BEIJING, Aug. 17, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:JASO) ("JA Solar" or the "Company"), one of the world's largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, today announced its unaudited financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2016.
Second Quarter 2016 Highlights
- Total shipments were 1,380.8 megawatts (“MW”), consisting of 1,229.3 MW of modules and cells to external customers, and 151.5 MW of modules to the Company’s own downstream projects. External shipments were up +55.5% y/y and up +18.4% sequentially
- Shipments of modules and module tolling were 1,134.2 MW, an increase of +58.1% y/y and an increase of +23.4% sequentially
- Shipments of cells and cell tolling were 95.1 MW, an increase of +29.6% y/y and a decrease of 20.0% sequentially
- Net revenue was RMB 4.1 billion ($619.0 million), an increase of +51.9% y/y and an increase of +18.6% sequentially
- Gross margin was 15.3%, a decrease of 110 basis points y/y and a decrease of 130 basis points sequentially
- Operating profit was RMB 188.0 million ($28.3 million), compared to RMB 156.1 million ($23.5 million) in the second quarter of 2015, and RMB 223.3 million ($33.6 million) in the first quarter of 2016
- Net income was RMB 164.1 million ($24.7 million), compared to RMB 136.0 million ($20.5 million) in the second quarter of 2015, and RMB 158.0 million ($23.8 million) in the first quarter of 2016
- Earnings per diluted ADS were RMB 2.87 ($0.43), compared to RMB 2.26 ($0.34) in the second quarter of 2015, and RMB 2.74 ($0.41) in the first quarter of 2016
- Cash and cash equivalents were RMB 2.0 billion ($303.0 million), a decrease of RMB 321.0 million ($48.3 million) during the quarter
- Non-GAAP earnings1 per diluted ADS were RMB 2.04 ($0.31), compared to RMB 1.67 ($0.25) in the second quarter of 2015, and RMB 2.33 ($0.35) in the first quarter of 2016
Mr. Baofang Jin, Chairman and CEO of JA Solar, commented, “Second quarter results were in line with our expectations, with shipments and revenue growing over 50% year-over-year. We are also encouraged by our downstream project development achievements as we successfully connected approximately 250 MW of solar projects to the grid in the quarter. As expected, China was our strongest market in the quarter, driven by accelerated activity ahead of subsidy reductions that occurred this summer."
Mr. Jin continued, “While regulatory change should slow the domestic Chinese market in the second half of the year, we believe our balanced global footprint and flexible business model will allow us to adjust to evolving market conditions. We are carefully controlling capital expenditures and staffing, and selling effort is focused on more robust markets outside of China. Our project business provides flexibility in our business model, since we can accelerate or slow down activity in order to balance demand for our modules. The JA team remains focused on executing our business strategy to provide our customers with high-quality products in 2016 and beyond.”
All shipment and financial figures refer to the quarter ended June 30, 2016, unless otherwise specified. All “year over year” or “y/y” comparisons are against the quarter ended June 30, 2015. All “sequential” comparisons are against the quarter ended March 31, 2016.
Total shipments were 1,380.8 MW, largely in line with the low end of the previously announced guidance range of 1,400 to 1,500 MW. External shipments of 1,229.3 MW increased 55.5% year-over-year and increased 18.4% sequentially.
External shipments breakdown by product (MW)
| 2015Q2 | 2016Q1 | 2016Q2 | QoQ% | YoY% | |||||
| Modules and module tolling | 717.4 | 919.4 | 1,134.2 | 23.4 | % | 58.1 | % | ||
| Cells and cell tolling | 73.4 | 118.9 | 95.1 | -20.0 | % | 29.6 | % | ||
| Total | 790.8 | 1,038.3 | 1,229.3 | 18.4 | % | 55.5 | % | ||
External shipments breakdown by region (percentage)
| 2015Q2 | 2016Q1 | 2016Q2 | QoQ(pp) | YoY(pp) | |||||||
| China | 45.3 | % | 59.6 | % | 63.9 | % | 4.3 pp | 18.6 pp | |||
| APAC ex-China | 31.9 | % | 26.7 | % | 12.0 | % | -14.7 pp | -19.9 pp | |||
| Europe | 14.8 | % | 5.6 | % | 3.7 | % | -1.9 pp | -11.1 pp | |||
| Americas | 0.6 | % | 4.5 | % | 9.3 | % | 4.8 pp | 8.7 pp | |||
| Others | 7.4 | % | 3.6 | % | 11.1 | % | 7.5 pp | 3.7 pp | |||
Net revenue was RMB 4.1 billion ($619.0 million), an increase of 51.9% y/y and an increase of 18.6% sequentially.
Gross profit of RMB 628.3 million ($94.5 million) increased 41.4% y/y and increased 9.2% sequentially. Gross margin was 15.3%, which compares to 16.4% in the year-ago quarter, and 16.6% in the first quarter of 2016.
Total operating expenses of RMB 440.3 million ($66.3 million) were 10.7% of revenue. This compares to operating expenses of 10.6% of revenue in the year-ago quarter, and 10.1% of revenue in the first quarter of 2016.
Operating profit was RMB 188.0 million ($28.3 million), compared to RMB 156.1 million ($23.5 million) in the year-ago quarter, and RMB 223.3 million ($33.6 million) in the first quarter of 2016. Operating margin was 4.6%, compared with 5.8% in the prior year period and 6.4% in the previous quarter.
Interest expense was RMB 68.8 million ($10.4 million), compared to RMB 58.6 million ($8.8 million) in the year-ago quarter, and RMB 67.3 million ($10.1 million) in the first quarter of 2016.
The change in fair value of warrant derivatives was gain of RMB 47.4 million ($7.1 million), compared with RMB 35.1 million ($5.3 million) in the year-ago quarter, and positive RMB 23.4 million ($3.5 million) in the first quarter of 2016. The warrants were issued on August 16, 2013 in conjunction with the Company’s $96 million registered direct offering, and expired on August 16, 2016. The non-cash gain was mainly due to a decline in the time value of the warrants as they approached expiry. In addition, the value of the warrants was impacted by the decline in the price of the company's ADS during the quarter.
Earnings per diluted ADS were RMB 2.87 ($0.43), compared to earnings per diluted ADS of RMB 2.26 ($0.34) in the year-ago quarter, and earnings per diluted ADS of RMB 2.74 ($0.41) in the first quarter of 2016.
Liquidity
As of June 30, 2016, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB 2.0 billion ($303.0 million), and total working capital of RMB 1.1 billion ($162.2 million). Total short-term borrowings were RMB 2.8 billion ($426.6 million). Total long-term borrowings were RMB 3.3 billion ($489.3 million), of which RMB 630.3 million ($94.8 million) were due in one year.
Business Outlook
For the third quarter of 2016, the Company expects total cell and module shipments to be in the range of 1,200 to 1,300 MW. For the full year, the Company reiterates its prior shipment guidance of 5.2 to 5.5 GW, including 250 to 300 MW of module shipments to the Company's downstream projects. Revenues will not be recognized for the modules shipped to the Company's downstream projects as required by U.S. GAAP.
Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details
JA Solar’s management will host an earnings conference call on August 17, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. China Time).
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
| Phone Number | Toll-Free Number | |
| United States | +1 8456750437 | +1 8665194004 |
| Hong Kong | +852 30186771 | +852 800906601 |
| Mainland China | +86 8008190121 +86 4006208038 | |
| Other International | +65 67135090 |
Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the pass code to join the call. The pass code is “JA Solar".
A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following numbers until August 25, 2016. To access the replay, please reference the conference ID 60199319.
| Phone Number | Toll-Free Number | |
| United States | +1 6462543697 | +1 8554525696 |
| Hong Kong | +852 30512780 | +852 800963117 |
| Mainland China | +86 8008700206 +86 4006322162 | |
| Other International | +61 281990299 |
Currency Convenience Translation
The conversion of Renminbi into U.S. dollars in this release, made solely for the convenience of the reader, is based on the noon buying rate in the city of New York for cable transfers of Renminbi as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as of June 30, 2016, which was RMB 6.6459 to $1.00. No representation is intended to imply that the Renminbi amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into U.S. dollars at that rate on June 30, 2016, or at any other date. The percentages stated in this press release are calculated based on Renminbi.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "may," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "intend," "plan," "believe," "estimate," "potential," "continue," and other similar statements. Statements other than statements of historical facts in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, our expectations regarding the expansion of our manufacturing capacities, our future business development, and our beliefs regarding our production output and production outlook. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Form 20-F and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.
About JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of high-performance solar power products that convert sunlight into electricity for residential, commercial, and utility-scale power generation. The Company is one of the world’s largest producers of solar power products. Its standard and high-efficiency product offerings are among the most powerful and cost-effective in the industry. The Company distributes products under its own brand and also produces on behalf of its clients. The Company shipped 4.0 GW of solar power products in 2015. JA Solar is headquartered in Beijing, China, and maintains production facilities in Shanghai, Hebei, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces in China, as well as Penang, Malaysia.
For more information, please visit www.jasolar.com.
1 JA Solar adjusts net income attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders to exclude (1) changes in fair value of certain warrants granted to certain investors in a registered direct offering (the "Offering") closed on August 16, 2013, and (2) fair value of such warrants exceeding net proceeds from the Offering.
| JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. | |||||||||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
| For three months ended | |||||||||||||
| Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | ||||||||||
| RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | USD'000 | ||||||||||
| Net revenues | 2,708,096 | 3,469,714 | 4,113,592 | 618,967 | |||||||||
| Cost of sales | (2,263,838 | ) | (2,894,352 | ) | (3,485,300 | ) | (524,429 | ) | |||||
| Gross profit | 444,258 | 575,362 | 628,292 | 94,538 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (254,479 | ) | (312,475 | ) | (396,294 | ) | (59,630 | ) | |||||
| Research and development expenses | (33,663 | ) | (39,599 | ) | (44,043 | ) | (6,627 | ) | |||||
| Total operating expenses | (288,142 | ) | (352,074 | ) | (440,337 | ) | (66,257 | ) | |||||
| Income from operations | 156,116 | 223,288 | 187,955 | 28,281 | |||||||||
| Interest expense | (58,555 | ) | (67,273 | ) | (68,804 | ) | (10,353 | ) | |||||
| Change in fair value of warrant derivatives | 35,096 | 23,447 | 47,417 | 7,135 | |||||||||
| Other income, net | 30,401 | 16,281 | 30,878 | 4,646 | |||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 163,058 | 195,743 | 197,446 | 29,709 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | (27,028 | ) | (37,769 | ) | (33,357 | ) | (5,019 | ) | |||||
| Net income | 136,030 | 157,974 | 164,089 | 24,690 | |||||||||
| Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 535 | 1,317 | 388 | 58 | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to JA Solar Holdings | 135,495 | 156,657 | 163,701 | 24,632 | |||||||||
| Net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders: | |||||||||||||
| Basic (Note) | 0.45 | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.09 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 0.45 | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.09 | |||||||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||
| Basic | 248,906,272 | 234,290,842 | 234,290,842 | 234,290,842 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 249,222,492 | 234,521,962 | 234,443,142 | 234,443,142 | |||||||||
| Comprehensive income | |||||||||||||
| Net income | 136,030 | 157,974 | 164,089 | 24,690 | |||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax | 4,045 | (140 | ) | (22,068 | ) | (3,321 | ) | ||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | 4,045 | (140 | ) | (22,068 | ) | (3,321 | ) | ||||||
| Comprehensive income | 140,075 | 157,834 | 142,021 | 21,369 | |||||||||
| Income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 535 | 1,317 | 388 | 58 | |||||||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to JA Solar Holdings | 139,540 | 156,517 | 141,633 | 21,311 | |||||||||
| NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION | |||||||||||||
| GAAP net income attributable to JA Solar Holdings | 135,495 | 156,657 | 163,701 | 24,632 | |||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant derivatives | (35,096 | ) | (23,447 | ) | (47,417 | ) | (7,135 | ) | |||||
| Non-GAAP net income attributable to JA Solar Holdings | 100,399 | 133,210 | 116,284 | 17,497 | |||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders: | |||||||||||||
| Basic | 0.33 | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.06 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 0.33 | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.06 | |||||||||
| Non-GAAP weighted average number of shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||
| Basic | 248,906,272 | 234,290,842 | 234,290,842 | 234,290,842 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 249,222,492 | 234,521,962 | 234,443,142 | 234,443,142 | |||||||||
| Note: JA Solar excludes net income attributable to the participating warrant holder of RMB 29.2 million (US$4.4 million) from the numerator of basic EPS in the second quarter of 2016. | |||||||||||||
| JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. | ||||||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||||
| For six months ended | ||||||||||
| Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | ||||||||
| RMB'000 | RMB'000 | USD'000 | ||||||||
| Net revenues | 5,111,450 | 7,583,306 | 1,141,050 | |||||||
| Cost of sales | (4,280,498 | ) | (6,379,652 | ) | (959,938 | ) | ||||
| Gross profit | 830,952 | 1,203,654 | 181,112 | |||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (452,461 | ) | (708,769 | ) | (106,648 | ) | ||||
| Research and development expenses | (72,733 | ) | (83,642 | ) | (12,586 | ) | ||||
| Total operating expenses | (525,194 | ) | (792,411 | ) | (119,234 | ) | ||||
| Income from operations | 305,758 | 411,243 | 61,878 | |||||||
| Interest expense | (125,151 | ) | (136,077 | ) | (20,475 | ) | ||||
| Change in fair value of warrant derivatives | 21,202 | 70,864 | 10,663 | |||||||
| Other income, net | 8,519 | 47,159 | 7,096 | |||||||
| Income before income taxes | 210,328 | 393,189 | 59,162 | |||||||
| Income tax expenses | (39,323 | ) | (71,126 | ) | (10,702 | ) | ||||
| Net income | 171,005 | 322,063 | 48,460 | |||||||
| Less: income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | (19 | ) | 1,705 | 257 | ||||||
| Net income attributable to JA Solar Holdings | 171,024 | 320,358 | 48,203 | |||||||
| Net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders: | ||||||||||
| Basic | 0.57 | 1.12 | 0.17 | |||||||
| Diluted | 0.57 | 1.12 | 0.17 | |||||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding: | ||||||||||
| Basic | 248,824,410 | 234,290,842 | 234,290,842 | |||||||
| Diluted | 249,113,640 | 234,482,552 | 234,482,552 | |||||||
| Comprehensive income | ||||||||||
| Net income | 171,005 | 322,063 | 48,460 | |||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax | 2,066 | (22,208 | ) | (3,342 | ) | |||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | 2,066 | (22,208 | ) | (3,342 | ) | |||||
| Comprehensive income | 173,071 | 299,855 | 45,118 | |||||||
| Income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | (19 | ) | 1,705 | 257 | ||||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to JA Solar Holdings | 173,090 | 298,150 | 44,861 | |||||||
| NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION | ||||||||||
| GAAP net income attributable to JA Solar Holdings | 171,024 | 320,358 | 48,203 | |||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant derivatives | (21,202 | ) | (70,864 | ) | (10,663 | ) | ||||
| Non-GAAP net income attributable to JA Solar Holdings | 149,822 | 249,494 | 37,540 | |||||||
| Non-GAAP net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders: | ||||||||||
| Basic | 0.50 | 0.87 | 0.13 | |||||||
| Diluted | 0.50 | 0.87 | 0.13 | |||||||
| Non-GAAP weighted average number of shares outstanding: | ||||||||||
| Basic | 248,824,410 | 234,290,842 | 234,290,842 | |||||||
| Diluted | 249,113,640 | 234,482,552 | 234,482,552 | |||||||
| JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. | ||||
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||
| Dec. 31, | Jun. 30, | |||
| 2015 | 2016 | 2016 | ||
| RMB'000 | RMB'000 | USD'000 | ||
| ASSETS | ||||
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,883,294 | 2,013,944 | 303,036 | |
| Restricted cash | 663,518 | 974,659 | 146,656 | |
| Accounts receivable | 2,872,775 | 3,240,070 | 487,529 | |
| Notes receivable | 837,711 | 73,628 | 11,079 | |
| Inventories | 1,660,543 | 3,256,803 | 490,047 | |
| Advances to suppliers | 473,310 | 362,573 | 54,556 | |
| Other current assets | 633,354 | 1,036,549 | 155,968 | |
| Total current assets | 10,024,505 | 10,958,226 | 1,648,871 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 4,365,348 | 5,205,686 | 783,293 | |
| Project asset | 1,028,615 | 2,333,920 | 351,182 | |
| Advances to suppliers | 195,341 | 139,816 | 21,038 | |
| Prepaid land use rights | 428,495 | 511,333 | 76,940 | |
| Long-term investment | 55,169 | 64,210 | 9,662 | |
| Other long term assets | 208,430 | 254,265 | 38,259 | |
| Total assets | 16,305,903 | 19,467,456 | 2,929,245 | |
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Short-term borrowings | 2,194,957 | 2,835,421 | 426,642 | |
| Accounts payable | 2,389,467 | 3,553,296 | 534,660 | |
| Advances from customers | 691,867 | 713,839 | 107,410 | |
| Current portion of long term borrowings | 238,400 | 630,297 | 94,840 | |
| Derivative liabilities-warrants | 71,237 | 17 | 3 | |
| Accrued and other liabilities | 1,588,885 | 2,147,582 | 323,146 | |
| Total current liabilities | 7,174,813 | 9,880,452 | 1,486,701 | |
| Long-term borrowings | 2,461,017 | 2,621,414 | 394,441 | |
| Other long term liabilities | 752,925 | 747,471 | 112,471 | |
| Total liabilities | 10,388,755 | 13,249,337 | 1,993,613 | |
| Total JA Solar Holdings shareholders' equity | 5,819,695 | 6,118,761 | 920,682 | |
| Noncontrolling interest | 97,453 | 99,358 | 14,950 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 5,917,148 | 6,218,119 | 935,632 | |
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | 16,305,903 | 19,467,456 | 2,929,245 | |