Selected Consolidated Financial Data
The table below sets forth selected consolidated financial data for the
Company for each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 1999.
Such data have been derived from the consolidated financial statements of the
Company. Consolidated audited financial statements for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 1999, including the Notes thereto
(collectively, the "Consolidated Financial Statements"), are included elsewhere
in this annual report.
The following information should be read in conjunction with
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes
thereto included elsewhere in this annual report.
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<CAPTION>
Year ended December 31,
(in millions except per share
and ratio data) 1995(1) 1996(1) 1997(1) 1998(1) 1999(1)
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Consolidated Statement of Income Data:
Net sales $ 3,520.7 $ 4,078.3 $ 3,969.8 $ 4,210.6 $ 5,023.1
Other revenues 33.7 44.1 49.4 37.2 33.2
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Net revenues 3,554.4 4,122.4 4,019.2 4,247.8 5,056.3
Cost of sales(2) (2,096.0) (2,414.7) (2,457.4) (2,623.0) (3,054.5)
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Gross profit(2) 1,458.4 1,707.7 1,561.8 1,624.8 2,001.8
Operating expenses:
Selling, general & administrative (413.2) (421.1) (454.3) (488.1) (534.2)
Research and development(3) (440.3) (532.3) (610.9) (689.8) (836.0)
Restructuring costs (13.0) -- -- -- --
Other income and expenses(3) 59.1 45.1 23.2 76.5 39.9
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Total operating expenses (807.4) (908.3) (1,042.0) (1,101.4) (1,330.3)
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Operating Income 651.0 799.4 519.8 523.4 671.5
Net interest income (expense) (16.8) (11.2) (2.6) 8.7 35.6
Gain on disposal of investment -- 7.3 -- -- --
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Income before income taxes
and minority interests 634.2 795.5 517.2 532.1 707.1
Income tax expense (108.3) (171.6) (113.0) (120.4) (157.2)
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Income before minority interests 525.9 623.9 404.2 411.7 549.9
Minority interests 0.6 1.6 2.4 (0.6) (2.6)
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Net income $ 526.5 $ 625.5 $ 406.6 $ 411.1 $ 547.3
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Earnings per share (basic)(1) $ 2.01 $ 2.25 $ 1.46 $ 1.46 $ 1.91
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Earnings per share (diluted)(1) $ 2.00 $ 2.25 $ 1.45 $ 1.44 $ 1.87
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Number of shares used in calculating
earnings per share (basic) 261.3 277.4 278.2 281.7 286.4
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Number of shares used in calculating
earnings per share (diluted) 262.6 278.4 279.7 288.1 300.4
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(4) 13.2 18.6 13.4 12.7 16.3
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(end of period):
Cash, cash equivalents and
marketable securities $ 758.4 $ 556.4 $ 702.2 $ 1,100.7 $ 1,823.1
Working capital(5) 417.4 611.8 443.5 855.1 398.5
Total assets 4,486.0 5,005.5 5,445.7 6,434.0 7,930.3
Short-term debt (including current
portion of long-term debt) 492.8 428.2 424.6 191.2 123.2
Long-term debt (excluding current
portion)(1) 200.7 194.9 356.4 755.8 1,348.5
Shareholders' equity(1) 2,661.7 3,260.0 3,307.4 4,083.3 4,563.9
Consolidated Operating Data:
Capital expenditures(6) $ 1,001.9 $ 1,125.2 $ 1,035.4 $ 947.3 $ 1,347.5
Net cash provided by operating activities 825.1 980.7 983.8 1,012.5 1,469.3
Depreciation and amortization(6) 392.4 535.9 608.1 704.0 806.8
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(1) All share information has been adjusted to reflect the 2-for-1 stock split
effected in June 1999. Earnings per share have been restated to reflect the
adoption in 1997 of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.128
"Earnings per share." See Note 2.10 and Note 11 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements. On September 22, 1999, the Company completed an
equity offering of 2,990,000 shares of capital stock at $74.6250 per share
("1999 Share Offering"). The net proceeds to the Company in connection with
the 1999 Share Offering were $216.8 million. On September 22, 1999, the
Company also completed a debt offering of $720.9 million aggregate initial
principal amount of zero-coupon convertible Liquid Yield OptionTM Notes due
2009 (the "1999 LYONs"), with yield to maturity of 2.4375% per annum (the
"1999 LYONs Offering"). The net proceeds to the Company in connection with
the 1999 LYONs Offering was $708.3 million. On June 10, 1998, the Company
completed an equity offering of 6,000,000 shares of capital stock at $36.09
per share (after the 2-for-1 stock split) ("1998 Share Offering"). The net
proceeds to the Company in connection with the 1998 Share Offering were
$208.8 million. On June 10, 1998, the Company also completed a debt
offering of $431.7 million aggregate initial principal amount of
zero-coupon convertible Liquid Yield OptionTM Notes due 2008 (the "1998
LYONs"), with yield to maturity of 1.75% per annum (the "1998 LYONs
Offering"). The net proceeds to the Company in connection with the 1998
LYONs Offering was $421.8 million.
(2) Cost of sales is net of certain funds received through government agencies
for industrialization costs (which include certain costs incurred to bring
prototype products to the production stage) included therein. See Note 17
to the Consolidated Financial Statements. For a discussion of certain
significant charges reflected in cost of sales in 1996, 1997 and 1998, see
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations --Results of Operations."
(3) Other income and expenses include, among other things, funds received
through government agencies for research and development expenses, and the
cost of new plant start-ups, as well as foreign currency gains and losses,
and the costs of certain activities relating to intellectual property and
goodwill amortization. The Company's reported research and development
expenses do not include design center, process engineering, pre-production
or industrialization costs.
(4) For purposes of calculating the ratio of earnings to fixed charges,
earnings consist of income before income taxes and minority interests, plus
fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expenses.
(5) Working capital is calculated as current assets (excluding cash, cash
equivalents and marketable securities) less current liabilities (excluding
bank overdrafts, short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt).
(6) Capital expenditures are net of certain funds received through government
agencies, the effect of which is to decrease depreciation.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this
annual report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The
Company's actual results may differ significantly from those projected in the
forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause future actual results to
differ materially from the Company's recent results or those projected in the
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those discussed in
"Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," under the caption
"Risk Factors" in the Company's Prospectuses dated September 16, 1999 and below.
The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or
such factors.
Overview
The semiconductor industry experienced a strong recovery in 1999, after a severe
slowdown in 1998. According to preliminary trade association data, worldwide
sales of semiconductor products (the total available market or "TAM") increased
18.9% in 1999 over 1998. According to preliminary trade association data, the
estimated market for products produced by the Company (the serviceable available
market or "SAM") (which consisted of the TAM without DRAMs and opto-electronic
products) increased approximately 14.9% in 1999 over 1998.
While the semiconductor market in 1999 registered a significant
increase, the Company's net revenues for 1999 increased 19.0% compared to net
revenues for 1998 with an increase equivalent to the total semiconductor market.
However, the Company's net revenues increased more than the SAM increased. The
Company benefited from increased volumes in virtually all product families and
an improved product mix, including sales of new products. During this period,
however, the Company continued to experience increased competition and pricing
pressure in its core product markets.
Despite difficult market conditions in recent years, from 1995 to 1999
the Company's net revenues increased from $3,554.4 million to $5,056.3 million,
representing a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%. According to preliminary
trade association data, the TAM increased from $144.4 billion in 1995 to $149.4
billion in 1999, representing a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, while the
SAM increased from $99.2 billion in 1995 to $122.9 billion in 1999, representing
a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. During the same period, the Company's
share of the TAM increased from 2.4% to 3.4%, while the Company's share of the
SAM increased from 3.5% to 4.1%. The Company's revenue growth from 1995 through
1999 was particularly significant for differentiated ICs (which the Company
defines as being its dedicated products, semicustom devices and
microcontrollers).
As a result of the Company's performance during the period 1995 to
1999, the Company not only gained market share against both the TAM and SAM,
but, according to preliminary ranking by leading market analysts, became the
eighth largest semiconductor company in the world during 1999, up from ninth in
1998. However, the Company believes that recent difficult market conditions have
led certain of its competitors to redirect their marketing focus and
manufacturing capacity toward products that compete with the Company's products.
The Company believes increased competition in its core product markets is
generating greater pricing pressure, increased competition for market share in
the SAM and a generally more challenging market environment for the Company.
The Company continues to focus on differentiated ICs and analog ICs.
Differentiated ICs accounted for approximately 63% of the Company's net revenues
in 1999, compared to approximately 62% in 1998. Such products foster close
relationships with customers, resulting in early knowledge of their evolving
requirements and opportunities to access their markets for other products, and
are less vulnerable to competitive pressures than standard commodity products.
Analog ICs (including mixed signal ICs), the majority of which are also
differentiated ICs, accounted for approximately 51% of the Company's net
revenues in 1999 and 50% in 1998, while discrete devices accounted for
approximately 12% of the Company's net revenues in 1999 and approximately 13% in
1998. In recent years, these families of products, in particular analog
ICs, have experienced less volatility in sales growth rates and average selling
prices than the overall semiconductor industry. However, the difficult
competitive environment in the semiconductor market in more recent years has led
to price pressures in these product families as well.
In order to reinforce the Company's presence in certain strategic
business segments, the Company has recently completed the acquisition of
Peripherals Technology Solutions (in the area of data storage), Vision Group and
Arithmos (both in the imaging market).
The Company's gross profit margin decreased from 41.0% in 1995 to 38.3%
in 1998 and recovered to 39.6% in 1999. Benefiting from a favorable environment
in 1995 and 1996, the Company had a stable gross profit margin of approximately
41%. In 1997 and 1998, in an unfavorable industry environment, which generated
lower margins due to the negative impact of pricing pressures, gross profit
margin declined to slightly above 38%. This decline in gross profit margin
coupled with a higher level of research and development expenditure, resulted in
a lower operating income as a percentage of net revenues which, however,
remained above 12%. Benefiting from the market recovery in 1999, gross profit
increased in 1999 to 39.6% while operating income as a percentage of net
revenues was 13.3%.
There can be no assurance that the Company will experience revenue
growth at or above the growth rate for the TAM or the SAM, or that increased
competition in the Company's core product markets will not lead to further price
erosion, lower revenue growth rates and lower margins for the Company.
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Results of Operations
The tables below set forth information on the Company's net revenues by product
group and by geographic region:
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<CAPTION>
Year ended December 31,
(in millions except per share and ratio data)
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Revenues by Product Group: (1)
Telecommunications, Peripherals and
Automotive(1)(2) $1,250.4 $1,614.0 $1,606.9 $1,855.2 $2,305.5
Discrete and Standard ICs(1) 833.4 778.1 839.5 816.7 927.9
Memory Products (2) 653.3 736.8 708.6 659.6 835.9
Consumer and Microcontrollers(1) 649.2 870.2 738.8 805.8 881.7
New Ventures Group and Others (3) 168.1 123.3 125.4 110.5 105.3
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Total $3,554.4 $4,122.4 $4,019.2 $4,247.8 $5,056.3
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Net Revenues by Geographic Region: (4)
Europe $1,593.8 $1,788.5 $1,753.3 $1,768.9 $1,833.6
North America 812.5 903.0 899.1 937.3 1,156.1
Asia Pacific 916.7 1,125.7 1,065.8 1,247.9 1,658.2
Japan 155.4 228.2 214.5 180.7 239.7
Region Five (4) 76.0 77.0 86.5 113.0 168.7
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Total $3,554.4 $4,122.4 $4,019.2 $4,247.8 $5,056.3
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As a percentage of net revenues
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Net Revenues by Product Group:
Telecommunications, Peripherals and
Automotive(1)(2) 35.2% 39.1% 40.0% 43.6% 45.6%
Discrete and Standard ICs(1) 23.4 18.9 20.9 19.2 18.4
Memory Products(2) 18.4 17.9 17.6 15.5 16.5
Consumer and Microcontrollers(1) 18.3 21.1 18.4 19.0 17.4
New Ventures Group and Others(3) 4.7 3.0 3.1 2.7 2.1
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Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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Net Revenues by Geographic Region: (4)
Europe 44.8% 43.4% 43.6% 41.6% 36.3%
North America 22.9 21.9 22.4 22.1 22.9
Asia Pacific 25.8 27.3 26.5 29.4 32.8
Japan 4.4 5.5 5.3 4.3 4.7
Region Five (4) 2.1 1.9 2.2 2.6 3.3
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Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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(1) In January 1999, we implemented organizational changes to better orient our
product groups to end-use applications. As a result, net revenues have been
restated for prior periods to reflect these changes. In addition, the
former Dedicated Products Group has become the Telecommunications,
Peripherals and Automotive Groups, while the former Programmable Products
Group has become the Consumer and Microcontrollers Groups. Revenues for the
Dedicated Products Group and the Programmable Products Group have been
restated in this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" for prior periods to reflect this
change.
(2) 1996 revenues for the Dedicated Products Group include $5.6 million of
revenues from certain foundry activities which were moved from the Memory
Products Group in January 1996. Revenues for the Dedicated Products Group
and the Memory Products Group have been restated for prior periods to
reflect this change.
(3) Includes revenues from sales of subsystems and other products and from the
New Ventures Group, which was created in May 1994 to act as a center for
the Company's new business opportunities.
(4) Revenues are classified by location of customer invoiced. For example,
products ordered by U.S.-based companies to be invoiced to Asia Pacific
affiliates are classified as Asia Pacific revenues. Net revenues by
geographic region have been reclassified to reflect the creation of Region
Five in January 1998 which includes emerging markets such as South America,
Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and India. Prior years have been
restated to reflect this reclassification.
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The following table sets forth certain financial data from the
Company's consolidated statements of income since 1995, expressed in each case
as a percentage of net revenues:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended December 31, 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales 99.1% 98.9% 98.8% 99.1% 99.3%
Other revenues 0.9 1.1 1.2 0.9 0.7
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Net revenues 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Cost of sales (59.0) (58.6) (61.1) (61.7) (60.4)
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Gross profit 41.0 41.4 38.9 38.3 39.6
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative (11.6) (10.2) (11.3) (11.5) (10.6)
Research and development (12.4) (12.9) (15.2) (16.2) (16.5)
Restructuring costs (0.4) -- -- -- --
Other income and expenses 1.7 1.1 0.5 1.7 0.8
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Total operating expenses (22.7) (22.0) (26.0) (26.0) (26.3)
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Operating income 18.3 19.4 12.9 12.3 13.3
Net interest income (expense) (0.5) (0.3) -- 0.2 0.7
Gain on disposal of investment -- 0.2 -- -- --
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Income before income taxes &
minority interests 17.8 19.3 12.9 12.5 14.0
Income tax expense (3.0) (4.2) (2.9) (2.8) (3.1)
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Income before minority interests 14.8 15.1 10.0 9.7 10.9
Minority interests -- 0.1 0.1 -- (0.1)
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Net income 14.8% 15.2% 10.1% 9.7% 10.8%
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1999 vs. 1998
In 1999, the Company benefitted from the industry recovery and its strong market
position, and increased its net revenues, gross profit, operating income, net
income and earnings per share in each successive quarter. The Company continued
to invest significant amounts in research and development and completed several
strategic acquisitions which enhanced its intellectual property portfolio. The
Company accelerated its capital spending in the second half of the year.
Net revenues. Net sales increased 19.3%, from $4,210.6 million in 1998 to
$5,023.1 million in 1999. The increase in net sales was primarily the result of
higher volume and an improved product mix, including sales of new products,
partly offset by declining average selling prices. The exchange rate impact on
net sales in 1999 was estimated to be negligible. Other revenues decreased from
$37.2 million in 1998 to $33.2 million in 1999 due primarily to a reduction in
licensing revenues. Net revenues increased 19.0%, from $4,247.8 million in 1998
to $5,056.3 million in 1999.
The Telecommunications, Peripherals and Automotive Groups' net revenues
increased 24.3% primarily as a result of volume increases in wireless
telecommunications, data storage and automotive products and a more favorable
product mix. The Discrete and Standard ICs Group's net revenues increased 13.6%,
as the volume increases in basically all major product families and the more
favorable product mix in standard commodities more than offset the price
declines in all product families. Net revenues of the Memory Products Group
increased by 26.7% as the volume increases in all product families more than
offset the price declines in nearly all product families (such as EPROMs,
EEPROMs, smartcard ICs and flash memories). The Consumer and Microcontrollers
Groups' net revenues increased 9.4% as a result of significantly higher volumes
in digital video and microcontrollers products, partially offset by decreased
volumes in graphics products and lower prices in all product families.
Gross profit. The Company's gross profit increased 23.2%, from $1,624.8 million
in 1998 to $2,001.8 million in 1999 primarily as a result of higher net
revenues. As a percentage of net revenues, gross profit increased from 38.3% in
1998 to 39.6% in 1999, due to higher sales volumes and improved manufacturing
efficiency.
Cost of sales. Cost of sales increased from $2,623.0 million in 1998 to $3,054.5
million in 1999, primarily due to a significant increase in production volume
and the increased depreciation associated with new capital investments.
The exchange rate impact on gross profit in 1999 compared to 1998 was
estimated to be favorable, as the negligible impact of the variation of the U.S.
dollar on net revenues was more than offset by the positive impact on cost of
sales of the appreciation of the U.S. dollar versus the euro. See "--Impact of
Changes in Exchange Rates." Cost of sales in 1999 and 1998 was net of $2.4
million and $3.1 million, respectively, of funds received through government
agencies to offset industrialization costs (which include certain costs incurred
to bring prototype products to the production stage) included in cost of sales.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased 9.4%, from $488.1 million in 1998 to $534.2
million in 1999, reflecting higher expenditure for information technology,
marketing and administrative functions, including the expenses for year 2000
compliance. As a percentage of net revenues, selling, general and administrative
expenses decreased slightly from 11.5% in 1998 to 10.6% in 1999.
Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses increased
21.2%, from $689.8 million in 1998 to $836.0 million in 1999. The Company
continued to invest heavily in research and development and plans to continue
increasing its research and development staff. The Company continues to allocate
significant financial resources to expand its market leadership in key
applications, reflecting its commitment to service and continuous innovation.
The Company's reported research and development expenses do not include design
center, process engineering, pre-production or industrialization costs. As a
percentage of net revenues, research and development expenses increased from
16.2% in 1998 to 16.5% in 1999.
Other income and expenses. Other income and expenses decreased from income of
$76.5 million in 1998 to income of $39.9 million in 1999. Other income and
expenses include primarily funds received from government agencies in connection
with the Company's research and development programs, the cost of new plant
start-ups, as well as foreign currency gains and losses, the costs of certain
activities relating to intellectual property, goodwill amortization, and
miscellaneous revenues and expenses. The decrease in other income and expenses
resulted primarily from higher start-up costs of new production facilities, from
the inclusion of the goodwill amortization and from a slight decrease in funds
received from government agencies in connection with the Company's research and
development programs.
Operating income. The Company's operating income increased by 28.3%, from $523.4
million in 1998 to $671.5 million in 1999. The exchange rate impact on operating
income in 1999 was favorable since the appreciation of the U.S. dollar against
the euro had a favorable impact on cost of sales and operating expenses.
Net interest income (expense). Net interest income increased from income of $8.7
million in 1998 to income of $35.6 million in 1999 primarily as a result of the
increase in cash and cash equivalents following the 1999 Share Offering and the
1999 LYONs Offering completed on September 22, 1999.
Income tax expense. Provision for income tax was $157.2 million in 1999 compared
to $120.4 million in 1998, primarily as a result of the increase in income
before income taxes and minority interests. The accrued effective tax rate
decreased from 22.6% in 1998 to 22.2% in 1999 mainly due to the application of
benefits in certain countries. As such benefits may not be available after 1999,
an increase in the effective tax rate could result in the coming years.
Net income. The Company's net income increased 33.1%, from $411.1 million to
$547.3 million. As a percentage of sales, 1999 net income was 10.8%, up from
9.7% of 1998 net income. The increase was mainly due to higher net sales.
Earnings per diluted share reached $1.87, an increase of 29.9% compared to
earnings per diluted share of $1.44 in 1998. All per share numbers have been
adjusted to reflect the 2-for-1 stock split effected in June 1999.
1998 vs. 1997
The Company distinguished itself during 1998 by the solid
performance achieved during an unprecedented downturn in the semiconductor
industry. In 1998, the Company increased net revenues, gross profit and net
income compared to 1997. In addition, the Company increased significantly its
investments in research and development activities during the year, continuing
the trend established during the last five years. The improved financial results
reflect the Company's business strategy, including the high level of
differentiated products within its product portfolio, its focus on high growth
markets and its geographic balance.
Net revenues. Net sales increased 6.1%, from $3,969.8 million in 1997
to $4,210.6 million in 1998. The increase in net sales was primarily the result
of higher volume and an improved product mix, including sales of new products,
partly offset by declining average selling prices. The exchange rate impact on
net sales in 1998 due to a stronger U.S. dollar was estimated to be marginally
unfavorable. Other revenues decreased from $49.4 million in 1997 to $37.2
million in 1998 due primarily to a reduction in licensing revenues. Net revenues
increased 5.7%, from $4,019.2 million in 1997 to $4,247.8 million in 1998.
The Telecommunications, Peripherals and Automotive Groups' net revenues
increased 15.5% primarily as a result of volume increases in wireless
telecommunications, automotive and printer products (partly offset by lower
volumes in data storage products) and a more favorable product mix in data
storage, automotive and printer products. The Discrete and Standard ICs Group's
net revenues decreased 2.7%, as volume increases in basically all major product
families and a more favorable product mix in transistors and standard
commodities were more than offset by price declines in transistors, discrete
devices, standard commodities and standard logic products. Net revenues of the
Memory Products Group declined by 6.9% as the volume increases in EEPROMs, flash
memories and smartcard ICs were more than offset by significant price declines
in basically all product families (such as EPROMs, EEPROMs, smartcard ICs and
flash memories). The Consumer and Microcontrollers Groups' net revenues
increased 9.1% as a result of significantly higher volumes in digital image
processing and graphics products.
Gross profit. The Company's gross profit increased 4.0%, from $1,561.8 million
in 1997 to $1,624.8 million in 1998 primarily as a result of higher net
revenues. As a percentage of net revenues, gross profit decreased from 38.9% in
1997 to 38.3% in 1998, being primarily impacted by the reduction in average
selling prices and a higher depreciation charge.
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Cost of sales. Cost of sales increased from $2,457.4 million in 1997 to $2,623.0
million in 1998, primarily due to a significant increase in production volume
and the increased depreciation associated with new capital investments.
The exchange rate impact on gross profit in 1998 compared to 1997 was
estimated to be marginally favorable, as the negative impact of the appreciation
of the U.S. dollar on net revenues was more than offset by the positive impact
on cost of sales. See "-- Impact of Changes in Exchange Rates." Cost of sales in
1998 and 1997 was net of $3.1 million and $6.2 million, respectively, of funds
received through government agencies to offset industrialization costs (which
include certain costs incurred to bring prototype products to the production
stage) included in cost of sales.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased 7.4%, from $454.3 million in 1997 to $488.1
million in 1998, reflecting higher expenditure for information technology,
marketing and administrative functions. As a percentage of net revenues,
selling, general and administrative expenses increased slightly from 11.3% in
1997 to 11.5% in 1998.
Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses increased
12.9%, from $610.9 million in 1997 to $689.8 million in 1998. The Company
continued to invest heavily in research and development. The Company's reported
research and development expenses do not include design center, process
engineering, pre-production or industrialization costs. As a percentage of net
revenues, research and development expenses increased from 15.2% in 1997 to
16.2% in 1998.
Other income and expenses. Other income and expenses increased from income of
$23.2 million in 1997 to income of $76.5 million in 1998. Other income and
expenses include primarily funds received from government agencies in connection
with the Company's research and development programs, the cost of new plant
start-ups, as well as foreign currency gains and losses, the costs of certain
activities relating to intellectual property and miscellaneous revenues and
expenses. The increase in other income and expenses resulted primarily from
lower start-up costs of new production facilities and from an increase in funds
received from government agencies in connection with the Company's research and
development programs.
Operating income. The Company's operating income increased slightly, from $519.8
million in 1997 to $523.4 million in 1998. The exchange rate impact on operating
income was estimated to be favorable, since the negative impact on net revenues
was more than compensated by the favorable impact on cost of sales and operating
expenses.
Net interest income (expense). Net interest income increased from an expense of
$2.6 million in 1997 to an income of $8.7 million in 1998 primarily as a result
of the increase in cash and cash equivalents following the 1998 Share Offering
and the 1998 LYONs Offering completed on June 10, 1998.
Income tax expense. Provision for income tax was $120.4 million in 1998 compared
to $113.0 million in 1997, primarily as a result of the increase in income
before income taxes and minority interests and a higher effective tax rate. The
accrued effective tax rate increased from 21.8% in 1997 to 22.6% in 1998. The
still favorable 1998 rate was mainly due to the application of benefits in
certain countries.
Net income. Net income in 1998 was $411.1 million, a slight increase from the
1997 net income of $406.6 million. As a percentage of sales, 1998 net income was
9.7%, compared to 10.1% of 1997 net income. Earnings per diluted shares were
$1.44, basically equivalent to 1997 earnings per diluted share of $1.45. All per
share numbers have been adjusted to reflect the 2-for-1 stock split effected in
June 1999.
Quarterly Results of Operations
The following table sets forth certain financial information for the years 1998
and 1999. Such information is derived from unaudited consolidated financial
statements, prepared on a basis consistent with the audited consolidated
financial statements, that include, in the opinion of management, only normal
recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the information set
forth therein. Operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative
of results for any future period. In addition, in view of the significant growth
experienced by the Company in recent years, the increasingly competitive nature
of the markets in which the Company operates, the changes in product mix and the
currency effects of changes in the composition of sales and production among
different geographic regions, the Company believes that period-to-period
comparisons of its operating results should not be relied upon as an indication
of future performance.
The Company's quarterly and annual operating results are also affected
by a wide variety of other factors that could materially and adversely affect
revenues and profitability or lead to significant variability of operating
results, including, among others, capital requirements and the availability of
funding, competition, new product development and technological change and
manufacturing. In addition, a number of other factors could lead to fluctuations
in operating results, including order cancellations or reduced bookings by key
customers or distributors, intellectual property developments, international
events, currency fluctuations, problems in obtaining adequate raw materials on a
timely basis, and the loss of key personnel. As only a portion of the Company's
expenses varies with its revenues, there can be no assurance that the Company
will be able to reduce costs promptly or adequately in relation to revenue
declines to compensate for the effect of any such factors. As a result,
unfavorable changes in the above or other factors have in the past and may in
the future adversely affect the Company's operating results.
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<CAPTION>
Quarter ended (unaudited)
(in millions, except
percentages April 4, July 4, Oct. 3, Dec. 31, April 3, July 3, Oct. 2, Dec. 31,
and per share data)(1) 1998 1998 1998 1998 1999 1999 1999 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Consolidated Statement
of Income Data
Net revenues $1,005.4 $1,070.3 $1,039.4 $1,132.7 $1,113.3 $1,190.6 $1,274.2 $1,478.2
Cost of sales (620.4) (660.3) (643.7) (698.6) (685.4) (719.9) (766.8) (882.4)
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Gross profit 385.0 410.0 395.7 434.1 427.9 470.7 507.4 595.8
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Operating expenses:
Selling, general &
administrative (119.9) (126.2) (120.1) (121.9) (119.1) (130.3) (136.8) (148.0)
Research & development (166.4) (176.2) (168.0) (179.2) (193.5) (202.8) (205.5) (234.1)
Other income & expenses 16.2 17.2 21.4 21.8 16.1 14.9 5.0 3.8
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Total operating expenses (270.1) (285.2) (266.7) (279.3) (296.5) (318.2) (337.3) (378.3)
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Operating income 114.9 124.8 129.0 154.8 131.4 152.5 170.1 217.5
Net interest income (expense) (1.1) -- 5.2 4.6 3.7 6.0 8.2 17.7
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Income before income
taxes & minority interests 113.8 124.8 134.2 159.4 135.1 158.5 178.3 235.2
Income tax expense (23.6) (26.7) (32.5) (37.6) (29.9) (35.4) (41.6) (50.3)
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Income before minority
interests 90.2 98.1 101.7 121.8 105.2 123.1 136.7 184.9
Minority interests -- (0.6) (0.1) -- (0.1) (0.6) (1.4) (0.6)
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Net income $ 90.2 $ 97.5 $ 101.6 $ 121.8 $ 105.1 $ 122.5 $ 135.3 $ 184.3
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Earnings per share (basic) $ 0.32 $ 0.35 $ 0.36 $ 0.43 $ 0.37 $ 0.43 $ 0.47 $ 0.64
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Earnings per share (diluted) $ 0.32 $ 0.35 $ 0.35 $ 0.42 $ 0.36 $ 0.42 $ 0.46 $ 0.62
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Number or shares used in
calculating earnings
per share (basic) 278.2 279.8 284.4 284.4 285.0 285.5 286.1 288.9
Number or shares used in
calculating earnings
per share (diluted) 279.6 283.8 294.6 294.8 296.0 296.9 298.7 310.2
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As a Percentage of Net Revenues
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Net revenues 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales (61.7) (61.7) (61.9) (61.7) (61.6) (60.5) (60.2) (59.7)
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Gross profit 38.3 38.3 38.1 38.3 38.4 39.5 39.8 40.3
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Operating expenses:
Selling, general &
administrative (11.9) (11.8) (11.6) (10.8) (10.7) (10.9) (10.7) (10.0)
Research & development (16.6) (16.5) (16.2) (15.8) (17.4) (17.0) (16.1) (15.8)
Other income & expenses 1.6 1.7 2.1 2.0 1.5 1.2 0.3 0.2
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Total operating expenses (26.9) (26.6) (25.7) (24.6) (26.6) (26.7) (26.5) (25.6)
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Operating income 11.4 11.7 12.4 13.7 11.8 12.8 13.3 14.7
Net interest income
(expense) (0.1) -- 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.5 0.7 1.2
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Income before income
taxes & minority
interests 11.3 11.7 12.9 14.1 12.1 13.3 14.0 15.9
Income tax expense (2.3) (2.5) (3.1) (3.3) (2.7) (3.0) (3.3) (3.4)
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Income before minority
interests 9.0 9.2 9.8 10.8 9.4 10.3 10.7 12.5
Minority interests -- (0.1) -- -- -- -- (0.1) --
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Net income 9.0% 9.1% 9.8% 10.8% 9.4% 10.3% 10.6% 12.5%
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</TABLE>
(1) All share information has been adjusted to reflect the 2-for-1 stock split
effected in June 1999.
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In the fourth quarter 1999, the Company achieved very solid results of
operations. The combination of strong contributions by all major applications,
product groups and geographic regions and the Company's efficient worldwide
manufacturing infrastructure enabled the Company to post the highest quarterly
revenues and earnings in its history.
Net revenues. Fourth quarter 1999 net revenues recorded a 16.0% sequential
improvement over the third quarter of 1999 and a 30.5% increase over the fourth
quarter of 1998. The Company experienced strong sequential sales gains across
all product groups in the fourth quarter of 1999. Third quarter 1999 revenues
showed a 7.0% sequential increase over the second quarter of 1999 in spite of
seasonal factors that generally reduce sales during the summer months and were
22.6% above 1998 third quarter net revenues. Second quarter 1999 net revenues
increased 6.9% compared to the first quarter, and were 11.2% above second
quarter 1998 net revenues. First quarter 1999 net revenues declined 1.7%
compared to the fourth quarter of 1998 due to normal seasonal patterns, and were
10.7% above first quarter 1998 net revenues.
With respect to the product groups, the Memory Products Group had the
highest year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter results; its revenues in the
1999 fourth quarter rose nearly 41% in comparison to the 1998 fourth quarter and
increased approximately 22% in comparison to the 1999 third quarter, reflecting
the Company's significant progress in penetrating the market with new generation
flash products. In the 1999 fourth quarter, net revenues from the
Telecommunications, Peripherals and Automotive Group increased sequentially
nearly 17%, reflecting the strength in sales of ICs for telecommunications,
mainly wireless, hard disk drives, digital cellular phones and automotive
applications. For the same period, net revenues from the Consumer and
Microcontrollers Groups increased 15% and net revenues from the Discrete and
Standards ICs Products Group increased slightly more that 13%. Overall, the
Company's 16% sequential revenue growth of the 1999 fourth quarter resulted from
the rapidly increasing demand for its products as well as its ability to
effectively deploy its resources.
In 1999, approximately 36% of the Company's net revenues originated in
Europe, compared to approximately 42% in 1998. The Company's third quarter
revenues in Europe have averaged slightly less than average revenues during
other quarters due to production slowdowns by its European customers in July and
August. Quarterly results have also been and may be expected to continue to be
substantially affected by the cyclical nature of the semiconductor and
electronic systems industries, the timing and success of new product
introductions and the levels of provisions and other unusual charges incurred.
Gross profit. In the fourth quarter, 1999, gross profit was $595.8 million,
37.2% above the year-ago period. Gross margin in the 1999 fourth quarter was
40.3%, representing a significant improvement compared to 38.3% in the fourth
quarter 1998, and to 39.8% in the third quarter 1999.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses were $148.0 million in the fourth quarter 1999, or 10.0%
of net revenues, compared to $121.9 million, or 10.8% of net revenues in the
fourth quarter 1998.
Research and development expenses. In the fourth quarter 1999, research and
development costs of $234.1 million increased 30.6% compared to the fourth
quarter 1998. Research and development represented 15.8% of net revenues in the
fourth quarter 1999, unchanged from a year-ago period.
Operating income. Operating income reached $217.5 million in the fourth quarter
1999 which represented an increase of 40.5% compared to the level of the fourth
quarter 1998. Operating margin for the 1999 fourth quarter was 14.7% compared to
13.7% in the 1998 fourth quarter, and to 13.3% in the 1999 third quarter.
Net income. Net income for the 1999 fourth quarter rose sharply, increasing
51.3% to $184.3 million compared to $121.8 million in the 1998 fourth quarter
and 36.2% compared to $135.3 million in the third quarter 1999. Earnings per
diluted share increased 47.6% to $0.62 from $0.42 in the fourth quarter 1998.
All per share figures have been adjusted to reflect the 2-for-1 stock split
effected in June 1999.
Looking ahead, due to improved order visibility, the Company believes
that, in contrast to normal seasonal patterns, revenues may increase
sequentially in the first quarter of 2000 compared to fourth quarter 1999
levels. Moreover, a modest sequential increase in gross margin may be expected
in the first quarter, despite the use of external foundry services to complement
the Company's internal capacity. The Company has entered 2000 very well
positioned in terms of product portfolio and technology, strategic partnerships,
financial position and backlog. In the fourth quarter, the Company made cap-ital
investments of $536 million designed to progressively increase and enhance its
capacity and ability to meet the high level of demand for its products during
this market recovery.
Impact of Changes in Exchange Rates
The Company's results of operations and financial condition can be significantly
affected by changes in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other
currencies, particularly the euro (with respect to prior periods, the Italian
lira, the French franc, the German mark), the Japanese yen and other Asian
currencies.
Revenues for certain products (primarily dedicated products sold in
Europe and Japan) that are quoted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are
directly affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar. Revenues for
all other products, which are quoted in U.S. dollars and translated into local
currencies for payment, tend not to be affected significantly by fluctuations in
exchange rates except to the extent that there is a lag between changes in
currency rates and adjustments in the local currency equivalent price paid for
such products.
Certain significant costs incurred by the Company, such as
manufacturing labor costs and depreciation charges, selling, general and
administrative expenses, and research and development expenses, are incurred in
the currencies of jurisdictions where the Company's operations are located.
Fluctuations in the value of these currencies, particularly the euro, compared
to the U.S. dollar can affect the Company's costs and therefore its
profitability.
The appreciation in the U.S. dollar in 1999 compared to 1998 against
the principal European and Asian currencies (excluding Japanese yen, which
appreciated compared to the U.S. dollar) that have a material impact on the
Company resulted in a favorable impact on results of operations for the period
because of the favorable impact on cost of sales and operating expenses.
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The Company's principal strategies to reduce the risks associated with
exchange rate fluctuations have been (i) to increase the proportion of sales to
customers denominated in U.S. dollars, (ii) to purchase raw materials and
services in transactions denominated in U.S. dollars (thereby reducing the
exchange rate risk for costs relative to revenues, which are principally
denominated or determined by reference to the U.S. dollar), and (iii) to manage
certain other costs, such as financial costs, to maintain an appropriate balance
between U.S. dollars and other currencies based upon the currency environment at
the time. From time to time, the Company purchases or sells currencies forward
to cover currency risk in obligations or receivables. The Company has not
experienced significant gains or losses as a result of exchange coverage
activities. Its management strategies to reduce exchange rate risks have served
to mitigate, but not eliminate, the positive or negative impact of exchange rate
fluctuations. Furthermore, the introduction of the euro as of January 1, 1999,
has served to reduce the number of currencies whose exchange rate fluctuations
versus the U.S. dollar may impact the Company's results, thus making the
Company's exposure to exchange rate fluctuations more concentrated.
Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries are, for consolidation purposes,
translated into U.S. dollars at the period-end exchange rate. See Note 2.3 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements. Income and expenses are translated at the
average exchange rate for the period. Adjustments resulting from the translation
are recorded directly in shareholders' equity, and are shown as "accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss)" in the consolidated statements of changes in
shareholders' equity. The balance sheet impact of such translation adjustments
has been, and may be expected to be, significant from period to period.
At December 31, 1999, the Company's outstanding indebtedness was
denominated principally in U.S. dollars, Italian lire, and French francs. See
Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On September 22, 1999, the Company completed an equity offering of
2,990,000 shares of capital stock at $74.6250 per share (the "1999 Share
Offering"). The net proceeds to the Company in connection with the 1999 Share
Offering were $216.8 million. On September 22, 1999, the Company also completed
a debt offering of $720.9 million aggregate initial principal amount of
zero-coupon convertible Liquid Yield Option NotesTM due 2009 (the "1999 LYONs"),
with yield to maturity of 2.4375% per annum (the "1999 LYONs Offering"). The net
proceeds to the Company in connection with the 1999 LYONs Offering was $708.3
million. The Company's net cash generated from operations totalled $1,469.3
million in 1999 compared to $1,012.5 million in 1998 and $983.8 million in 1997.
Significant amounts of net cash generated from operations in 1997, 1998 and 1999
coupled with the capital increases and debt offering undertaken by the Company
in September 1999, and in June 1998, enabled the Company to finance capital
expenditures and strengthen its balance sheet over the last five years. The
Company had a positive net financial position (cash, cash equivalents and
marketable securities net of total debt) of $351.4 million at December 31, 1999
compared to a positive net financial position of $153.7 million at December 31,
1998. At December 31, 1999, cash and cash equivalents totalled $1,823.1 million,
compared to $1,100.7 million at December 31, 1998 and $702.2 million at December
31, 1997. At December 31, 1999, the aggregate amount of the Company's long-term
credit facilities was approximately $1,445 million, all of which was
outstanding, and additionally the aggregate amount of the Company's short-term
facilities was approximately $1,063 million, under which approximately $26
million of indebtedness was outstanding. At December 31, 1999, the Company had
approximately $97 million of long-term indebtedness that will become due within
one year and expects to fund such debt repayments from available cash. During
the fourth quarter 1999, certain holders of the 1998 LYONs Offering converted
their debt into shares of common stock for an amount of $52.5 million principal
amount at maturity.
In 1999, the Company's capital expenditure payments totalled $1,347.5
million, compared to $947.3 million in 1998. Capital expenditures for 1999 were
devoted principally to (i) expand a 6-inch facility and the construction of a
new 8-inch front-end facility in Agrate, Italy, (ii) equip and upgrade both the
new 8-inch and existing 6-inch front-end facilities at the Catania, Italy,
plant, (iii) expand the 8-inch front-end wafer fabrication plant in Crolles,
France, (iv) expand the 6-inch facility in Carrollton, Texas, (v) upgrade the
6-inch front-end facility in Rousset, France, (vi) ramp-up of production at the
Phoenix, Arizona, 8-inch front-end facility, (vii) construct the new 8-inch
front-end plant in Rousset, France, (viii) expand the back-end facilities in
Muar, Malaysia and (ix) expand the back-end facilities in Morocco, Malta and
Shenzhen, China. Capital expenditures for 1998 were devoted principally to (i)
expand the 8-inch front-end wafer fabrication plant in Crolles, France, (ii)
equip and upgrade both the new 8-inch and existing 6-inch front-end facilities
at the Catania, Italy, plant, (iii) extend and convert an existing facility in
Agrate, Italy, (iv) expand the 6-inch facility in Carrollton, Texas, (v) ramp-up
production at the Phoenix, Arizona, 8-inch front-end facility, (vi) expand the
back-end facilities in Muar, Malaysia and (vii) expand the back-end facilities
in Morocco, Malta and Shenzhen, China.
The Company currently expects approximately $2.3 billion capital
spending for 2000, significantly higher than in 1998 and 1999. The most
significant of the Company's 2000 capital expenditure projects are expected to
be (i) the conversion from 6-inch to 8-inch and expansion at one of its
front-end wafer fabrication plants in Agrate, Italy, (ii) the increase of
capacity of the 8-inch facilities in Catania, Italy, (iii) the completion of
construction of its new 8-inch front-end wafer fabrication facility in Rousset,
France, (iv) the conversion of its facilities in Crolles, France, to 0.25 micron
and 0.18 micron processes, (v) the construction of a new 8-inch fab facility and
the equipment of a new 6-inch facility in Singapore, (vi) the increase of
capacity of its 8-inch facilities in Phoenix, Arizona, and of the 6-inch
facility in Carrollton and (vii) the expansion of the back-end facilities in
Muar, Morocco and Singapore. The Company has also identified an additional
8-inch wafer fabrication facility to be built in Italy that is planned to be
operational by the year 2001. The Company has decided to build a new 300
millimeter, 12-inch wafer research fabrication and pilot line at Crolles
(France) using 0.18 micron and below process technology. The pilot line will be
operated in partnership with LETI and CNET, which are already working with the
Company in Crolles. As of December 31, 1999, the Company had commitments of
approximately $1.2 billion for equipment purchases. The Company will continue to
monitor its level of capital spending, however, taking into consideration
factors such as trends in the semiconductor market, capacity utilization and
announced additions.
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At December 31, 1999, the Company's receivables from government
agencies totalled $152.2 million compared to $261.2 million in 1998 and $154.9
million in 1997. The decrease in 1999 was due primarily to the cash recognition
of certain government contracts. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements. In 1999, the Company's advances from government agencies totalled
$38.7 million compared to $14.1 million in 1998 and $10.1 million in 1997. See
Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The timing of receipt of funds
under government contracts has been delayed from time to time in the past, and
while generally the Company has received the amounts recorded in such
receivables, there have been instances in which such funds ultimately have not
been paid.
The Company expects to have significant capital requirements in the
coming years and intends to continue to devote a substantial portion of its net
revenues to research and development. The Company plans to fund its capital
requirements from cash from operations, available funds, available support from
third parties (including state support) and may make recourse to borrowings
under available credit lines and, to the extent necessary or attractive based on
market conditions prevailing at the time, the sale of debt or additional equity
securities. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be
available as necessary to fund the Company's working capital requirements,
research and development, industrialization costs or expansion plans, or that
any such financing, if available, will be on terms acceptable to the Company.
The Company believes that its available funds, available support from
third parties, and additional borrowings will be sufficient to meet its
anticipated needs for liquidity through at least 2001.
New accounting pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (FAS 133), "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." FAS 133 is required to be adopted for
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. This statement establishes
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and requires
recognition of all derivatives as assets or liabilities in the balance sheet,
and the measurement of those instruments at fair value. The Company will adopt
the standards required by this statement in 2001. Management has not fully
evaluated the impact, if any, that this new standard may have on future
consolidated results of operations, financial position, or financial statement
disclosure.
Year 2000
The overall cost of the Company's year 2000 readiness was below the Company's
expectations and totalled approximately $30 million, including both expenses and
capital expenditures. The Company instituted heightened year 2000 procedures to
detect and remedy year 2000-related problems from December 31, 1999 to January
9, 2000, and at the end of January no significant year 2000-related problems
were detected. The Company will institute similar year 2000 follow- up
procedures at the end of February (a leap year), March (first quarter) and
December (year end), with support teams available in case of need.
Euro Conversion
On January 1, 1999, eleven of the fifteen member countries of the European Union
established fixed conversion rates between their existing national currencies
and the euro. The participating countries have agreed to adopt the euro as their
common legal currency on that date. Until January 1, 2002, either the euro or a
participating country's present currency (a "national currency") will be
accepted as legal currency. On January 1, 2002, euro-denominated bills and coins
will be issued and national currencies will be withdrawn from circulation.
The Company does not expect that introduction and use of the euro will
materially affect its foreign exchange activities, or its use of derivatives and
other financial instruments, or will result in any material increase in costs to
the Company. The Company will continue to assess the impact of the introduction
of the euro currency over the transition period as well as the period subsequent
to the transition, as applicable.
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<CAPTION>
Consolidated Statement of Income
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands of US dollars except per share amounts)
1997 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales 3,969,773 4,210,618 5,023,109
Other revenues 49,372 37,134 33,167
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Net revenues 4,019,145 4,247,752 5,056,276
Cost of sales (2,457,386) (2,622,943) (3,054,476)
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Gross profit 1,561,759 1,624,809 2,001,800
Selling, general and administrative (454,311) (488,072) (534,178)
Research and development (610,847) (689,785) (835,964)
Other income and expenses 23,218 76,458 39,840
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Operating income 519,819 523,410 671,498
Net interest income (expense) (2,646) 8,691 35,624
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Income before income taxes & minority interests 517,173 532,101 707,122
Income tax expense (113,017) (120,351) (157,214)
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Income before minority interests 404,156 411,750 549,908
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Minority interests 2,398 (629) (2,656)
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Net income 406,554 411,121 547,252
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Earnings per share (Basic) 1.46 1.46 1.91
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Earnings per share (Diluted) 1.45 1.44 1.87
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheet
As at December 31,
(in thousands of US dollars)
1998 1999
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 1,100,752 1,823,086
Trade accounts and notes receivable 779,489 913,282
Inventories 644,279 619,402
Other receivables and assets 496,582 435,784
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Total current assets 3,021,102 3,791,554
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Intangible assets, net 33,571 179,947
Property, plant and equipment, net 3,333,005 3,873,019
Investments and other non-current assets 46,351 85,783
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3,412,927 4,138,749
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Total assets 6,434,029 7,930,303
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Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities
Bank overdrafts 146,040 26,471
Current portion of long-term debt 45,245 96,669
Trade accounts and notes payable 564,457 998,881
Other payables and accrued liabilities 327,681 381,845
Accrued and deferred income tax 173,097 189,308
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Total current liabilities 1,256,520 1,693,174
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Long-term debt 755,864 1,348,477
Reserves for pension and termination indemnities 111,803 108,294
Other non-current liabilities 204,520 191,660
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1,072,187 1,648,431
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Total liabilities 2,328,707 3,341,605
Minority interests 22,012 24,757
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Common stock 1,096,743 1,112,680
Capital surplus 1,135,526 1,395,307
Accumulated result 2,027,413 2,551,817
Accumulated other comprehensive income (176,372) (495,863)
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Shareholders' equity 4,083,310 4,563,941
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 6,434,029 7,930,303
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Commitments and contingencies: Notes 20 and 21
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands of US dollars)
1997 1998 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income 406,554 411,121 547,252
Add (deduct) non-cash items:
Depreciation and amortization 608,123 704,004 806,789
Other non-cash items 19,015 13,016 4,527
Minority interest in net income of subsidiaries (2,398) 629 2,656
Deferred taxes (3,157) 34,333 28,711
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts and notes receivable (74,721) (115,879) (164,564)
Inventories (149,642) (18,807) (38,340)
Trade accounts and notes payable 73,790 45,982 208,899
Other assets and liabilities, net 106,227 (61,852) 73,352
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Net cash provided by operating activities 983,791 1,012,547 1,469,282
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Payment for purchases of tangible assets (1,035,434) (947,253) (1,347,537)
Other investing activities (11,576) (18,997) (190,290)
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,047,010) (966,250) (1,537,827)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 250,759 424,955 756,836
Repayment of long-term debt (80,238) (72,396) (48,080)
Increase (decrease) in short-term facilities 68,869 (233,261) (110,308)
Capital increase 9,669 233,334 230,437
Dividends paid -- -- (22,848)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 249,059 352,632 806,037
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Effect of changes in exchange rates (35,579) (334) (15,158)
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Net cash increase 150,261 398,595 722,334
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Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of the period 551,896 702,157 1,100,752
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Cash and cash equivalents
at end of the period 702,157 1,100,752 1,823,086
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Accumulated
Other
(in thousands of US dollars, Common Capital Accumulated Comprehensive Shareholders'
except per share amounts) Stock Surplus Result Income (Loss) Equity
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of December 31, 1996 1,072,933 930,330 1,209,738 47,019 3,260,020
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Capital increase 1,057 615 1,672
Comprehensive income
Net Income 406,554 406,554
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (360,800) (360,800)
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Comprehensive income 45,754
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Balance as of December 31, 1997 1,073,990 930,945 1,616,292 (313,781) 3,307,446
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Capital increase 22,753 204,581 227,334
Comprehensive income
Net Income 411,121 411,121
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 137,409 137,409
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Comprehensive income 548,530
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Balance as of December 31, 1998 1,096,743 1,135,526 2,027,413 (176,372) 4,083,310
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Capital increase 15,937 259,781 275,718
Comprehensive income
Net Income 547,252 547,252
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (319,491) (319,491)
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Comprehensive income 227,761
Dividends, $0.08 per share (22,848) (22,848)
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Balance as of December 31, 1999 1,112,680 1,395,307 2,551,817 (495,863) 4,563,941
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
1 The Company
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STMicroelectronics N.V. (formerly known as SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics N.V.)
(the "Company") was formed in 1987 by the combination of the semiconductor
business of SGS Microelettronica (then owned by Societa Finanziaria Telefonica
(S.T.E.T.), an Italian corporation) and the non-military business of Thomson
Semiconducteurs (then owned by Thomson-CSF, a French corporation) whereby each
company contributed their respective semiconductor businesses in exchange for a
50% interest in the Company. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and
markets a broad range of semiconductor integrated circuits and discrete devices
that are used in a wide variety of microelectronic applications.
The Company is registered in The Netherlands with its statutory
domicile in Amsterdam.
At December 31, 1999, the Company was 44.80% (December 31, 1998:
56.05%) owned by STMicroelectronics Holding II B.V., and 55.20% by the public
(December 31, 1998: 43.95%).
At December 31, 1998, and at December 31, 1999, STMicro-electronics
Holding II B.V. was 100% owned by STMicroelectronics Holding N.V.
At December 31, 1998, STMicroelectronics Holding N.V. was owned as
follows:
o 50% by FT1CI, a French holding company, whose shareholders are
CEA-Industrie (51%) and France Telecom (49%).
o 50% by M.E.I.--Microelettronica Italiana s.r.l. ("M.E.I."), an
Italian holding company, whose shareholders are Comitato per l'Intervento nella
SIR ed in Settori ad Alta Tecnologia ("Comitato SIR") (49.9%) and Istituto per
la Ricostruzione Industriale S.p.a. (I.R.I.) (50.1%).
At December 31, 1999, STMicroelectronics Holding N.V. was owned as
follows:
o 50% by FT1CI, a French holding company, whose shareholders are
CEA-Industrie (51%) and France Telecom (49%).
o 50% by Finmeccanica, an Italian holding company, whose
shareholders are Istituto per la Ricostruzione Industriale S.p.a. (I.R.I.)
(54.2%), the Italian Ministry of Treasury (28.9%) and the public (16.9%).
2 Summary of accounting policies
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2.1 Principles of consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America (U.S. GAAP). The Company's consolidated financial statements include the
assets, liabilities and results of operations of its majority-owned
subsidiaries. The ownership of other interest holders is reflected as minority
interests. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
2.2 Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in
the financial statements and accompanying notes to the financial statements.
Actual results could differ from those estimates and may affect amounts reported
in future periods.
2.3 Foreign currency
The U.S. dollar is the reporting currency for the Company because the dollar is
the currency of reference in terms of market pricing in the world-wide
semiconductor industry. Furthermore, there is no currency in which the majority
of transactions are denominated, and revenues from external sales in U.S.
dollars exceed revenues in any other currency.
The functional currency of each subsidiary throughout the group is
generally the local currency. For consolidation purposes, assets and liabilities
of these subsidiaries are translated at current rates of exchange at the balance
sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rate
for the period. The effects of translating the financial position and results of
operations from local functional currencies are included in "other comprehensive
income."
Assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, gains or losses arising from
foreign currency transactions are recorded in the functional currency of the
recording entity at the exchange rate in effect at the date of the transaction.
At each balance sheet date, recorded balances denominated in a currency other
than the recording entity's functional currency are translated at the exchange
rate prevailing at that date. The related exchange gains and losses are recorded
in the income statement.
The Company conducts its business on a global basis in various major
international currencies. As a result, it is exposed to adverse movements in
foreign currency exchange rates. The Company covers certain portions of its
foreign currency exposure primarily through the use of foreign exchange forward
contracts and option contracts. Generally, gains and losses associated with
exchange rate changes on foreign exchange forward contracts are recorded
currently in "other income and expenses," while the interest element is
recognized over the life of each contract and is included in operations. The
Company utilizes foreign exchange forward contracts and foreign exchange options
to manage the effect of currency fluctuations on its probable anticipated
transactions. The Company does not enter into foreign exchange forward contracts
or option contracts for speculative or trading purposes.
2.4 Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current
year presentation.
2.5 Income recognition
Sales: Revenue on sales of semiconductor products is recognized upon shipment of
the products. A portion of the Company's sales are made to distributors who
participate in certain programs common in the semiconductor industry whereby the
distributors are allowed to return merchandise under certain circumstances and
may receive future price reductions. Provision is made at the time of sale for
estimated product returns and price protection which may occur under programs
the Company has with these customers.
Subsidies: Government subsidies are recognized as the related costs are
incurred, commencing when the subsidies' contract is signed with the relevant
government department or agency. Government subsidies for research and
development are included in "other income and expenses." Government subsidies
for industrialization costs (certain costs incurred to bring prototype products
to the production stage) are offset against related expenses in "cost of sales."
Government subsidies for capital expenditures are deducted
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from the cost of the related fixed assets and reduce depreciation over the
assets' remaining estimated useful lives.
2.6 Advertising costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses for 1997, 1998
and 1999 were $14,523, $16,012 and $21,102, respectively.
2.7 Research and development
Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred. Research and
development costs include costs incurred by the Company as well as the Company's
share of costs incurred by other research and development interest groups.
2.8 Start-up costs
Start-up costs incurred to expand the Company's manufacturing facilities are
included in "other income and expenses" in the accompanying consolidated
statement of income.
2.9 Income taxes
The provision for current taxes represents the income taxes expected to be
payable for the current year. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded
for all temporary differences arising between the tax and book bases of assets
and liabilities and for the benefits of tax credits and loss carryforwards.
Those deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax
rates at which they are expected to be realized or paid. A valuation allowance
is provided where necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected
to be "more likely than not" realized in the future.
2.10 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings
per share are computed by dividing net income (less interest expense, net of tax
effects, related to convertible debt) by the weighted average number of common
shares and common share equivalents outstanding during the period. The weighted
average shares used to compute diluted earnings per share include the
incremental shares of common stock relating to outstanding options and
convertible debt to the extent such incremental shares are dilutive.
2.11 Cash equivalents
All highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of ninety days
or less are considered to be cash equivalents.
2.12 Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is computed on a
currently adjusted standard basis which approximates actual cost on a current
average basis.
2.13 Intangible assets
Intangible assets include the cost of technologies and licenses purchased from
third parties, amortized over a period ranging from five to ten years, and
goodwill acquired in business combinations amortized over its estimated useful
life, generally five years.
The carrying value of long-lived assets, including intangibles, is
evaluated whenever changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such
assets may not be recoverable. In performing such review for recoverability, the
Company compares the expected future cash flow to the carrying value of
long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles. If the anticipated undiscounted
future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of such assets, the Company
recognizes an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount of
the assets and their estimated fair value.
2.14 Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of government subsidies.
Major renewals and improvements are capitalized; minor replacements, maintenance
and repairs are charged to current operations. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
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Buildings 33 years
Leasehold improvements 10 years
Machinery and equipment 6 years
Computer and R&D equipment 3-6 years
Other 2-5 years
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Assets subject to leasing agreements and classified as capital leases are
included in property, plant and equipment and depreciated over the shorter of
the estimated useful life or the lease term.
2.15 Investments
The equity accounting method is used when the Company has both a 20% to 50%
equity interest and the ability to exercise significant influence over the
investee. The Company also holds certain equity investments constituting less
than 20% ownership of the investee. These investments are carried at historical
cost. Although the market value of the investments is not readily determinable,
management believes the fair value of these investments exceed their carrying
amounts.
2.16 Pension and termination indemnities
The Company sponsors various retirement plans for its employees; such plans
include both defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Upon retirement,
the Company's employees receive benefits provided by the pension plan
arrangements. These plans conform with local regulations and practices of the
countries in which the Company operates.
2.17 Comprehensive income
In 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (FAS 130). FAS 130 established standards
for reporting comprehensive income and its components and accumulated balances.
Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business during a
period from transactions and circumstances related to non-owner sources, and
includes all changes in equity except those resulting from investment by owners
and distributions to owners. In the Company's case, "other comprehensive income"
consists of foreign currency translation adjustments.
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2.18 Stock split
In May 1999, the Company's shareholders approved a two-for-one stock split of
the Company's common stock. The record date for the stock split was June 16,
1999, and the distribution date was June 17, 1999. All earnings per share
amounts, references to common stock, shareholders' equity amounts and stock
option plan data have been restated as if the stock split had occurred as of the
earliest period presented.
2.19 New accounting pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (FAS 133), "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." FAS 133 is required to be adopted for
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. This statement establishes
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and requires
recognition of all derivatives as assets or liabilities in the balance sheet,
and the measurement of those instruments at fair value. The Company will adopt
the standards required by this statement in 2001. Management has not fully
evaluated the impact, if any, that this new standard may have on future
consolidated results of operations, financial position, or financial statement
disclosure.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
3 Consolidated Entities
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The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of STMicroelectronics N.V. and
the following entities as of December 31, 1999:
Percentage
Ownership
(Direct or
Legal Seat Name Indirect)
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
United Kingdom London STMicroelectronics LTD 100
London Thomson Components LTD 100
Bristol STMicroelectronics E.E.I.G. 100
Edinburgh VLSI Vision LTD 100
Sweden Stockholm STMicroelectronics A.B. 100
Germany Munich STMicroelectronics GmbH 100
Switzerland Geneva STMicroelectronics S.A. 100
Malta Malta STMicroelectronics LTD 100
Spain Madrid STMicroelectronics S.A. 100
France Paris STMicroelectronics S.A. 100
Paris STMicroelectronics S.A.S. 100
Italy Milano STMicroelectronics S.R.L. 100
Catania CO.RI.M.ME. 100
Milano Accent S.R.L. 51
Singapore Singapore STMicroelectronics PTE LTD 100
Singapore STMicroelectronics ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD 100
Malaysia Muar STMicroelectronics SDN BHD 100
Muar STMicroelectronics (Malaysia) SDN BHD 100
Japan Tokyo STMicroelectronics KK 100
Hong Kong Hong Kong STMicroelectronics LTD 100
Australia Sydney STMicroelectronics PTY LTD 100
United States Dallas STMicroelectronics Inc. 100
Rancho Bernardo STMicroelectronics (RB), Inc. 100
Dallas STMicroelectronics Leasing Co. Inc. 100
La Jolla Metaflow Technologies Inc. 100
Santa Clara Arithmos Inc. 100
Brazil Sao Paulo STMicroelectronics Ltda 100
Morocco Casablanca STMicroelectronics S.A. 100
Casablanca Electronic Holding S.A. 100
China Shenzhen Shenzhen STS Microelectronics Co. LTD 60
Shenzhen STMicroelectronics (Shenzhen) Co. LTD. 100
India New Delhi STMicroelectronics PTE LTD 100
Finland Helsinki STMicroelectronics OY 100
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</TABLE>
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4 Trade accounts and notes receivable
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Trade accounts and notes receivable consist of the following:
December 31, 1998 1999
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Trade accounts and notes receivable 789,983 924,872
Less valuation allowance (10,494) (11,590)
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Total 779,489 913,282
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During 1997 and 1998 no customer individually represented over ten percent of
consolidated net revenues. In 1999, one customer represented 11.4% of
consolidated net revenues.
5 Inventories
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Inventories consist of the following:
December 31, 1998 1999
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Raw materials 107,546 101,590
Work-in-process 392,666 395,320
Finished products 144,067 122,492
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Total 644,279 619,402
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6 Other receivables and assets
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Other receivables and assets consist of the following:
December 31, 1998 1999
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Receivables from government
agencies 261,194 152,237
Taxes and other government
receivables 64,573 61,523
Down payment to suppliers 6,274 11,394
Loans to employees 3,580 3,557
Prepaid expenses 18,222 17,648
Sundry debtors 23,989 35,053
Deferred tax assets 80,247 73,079
Other 38,503 81,293
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Total 496,582 435,784
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Receivables from government agencies relate to research and development
contracts, industrialization contracts and capital expenditures.
7 Intangible assets
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Intangible assets consist of the following:
December 31, 1998 1999
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Goodwill 6,734 67,417
Technologies and licenses 86,368 202,560
Less accumulated amortization (59,531) (90,030)
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Total 33,571 179,947
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8 Property, plant and equipment
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Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
December 31, 1998 Gross Depreciation Net
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Land and buildings 506,140 (118,415) 387,725
Machinery and
equipment 5,357,281 (2,866,957) 2,490,324
Other tangible
fixed assets 360,123 (253,956) 106,167
Construction in
progress 348,789 -- 348,789
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Total 6,572,333 (3,239,328) 3,333,005
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December 31, 1999 Gross Depreciation Net
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Land and buildings 616,035 (132,973) 483,062
Machinery and
equipment 6,216,830 (3,266,819) 2,950,011
Other tangible
fixed assets 321,494 (235,968) 85,526
Construction in
progress 354,420 -- 354,420
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Total 7,508,779 (3,635,760) 3,873,019
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9 Investments and other non-current assets
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Investments and other non-current assets consist of the following:
December 31, 1998 1999
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Investments 11,403 20,056
Long-term deposits and receivables 13,053 12,435
Deferred tax assets 12,547 33,373
Debt issuance costs 9,348 19,919
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Total 46,351 85,783
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10 Shareholders' equity
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Public offerings of shares: In connection with a secondary offering of common
stock in June 1998, the Company issued 6,000,000 new shares of common stock,
which resulted in an increase in common stock and capital surplus of $20,378 and
$188,320, respectively. In connection with a secondary offering of common stock
in September 1999, the Company issued 2,990,000 new shares of common stock,
which resulted in an increase in common stock and capital surplus of $9,740 and
$207,027, respectively.
Outstanding shares: The authorized share capital of the Company is EUR
1,809,600,000, consisting of 400,000,000 common shares and 180,000,000
preference shares each with a nominal value of EUR 3.12. As of December 31,
1997, 1998 and 1999, the number of shares of common stock outstanding at a par
value of EUR 3.12 was 278,264,794 shares, 284,956,212 shares and 289,808,140
shares, respectively. There were no preference shares outstanding as of December
31, 1998 and 1999.
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Preference shares: In May 1999, the Company's shareholders approved the creation
of 180,000,000 preference shares. The preference shares entitle a holder to full
voting rights and to a preferential right to dividends and distributions upon
liquidation. In May 1999, the Company entered into an option agreement with ST
Holding II B.V. in order to protect the Company from a hostile takeover or other
similar action. The option agreement provides for 180,000,000 preference shares
to be issued to ST Holding II B.V. upon their request based on approval by the
Company's Supervisory Board. ST Holding II B.V. would be required to pay at
least 25% of the par value of the preference shares to be issued, and to retain
ownership of at least 33% of the Company's issued share capital.
Stock option plans: In 1989, the Shareholders voted to adopt the 1989 Stock
Option Plan (the "1989 Plan") and approved the issuance of 3,268,800 options to
136 employees to purchase common stock. Under the 1989 Plan, the options vested
over four years and were exercisable for ten years at an exercise price of NLG
8.75.
In 1995, the Shareholders voted to adopt the 1995 Stock Option Plan
(the "1995 Plan") whereby options for up to 11,000,000 shares may be granted in
installments over a five year period. Under the 1995 Plan, the options may be
granted to purchase shares of common stock at a price not lower than the market
price of the shares on the date of grant, and generally vest over four years and
are exercisable over a period of eight years. In March 1996, the Company granted
2,400,000 options to employees at an exercise price of $18.13 per share. In
September 1997, the Company granted 1,291,000 options to employees at an
exercise price of $42.69 per share. In July 1998, the Company granted 1,300,000
options to employees at an exercise price of $36.09 per share. In September
1999, the Company granted 2,959,400 options to employees at an exercise price of
$74.63 per share.
In 1996, the Shareholders voted to adopt the Supervisory Board
Option Plan whereby members of the Supervisory Board were eligible to receive,
during the three year period 1996-1998, 6,000 options for 1996 and 3,000 options
for both 1997 and 1998, to purchase shares of common stock at the closing market
price of the shares on the date of the grant. In the same three-year period,
professionals of the Supervisory Board were eligible to receive 3,000 options
for 1996 and 1,500 options for both 1997 and 1998. Under the Plan, the options
vest over one year and are exercisable for a period expiring eight years from
the date of grant. In October 1996, options to purchase 66,000 shares were
granted at an exercise price of $27.00 per share. In September 1997, options to
purchase 30,000 shares were granted at an exercise price of $42.69 per share. In
July 1998, options to purchase 30,000 shares were granted at an exercise price
of $36.09 per share.
In 1999, the Shareholders voted to renew the Supervisory Board
Option Plan whereby members of the Supervisory Board may receive, during the
three year period 1999-2001, 6,000 options for 1999 and 3,000 options for both
2000 and 2001, to purchase shares of capital stock at the closing market price
of the shares on the date of the grant. In the same three-year period,
professionals of the Supervisory Board may receive 3,000 options for 1999 and
1,500 options for both 2000 and 2001. Under the Plan, the options vest over one
year and are exercisable for a period expiring eight years from the date of
grant. In September 1999, options to purchase 60,000 shares were granted at an
exercise price of $74.63 per share.
A summary of stock option activity for the plans for the three years
ended December 31, 1999, follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Price Per Share
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Shares Range Average
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at
December 31, 1996 2,989,820 $5.20-$27.00 $16.08
Options granted:
1995 Plan 1,291,000 $42.69 $42.69
Supervisory Board Plan 30,000 $42.69 $42.69
Options cancelled (36,000) $18.13-$42.69 $22.49
Options exercised (274,760) $4.51-$18.13 $ 5.18
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Outstanding at
December 31, 1997 4,000,060 $4.51-$42.69 $25.43
Options granted:
1995 Plan 1,300,000 $36.09 $36.09
Supervisory Board Plan 30,000 $36.09 $36.09
Options cancelled (19,130) $18.13-$42.69 $23.99
Options exercised (114,820) $4.61-$27.00 $ 6.41
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Outstanding at
December 31, 1998 5,196,110 $4.61-$42.69 $28.59
Options granted:
1995 Plan 2,959,400 $74.63 $74.63
Supervisory Board Plan 60,000 $74.63 $74.63
Options cancelled (53,880) $18.13-$74.63 $42.90
Options exercised (922,400) $4.00-$42.69 $16.42
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Outstanding at
December 31, 1999 7,239,230 $18.13-$74.63 $49.22
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</TABLE>
Stock options exercisable were as follows:
Year Ended December 31, 1997 1998 1999
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Options exercisable 348,060 273,640 877,110
Weighted average
exercise price $9.27 $14.75 $19.37
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The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding as of
December 31, 1999 was 6.4 years.
Employee stock purchase plans: In June 1998, the Company offered to certain of
its employees world-wide the right to acquire up to 800 shares of capital stock
per employee, at a price of $31.76 (189 French francs, 55,400 Italian lira) per
share, representing a discount of twelve percent from the market price. A total
of 576,598 shares were issued to participating employees world-wide as a result
of the offering.
Fair value of stock-based compensation: The Company has various stock option
plans and employee stock purchase plans, as described above. The Company applies
the intrinsic-value-based method prescribed by Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB 25), and related
Interpretations, in accounting for stock-based awards to employees. Under APB
25, the Company generally recognizes no compensation expense with respect to
such awards.
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Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is
required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation" (FAS 123) as if the Company had accounted for its
stock-based awards to employees under the fair value method prescribed by FAS
123. The fair value if the Company's stock-based awards to employees was
estimated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value was
estimated using the following weighted-average assumptions:
1997 1998 1999
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Expected life (years) 5 5 5
Volatility 40.7% 38.2% 41.0%
Risk-free interest rate 6.2% 5.4% 5.8%
Dividend yield -- -- 0.1%
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The weighted average fair value of options granted during 1997, 1998 and 1999
was $19.20, $16.95 and $33.24 per option, respectively.
If compensation cost for the Company's stock-based compensation
plans had been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates consistent
with FAS 123, the Company's net income and earnings per share would have been
adjusted to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
Year ended December 31, 1997 1998 1999
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Net income
Pro forma 399,509 393,949 522,593
Pro forma earnings
per share
Basic 1.44 1.40 1.82
Diluted 1.43 1.38 1.78
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These pro forma amounts include amortized fair values attributable to
stock-based awards granted after December 31, 1995 only, and are therefore not
representative of future pro forma amounts.
Retained earnings: At December 31, 1999, the amount of retained earnings
available to pay dividends under Dutch law was approximately $3,653,000 (1998:
$2,987,000). Retained earnings for purposes of this calculation are based upon
generally accepted accounting principles in The Netherlands. The Company's
subsidiaries are subject to the laws of the countries in which they are
domiciled. These laws may restrict the ability of the subsidiaries to transfer
funds to the Company. Such restrictions are not considered to be significant as
of December 31, 1999.
11 Earnings per share
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For the years ended December 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999 earnings per share (EPS)
was calculated as follows:
Year Ended
December 31, 1997 1998 1999
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Basic EPS
Net income 406,554 411,121 547,252
Weighted average
shares outstanding 278,185,800 281,704,016 286,370,556
Basic EPS 1.46 1.46 1.91
Diluted EPS
Net income 406,554 411,121 547,252
Convertible debt
interest, net of tax 0 4,566 13,387
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Net income adjusted 406,554 415,687 560,639
Weighted average
shares outstanding 278,185,800 281,704,016 286,370,556
Dilutive effect of
stock options 1,515,392 1,265,126 2,665,186
Dilutive effect
of convertible debt 0 5,141,918 11,372,228
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Number of shares
used in calculating EPS 279,701,192 288,111,060 300,407,970
Diluted EPS 1.45 1.44 1.87
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12 Retirement plans
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The Company and its subsidiaries have a number of defined benefit pension plans
covering employees in various countries. The plans provide for pension benefits,
the amounts of which are calculated based on factors such as years of service
and employee compensation levels. Eligibility is generally determined in
accordance with local statutory requirements. The Company also has a defined
benefit termination plan in Italy whereby an indemnity is paid to personnel upon
termination of employment.
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December 31, 1998 1999
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Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year 169,455 195,115
Service cost 17,045 20,318
Interest cost 7,551 8,642
Benefits paid (8,293) (8,883)
Actuarial losses 4,034 9,137
Foreign currency
translation adjustments 7,258 (19,939)
Other (1,935) (1,737)
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Benefit obligation at end of year 195,115 202,653
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Change in plan assets:
Plan assets at fair value at beginning
of year 77,455 83,238
Actual return on plan assets 8,228 13,424
Employer contributions 5,223 13,853
Benefits paid (8,293) (8,883)
Foreign currency translation
adjustment 1,062 (2,236)
Other (437) 53
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Plan assets at fair value at end of year 83,238 99,449
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Funded status (111,877) (103,204)
Unrecognized prior service cost 7,848 7,853
Unrecognized transition obligation (3,281) (3,022)
Unrecognized net actuarial gain (loss) 820 (2,034)
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Accrued benefit cost (106,490) (100,407)
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Net amount recognized in the balance
sheet consists of the following:
Prepaid benefit cost 3,883 5,663
Accrued benefit liability (111,803) (108,294)
Intangible asset 1,430 2,224
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Net amount recognized (106,490) (100,407)
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Each year, the liability for the Italian indemnity plan is adjusted to reflect
current year compensation as well as a revaluation of prior years' accruals
based on an index. The plan is unfunded, and all participants are fully vested.
The components of the net periodic benefit cost includes the
following:
December 31, 1997 1998 1999
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Service cost 17,501 17,045 20,318
Interest cost 8,155 7,551 8,642
Expected return on
plan assets (4,478) (6,147) (5,955)
Amortization of
unrecognized
transition obligation (282) (366) (324)
Recognized gains
and losses 56 56 503
Recognition of prior
service cost 553 762 850
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Net periodic benefit cost 21,505 18,901 24,034
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The weighted average assumptions used in the determination of the net pension
cost for the pension plans were as follows:
Assumptions 1997 1998 1999
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Discount rate 5.98% 5.97% 4.72%
Salary increase rate 4.21% 4.18% 3.50%
Expected rate of return
on funds 8.53% 8.43% 7.04%
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13 Long-term debt
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Long-term debt, all of which is unsecured, includes debt held by the following
subsidiaries:
1998 1999
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STMicroelectronics SA (France)
- 4.97% Bank Loan due 2002 35,712 30,718
- 4.95% Bank Loan due 2002 35,712 30,718
- 4.39% Other Bank Loans 27,204 21,557
STMicroelectronics s.r.l. (Italy)
- 5.68% Bank Loan due 2002 60,492 52,033
- 5.35% Bank Loan due 2006 44,914 34,322
- 2.15% Government Loan
due 2000 40,276 18,507
- 4.70% Other Bank Loans 86,070 76,727
STMicroelectronics N.V. (Netherlands)
- 1.75% Liquid Yield Option Notes
(LYONs due 2008) 435,885 398,251
- 2.44% Liquid Yield Option Notes
(LYONs due 2009) -- 725,813
STMicroelectronics (other countries)
- 6.01% Other Bank Loans 34,844 56,500
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Total long-term debt 801,109 1,445,146
Less current portion 45,245 96,669
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Total long-term debt, less
current portion 755,864 1,348,477
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Long-term debt is denominated in the following currencies:
December 31, 1998 1999
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U.S. dollar 455,885 1,157,366
Italian lira 231,752 192,432
French franc 98,628 82,993
Other 14,844 12,355
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Total 801,109 1,445,146
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Aggregate future maturities of long-term debt outstanding are as follows:
1999
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2000 96,669
2001 86,976
2002 87,168
2003 9,688
2004 10,795
Thereafter 1,153,850
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Total 1,445,146
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In June 1998, the Company issued $513,852 face value of zero-coupon subordinated
convertible notes (LYONs), due 2008, for net proceeds of $421,837. The notes are
convertible at any time by the holders at the rate of 17.904 shares of the
Company's common stock for each one thousand dollar face value of the notes. The
notes may be redeemed by the holders on June 10, 2003 or by the Company on or
after that date at the book value, payable in cash. The notes are subordinated
to all the other existing and future indebtedness of the Company.
In September 1999, the Company issued $918,530 face value of
zero-coupon subordinated convertible notes (LYONs), due 2009, for net proceeds
of $708,288. The notes are convertible at any time by the holders at the rate of
8.764 shares of the Company's common stock for each one thousand dollar face
value of the notes. The notes may be redeemed by the holders on September 22,
2004 or by the Company on or after that date at the book value, payable in cash.
The notes are subordinated to all the other existing and future indebtedness of
the Company.
During 1999, $52,476 face amount of LYONs were converted into
939,528 shares of common stock.
Credit facilities: The Company has revolving line of credit agreements with
several financial institutions totaling $1,062,600. At December 31, 1999,
amounts available under the lines of credit are reduced by borrowings of $26,471
at an average interest rate of 4.73%.
14 Other payables and accrued liabilities
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Other payables and accrued liabilities consist of the following:
December 31, 1998 1999
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Taxes other than income taxes 29,825 64,950
Salaries and wages 78,493 111,125
Social charges 74,064 53,781
Advances received on fundings 14,050 38,686
Commercial rebates 37,577 23,775
Royalties payable 12,778 13,195
Other 80,894 76,333
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Total 327,681 381,845
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15 Other revenues
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Other revenues consist of the following:
December 31, 1997 1998 1999
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Licensing revenues 27,598 1,765 --
Miscellaneous sales 17,250 27,833 30,205
Other 4,524 7,536 2,962
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Total 49,372 37,134 33,167
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16 Personnel
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Labor costs consist of the following:
December 31, 1997 1998 1999
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Salaries and wages 753,275 825,961 957,950
Social security
contribution 214,023 219,942 247,550
Other 57,929 60,871 65,099
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Total 1,025,227 1,106,774 1,270,599
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Labor costs are allocated to cost of sales, selling, general and administrative
expenses and research and development costs. At December 31, 1999 the Company
employed 34,498 persons (1998: 29,182).
17 Other income and expenses
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Other income and expenses consist of the following:
December 31, 1997 1998 1999
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Research and
development funding 55,269 63,531 60,352
Start-up costs (47,867) (12,609) (24,736)
Exchange gain
(loss), net 15,158 19,019 14,653
Other 658 6,517 (10,429)
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Total 23,218 76,458 39,840
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Research and development finding does not include certain other funding received
for industrialization costs (which include certain costs incurred to bring
prototype products to the production stage). Such funding and costs are netted
in cost of sales in the income statement ($6,192 for 1997, $3,081 for 1998 and
$2,417 for 1999).
18 Net interest income
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Net interest income consists of the following:
December 31, 1997 1998 1999
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Income 39,009 54,294 81,888
Expenses (41,655) (45,603) (46,264)
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Total (2,646) 8,691 35,624
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Cash paid for interest was $43,305 in 1997, $48,569 in 1998 and $48,086 in 1999.
Capitalized interest was $1,673 in 1997, $5,487 in 1998 and $8,317 in 1999.
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19 Income tax
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Income before income tax expense is comprised of the following:
December 31, 1997 1998 1999
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Income from domestic
operations (8,437) (18,730) (17,494)
Income from foreign
operations 525,610 550,831 724,616
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Income before income
tax expense 517,173 532,101 707,122
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STMicroelectronics N.V. and its subsidiaries are individually liable for income
tax. Tax losses can only offset profits generated by the taxable entity
incurring such loss.
Income tax expense is comprised of the following:
December 31, 1997 1998 1999
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Domestic taxes -- current (8,377) (3,886) (4,353)
Foreign taxes -- current (107,797) (82,132) (130,904)
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Current taxes (116,174) (86,018) (135,257)
Deferred taxes 3,157 (34,333) (21,957)
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Income tax expense (113,017) (120,351) (157,214)
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The principal items comprising the differences in income taxes computed at The
Netherlands statutory rate (35%) and the effective income tax rate are the
following:
December 31, 1997 1998 1999
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Income tax expense
computed at
statutory rate (181,011) (186,235) (247,493)
Benefit (deductions) for
financial reporting
with no tax effect (2,056) 7,864 (699)
Variation in valuation
allowance (294) 397 3,107
Other tax and credits (627) 2,995 8,549
Earnings of subsidiaries
taxed at different rates 70,971 54,628 79,322
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Income tax expense (113,017) (120,351) (157,214)
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Permanent differences reflect mainly the effects of capital allowance programs
existing in certain Southeast Asian and Mediterranean countries, of special tax
incentive programs existing in Asia Pacific regions, and of various
non-deductible items.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following:
December 31, 1998 1999
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Tax loss carryforwards and
capital allowances 41,375 74,321
Inventory 46,856 41,256
Other assets 95,353 111,447
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Total deferred tax assets 183,534 227,024
Valuation allowance (4,053) (12,251)
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Deferred tax assets, net 179,531 214,773
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Fixed assets depreciation (240,116) (272,184)
Other liabilities (34,472) (52,979)
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Deferred tax liabilities (274,588) (325,163)
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Net deferred income tax liability (95,057) (110,390)
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Deferred income taxes were classified in the consolidated balance as follows:
December 31, 1998 1999
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Other receivables and assets 80,247 73,079
Investments and other non-current
assets 12,547 33,373
Accrued and deferred income tax (15,695) (31,072)
Other non-current liabilities (172,156) (185,770)
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Net deferred income tax liability (95,057) (110,390)
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As of December 31, 1999, the Company and its subsidiaries have net operating
loss carryforwards and capital allowances of which $6,282 expire in the year
2000 and $252,544 have indefinite expiration dates.
The Company paid $37,207 cash for income taxes in 1997, $75,886 cash
for income taxes in 1998 and $99,930 cash for income taxes in 1999.
20 Commitments
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Lease commitments: The Company leases land, building, plant and equipment under
non-cancellable lease agreements. As of December 31, 1999 the future minimum
lease payments to which the Company was committed under operating leases were as
follows:
Year 1999
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2000 18,789
2001 14,431
2002 10,496
2003 8,188
2004 6,682
Thereafter 16,250
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Total 74,836
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Other commitments: As of December 31, 1999, the Company had commitments of
$1,248,218 for equipment purchases.
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21 Contingencies
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The Company is involved in various lawsuits, claims, investigations and
proceedings incidental to the normal conduct of its operations. These matters
mainly include the risks associated with external patents utilization, various
investigations, claims from customers and tax disputes. Management believes that
these contingencies will not have a material adverse effect on the business,
financial condition or results of operations of the Company.
22 Financial Instruments and Risk Management
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Financial instruments and derivatives are used exclusively for purposes other
than trading.
Foreign exchange forward contracts and currency options: The Company enters into
foreign exchange forward contracts and currency options to manage exposure to
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and to cover a portion of both
its probable anticipated, but not firmly committed, transactions and
transactions with firm foreign currency commitments. These transactions include
international sales by various subsidiaries in foreign currencies, foreign
currency denominated purchases, intercompany sales and other intercompany
transactions. Such contracts outstanding as of December 31, 1999 have remaining
terms of one to 13 months, maturing mainly during the first quarter of 2000.
The notional amounts of foreign exchange forward contracts totaled
$634,870 and $611,567 at December 31, 1998 and 1999, respectively. The principal
currencies covered are the Italian lira, the Japanese Yen, the Euro, the British
pound and the Swiss franc.
The risk of loss associated with purchased options is limited to
premium amounts paid for the option contracts. The risk of loss associated with
forward contracts is equal to the exchange rate differential from the time the
contract is entered into until the time it is settled. Realized and unrealized
gains and losses on forward contracts are included in "other income and
expenses." The discount or premium on forward contracts have been amortized over
the life of the forward contract and included in "net interest expenses."
Concentration of credit risk: Financial instruments that potentially subject the
Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of interest-bearing
investments, financial instruments with off-balance sheet risks (primarily
forward contracts), and trade receivables. The Company places its cash and cash
equivalents and certain other financial instruments with a variety of high
credit quality financial institutions and has not experienced any material
losses relating to such instruments. The Company invests its excess cash in
accordance with its investment policy which aims to minimize credit risk.
The Company controls the credit risks associated with financial
instruments through credit approvals, investment limits and centralized
monitoring procedures but does not normally require collateral or other security
from the parties to the financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk.
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due
to the large number of customers and their dispersion across many geographic
areas. The Company monitors the creditworthiness of its customers to which it
grants credit terms in the normal course of business. The Company does not
anticipate non-performance by counterparties which could have a significant
impact on its financial position or results of operations.
Fair value of financial instruments: The estimates of fair value were obtained
using prevailing financial market information resulting from various valuation
techniques. The methodologies used to estimate fair value are as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, bank overdrafts,
short-term borrowings, accounts and notes payables: The carrying amounts
reflected in the consolidated financial statements are reasonable estimates of
fair value because of the relatively short period of time between the
origination of the instruments and their expected realization.
Long-term debt and current portion of long-term debt: The fair values of
long-term debt were determined based on quoted market prices, and by estimating
future cash flows on a borrowing-by-borrowing basis and discounting these future
cash flows using the Company's incremental borrowing rates for similar types of
borrowing arrangements.
Foreign exchange forward contracts: The fair values of these instruments are
estimated based upon quoted market prices for the same or similar instruments.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1999
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Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated
Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance sheet
--Bank loans
(including
current portion) 365,224 355,514 321,082 323,482
--Liquid Yield
Option Notes
(LYONs) 435,885 447,051 1,124,064 2,521,752
Off-balance sheet
--Forward
exchange
contracts (10,869) (12,080) 10,412 7,939
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</TABLE>
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23 Related party transactions
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Transactions with significant shareholders and their affiliates were
as follows:
December 31, 1997 1998 1999
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Sales 148,172 5,608 19,033
Research and
development expenses (12,794) (16,215) (16,958)
Other purchases and
expenses (29,757) (12,406) (2,772)
Accounts receivable 17,244 1,872 6,222
Accounts payable 9,745 10,509 1,876
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As at December 31, 1997, the transactions with the shareholders included
transactions with Thomson S.A. and Thomson CSF, who were shareholders during
that year.
24 Segment information
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In June 1997, the United States Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments
of an Enterprise and Related Information" (FAS 131), which the Company adopted
effective December 31, 1998. FAS 131 requires that enterprises report certain
information about operating segments. It also requires that enterprises report
certain information about their products and services, the geographic areas in
which they operate, and their major customers. The Company concluded that it has
two principal businesses and operates in two segments: the Semiconductor segment
and the Subsystems segment. In the Semiconductor segment, the Company designs,
develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products, including
discrete, memories and standard commodity components, ASICSs (full custom
devices and semicustom devices) and ASSPs for analog, digital, and mixed-signal
applications. In the Subsystems segment, the Company designs, develops,
manufactures and markets subsystems and modules for the Telecom, Automotive and
Industrial markets including mobile phone accessories, battery chargers, ISDN
power supplies and in-vehicle equipment for electronic toll payment. The
Subsystems segment does not meet the requirements for a reportable segment as
defined in FAS 131. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as
those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.
The following is a summary of operations by entities located within
the indicated geographic areas for 1997, 1998 and 1999. Long-lived assets
consist of net property and equipment and other intangible assets.
Net revenues
December 31, 1997 1998 1999
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France 455,663 474,580 451,243
Italy 189,222 171,143 174,087
Germany 427,211 444,362 470,554
Other European
countries 728,128 737,112 828,879
USA 935,010 978,662 1,222,743
Singapore 1,031,020 1,261,165 1,669,129
Other countries 252,891 180,728 239,641
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Total 4,019,145 4,247,752 5,056,276
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Long-lived assets
December 31, 1997 1998 1999
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France 980,250 1,169,273 1,239,540
Italy 837,307 899,689 1,117,241
Germany 869 1,134 1,094
Other European
countries 7,402 19,922 236,202
USA 605,666 587,734 736,187
Singapore 227,888 216,817 245,386
Other countries 413,854 472,007 477,316
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Total 3,073,236 3,366,576 4,052,966
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25 Subsequent events (unaudited)
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In March 2000, the Supervisory Board approved the submission of several
resolutions for shareholder approval at the annual shareholders' meeting to be
held on April 26, 2000. The resolutions include the payment of a cash dividend
of $0.09 per share and a three for one stock split to be effective the day after
the cash dividend payment date.
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report of independent accountants
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To the Supervisory Board and Shareholders of STMicroelectronics N.V.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and the related
consolidated statements of income, of cash flows and of changes in shareholders'
equity present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
STMicroelectronics N.V. and its subsidiaries at December 31, 1999 and 1998, and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years
in the period ended December 31, 1999, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We
conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America which require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the
opinion expressed above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers N.V.
Amsterdam, January 25, 2000
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