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 January 28, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time / 3:00 p.m. CET, to discuss operating performance for the fourth quarter and full year 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 February 6, 2009.
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. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.
STMicroelectronics N.V. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS As at December 31, September 27, December 31, In million of U.S. dollars 2008 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) ----------- ----------- --------- ASSETS ====== Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 1,009 868 1,855 Marketable securities 651 726 1,014 Trade accounts receivable, net 1,064 1,520 1,605 Inventories, net 1,840 1,787 1,354 Deferred tax assets 233 252 205 Assets held for sale 0 0 1,017 Receivables for transactions performed on behalf, net 0 72 Other receivables and assets 685 694 612 --- --- --- Total current assets 5,482 5,919 7,662 Goodwill 958 1,030 290 Other intangible assets, net 863 904 238 Property, plant and equipment, net 4,739 5,065 5,044 Long-term deferred tax assets 373 370 237 Equity investments 510 691 0 Restricted cash 250 250 250 Non-current marketable securities 242 297 369 Other investments and other non-current assets 477 458 182 --- --- --- 8,412 9,065 6,610 Total assets 13,894 14,984 14,272 ------ ------ ------ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ==================================== Current liabilities: Bank overdrafts 20 Current portion of long-term debt 123 63 103 Trade accounts payable 847 1,156 1,065 Other payables and accrued liabilities 996 1,165 744 Dividends payable to shareholders 79 163 0 Deferred tax liabilities 28 19 11 Accrued income tax 106 142 154 --- --- --- Total current liabilities 2,199 2,708 2,077 Long-term debt 2,554 2,487 2,117 Reserve for pension and termination indemnities 332 301 323 Long-term deferred tax liabilities 27 109 14 Other non-current liabilities 350 323 115 --- --- --- 3,263 3,220 2,569 Total liabilities 5,462 5,928 4,646 Commitment and contingencies Minority interests 276 290 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, 874,276,833 shares outstanding) 1,156 1,156 1,156 Capital surplus 2,324 2,311 2,097 Accumulated result 4,064 4,444 5,274 Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,094 1,276 1,320 Treasury stock -482 -421 -274 ---- ---- ---- Shareholders' equity 8,156 8,766 9,573 ----- ----- ----- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 13,894 14,984 14,272 ------ ------ ------ STMicroelectronics N.V. Consolidated Statements of Income (in million of U.S. dollars, except per share data ($)) Three Months Ended ------------------ (Unaudited) (Unaudited) ----------- ----------- December 31, December 31, 2008 2007 ---- ---- Net sales 2,264 2,733 Other revenues 12 9 -- - NET REVENUES 2,276 2,742 Cost of sales -1,454 -1,731 ------ ------ GROSS PROFIT 822 1,011 Selling, general and administrative -304 -295 Research and development -572 -480 Other income and expenses, net 6 28 Impairment, restructuring charges and other related closure costs -91 -279 --- ---- Total Operating Expenses -961 -1,026 ---- ------ OPERATING LOSS -139 -15 Other-than-temporary impairment charge on financial assets -55 -46 Interest income, net 3 25 Earnings (loss) on equity investments -204 2 Gain on financial assets 15 0 -- - LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS -380 -34 Income tax benefit 9 55 - -- INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS -371 21 Minority interests 5 -1 - -- NET INCOME (LOSS) -366 20 ==== == EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (BASIC) -0.42 0.02 EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (DILUTED) -0.42 0.02 NUMBER OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN CALCULATING DILUTED INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE 878.1 904.2 STMicroelectronics N.V. Consolidated Statements of Income (in million of U.S. dollars, except per share data ($)) Twelve Months Ended ------------------- (Unaudited) (Audited) ----------- --------- December 31, December 31, 2008 2007 ---- ---- Net sales 9,792 9,966 Other revenues 50 35 -- -- NET REVENUES 9,842 10,001 Cost of sales -6,282 -6,465 ------ ------ GROSS PROFIT 3,560 3,536 Selling, general and administrative -1,187 -1,099 Research and development -2,152 -1,802 Other income and expenses, net 62 48 Impairment, restructuring charges and other related closure costs -481 -1,228 ---- ------ Total Operating Expenses -3,758 -4,081 ------ ------ OPERATING LOSS -198 -545 Other-than-temporary impairment charge on financial assets -138 -46 Interest income, net 51 83 Earnings (loss) on equity investments -553 14 Gain on financial assets 15 0 -- - LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS -823 -494 Income tax benefit 43 23 -- -- LOSS BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS -780 -471 Minority interests -6 -6 -- -- NET LOSS -786 -477 ==== ==== LOSS PER SHARE (BASIC) -0.88 -0.53 LOSS PER SHARE (DILUTED) -0.88 -0.53 NUMBER OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN CALCULATING DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE 892.0 898.7
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