
2,827
     
1,130.3
     
1,072
     
34,781
     
22.4
     
25,811
     
34.8
 
                                                                                 
Net Non-Operating Expenses
    (42 )     (1,352 )     (0.9 )     (914 )    
48.0
      (42 )     (1,352 )     (0.9 )     (1,666 )     (18.9 )
                                                                                 
Income before Income Tax
   
1,031
     
33,429
     
21.5
     
1,913
     
1,647.0
     
1,031
     
33,429
     
21.5
     
24,144
     
38.5
 
                                                                                 
Income Tax Expense
    (10 )     (336 )     (0.2 )     (263 )    
28.0
      (10 )     (336 )     (0.2 )     (1,573 )     (78.6 )
Net Income
   
1,020
     
33,092
     
21.3
     
1,651
     
1,904.8
     
1,020
     
33,092
     
21.3
     
22,571
     
46.6
 
 
Attributable to:
Equity Holders of
The Parent Company
   
1,018
     
33,006
     
21.2
     
1,659
     
1,889.7
     
1,018
     
33,006
     
21.2
     
22,530
     
46.5
 
Minority Interest
   
3
     
86
     
0.1
      (8 )  
     
3
     
86
     
0.1
     
41
     
110.8
 
Net Income
   
1,020
     
33,092
     
21.3
     
1,651
     
1,904.8
     
1,020
     
33,092
     
21.3
     
22,571
     
46.6
 
                                                                                 
Basic Earnings Per Share
   
0.13
     
4.22
             
0.19
             
0.13
     
4.22
             
2.89
         
Basic Earnings Per ADR(3)
   
1.30
     
42.21
             
1.86
             
1.30
     
42.21
             
28.87
         
Weighted Average Number 
of Shares Outstanding (Million)
           
7,809
             
6,467
                     
7,809
             
7,795
         

 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 NT$32.43 per USD as of December 31, 2007
   (3) 1 ADR equals 10 common shares
 


AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
 (Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD) except for per share amounts and shares outstanding) 

   
Year over Year Comparison     
 
   
2007
                         
   
USD
   
NTD
   
% of
Sales
   
2006
NTD
   
YoY
Chg %
 
Net Sales
   
14,807
     
480,184
     
100.0
     
293,107
     
63.8
 
Cost of Goods Sold
   
12,149
     
394,005
     
82.1
     
263,256
     
49.7
 
Gross Profit
   
2,657
     
86,178
     
17.9
     
29,850
     
188.7
 
Operating Expenses
                                       
SG&A
   
525
     
17,033
     
3.5
     
10,871
     
56.7
 
R&D
   
181
     
5,871
     
1.2
     
4,763
     
23.3
 
     
706
     
22,903
     
4.8
     
15,634
     
46.5
 
Operating Income
   
1,951
     
63,275
     
13.2
     
14,216
     
345.1
 
                                         
Net Non-Operating Expenses
    (145 )     (4,711 )     (1.0 )     (4,016 )    
17.3
 
                                         
Income before Income Tax
   
1,806
     
58,564
     
12.2
     
10,200
     
474.1
 
                                         
Income Tax Expense
    (64 )     (2,088 )     (0.4 )     (1,068 )    
95.4
 
Changes in Ac counting Principles
   
0
     
0
     
0.0
      (39 )        
Net Income
   
1,741
     
0 56,47
     
11.8
     
9,093
     
521.1
 
                                         
Attributable to:
                                       
Equity Holders of The Parent Company
   
1,740
     
56,4186
     
11.7
     
9,093
     
519.7
 
Minority Interest
   
2
     
58
     
0.0
      (10 )    
--
 
Net Income
   
1,741
     
56,476
     
11.8
     
9,093
     
521.1
 
                                         
Basic Earnings Per Share
   
0.22
     
7.22
             
1.41
         
Basic Earnings Per ADR(3)
   
2.23
     
72.24
             
1.41
         
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (Million)
           
7,809
             
6,467
         

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 NT$32.43 per USD as of December 31, 2007
 
(3)
1 ADR equals 10 common shares
 

 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD) )

   
December 31, 2007 
    December 31, 2006          
YoY
 
ASSETS
 
USD
   
NTD
   
%
   
NTD
   
%
   
Change
   
%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
2,483
     
80,532
     
13.9
     
41,042
     
7.4
     
39,490
     
96.2
 
Available-for-Sale Financial Assets - Current
   
42
     
1,347
     
0.2
     
1,842
     
0.3
      (495 )     (26.9 )
Notes & Accounts Receivables
   
2,350
     
76,216
     
13.1
     
58,279
     
10.5
     
17,937
     
30.8
 
Other Current Financial Assets
   
21
     
687
     
0.1
     
1,017
     
0.2
      (331 )     (32.5 )
Inventories
   
997
     
32,317
     
5.6
     
37,168
     
6.7
      (4,851 )     (13.1 )
Other Current Assets
   
350
     
11,343
     
2.0
     
4,606
     
0.8
     
6,736
     
146.2
 
  Total Current Assets
   
6,242
     
202,442
     
34.9
     
143,954
     
26.0
     
58,487
     
40.6
 
                                                         
Long-term Investments
   
907
     
29,417
     
5.1
     
23,618
     
4.3
     
5,799
     
24.6
 
                                                         
Fixed Assets
   
16,152
     
523,810
     
90.3
     
488,577
     
88.2
     
35,233
     
7.2
 
Less Accumulated Depreciation
    (6,206 )     (201,269 )     (34.7 )     (133,189 )     (24.0 )     (68,080 )    
51.1
 
  Net Fixed Assets
   
9,946
     
322,540
     
55.6
     
355,388
     
64.1
      (32,847 )     (9.2 )
                                                         
Other Assets
   
794
     
25,749
     
4.4
     
31,165
     
5.6
      (5,417 )     (17.4 )
  Total Assets
   
17,889
     
580,148
     
100.0
     
554,126
     
100.0
     
26,022
     
4.7
 
               
LIABILITIES
                                         
Accounts Payable
   
2,994
     
97,081
     
16.7
     
72,007
     
13.0
     
25,074
     
34.8
 
Current Installments of Long-term Borrowings
   
970
     
31,462
     
5.4
     
37,792
     
6.8
      (6,330 )     (16.7 )
Current Financial Liabilities
   
10
     
319
     
0.1
     
507
     
0.1
      (188 )     (37.1 )
Other Current Liabilities
   
1,045
     
33,895
     
5.8
     
41,769
     
7.5
      (7,873 )     (18.8 )
  Total Current Liabilities
   
5,019
     
162,757
     
28.1
     
152,074
     
27.4
     
10,684
     
7.0
 
                                                         
Long-term Borrowings
   
3,233
     
104,830
     
18.1
     
143,421
     
25.9
      (38,591 )     (26.9 )
Bonds Payable
   
689
     
22,345
     
3.9
     
27,560
     
5.0
      (5,215 )     (18.9 )
Other Long-term Liabilities
   
3
     
90
     
0.0
     
336
     
0.1
      (246 )     (73.3 )
  Total Liabilities
   
8,943
     
290,023
     
50.0
     
323,391
     
58.4
      (33,369 )     (10.3 )

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                         
Common Stock
   
2,411
     
78,177
     
13.5
     
75,734
     
13.7
     
2,443
     
3.2
 
Capital Collected In Advance
   
15
     
475
     
0.1
     
0
     
0.0
     
475
   
 
Capital Surplus
   
3,509
     
113,807
     
19.6
     
110,680
     
20.0
     
3,128
     
2.8
 
Retained Earnings
   
2,977
     
96,530
     
16.6
     
43,992
     
7.9
     
52,538
     
119.4
 
Cumulative Translation Adjustments
   
32
     
1,050
     
0.2
     
306
     
0.1
     
744
     
243.3
 
Unrealized Gain/Loss on Financial Products
   
3
     
86
     
0.0
     
27
     
0.0
     
59
     
216.4
 
Deferred Compensation Cost
   
0
     
0
     
0.0
      (4 )    
0.0
     
4
   
 
Total Shareholders' Equity
   
8,946
     
290,125
     
50.0
     
230,734
     
41.6
     
59,391
     
25.7
 
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
   
17,889
     
580,148
     
100.0
     
554,126
     
100.0
     
26,022
     
4.7
 

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 32.43 per USD as of December 31, 2007
 
(2)
Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 32.43 per USD as of December 31, 2007

 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD))
 
   
2007   
   
2006
 
 
 
USD
   
NTD
   
NTD
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
                       
Net Income
   
1,741
     
56,476
     
9,093
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
2,519
     
81,706
     
52,760
 
Provision for Inventory Devaluation
   
11
     
362
     
3,309
 
Investment Loss(Gain) under Equity Method
    (6 )     (201 )    
1,702
 
Disposal Gain on Long-term Investments
    (1 )     (25 )     (25 )
Changes in Working Capital & Others
   
574
     
18,607
     
1,688
 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
   
4,839
     
156,924
     
68,527
 
                         
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
                       
Proceeds from Disposal of AFS Investments
   
0
     
8
      (0 )
Cash Refund from Capital-Reduction of AFS Investments
   
6
     
201
     
0
 
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment
    (2,009 )     (65,137 )     (87,247 )
Proceeds from Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment
   
3
     
107
     
280
 
Proceeds from Disposal of Idle Assets
   
1
     
31
     
0
 
Increase in Long-term Investments
    (37 )     (1,209 )     (8,383 )
Proceeds from Disposal of Long-term Investments
   
1
     
40
     
102
 
Decrease(Increase) in Restricted Cash in Banks
   
0
     
10
      (11 )
Increase in Deferred Assets and Intangible Assets
    (63 )     (2,030 )     (2,489 )
Decrease in Other Assets
   
8
     
255
     
49
 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (2,088 )     (67,724 )     (97,700 )
 
                       
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
                       
Decrease in Short-term Borrowings
    (111 )     (3,593
)
    (1,619 )
Increase in Guarantee Deposits
   
0
     
3
     
3
 
Increase(Decrease) in Long-term Borrowings and Bonds Payable
    (1,233 )     (39,998 )    
36,038
 
Directors' and Supervisors' Remuneration and Employees' Compensation
    (9 )     (276 )     (401 )
Cash Dividends
    (47 )     (1,515 )     (1,749 )
Employee Stock Options Exercised
   
4
     
126
     
9
 
Change in Minority Interest
   
13
     
436
     
270
 
Net Cash Provided(Used) by Financing Activities
    (1,382 )     (44,817 )    
32,551
 
                         
Cash Proceeds from QDI and CFI Acquisition    
49
     
1,604
     
14,399
 
Effect of Exchange Rate Change on Cash
    (1 )     (23 )     (115 )
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
1,417
     
45,964
     
17,662
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
   
1,354
     
43,926
     
26,263
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
   
2,772
     
89,890
     
43,926
 
 
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 32.43 per USD as of December 31, 2007
 

 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and September 30, 2007
 (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 2007
                     
4Q 2007   
                   
   
USD
   
NTD
   
% of
Sales
   
4Q 2006
NTD
   
YoY
Chg %
   
USD
   
NTD
   
% of
Sales
   
3Q 2007
NTD
   
QoQ
Chg %
 
Net Sales
   
4,787
     
155,254
     
100.0
     
94,601
     
64.1
     
4,787
     
155,254
     
100.0
     
137,850
     
12.6
 
Cost of Goods Sold
   
3,518
     
114,104
     
73.5
     
87,701
     
30.1
     
3,518
     
114,104
     
73.5
     
107,933
     
5.7
 
Gross Profit
   
1,269
     
41,151
     
26.5
     
6,900
     
496.4
     
1,269
     
41,151
     
26.5
     
29,917
     
37.6
 
Operating Expenses
                                                           
SG&A
   
133
     
4,316
     
2.8
     
3,182
     
35.6
     
133
     
4,316
     
2.8
     
3,964
     
8.9
 
R&D
   
66
     
2,129
     
1.4
     
1,160
     
83.6
     
66
     
2,129
     
1.4
     
1,226
     
73.7
 
     
199
     
6,445
     
4.2
     
4,342
     
48.4
     
199
     
6,445
     
4.2
     
5,190
     
24.2
 
Operating Income
   
1,070
     
34,706
     
22.4
     
2,558
     
1,256.7
     
1,070
     
34,706
     
22.4
     
24,727
     
40.4
 
                                                                                 
Net Non-Operating Expenses
    (43 )     (1,390 )     (0.9 )     (667 )    
108.2
      (43 )     (1,390 )     (0.9 )     (658 )    
111.3
 
                                                                                 
Income before Income Tax
   
1,027
     
33,317
     
21.5
     
1,891
     
1,662.0
     
1,027
     
33,317
     
21.5
     
24,069
     
38.4
 
                                                                                 
Income Tax Expense
    (10 )     (311 )     (0.2 )     (232 )    
34.0
      (10 )     (311 )     (0.2 )     (1,539 )     (79.8 )
Net Income
   
1,018
     
33,006
     
21.3
     
1,659
     
1,889.7
     
1,018
     
33,006
     
21.3
     
22,530
     
46.5
 
                                                                                 
Basic Earnings Per Share
   
0.13
     
4.22
             
0.19
             
0.13
     
4.22
             
2.89
         
Basic Earnings Per ADR(3)
   
1.30
     
42.21
             
1.86
             
1.30
     
42.21
             
28.87
         
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (Million)
            7,809              
6,467
                      7,809               7,795          

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 NT$32.43 per USD as of December 31, 2007
 
(3)
1 ADR equals 10 common shares
 


AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
 For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
 (Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD))
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
USD
   
NTD
   
NTD
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
               
Net Income
   
1,771
     
57,418
     
9,103
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
2,273
     
73,706
     
49,549
 
Provision(Reverse) for Inventory Devaluation
    (8 )     (271 )    
2,957
 
Investment Loss (Gain) under Equity Method
    (34 )     (1,110 )    
974
 
Changes in Working Capital & Others
   
500
     
16,216
      (1,556 )
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
   
4,501
     
145,959
     
61,027
 
                         
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
                       
Cash Refund from Capital-Reduction of AFS Investments
   
6
     
201
     
0
 
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment
    (1,661 )     (53,881 )     (76,965 )
Proceeds from Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment
   
1
     
47
     
32
 
Proceeds from Disposal of Idle Assets
   
1
     
31
     
0
 
Increase in Long-term Investments
    (111 )     (3,612 )     (11,423 )
Decrease(Increase) in Restricted Cash in Banks
   
0
     
10
      (11 )
Increase in Deferred Assets and Intangible Assets
    (59 )     (1,898 )     (1,740 )
Decrease in Other Assets
   
7
     
215
     
51
 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (1,816 )     (58,888 )     (90,057 )
                         
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
                       
Increase(Decrease) in Guarantee Deposits
    (0 )     (2 )    
1
 
Increase(Decrease) in Long-term Borrowings and Bonds Payable
    (1,421 )     (46,096 )    
33,546
 
Directors' and Supervisors' Remuneration and Employees' Compensation
    (9 )     (276 )     (401 )
Cash Dividends
    (47 )     (1,515 )     (1,749 )
Employee Stock Options Exercised
   
4
     
126
     
9
 
Net Cash Provided(Used) by Financing Activities
    (1,473 )     (47,763 )    
31,405
 
                         
Cash Proceeds from QDI Acquisition
   
0
     
0
     
14,218
 
Effect of Exchange Rate Change on Cash
   
6
     
182
      (219 )
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
1,218
     
39,490
     
16,374
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
   
1,266
     
41,042
     
24,667
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
   
2,483
     
80,532
     
41,042
 
 
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 32.43 per USD as of December 31, 2007