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STMicroelectronics Reports 2008 Second Quarter and First Half Revenues and Earnings

- Second quarter net revenues increased 9.7% sequentially and 14.6% year-over-year to $2.39 billion - Gross margin was 36.8% - Diluted EPS of $0.18 before restructuring and impairment charges

GENEVA, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) reported financial results for the 2008 second quarter and six months ended June 28, 2008.

ST, in conjunction with Intel and Francisco Partners, completed their previously announced agreement to create Numonyx, an independent semiconductor company, with ST contributing its Flash Memories Group (FMG). The transaction was completed on March 30, 2008. In this press release the income statement for the Q2 2008 period reflects the deconsolidation of the FMG segment. Accordingly, all comparisons of Q2 2008 results, both sequential and year-over-year, exclude FMG, except as noted.

Second Quarter Net Revenues and Gross Profit Review

ST's net revenues for the second quarter increased 9.7% sequentially to $2.39 billion driven by double-digit sales growth in the Telecom (wireless), Industrial and Consumer market segments. On a year-over-year basis, ST's net revenues grew 14.6%, led by nearly 20% gains in both the Industrial and Telecom (wireless) segments.

Application Specific Product Group's (ASG's) net revenues grew 8.4% sequentially and 15.9% year-over-year to $1.51 billion and were driven in both comparisons by strong wireless performance led by 3G digital baseband and device unit growth in connectivity and imaging. On a sequential basis, Consumer market segment posted double-digit sales growth, primarily driven by portable navigation device shipments. Industrial and Multisegment Sector (IMS) net revenues of $865 million grew 11.9% sequentially and 12.8% year-over-year led by MEMS, Advanced Analog and Smartcards/Microcontrollers for both comparisons. Q2 2008 IMS sales were composed of $531 million of ICs and $334 million of discrete products, which grew 20% and 4% respectively year-over-year.

Gross profit was $880 million for the 2008 second quarter compared to $820 million in the prior quarter, and posted a 12% improvement in comparison to the $788 million in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 36.8%. The Company estimates that currency negatively impacted gross margin by over 300 basis points year-over-year.

Operating Expenses

Combined Q2 2008 SG&A and R&D expenses were $751 million equal to 31.4% of net revenues compared to 33.3% of net revenues (excluding the one-time $21 million in-process R&D charge) in the prior quarter, despite the negative effects of currency.

R&D and SG&A expenses were $470 million and $281 million, respectively, in the second quarter of 2008. On a year-over-year basis, R&D costs increased about 8.6% net of currency impacts reflecting increased costs associated with the Genesis and wireless IC design-team acquisitions, while SG&A increased 3% excluding currency impacts.

In the second quarter of 2008, the effective average exchange rate for the Company was approximately $1.55 to euro 1, compared to $1.47 to euro 1 in the first quarter of 2008 and $1.33 to euro 1 in the year-ago quarter. The Company's effective exchange rate reflects actual exchange rate levels combined with the impact of hedging programs.

President and CEO Carlo Bozotti commented, "ST's top-line performance in the second quarter clearly demonstrates the significant improvement in our product portfolio, which is leading to market-share gains for ST. Moreover, we believe ST will continue these market-share gains as we move through the remainder of 2008.

"Our more competitive product line-up and marketing initiatives drove an increase in net revenues of approximately 10% on a sequential basis. And, for the first half of 2008, sales increased by 13.2% in comparison to the 2007 first half.

"On top of strong revenue results, our gross margin and operating expenses were essentially in-line with our initial expectations. In combination this led to a sequential improvement in our comparable operating margin to 6.7%, from the 4.6% in the prior quarter, and resulted in diluted earnings per share of $0.18, before charges."

Constant Currency Analysis

Management believes that the currency impact on operating performance is an important element in comparing operating results. The following table illustrates estimated year-over-year currency impacts.


    In Million US$ and %
                          Q2 2008   Q2 2007    Estimated impact on selected Q2
                            As     Excluding           2008 results at
                         reported     FMG          Q2 2007 exchange rates*
     Effective Euro/USD    $1.55     $1.33
                                                Estimated   Estimated Q2 2008
                                                 Adverse         results
                                                  Impact       at constant
                                                                currency
    Net Revenues           2,391     2,087
    Gross Profit             880       788          75              955
       Gross margin                              310 basis
                            36.8%     37.8%       points           39.9%
    R&D                     (470)     (397)         39             (431)
    SG&A                    (281)     (243)         29             (252)
    **Pro-forma Operating
     income: excluding
     Impairment
     & Restructuring
     charges                 159       159         134              293

    *  These columns reflect non-GAAP best estimates of exchange-rate impact
       on selected financial metrics for ST, and are based upon a US
       dollar-to-Euro effective exchange rate of $1.33 per Euro and $1.55 per
       Euro for Second Quarter 2007 and Second Quarter 2008, respectively. Net
       revenues impact is based on the assumption that industry prices adjust
       to equivalent US$ prices with a delay of one quarter which is
       incorporated into estimated amounts.
    ** Pro-forma Operating income excluding Impairment and Restructuring
       charges is a metric management believes represents a meaningful
       comparison of operating performance. The Q2 2007 amount is derived by
       adding $906 million in impairment and restructuring charges to the
       reported operating loss (excluding FMG) of $747 million; while the Q2
       2008 amount comes from the addition of $185 million in impairment and
       restructuring to the reported operating loss of $26 million.

Operating Income, Net Income and Earnings per Share

Excluding impairment and restructuring charges, Q2 2008 operating income and margin were $159 million and 6.7%, respectively. Net income per diluted share was $0.18, excluding $224 million in pre-tax charges from restructuring, impairment, and other-than-temporary impairments on financial assets.

During the second quarter of this year, ST entered into advanced negotiations to sell its Phoenix, Arizona, USA, fab as an ongoing business. Accordingly, the Company has revised the original restructuring plan for this site and intends to pursue the sale of the fab in order to realize substantial advantages in operational and financial impacts. As a result, in the second quarter of 2008 ST recorded a $114 million, non-cash impairment charge related to the intended sale of the Phoenix manufacturing facility.

In total, second quarter 2008 impairment and restructuring charges amounted to $185 million, with $36 million coming primarily from previously announced restructuring programs, $35 million from remaining FMG separation costs and $114 million from the planned sale of ST's Phoenix fab.

Based upon impairment, restructuring charges and other closure costs, ST reported an operating loss of $26 million in the second quarter of 2008. In the year-ago quarter, the Company reported an operating loss of $772 million -- including FMG -- ($134 million with a 5.5% operating margin, excluding restructuring and impairment charges), and in the prior quarter the Company reported an operating loss of $88 million -- including FMG -- (operating income was $116 million, an operating margin of 4.7%, excluding restructuring and impairment charges and one-time in process R&D totaling $204 million).

Following the prior announcements of impairment recognition in certain asset-backed securities, in the 2008 second quarter an accounting revaluation resulted in an additional $39 million, pre-tax, other-than-temporary impairment to the value of these financial assets. The Company has initiated legal action against Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and will continue to pursue all options to recover its losses in these investments, which resulted directly from deviating from ST's specific authorization.

ST reported a net loss of $47 million or -$0.05 per share in the 2008 second quarter compared to the year-ago quarter net loss -- including FMG -- of $758 million or -$0.84 per share ($0.15 per diluted share excluding restructuring and impairment charges) and the prior quarter net loss -- including FMG -- of $84 million, or -$0.09 per share ($0.13 per diluted share excluding restructuring, impairment charges including other-than-temporary impairment on marketable securities and in-process R&D).

Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Highlights

Net cash from operating activities was $416 million in the 2008 second quarter. Net operating cash flow* was $128 million, compared to $225 million in the year-ago quarter. For the first half, net cash from operating activities was $918 million and net operating cash flow was $347 million, excluding the $170 million expenditure for the purchase of Genesis Microchip.

Capital expenditures were $272 million during the second quarter of 2008, compared to $258 million in the prior quarter and $222 million in the year-ago quarter. For the 2008 first half, capital expenditures were $530 million, or 10.9% of net sales, compared to $507 million or 10.8% of net sales in the first half of 2007. These 2008 capital spending amounts reflect the previously announced purchase of ST's former partner's production equipment in Crolles2, biased toward the first half of the year. The Company reiterated its expectation to be at or below a capex-to-sales ratio of 10% for the full year 2008.

In the 2008 second quarter, ST repurchased $83 million of common stock under the most recently approved plan, as well as paid $81 million in dividends. For the third quarter, 2008 the global ex-dividend date will be August 18, 2008 and the dividend of $0.09 is planned to be paid on or after this date in accordance with the previously announced schedule.

Inventory was $1.58 billion at quarter end, with inventory turns accelerating to 3.8 times.

At June 28, 2008, ST's cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities (current and non-current), short-term deposits and restricted cash equaled $3.58 billion. Total debt was $2.47 billion. ST's net financial position** was $1.1 billion. Shareholders' equity was $9.36 billion.

    *  Net operating cash flow is a non-US GAAP metric, which the Company's
       management utilizes as a measure of cash-generation capability. It is
       defined as net cash from operating activities ($416 million in the
       second quarter of 2008) minus net cash used in investing activities
       (primarily capital expenditures of $272 million) excluding restricted
       cash ($250 million), payments for purchase of and proceeds from the
       sale of marketable securities (current and non-current) and investment
       in and proceeds from matured short-term deposits ($288 million in the
       second quarter of 2008).
    ** Net financial position is a non-US GAAP metric used by the Company's
       management to help assess financial flexibility. It is defined as cash
       and cash equivalents, marketable securities (current and non-current),
       short-term deposits and restricted cash ($3,584 million) minus total
       debt (bank overdrafts $0 million + current portion of long-term debt
       $153 million + long-term debt $2,313 million).

Net Revenues by Market Segment for Q2 2008

The following table estimates, within a variance of 5% to 10% in the absolute dollar amount, the relative weighting of each of the Company's target market segments for the 2008 second quarter.


    As % of Net Revenues           Q2 2008
    Market Segment                   ST

    Automotive                       17%
    Consumer                         17%
    Computer                         16%
    Telecom                          32%
    Industrial & Other               18%

In comparison to the year-ago quarter, all market segments posted growth, led by Industrial & Other which increased 20% and Telecom which increased 19%, followed by Computer and Consumer which increased 12% and 11%, respectively, and Automotive, which increased approximately 7%.

Sequentially, performance was led by the 14% growth of both Telecom and Industrial & Other. Consumer was up 11%, while Automotive gained 5%. Computer was essentially flat with the prior quarter.

Financial and Operating Data by Product Segment for Q2 2008

    The following table provides a breakdown of revenues and operating income
by product segment.


    In Million US$ and %                                  Q2 2008
                                                                   Operating
    Segment                                       Net    % of Net   income
                                               Revenues  Revenues   (loss)

    ASG (Application Specific Product Groups)    $1,511     63.2%     $35
    IMS (Industrial and Multisegment Sector)        865     36.2%     132
    Others (1)(2)                                    15      0.6%    (193)

    TOTAL                                        $2,391      100%    $(26)

    (1) Net revenues of "Others" include revenues from sales of Subsystems and
        Other Products not allocated to product segments.
    (2) Operating loss of "Others" includes items such as impairment,
        restructuring charges, and other related closure costs, start-up
        costs, and other unallocated expenses such as strategic or special
        research and development programs, acquired in-process R&D, certain
        corporate-level operating expenses, certain patent claims and
        litigations, and other costs that are not allocated to the product
        segments, as well as operating earnings or losses of the Subsystems
        and Other Products.

ASG posted strong net revenue growth of 15.9% and 8.4% in comparison to the year-ago and prior periods, respectively. ASG's operating profit improved sequentially largely due to mix improvement, while declining on a year-over- year basis driven by a combination of currency factors and increased R&D expenses coming from the Genesis and wireless IC design-team acquisitions as well as a higher level of design activity.

IMS sales also rose sharply, with net revenues increasing 12.8% year-over- year and 11.9% sequentially. IMS operating profit was $132 million, improving both sequentially and year-over-year, reflecting improved volume, mix - notably driven by product emphasis in Advanced Analog and ICs, - and efficiency, which more than offset currency impacts.

First Half 2008 Results

In this press release the income statement for the first half of 2008 incorporates FMG for the first three months of 2008.


    In Million US$ and %
        Net Revenues          First Half    First Half    Year-over-Year
                                 2008          2007           Growth

    ST ex FMG                   $4,570        $4,039           13.2%

    ST including FMG            $4,869        $4,693            3.8%

Net revenues for the first half were $4,570 million, increasing 13.2% compared to 2007 first half revenues of $4,039 million (excluding FMG). Gross profit increased 9.6% to $1,779 million, or 36.5% of net revenues, compared to $1,623 million or 34.6% of net revenues for the 2007 first half. Operating loss was $114 million, compared to operating loss of $710 million in last year's first half. Net loss was $131 million, or $-0.15 per share, compared to net loss of $684 million, or $-0.76 per share for the 2007 first half. Net loss included pre-tax restructuring, impairment charges and in-process R&D costs of $459 million ($0.45 per diluted share impact) and $918 million ($1.01 per diluted share impact) for the 2008 and 2007 first half results, respectively.

Research and development expenses were $978 million, including a $21 million in-process R&D charge associated with the closing of the Genesis Microchip acquisition, compared to $881 million in the 2007 first half. Selling, general, and administrative expenses were $585 million compared to $531 million in the 2007 first half.

In the 2008 first half, the effective average exchange rate for the Company was approximately $1.51 to euro 1.00, compared to $1.31 to euro 1.00 for the 2007 first half.

First Half 2008 Financial and Operating Data by Product Segment

    The following table provides a breakdown of revenues and operating income
by product segment.


    In Million US$ and %                              First Half 2008
                                                                    Operating
                                                  Net     % of Net    income
    Product Segment                             Revenues  Revenues    (loss)

    ASG (Application Specific Product Groups)    $2,904     59.7%       $42
    IMS (Industrial and Multisegment Sector)      1,637     33.6%       222
    FMG (Flash Memories Group)                      299      6.1%        16
    Others (1)(2)                                    29      0.6%      (394)

    TOTAL                                        $4,869      100%     $(114)

    (1) and (2) defined in earlier table.

Outlook

Mr. Bozotti stated, "Despite the current macroeconomic situation we expect ST's sequential net revenue growth to be in the range between -1% and 6%, which represents year-over-year growth of between 7% and 14%. The third quarter 2008 gross margin is expected to be equal to the second quarter level of 36.8%, plus or minus one percentage point."

This outlook is based on an assumed currency exchange rate of approximately $1.57 = euro 1.00 for the 2008 third quarter, which reflects current exchange rate levels combined with the impact of existing hedging contracts. Additionally, this outlook is provided for ST as currently configured and does not include any impact of the ST-NXP Wireless joint venture, which is expected to close in the 2008 third quarter. ST's third quarter 2008 results will also include the Company's pro-rata portion of Numonyx' second quarter 2008 financial performance in the income statement line 'Earnings(loss) on equity investment,' reflecting the anticipated one quarter lag in reporting.

    Recent Corporate Developments
    -- At the Company's Annual General Meeting, which was held in Amsterdam on
       May 14, 2008, all of the proposed resolutions were approved. The
       Company's 2007 accounts in accordance with International Financial
       Reporting Standards (IFRS) were approved. The shareholders reappointed
       the following members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Gerald Arbola, Mr.
       Tom de Waard, Mr. Didier Lombard, Mr. Bruno Steve, in addition to
       appointing Mr. Antonino Turicchi, for three-year terms, expiring at the
       2011 Annual General Meeting. The distribution of a cash dividend of
       $0.36 per share, to be paid in four equal installments, was also
       approved.
        -- The complete Agenda and relevant detailed information concerning
           the STMicroelectronics N.V. Annual General Meeting, as well as all
           related AGM materials, is available on the Company's website
           http://investors.st.com

    -- On June 26, 2008, ST and NXP announced that the name of their new joint
       venture will be ST-NXP Wireless, following the announcement on April
       10, 2008, that the two companies would create a new company from their
       respective mobile and wireless businesses, which together generated
       US$3 billion in revenue in 2007. The management team of ST-NXP Wireless
       will be comprised of experienced industry leaders from both parent
       companies, with Alain Dutheil leading ST-NXP Wireless as Chief
       Executive Officer. The new company will begin operations in a strong
       position to meet customer needs in 2G, 2.5G, 3G, multimedia,
       connectivity and future wireless technologies.

    -- On June 30, 2008, ST published its 2007 Corporate Responsibility
       Report, which is available for download at www.st.com/cr. The report,
       which covers all of ST's activities and sites in 2007, contains
       detailed indicators of the Company's performance across the full range
       of Social, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Corporate Governance
       issues and reaffirms ST's long-established commitment to serving its
       stakeholders with integrity, transparency and excellence.


    Products, Technology and Design Wins

    Application-Specific Product Highlights
    -- In wireless, ST announced the intention to develop an analog baseband
       for a future high-volume EMP (Ericsson Mobile Platforms) platform,
       within the existing partnership between the two companies. This effort
       builds upon the successful joint development and the start of
       production of 3G and 3.5G digital baseband processors for EMP's
       licensees.

    -- Also in the wireless area, due to its expertise in mobile multimedia,
       ST was nominated as one of the founding members of the Symbian
       Foundation, along with other major leaders in the mobile handset
       industry. The intention of the Foundation is to unite leading operating
       systems to create one open mobile software platform. As part of its
       membership, ST is to contribute some of its IP and reference platforms
       to the foundation.

    -- In communications infrastructure applications, ST gained five design
       wins from three leading OEMs for devices implemented in 65nm process
       technology, some of which included embedded DRAM and other analog
       options, confirming ST's leading position in delivering CMOS-derivative
       process technology to infrastructure customers.

    -- In imaging, ST introduced a new high-performance stand-alone Image
       Signal Processor with dual-camera support that brings DSC-like
       performance to cellphones, PDAs, gaming devices and other mobile
       applications. Capable of controlling the entire imaging subsystem in a
       mobile phone, the processor supports a wide range of modules including
       sensors with up to 5-megapixel resolution.

    -- In digital consumer, ST continued to increase shipments of its
       leading-edge H.264 decoder chips for the worldwide deployment of
       high-definition digital set-top-boxes and integrated digital TVs. ST
       has also sampled four different products, implemented in 65nm, to
       world-leading manufacturers, targeting key segments of the set-top box
       market.

    -- In automotive, ST announced the first four 32-bit microcontrollers in
       the company's new Power Architecture(TM) families, enabling integrators
       to use the MCUs in powertrain, car body, chassis and safety, and
       instrumentation systems. The devices will support advanced functions,
       enable improved vehicle performance and economy, and deliver
       development savings by promoting hardware and software reuse.

    -- In powertrain applications, ST gained a significant design win for a
       dynamic vehicle control and ABS (anti-lock braking system) platform
       from a major Japanese car maker. Based on ST's BCD8 smart-power
       process, the single-chip products will serve the full platform from
       simple ABS solutions for low- and mid-level cars to full vehicle
       control for the high-end segment. In car safety, ST and Mobileye
       announced that the two companies have sampled the second generation of
       the EyeQ2 system-on-chip for vision-based driver assistance systems. In
       addition, ST achieved a major design win from a European tier one OEM
       for a PSI5-protocol IC, which provides a simplified and safer interface
       between the airbag sensor and car diagnostics. In production in 2009
       with European, American and Japanese car makers, ST will be the first
       non-captive-market vendor with an IC handling the PSI5 protocol.

    -- In car-body applications, ST gained major design wins, including a
       door-module chipset in the US market and for smart actuators in
       body-control modules in China and India. ST also achieved several
       design-ins at tier one OEMs worldwide for 8- and 32-bit MCUs.

    -- In car communications, ST signed an agreement with WorldSpace(R)
       Satellite Radio to develop, manufacture and distribute chips for
       European Satellite Digital Radio receivers for a pan-European and
       Middle East service offering. Also, ST started production of its
       Nomadik-platform-based Cartesio automotive-grade application processor
       with embedded GPS for three customers for telematics, handheld and
       Personal Navigation Device (PND) applications. Additionally, ST gained
       a design win for an AM/FM tuner IC at a major US OEM and a tuner
       design-in at a major Japanese car radio maker, plus design wins for
       audio power chips with a Japanese car radio maker and major US car
       manufacturers.

    -- In computer peripherals, ST gained two design wins in the US for its
       SPEAr(R) family of configurable System on-Chip (SoC) ICs, in printers
       and networking applications. Additionally, ST announced a new device in
       the family: manufactured in state-of-the-art low-power 65nm technology,
       SPEAr Basic addresses various embedded applications, including
       entry-level printers, digital photo frames, Voice-over-IP and other
       equipment.

    -- In healthcare applications, ST and Debiotech introduced the first
       evaluation prototypes of a unique miniaturized insulin-delivery pump.
       The device, which could be a couple of years away from commercial
       availability, relies on microfluidic MEMS technology and can be mounted
       on a disposable skin patch to provide continuous insulin infusion,
       enabling substantial advancements in the availability, treatment
       efficiency and the quality of life of diabetes patients.


    Industrial and Multi-Segment Product Highlights
    -- In 32-bit microcontrollers, ST increased the scalability and peripheral
       options of its breakthrough 32-bit STM32 Cortex(TM)-M3 MCU family with
       devices providing up to 512 Kbytes of on-chip Flash, larger SRAM and
       extra features for displays, sound, storage and advanced control, and
       multiple power-saving modes for optimal performance in industrial
       equipment, building-services controllers, medical devices and computer
       peripherals. In 8-bit MCUs, ST launched a range of MCUs, based on the
       STM8 core and specified for the industrial temperature range, that
       boasts extra features for robustness and reliability.

    -- In MEMS, in addition to gaining two significant design wins for sensors
       in game controllers and another in a consumer application, ST
       introduced a number of important new products, including its first
       'Gyroscope' angular-rate sensors, which offer an extended voltage range
       and reduced standby power for applications such as game controllers,
       intuitive pointers, vehicle or personal navigation, and image
       stabilization.

    -- Also in MEMS, ST announced the first in a new family of 3D orientation
       sensors that embed both 3D orientation functionality and click/double-
       click detection, allowing developers to integrate mouse-button
       controls. ST also added two new high-performance accelerometers to its
       ultra-compact portfolio for super-small applications where high
       performance is required in space-constrained applications, including
       mobile phones, portable media players, digital still or video cameras,
       and personal navigation devices.

    -- For power conversion markets, ST gained a significant design win with a
       major power-supply manufacturer for a Halogen-free product kit and also
       ramped up production of power-converter and regulators ICs for several
       PC notebook applications from major customers in the US and Asia. ST
       also introduced new products including the VIPer17 off-line
       switched-mode converter, step-up converters for LED backlights and
       lighting, and a new multi-output regulator aimed at a range of PC and
       consumer products.

    -- Also in power applications, ST gained several design wins for MOSFETS
       including high-end desktop PCs for a major customer and applications in
       automotive and lighting. ST also announced a family of FDmesh(TM) II
       fast-recovery MOSFETs that combine enhanced switching performance with
       on-resistance improved by more than 18% over existing devices. And in
       bipolar and IGBTs, ST gained numerous design wins in industrial,
       medical and audio applications and introduced a new ESBT switch for
       power supplies for single- and three-phase applications and a
       PowerMESH(TM) IGBT for use in energy-sensitive circuits such as
       lighting ballasts.

    -- In application-specific discretes and IPADs(TM) (Integrated Passive and
       Active Devices), ST introduced into the home-appliance market a
       solid-state AC-switch driver that integrates switch-failure detection,
       allowing designers to save board space and simplify the process to meet
       various international safety standards. In telecom and consumer
       applications, ST enlarged its IPAD range of combined ESD protection and
       EMI filtering products dedicated to audio functions, and also
       introduced protection devices dedicated to USB2.0 and Ethernet to meet
       increasing data rates in connectivity and wireline applications.

    -- In analog products, ST introduced a range of new devices including
       interfaces and amplifiers and achieved numerous design wins in a range
       of applications, such as mobile phone audio for a world-leading
       manufacturer and use in data-storage products for two important
       customers. And in advanced analog and mixed-signal, ST announced a new
       family of silicon oscillators and a range of four- and five-channel
       voltage supervisors for computer, consumer and communications
       applications, in addition to picking up several design wins and product
       qualifications in the advanced analog field from world-leading makers
       of mobile phones, computer and PNDs.

    -- In advanced logic, ST gained numerous design wins for logic switches
       and translators in computer and communications applications from major
       notebook and mobile phone manufacturers. ST also announced a new
       touch-screen controller IC that offers autonomous functionality to
       minimize demands on the system processor in applications such as PDAs,
       mobile phones, GPS receivers, game consoles and POS terminals.


    Technology Highlights
    -- ST announced the deployment of a certified electronic system-level
       (ESL) System-on-Chip reference design flow aimed at complex designs for
       next-generation consumer electronics equipment.  The design flow has
       been adopted and internally distributed following successful tape-outs
       of more than a dozen ASIC designs with productivity gains from four to
       ten times faster than with traditional methods.

    -- ST and CMP (Circuits Multi Projects(R)) announced that the two
       companies are offering Chinese universities access to ST's most
       advanced CMOS processes for academic and research purposes. ST will
       ensure the certification of the local partners and the fabrication of
       the ICs designed by the universities, while CMP will be the interface
       for commercial and technical aspects.

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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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