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Some of the statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended) based on management's current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those in such statements due to, among other factors:
-- future developments of the world semiconductor market, in particular the future demand for semiconductor products in the key application markets and from key customers served by our products; -- the results of actions by our competitors, including new product offerings and our ability to react thereto; -- curtailments of purchases from key customers or pricing pressures which are highly variable and difficult to predict; -- the financial impact of obsolete or excess inventories if actual demand differs from our anticipations; -- the impact of intellectual-property claims by our competitors or other third parties, and our ability to obtain required licenses on reasonable terms and conditions; -- the outcome of ongoing litigation as well as any new litigation to which we may become a defendant; -- our ability to close as planned in the third quarter of 2008 the purchase of the wireless business of NXP Semiconductors, which we announced on April 10, 2008, as well as our ability to sign and close an agreement for the sale of our manufacturing facility in Phoenix (AZ, USA) in accordance with the currently envisaged terms; -- changes in the exchange rates between the US dollar and the Euro, compared to an assumed effective exchange rate of US $1.57 = euro 1.00 and between the U.S. dollar and the currencies of the other major countries in which we have our operating infrastructure; -- our ability to manage in an intensely competitive and cyclical industry, where a high percentage of our costs are fixed, incurred in currencies other than US dollars which is our reporting currency and difficult to reduce in the short term; -- our ability to adequately utilize and operate our manufacturing facilities at sufficient levels to cover fixed operating costs; -- our ability to restructure in accordance with our plans if unforeseen events require adjustments or delays in implementation; -- our ability in an intensively competitive environment to secure customer acceptance and to achieve our pricing expectations for high-volume supplies of new products in whose development we have been, or are currently, investing; -- the ability of our suppliers to meet our demands for supplies and materials and to offer competitive pricing; -- significant differences in the gross margins we achieve compared to expectations, based on changes in revenue levels, product mix and pricing, capacity utilization, variations in inventory valuation, excess or obsolete inventory, manufacturing yields, changes in unit costs, impairments of long-lived assets (including manufacturing, assembly/test and intangible assets), and the timing, execution and associated costs for the announced transfer of manufacturing from facilities designated for closure and associated costs, including start-up costs; -- changes in the economic, social or political environment, including military conflict and/or terrorist activities, as well as natural events such as severe weather, health risks, epidemics or earthquakes in the countries in which we, our key customers and our suppliers, operate; -- changes in our overall tax position as a result of changes in tax laws or the outcome of tax audits, and our ability to accurately estimate tax credits, benefits, deductions and provisions and to realize deferred tax assets.
Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results and performance of our business to differ materially and adversely from the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "may," "will," "should,", "would be" or "anticipates" or similar expressions or the negative thereof or other variations thereof, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Some of the risk factors we face are set forth and are discussed in more detail in "Item 3. Key Information-Risk Factors" included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2007, as filed with the SEC on March 3, 2008. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this release as anticipated, believed or expected. We do not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update any information or forward-looking statements set forth in this release to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Unfavorable changes in the above or other factors listed under "Risk Factors" from time to time in our SEC filings, including our Form 20-F, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.
Conference Call Information
The management of STMicroelectronics will conduct a conference call on July 23, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time / 3:00 p.m. CET, to discuss operating performance for the second quarter of 2008.
The conference call will be available via the Internet by accessing the following Web address: http://investors.st.com. Those accessing the webcast should go to the Web site at least 15 minutes prior to the call, in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software. The webcast will be available until August 1, 2008.
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2007, the Company's net revenues were $10 billion. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.
STMicroelectronics N.V. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS As at June 28, March 30, December 31, In million of U.S. dollars 2008 2008 2007 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 2,136 2,060 1,855 Marketable securities 898 1,060 1,014 Trade accounts receivable, net 1,473 1,546 1,605 Inventories, net 1,580 1,539 1,354 Deferred tax assets 246 230 205 Assets held for sale 61 0 1,017 Other receivables and assets 734 626 612 Total current assets 7,128 7,061 7,662 Goodwill 315 314 290 Other intangible assets, net 309 317 238 Property, plant and equipment, net 5,059 5,391 5,044 Long-term deferred tax assets 283 270 237 Equity investments 1,032 1,035 0 Restricted cash 250 250 250 Non-current marketable securities 300 339 369 Other investments and other non-current assets 377 357 182 7,925 8,273 6,610 Total assets 15,053 15,334 14,272 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt 153 300 103 Trade accounts payable 1,161 1,114 1,065 Other payables and accrued liabilities 981 912 744 Dividends payable to shareholders 242 0 0 Deferred tax liabilities 10 13 11 Accrued income tax 132 139 154 Total current liabilities 2,679 2,478 2,077 Long-term debt 2,313 2,324 2,117 Reserve for pension and termination indemnities 304 302 323 Long-term deferred tax liabilities 33 32 14 Other non-current liabilities 311 306 115 2,961 2,964 2,569 Total liabilities 5,640 5,442 4,646 Commitment and contingencies Minority interests 56 54 53 Common stock (preferred stock: 540,000,000 shares authorized, not issued; common stock: Euro 1.04 nominal value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized, 910,307,305 shares issued, 896,245,351 shares outstanding) 1,156 1,156 1,156 Capital surplus 2,145 2,131 2,097 Accumulated result 4,736 5,190 5,274 Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,593 1,635 1,320 Treasury stock -273 -274 -274 Shareholders' equity 9,357 9,838 9,573 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 15,053 15,334 14,272 STMicroelectronics N.V. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 28, June 28, June 30, In million of U.S. dollars 2008 2008 2007 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss -47 -131 -684 Items to reconcile net loss and cash flows from operating activities Depreciation and amortization 325 666 770 Amortization of discount on convertible debt 5 9 9 Other-than-temporary impairment charge on financial assets 39 69 0 Other non-cash items -10 11 39 Minority interests 1 2 4 Deferred income tax -32 -3 -7 (Earnings) loss on equity investments 5 5 -9 Impairment, restructuring charges and other related closure costs, net of cash payments 170 337 885 Changes in assets and liabilities: Trade receivables, net 69 165 46 Inventories, net -37 -179 -53 Trade payables 58 143 -2 Other assets and liabilities, net -130 -176 -58 Net cash from operating activities 416 918 940 Cash flows from investing activities: Payment for purchase of tangible assets -272 -530 -507 Payment for purchase of marketable securities 0 0 -682 Proceeds from sale of marketable securities 160 160 40 Proceeds from matured short-term deposits 0 0 250 Restricted cash 0 0 -32 Investment in intangible and financial assets -16 -41 -36 Payment for business acquisitions, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired 0 -170 0 Net cash used in investing activities -128 -581 -967 Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 0 136 17 Repayment of long-term debt -44 -51 -52 Increase in short-term facilities 0 0 40 Capital increase 0 0 2 Repurchase of common stock -83 -83 0 Dividends paid -81 -81 -269 Net cash used in financing activities -208 -79 -262 Effect of changes in exchange rates -4 23 4 Net cash increase (decrease) 76 281 -285 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 2,060 1,855 1,659 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 2,136 2,136 1,374 STMicroelectronics N.V. Consolidated Statements of Income (in million of U.S. dollars, except per share data ($)) Three Months Ended (Unaudited) (Unaudited) June 28, June 30, 2008 2007 Net sales 2,379 2,409 Other revenues 12 9 NET REVENUES 2,391 2,418 Cost of sales -1,511 -1,580 GROSS PROFIT 880 838 Selling, general and administrative -281 -270 Research and development -470 -446 Other income and expenses, net 30 12 Impairment, restructuring charges and other related closure costs -185 -906 Total Operating Expenses -906 -1,610 OPERATING LOSS -26 -772 Other-than-temporary impairment charge on financial assets -39 0 Interest income, net 19 18 Earnings (loss) on equity investments -5 3 LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS -51 -751 Income tax benefit (expense) 5 -4 LOSS BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS -46 -755 Minority interests -1 -3 NET LOSS -47 -758 LOSS PER SHARE (BASIC) -0.05 -0.84 LOSS PER SHARE (DILUTED) -0.05 -0.84 NUMBER OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN CALCULATING DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE 900.5 898.8 STMicroelectronics N.V. Consolidated Statements of Income (in million of U.S. dollars, except per share data ($)) Six Months Ended (Unaudited) (Unaudited) June 28, June 30, 2008 2007 Net sales 4,841 4,678 Other revenues 28 15 NET REVENUES 4,869 4,693 Cost of sales -3,090 -3,070 GROSS PROFIT 1,779 1,623 Selling, general and administrative -585 -531 Research and development -978 -881 Other income and expenses, net 39 -3 Impairment, restructuring charges and other related closure costs -369 -918 Total Operating Expenses -1,893 -2,333 OPERATING LOSS -114 -710 Other-than-temporary impairment charge -69 0 Interest income, net 40 36 Earnings (loss) on equity investments -5 9 LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS -148 -665 Income tax benefit (expense) 19 -15 LOSS BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS -129 -680 Minority interests -2 -4 NET LOSS -131 -684 LOSS PER SHARE (BASIC) -0.15 -0.76 LOSS PER SHARE (DILUTED) -0.15 -0.76 NUMBER OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN CALCULATING DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE 900.1 898.1
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