AU Optronics Corp. reported preliminary unaudited consolidated revenue results for the month and year to date ended April 2013. For the month, the company reported net revenue of TWD 37,005 million against TWD 30,361 million a year ago. For the year to date, the company reported net sales of TWD 131,249 million compared to TWD 111,462 million a year ago.

AU Optronics Corp. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of TWD 94,244 million compared to TWD 81,102 million for the same period a year ago. Operating loss was TWD 1,361 million compared to TWD 13,690 million for the same period a year ago. Loss before income tax was TWD 3,205 million compared to TWD 14,030 million for the same period a year ago. Net loss was TWD 3,320 million compared to TWD 13,782 million for the same period a year ago. Net loss attributable to owners of company was TWD 3,173 million or TWD 0.36 per basic share compared to TWD 13,590 million or TWD 1.54 per basic share for the same period a year ago. Net loss per ADR, basic was TWD 3.60 compared to TWD 15.40 for the same period a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was TWD 1,863 million compared to net cash used in operating activities of TWD 13,354 million for the same period a year ago. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment was TWD 7,463 million compared to TWD 14,427 million for the same period a year ago. The company announced despite a shipment decrease, the company product mix for both large-sized and small- and medium-sized improved in first quarter and so, the company’s first quarter revenue came down by only 5.2% quarter on quarter. EBITDA was TWD 15,358 million compared to TWD 6,266 million for the same period a year ago. For the fiscal year 2013, the company expects to spend capital expenditure of TWD 20 billion.

AU Optronics Corp., Q1 2013 Earnings Call, Apr 30, 2013