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 October 29, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time / 2:00 p.m. CET, to discuss operating performance for the third 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 November 7, 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 September 27, June 28, December 31, In million of U.S. dollars 2008 2008 2007 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) ----------- ----------- --------- ASSETS ====== Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 868 2,136 1,855 Marketable securities 726 898 1,014 Trade accounts receivable, net 1,520 1,473 1,605 Inventories, net 1,787 1,580 1,354 Deferred tax assets 252 246 205 Assets held for sale 0 61 1,017 Receivables, net on transactions on-behalf 72 Other receivables and assets 694 734 612 --- --- --- Total current assets 5,919 7,128 7,662 Goodwill 1,030 315 290 Other intangible assets, net 904 309 238 Property, plant and equipment, net 5,065 5,059 5,044 Long-term deferred tax assets 370 283 237 Equity investments 691 1,032 0 Restricted cash 250 250 250 Non-current marketable securities 297 300 369 Other investments and other non-current assets 458 377 182 --- --- --- 9,065 7,925 6,610 Total assets 14,984 15,053 14,272 ------ ------ ------ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ==================================== Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt 63 153 103 Trade accounts payable 1,156 1,161 1,065 Other payables and accrued liabilities 1,165 981 744 Dividends payable to shareholders 163 242 0 Deferred tax liabilities 19 10 11 Accrued income tax 142 132 154 --- --- --- Total current liabilities 2,708 2,679 2,077 Long-term debt 2,487 2,313 2,117 Reserve for pension and termination indemnities 301 304 323 Long-term deferred tax liabilities 109 33 14 Other non-current liabilities 323 311 115 --- --- --- 3,220 2,961 2,569 Total liabilities 5,928 5,640 4,646 Commitment and contingencies Minority interests 290 56 53 Common stock (preferred stock: 540,000,000 shares authorized, not issued; 1,156 1,156 1,156 common stock: Euro 1.04 nominal value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized, 910,307,305 shares issued, 883,460,327 shares outstanding) Capital surplus 2,311 2,145 2,097 Accumulated result 4,444 4,736 5,274 Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,276 1,593 1,320 Treasury stock -421 -273 -274 ---- ---- ---- Shareholders' equity 8,766 9,357 9,573 ----- ----- ----- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 14,984 15,053 14,272 ------ ------ ------ STMicroelectronics N.V. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended ------------- ----------------- September 27, September 27, September 29, In million of U.S. dollars 2008 2008 2007 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss -289 -421 -496 Items to reconcile net income (loss) and cash flows from operating activities Depreciation and amortization 343 1,009 1,079 Amortization of discount on convertible debt 4 13 13 Other-than-temporary impairment charge on financial assets 14 82 0 Other non-cash items 62 73 78 Minority interests in net income of subsidiaries 9 12 4 Deferred income tax -38 -41 -13 (Earnings) loss on equity investments 344 350 -12 Impairment, restructuring charges and other related closure costs, net of cash payments -4 333 905 Changes in assets and liabilities: Trade receivables, net 0 165 -36 Inventories, net 46 -133 9 Trade payables -42 101 -45 Other assets and liabilities, net -35 -211 -35 --- ---- --- Net cash from operating activities 414 1,332 1,451 Cash flows from investing activities: Payment for purchases of tangible assets -247 -777 -735 Payment for purchases of marketable securities 0 0 -708 Proceeds from sale of marketable securities 127 287 100 Proceeds from matured short-term deposits 0 0 250 Restricted cash for equity investments 0 0 -32 Investment in intangible and financial assets -27 -68 -64 Payment for business acquisitions, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired -1,517 -1,687 0 ------ ------ - Net cash used in Investing activities -1,664 -2,245 -1,189 Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from long-term debt 251 387 82 Proceeds from repurchase agreements 249 249 0 Extinguishment of obligations under repurchase agreements -249 -249 0 Repayment of long-term debt -13 -64 -112 Capital increase 0 0 2 Repurchase of common stock -148 -231 0 Dividends paid -80 -161 -269 Dividends paid to minority interests 0 0 -6 - - -- Net cash from (used in) financing activities 10 -69 -303 Effect of changes in exchange rates -28 -5 32 --- -- -- Net cash decrease -1,268 -987 -9 ------ ---- -- Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 2,136 1,855 1,659 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 868 868 1,650 STMicroelectronics N.V. Consolidated Statements of Income (in million of U.S. dollars, except per share data ($)) Three Months Ended ------------------ (Unaudited) (Unaudited) ----------- ----------- September 27, September 29, 2008 2007 ---- ---- Net sales 2,687 2,555 Other revenues 9 10 - -- NET REVENUES 2,696 2,565 Cost of sales -1,737 -1,663 ------ ------ GROSS PROFIT 959 902 Selling, general and administrative -297 -272 Research and development -602 -442 Other income and expenses, net 17 24 Impairment, restructuring charges and other related closure costs -22 -31 --- --- Total Operating Expenses -904 -721 ---- ---- OPERATING INCOME 55 181 -- --- Other-than-temporary impairment charge on financial assets -14 0 Interest income, net 8 22 Earnings (loss) on equity investments -344 3 ---- - INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS -295 206 Income tax benefit (expense) 15 -18 -- --- INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS -280 188 Minority interests -9 -1 -- -- NET INCOME (LOSS) -289 187 ==== === EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (BASIC) -0.32 0.21 EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (DILUTED) -0.32 0.20 NUMBER OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN CALCULATING DILUTED INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE 890.3 945.2 STMicroelectronics N.V. Consolidated Statements of Income (in million of U.S. dollars, except per share data ($)) Nine Months Ended ----------------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) ----------- ----------- September 27, September 29, 2008 2007 ---- ---- Net sales 7,528 7,233 Other revenues 38 25 -- -- NET REVENUES 7,566 7,258 Cost of sales -4,828 -4,733 ------ ------ GROSS PROFIT 2,738 2,525 Selling, general and administrative -882 -803 Research and development -1,581 -1,322 Other income and expenses, net 56 20 Impairment, restructuring charges And other related closure costs -390 -949 ---- ---- Total Operating Expenses -2,797 -3,054 ------ ------ OPERATING LOSS -59 -529 --- ---- Other-than-temporary impairment charge on financial assets -82 0 Interest income, net 48 57 Earnings (loss) on equity investments -350 12 ---- -- LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS -443 -460 Income tax benefit (expense) 34 -32 -- --- LOSS BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS -409 -492 Minority interests -12 -4 --- -- NET LOSS -421 -496 ==== ==== LOSS PER SHARE (BASIC) -0.47 -0.55 LOSS PER SHARE (DILUTED) -0.47 -0.55 NUMBER OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN CALCULATING DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE 896.8 898.5
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