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 28, 2010

Commission File Number
001-31335
 
 
AU Optronics Corp.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 
No. 1 Li-Hsin Road 2
Hsinchu Science Park
Hsinchu, Taiwan
(Address of principal executive offices)


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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Item

1.  
Press release entitled, ” AUO Reports 4Q2009 Results”, dated January 28, 2010.
2.  
Investor Conference Materials entitled, “AU Optronics Corp. Fourth Quarter 2009 Results”, dated January 28, 2010.




 
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 28, 2010
By:
/s/ Andy Yang
 
   
Name:
Andy Yang
 
   
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 

 
 
News Release
 
AUO Reports 4Q2009 and Fiscal 2009 Financial Results
 
Issued by: AU Optronics Corp.
Issued on: January 28, 2010
 
Hsinchu, Taiwan, January 28, 2010


AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today announced unaudited results for 4Q2009 and Fiscal 2009. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, AUO posted consolidated revenue of NT$114.9 billion (US$3.6 billion, up 3.3% from the previous quarter), operating income of NT$1.9 billion (US$59 million), net loss of NT$7.9 billion (US$246 million), attributable to equity holders of the parent company NT$6.9 billion (US$217 million), and basic EPS  of -NT$0.78 per common share (-US$0.25 per ADR) in the fourth quarter.

4Q2009 Result Highlights
 
AUO reported the following unaudited consolidated results for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2009:

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Revenue of NT$114.9 billion, up 3.3% quarter-over-quarter
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Net loss of NT$7.9 billion
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Basic EPS of -NT$0.78 per common share
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Gross margin of 7.6%
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Operating margin of 1.7%
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EBITDA (*) margin of 22.0%
 
Fiscal 2009 Result Highlights
 
AUO reported the following unaudited consolidated results for the full year 2009:

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Revenue of NT$359.3 billion, down 15.2% year-over-year
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Net loss of NT$27.2 billion
Ÿ  
Basic EPS of -NT$3.04 per common share

For the year of 2009, AUO’s large-sized panels totaled to 89.6 million units, up 12.5% year-over-year. In terms of small- and medium-sized panels, the shipment was over 228.6 million units, an increase of 21.6% from the previous year.
 

 
 
 “We are pleased that AUO’s 4Q2009 shipments of large-sized panels achieved a historical high and beat our previous guidance in 3Q2009 investor conference, “ said Mr. Andy Yang, Chief Financial Officer of AUO. “Despite of the unfavorable panel pricing trends, AUO still delivered positive operating margins, thanks to management team’s swift response to customers’ needs and timely adjustment of the product mix. With continuing product innovation and strong R&D capability, our company was able to report the EBITDA margin of 22%, leading the industry peers. To further strengthen our balance sheet, the company continues to spend great efforts in managing free cash flows, which successfully reduced our gearing rates and maintained a healthy inventory level.”

Looking into 2010, AUO believes there will be full of prosperity and business opportunities. In order to fulfill customers’ demands and to capture the robust growths in Mainland China market, the Company aims to do a “smart expansion” and properly add its capacity investment at the right moment. In addition to its core TFT business, AUO plans to accelerate its developments in leading-edge technologies and new businesses, to further seize the growing opportunities in innovative applications in the coming decade.

* EBITDA=Operating Income +D&A
* Amounts converted by an exchange rate of NTD31.95:USD1 as of December 31, 2009.
* All financial information was unaudited and was prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Taiwan (“ROC GAAP”)
 
#                      #                      #

 
ABOUT AU OPTRONICS
 
AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) is a worldwide top three manufacturer* of thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels (TFT-LCD). AUO is able to provide customers with a full range of panel sizes and comprehensive applications, offering TFT-LCD panels in sizes ranging from 1.2 inches to greater than 65 inches. AUO generated consolidated sales revenue NT$359.3 billion (US$11.2 billion) in 2009 with global operations located in Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.S., and Europe. Additionally, AUO is the first pure TFT-LCD manufacturer to successfully list at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). AUO extended its market to green energy industry in the end of 2008, and formally founded The Solar Photovoltaic Business Unit in October, 2009. For more information, please visit AUO.com.
 


 
* DisplaySearch 3Q2009 WW Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment Report. This data is used as reference only and AUO does not make any endorsement or representation in connection therewith. 2009 year end revenue converted by an exchange rate of NTD31.95:USD1.
 
Safe Harbour Notice
 
AU Optronics Corp. (“AUO” or the “Company”) (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), a worldwide top three 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. 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 June 4th, 2008.
 
For more information, please contact:
 
Freda Lee Yawen Hsiao
Corporate Communications Division Corporate Communications Division
AU Optronics Corp. AU Optronics Corp.
Tel:  +886-3-5008800 ext 3206 +886-3-5008800 ext 3211
Fax: +886-3-5772730 +886-3-5772730
Email: freda.lee@auo.com yawen .hsiao@auo.com
 
 

 
 
 


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                        AUO Proprietary & Confidential
                              AU Optronics Corp.
                Fourth Quarter 2009 Results Investor Conference
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                            2009[GRAPHIC OMITTED]

                                 Jan 28, 2010

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                              Safe Harbor Notice

o   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.

o   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.

o   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").

o   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.

o 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,
2008 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

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                              Consolidated Income Statement

Amount : NT$ Million Except Per Share Data
                       ------------------    -----------------     ----    -----------------
                              4Q'09                3Q'09           QoQ %         4Q'08
                       ------------------    -----------------     ----    -----------------
Net Sales               114,861    100.0%    111,243    100.0%     3.3%     59,750    100.0%
Cost of Goods Sold     (106,096)   (92.4%)   (98,194)   (88.3%)    8.0%    (80,682)  (135.0%)
                       --------    ------    -------    ------     ----    -------   -------
Gross Profit (Loss)       8,766      7.6%     13,049     11.7%   (32.8%)   (20,932)   (35.0%)
Operating Expenses       (6,866)    (6.0%)    (5,497)    (4.9%)   24.9%     (3,031)   (5.1%)
                       --------    ------    -------    ------     ----    -------   -------
Operating Income
  (Loss)                  1,900       1.7%     7,551      6.8%   (74.8%)   (23,962)   (40.1%)
Net Non-operating
  Expenses(c)           (10,977)    (9.6%)      (299)    (0.3%) 3567.5%     (3,682)    (6.2%)
                       --------    ------    -------    ------     ----    -------   -------
Income (Loss) before
  Tax                    (9,077)    (7.9%)     7,252      6.5%       --    (27,645)   (46.3%)
                       --------    ------    -------    ------     ----    -------   -------
Net Income (Loss)        (7,850)    (6.8%)     7,420      6.7%       --    (26,595)   (44.5%)
                       ========    ======    =======    ======     ====    =======   =======
Attributable t
Equity holders of the
  parent company         (6,926)    (6.0%)     7,299      6.6%       --    (26,565)   (44.5%)
Minority interest          (924)    (0.8%)       121      0.1%       --        (30)    (0.1%)
                       --------    ------    -------    ------     ----    -------   -------
Net Income (Loss)        (7,850)    (6.8%)     7,420      6.7%       --    (26,595)   (44.5%)
                       ========    ======    =======    ======     ====    =======   =======
Basic EPS (NT$)(a)        (0.78)                0.84                 --      (3.0
                                                                =======
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating Income + D&A   25,243     22.0%     30,985     27.9%   (18.5%)    (2,812)    (4.7%)
============================================================================================
Unit Shipments (mn)(b)
Large Size Panels          27.4                 26.7               2.5%       15.1
Small & Medium Size Panels 60.1                 64.8              (7.3%)      47.4
============================================================================================
- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

(a)  Basic EPS was calculated based on the total weighted average outstanding
     shares of each quarter (8,797m shares in 4Q09, 8,787m shares in 3Q09 and
     8,760m shares in 4Q08) by retroactively adjusting to stock dividend and
     stock bonus
(b)  Large size refers to panels that are 10 inches and above
(c)  The increase of the non-operating loss for the fourth quarter is mainly
     attributable to legal expenses reserved for antitrust matters. The company
     expects that indictments against the company and certain personnel may be
     forthcoming in the next few months. The company has and will continue to
     vigorously defend itself with respect to the antitrust allegations.
     However, given the unpredictable nature of legal matters, the company
     cannot rule out the possibility that it may not prevail in all such
     matters or that the matters may settle.Therefore, the company believes
     that it is appropriate to make such accruals at this time as the company
     deems appropriate, with the understanding that the final amount, if any,
     may not be ascertained until the final resolution of these matters.

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                         Consolidated Income Statement

Amount : NT$ Million Except Per Share Data

                                        FY2009                 FY2008           YoY%
                                 -------------------    ------------------     -----
Net Sales                         359,331     100.0%     423,928    100.0%    (15.2%)
Cost of Goods Sold               (352,290)    (98.0%)   (368,600)   (86.9%)    (4.4%)
                                 --------     ------    --------    ------     -----
Gross Profit                        7,041       2.0%      55,328     13.1%    (87.3%)
Operating Expenses                (22,280)     (6.2%)    (22,236)    (5.2%)     0.2%
                                 --------     ------    --------    ------     -----
Operating Income (Loss)           (15,239)     (4.2%)     33,092      7.8%        --
Net Non-operating Expenses(d)     (12,028)     (3.3%)     (6,821)    (1.6%)    76.3%
                                 --------     ------    --------    ------     -----
Income (Loss) before Tax          (27,267)     (7.6%)     26,271      6.2%        --
                                 --------     ------    --------    ------     -----
Net Income (Loss)                 (27,245)     (7.6%)     21,642      5.1%        --
                                 ========     ======    ========     =====     =====
Attributable t
Equity holders of the parent
  company                         (26,769)     (7.4%)     21,267      5.0%        --
Minority interest                    (475)     (0.1%)        374      0.1%        --
Net Income (Loss)                 (27,245)     (7.6%)     21,642      5.1%        --
                                  =======      =====      ======      ====     =====
Basic EPS (NT$)(a)                  (3.04)                  2.43
                                                                              ------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating Income + D&A             74,869      20.8%     114,281     27.0%    (34.5%)
  ROE(b)                            (9.7%)                  7.3%                  --
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unit Shipments (mn)(c)
Large Size Panels                    89.6                   79.7               12.5%
Small & Medium Size Panels          228.6                  188.1               21.6%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis
(a)  Basic EPS was calculated based on total weighted average outstanding
     shares of 8,797m shares and 8,760m shares in 2009 and 2008, respectively
(b)  ROE was based on average equity attributable to shareholders of the parent
     company
(c)  Large size refers to panels that are 10 inches and above
(d)  The increase of the non-operating loss for the fourth quarter is mainly
     attributable to legal expenses reserved for antitrust matters. The company
     expects that indictments against the company and certain personnel may be
     forthcoming in the next few months. The company has and will continue to
     vigorously defend itself with respect to the antitrust allegations.
     However, given the unpredictable nature of legal matters, the company
     cannot rule out the possibility that it may not prevail in all such
     matters or that the matters may settle.Therefore, the company believes
     that it is appropriate to make such accruals at this time as the company
     deems appropriate, with the understanding that the final amount, if any,
     may not be ascertained until the final resolution of these matters.

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Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights
Amount : NT$ Million
                                  -------        -------         -----         --------
                                    4Q'09         3Q'09          QoQ %           4Q'08
                                  -------        -------         -----         --------
Cash & ST Investment               85,443         58,818         45.3%          83,905
Inventory                          39,230         42,590         (7.9%)         23,611
Short Term Debt(a)                 48,790         51,628         (5.5%)         48,443
Long Term Debt                    133,079        124,104          7.2%         114,342
Equity                            274,919        286,723         (4.1%)        299,259
Total Assets                      622,613        612,830          1.6%         566,936
                                                                 -----
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inventory Turnover (Days)(b)           35             35                            36
Debt to Equity                       66.2%          61.3%                         54.4%
Net Debt to Equity                   35.1%          40.8%                         26.4%
=======================================================================================

- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated bas
(a) Short term debt refers to all interest bearing debt maturing within one year
(b) Calculated by dividing the average inventory into the annualized cost of
    goods sold during such period, then multiplying by 365 days

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                       Consolidated Cash Flow Highlights

Amount : NT$ Million
                                  -------        -------         -----          -------
                                    4Q'09          3Q'09           QoQ           FY2009
                                  -------        -------         -----          -------
From Operating Activities          35,472         22,847        12,626           57,041
  Net Income (Loss)                (7,850)         7,420       (15,270)         (27,245)
  Depreciation & Amortization      23,343         23,434           (91)          90,108
  Net Change in Working Capital    20,277         (8,048)       28,326           (4,985)
-------------------------------    ------         -------       ------           ------
From Investing Activities         (16,112)       (17,288)        1,176          (67,456)
  Capital Expenditure             (15,681)       (14,797)         (884)         (61,047)
-------------------------------    ------         -------       ------           ------
From Financing Activities           7,285        (13,594)       20,879           11,925
  Net Change in Debt                6,966        (10,640)       17,606           12,651
-------------------------------    ------         -------       ------           ------
Net Change in Cash(a)              26,837         (7,673)       34,510            2,009

- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis
(a)  In addition to cash generated from operating, investing and financing
     activities, net change in cash also included effect on currency exchange of
     foreign subsidiaries

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                     Consolidated Revenues by Application


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- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

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                           Large Panel - ASP by Unit


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- 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


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

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                          Consolidated Small & Medium Panel
                             Shipments & Revenues


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- 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

                                                 12/2009        3/2010(F)           Major
                                        Fab     Capacity         Capacity           Products
                                -----------  -----------    -----------------     ----------
L3 (G3.5)                           130,000      130,000       Small/Medium
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L3 (G3.5)                       LTPS 20,000  LTPS 20,000       Small/Medium       GRAPHIC
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------       OMITTED]
L4 (G4.0)                            60,000       60,000       Small/Medium
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L5 (G5.0)                           310,000      310,000        NB, Monitor       GRAPHIC
                                                                                    OMITTED]
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L6 (G6.0)                           240,000      240,000      Monitor, TV, Public GRAPHIC
                                                                  Info Display      OMITTED]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
L7 (G7.5)                           100,000      100,000      Monitor, TV, Public GRAPHIC
                                                                  Info Display      OMITTED
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
L8 (G8.5)                            40,000       40,000      TV, Public Info     GRAPHIC
                                                                  Display           OMITTED
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Capacity based on monthly glass substrate input


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AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 2009 and 2008
 
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD) )
 
   
December 31, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
     YoY  
ASSETS
 
USD
   
NTD
   
%
   
NTD
   
%
   
Change
   
%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    2,674       85,443       13.7       83,435       14.7       2,009       2.4  
Available-for-Sale Financial Assets - Current
    0       0       0.0       470       0.1       (470 )     (100.0 )
Notes & Accounts Receivables
    1,951       62,345       10.0       23,899       4.2       38,446       160.9  
Other Current Financial Assets
    71       2,255       0.4       4,150       0.7       (1,894 )     (45.7 )
Inventories
    1,228       39,230       6.3       23,611       4.2       15,619       66.2  
Other Current Assets
    225       7,187       1.2       10,729       1.9       (3,542 )     (33.0 )
Total Current Assets
    6,149       196,461       31.6       146,293       25.8       50,168       34.3  
Long-term Investments
    382       12,207       2.0       7,836       1.4       4,371       55.8  
Fixed Assets
    24,606       786,156       126.3       691,180       121.9       94,976       13.7  
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
    (12,376 )     (395,405 )     (63.5 )     (301,832 )     (53.2 )     (93,574 )     31.0  
Net Fixed Assets
    12,230       390,750       62.8       389,348       68.7       1,402       0.4  
Other Assets
    726       23,195       3.7       23,458       4.1       (263 )     (1.1 )
Total Assets
    19,487       622,613       100.0       566,936       100.0       55,677       9.8  
                                                         
LIABILITIES
                                                       
Short-term Borrowings
    61       1,945       0.3       4,857       0.9       (2,912 )     (60.0 )
Accounts Payable
    2,896       92,530       14.9       58,178       10.3       34,352       59.0  
Current Installments of Long-term Borrowings
    1,466       46,844       7.5       43,585       7.7       3,259       7.5  
Current Financial Liabilities
    34       1,088       0.2       29       0.0       1,059       3673.2  
Accrued Expense & Other Current Liabilities
    1,140       36,431       5.9       24,472       4.3       11,959       48.9  
Dividend Payable
    3       98       0.0       0       0.0       98    
 
Machinery and Equipment Payable
    745       23,789       3.8       21,363       3.8       2,426       11.4  
Total Current Liabilities
    6,345       202,725       32.6       152,485       26.9       50,241       32.9  
Long-term Borrowings
    3,863       123,424       19.8       96,651       17.0       26,774       27.7  
Bonds Payable
    302       9,655       1.6       17,691       3.1       (8,036 )     (45.4 )
Non Current Financial Liabilities
    16       516       0.1       829       0.1       (314 )     (37.8 )
Other Long-term Liabilities
    356       11,373       1.8       21       0.0       11,352       53247.9  
Total Long-term Liabilities
    4,537       144,968       23.3       115,192       20.3       29,776       25.8  
Total Liabilities
    10,882       347,694       55.8       267,677       47.2       80,017       29.9  
                                                         
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                                       
Common Stock
    2,763       88,270       14.2       85,057       15.0       3,213       3.8  
Capital Surplus
    3,599       114,972       18.5       113,651       20.0       1,321       1.2  
Retained Earnings
    1,755       56,069       9.0       89,992       15.9       (33,923 )     (37.7 )
Cumulative Translation Adjustments
    53       1,686       0.3       2,331       0.4       (645 )     (27.7 )
Unrealized Gain(Loss) on Financial Products
    34       1,090       0.2       (932 )     (0.2 )     2,022    
 
Net loss not recognized as pension cost
    0       0       0.0       (40 )     0.0       40       (100.0 )
Minority Interest
    402       12,832       2.1       9,200       1.6       3,632       39.5  
Total Shareholders' Equity
    8,605       274,919       44.2       299,259       52.8       (24,340 )     (8.1 )
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
    19,487       622,613       100.0       566,936       100.0       55,677       9.8  
 
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 31.95 per USD as of December 31, 2009
 

 
 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 and September 30, 2009
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD) except for per share amounts and shares outstanding)
 
   
   
Year over Year Comparison
   
Sequential Comparison
 
   
4Q 2009
   
% of
    4Q 2008    
YoY
    4Q 2009     % of     3Q 2009     QoQ  
   
USD
   
NTD
   
Sales
   
NTD
   
Chg %
   
USD
   
NTD
   
Sales
   
NTD
   
Chg %
 
Net Sales
    3,595       114,861       100.0       59,750       92.2       3,595       114,861       100.0       111,243       3.3  
Cost of Goods Sold
    3,321       106,096       92.4       80,682       31.5       3,321       106,096       92.4       98,194       8.0  
Gross Profit (Loss)
    274       8,766       7.6       (20,932 )  
      274       8,766       7.6       13,049       (32.8 )
Operating Expenses
                                                           
SG&A
    162       5,179       4.5       2,256       129.6       162       5,179       4.5       3,810       36.0  
R&D
    53       1,686       1.5       775       117.5       53       1,686       1.5       1,688       (0.1 )
      215       6,866       6.0       3,031       126.5       215       6,866       6.0       5,497       24.9  
Operating Income (Loss)
    59       1,900       1.7       (23,962 )  
      59       1,900       1.7       7,551       (74.8 )
Net Non-Operating Expenses
    (344 )     (10,977 )     (9.6 )     (3,682 )     198.1       (344 )     (10,977 )     (9.6 )     (299 )     3,567.5  
Income (Loss) before Income Tax
    (284 )     (9,077 )     (7.9 )     (27,645 )     (67.2 )     (284 )     (9,077 )     (7.9 )     7,252    
 
Income Tax Benefit
    38       1,227       1.1       1,050       16.9       38       1,227       1.1       168       632.0  
Net Income (Loss)
    (246 )     (7,850 )     (6.8 )     (26,595 )     (70.5 )     (246 )     (7,850 )     (6.8 )     7,420    
 
Attributable to:
                                                                               
Equity Holders of The Parent Company
    (217 )     (6,926 )     (6.0 )     (26,565 )     (73.9 )     (217 )     (6,926 )     (6.0 )     7,299    
 
Minority Interest
    (29 )     (924 )     (0.8 )     (30 )     2,977.6       (29 )     (924 )     (0.8 )     121      
 
Net Income (Loss)
    (246 )     (7,850 )     (6.8 )     (26,595 )     (70.5 )     (246 )     (7,850 )     (6.8 )     7,420      
 
Basic Earnings Per Share
    (0.02 )     (0.78 )             (3.03 )             (0.02 )     (0.78 )             0.84          
Basic Earnings Per ADR(3)
    (0.25 )     (7.85 )             (30.33 )             (0.25 )     (7.85 )             8.38          
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding ('M)
            8,797               8,760                       8,797               8,787          
 
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 31.95 per USD as of December 31, 2009
 
(3)
1 ADR equals 10 common shares
 

 
 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD) except for per share amounts and shares outstanding)
 
                               
   
Year over Year Comparison
 
   
2009
   
% of
   
2008
   
YoY
 
   
USD
   
NTD
   
Sales
   
NTD
   
Chg %
 
Net Sales
    11,247       359,331       100.0       423,928       (15.2 )
Cost of Goods Sold
    11,026       352,290       98.0       368,600       (4.4 )
Gross Profit
    220       7,041       2.0       55,328       (87.3 )
Operating Expenses
                             
SG&A
    504       16,094       4.5       16,900       (4.8 )
R&D
    194       6,185       1.7       5,335       15.9  
      697       22,280       6.2       22,236       0.2  
Operating Income (Loss)
    (477 )     (15,239 )     (4.2 )     33,092    
 
Net Non-Operating Expenses
    (376 )     (12,028 )     (3.3 )     (6,821 )     76.3  
Income (Loss) before Income Tax
    (853 )     (27,267 )     (7.6 )     26,271    
 
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
    1       23       0.0       (4,629 )  
 
Net Income (Loss)
    (853 )     (27,245 )     (7.6 )     21,642    
 
Attributable to:
                               
Equity Holders of The Parent Company
    (838 )     (26,769 )     (7.4 )     21,267      
 
Minority Interest
    (15 )     (475 )     (0.1 )     374      
 
Net Income (Loss)
    (853 )     (27,245 )     (7.6 )     21,642      
 
Basic Earnings Per Share
    (0.10 )     (3.04 )             2.43          
Basic Earnings Per ADR(3)
    (0.95 )     (30.43 )             24.28          
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding ('M)
            8,797               8,760          
 
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 31.95 per USD as of December 31, 2009
 
(3)
1 ADR equals 10 common shares

 

 
 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
For the Period Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD))
 
             
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
USD
   
NTD
   
NTD
 
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
                 
Net Income(Loss)
    (853 )     (27,245 )     21,642  
Depreciation & Amortization
    2,820       90,108       81,188  
Investment Loss(Gain) under Equity Method
    (4 )     (140 )     314  
Changes in Working Capital
    (156 )     (4,985 )     23,689  
Changes in Others
    (22 )     (697 )     5,224  
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    1,785       57,041       132,058  
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
                       
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment
    (1,911 )     (61,047 )     (98,355 )
Proceeds from Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment
    7       236       1,344  
Increase in Long-term Investments
    (182 )     (5,804 )     (2,889 )
Proceeds from Disposal of Long-term Investments and AFS Investments
    36       1,154       271  
Derease(Increase) in Restricted Cash in Banks
    (13 )     (426 )     8  
Increase in Deferred Assets and Intangible Assets
    (35 )     (1,121 )     (1,502 )
Increase in Other Assets
    (14 )     (448 )     (134 )
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (2,111 )     (67,456 )     (101,257 )
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
                       
Increase(Decrease) in Short-term Borrowings
    (153 )     (4,902 )     4,721  
Increase(Decrease) in Guarantee Deposits
    (0 )     (6 )     3  
Increase(Decrease) in Long-term Borrowings and Bonds Payable
    549       17,553       (20,694 )
Directors' Remuneration and Employees' Compensation
    0       0       (1,763 )
Cash Dividends
    (80 )     (2,552 )     (19,671 )
Employee Stock Options Exercised
    0       0       27  
Change in Minority Interest
    57       1,832       (58 )
Net Cash Provided(Used) by Financing Activities
    373       11,925       (37,436 )
Cash Proceeds from M.Setek Acquisition
    26       839       0  
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
    (11 )     (341 )     181  
Net Increase(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    63       2,009       (6,455 )
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    2,611       83,435       89,890  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
    2,674       85,443       83,435  
 
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 31.95 per USD as of December 31, 2009
 

 
 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 2009 and 2008
 
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD) )
 
                                           
   
December 31, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
   
YoY
 
ASSETS
 
USD
   
NTD
   
%
   
NTD
   
%
   
Change
   
%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    1,788       57,114       10.4       67,727       12.8       (10,613 )     (15.7 )
Available-for-Sale Financial Assets - Current
    0       0       0.0       470       0.1       (470 )     (100.0 )
Notes & Accounts Receivables
    1,868       59,688       10.8       24,122       4.6       35,566       147.4  
Other Current Financial Assets
    65       2,087       0.4       1,603       0.3       485       30.2  
Inventories
    935       29,874       5.4       19,456       3.7       10,417       53.5  
Other Current Assets
    204       6,527       1.2       10,511       2.0       (3,984 )     (37.9 )
Total Current Assets
    4,860       155,291       28.2       123,890       23.4       31,401       25.3  
Long-term Investments
    1,660       53,043       9.6       40,775       7.7       12,267       30.1  
Fixed Assets
    20,589       657,816       119.4       609,094       114.9       48,722       8.0  
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
    (10,551 )     (337,112 )     (61.2 )     (264,888 )     (50.0 )     (72,224 )     27.3  
Net Fixed Assets
    10,038       320,704       58.2       344,206       64.9       (23,502 )     (6.8 )
Other Assets
    680       21,716       3.9       21,230       4.0       485       2.3  
Total Assets
    17,238       550,753       100.0       530,102       100.0       20,652       3.9  
LIABILITIES
                                                       
Short-term Borrowing
    0       0       0.0       3,700       0.7       (3,700 )     (100.0 )
Accounts Payable
    2,926       93,480       17.0       59,588       11.2       33,892       56.9  
Current Installments of Long-term Borrowings
    1,238       39,548       7.2       39,248       7.4       300       0.8  
Current Financial Liabilities
    26       830       0.2       24       0.0       806       3349.3  
Accrued Expense & Other Current Liabilities
    764       24,398       4.4       18,684       3.5       5,714       30.6  
Machinery and Equipment Payable
    575       18,361       3.3       19,572       3.7       (1,211 )     (6.2 )
Total Current Liabilities
    5,528       176,618       32.1       140,815       26.6       35,802       25.4  
Long-term Borrowings
    3,194       102,043       18.5       80,705       15.2       21,337       26.4  
Bonds Payable
    297       9,500       1.7       17,691       3.3       (8,191 )     (46.3 )
Non Current Financial Liabilities
    16       504       0.1       829       0.2       (325 )     (39.2 )
Other Long-term Liabilities
    0       2       0.0       2       0.0       (0 )     (17.2 )
Total Long-term Liabilities
    3,507       112,049       20.3       99,228       18.7       12,821       12.9  
Total Liabilities
    9,035       288,666       52.4       240,043       45.3       48,623       20.3  
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                                       
Common Stock
    2,763       88,270       16.0       85,057       16.0       3,213       3.8  
Capital Surplus
    3,599       114,972       20.9       113,651       21.4       1,321       1.2  
Retained Earnings
    1,755       56,069       10.2       89,992       17.0       (33,923 )     (37.7 )
Cumulative Translation Adjustments
    53       1,686       0.3       2,331       0.4       (645 )     (27.7 )
Unrealized Gain(Loss) on Financial Products
    34       1,090       0.2       (932 )     (0.2 )     2,022    
 
Net loss not recognized as pension cost
    0       0       0.0       (40 )     0.0       40       (100.0 )
Total Shareholders' Equity
    8,203       262,087       47.6       290,059       54.7       (27,972 )     (9.6 )
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
    17,238       550,753       100.0       530,102       100.0       20,652       3.9  
 
Note: (1) Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on ROC GAAP
(2) Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 31.95 per USD as of December 31, 2009
 

 
 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 and September 30, 2009
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD) except for per share amounts and shares outstanding)
                                                             
   
Year over Year Comparison
   
Sequential Comparison
 
   
4Q 2009
   
% of
   
4Q 2008
   
YoY
   
4Q 2009
   
% of
   
3Q 2009
   
QoQ
 
   
USD
   
NTD
   
Sales
   
NTD
   
Chg %
   
USD
   
NTD
   
Sales
   
NTD
   
Chg %
 
Net Sales
    3,445       110,064       100.0       59,518       84.9       3,445       110,064       100.0       108,200       1.7  
Cost of Goods Sold
    3,222       102,928       93.5       81,733       25.9       3,222       102,928       93.5       97,674       5.4  
Gross Profit (Loss)
    223       7,136       6.5       (22,215 )  
      223       7,136       6.5       10,526       (32.2 )
Operating Expenses
                                                                               
SG&A
    116       3,699       3.4       1,708       116.5       116       3,699       3.4       2,737       35.1  
R&D
    51       1,641       1.5       775       111.7       51       1,641       1.5       1,623       1.1  
      167       5,340       4.9       2,484       115.0       167       5,340       4.9       4,360       22.5  
Operating Income (Loss)
    56       1,796       1.6       (24,699 )  
      56       1,796       1.6       6,165       (70.9 )
Net Non-Operating Income (Expenses)
    (318 )     (10,147 )     (9.2 )     (2,864 )     254.3       (318 )     (10,147 )     (9.2 )     821    
 
Income (Loss) before Income Tax
    (261 )     (8,352 )     (7.6 )     (27,563 )     (69.7 )     (261 )     (8,352 )     (7.6 )     6,986    
 
Income Tax Benefit
    45       1,426       1.3       998       42.9       45       1,426       1.3       312       356.5  
Net Income  (Loss)
    (217 )     (6,926 )     (6.3 )     (26,565 )     (73.9 )     (217 )     (6,926 )     (6.3 )     7,299    
 
Basic Earnings Per Share
    (0.02 )     (0.78 )             (3.03 )             (0.02 )     (0.78 )             0.84          
Basic Earnings Per ADR(3)
    (0.25 )     (7.85 )             (30.33 )             (0.25 )     (7.85 )             8.38          
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding ('M)
            8,797               8,760                       8,797               8,787          
 
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 31.95 per USD as of December 31, 2009
 
(3)
1 ADR equals 10 common shares

 

 
 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
For the Period Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD))
 
             
   
2009
   
2008
 
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
 
USD
   
NTD
   
NTD
 
                 
Net Income(Loss)
    (838 )     (26,769 )     21,267  
Depreciation & Amortization
    2,430       77,643       71,421  
Investment Gain under Equity Method
    (108 )     (3,440 )     (1,660 )
Changes in Working Capital
    (53 )     (1,705 )     26,138  
Changes in Others
    (44 )     (1,405 )     4,366  
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    1,387       44,323       121,532  
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
                       
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment
    (1,622 )     (51,814 )     (86,251 )
Proceeds from Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment
    7       224       473  
Increase in Long-term Investments
    (353 )     (11,280 )     (8,489 )
Proceeds from Disposal of Long-term Investments and AFS Investments
    59       1,891       299  
Decrease(Increase) in Restricted Cash in Banks
    (3 )     (104 )     9  
Increase in Deferred Assets and Intangible Assets
    (28 )     (886 )     (1,405 )
Decrease(Increase) in Other Assets
    3       93       (89 )
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (1,937 )     (61,876 )     (95,454 )
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
                       
Increase(Decrease) in Short-term Borrowings
    (116 )     (3,700 )     3,700  
Decrease in Guarantee Deposits
    (0 )     (0 )     (3 )
Increase(Decrease) in Long-term Borrowings and Bonds Payable
    423       13,514       (20,999 )
Directors' Remuneration and Employees' Compensation
    0       0       (1,763 )
Cash Dividends
    (80 )     (2,552 )     (19,671 )
Employee Stock Options Exercised
    0       0       27  
Net Cash Provided(Used) by Financing Activities
    227       7,262       (38,710 )
                         
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
    (10 )     (322 )     (173 )
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (332 )     (10,613 )     (12,805 )
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    2,120       67,727       80,532  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
    1,788       57,114       67,727  
 
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 31.95 per USD as of December 31, 2009