UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of December 2013

 

Commission File Number: 001-33911

 


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RENESOLA LTD
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No. 8 Baoqun Road, YaoZhuang
Jiashan, Zhejiang 314117
People’s Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F þ Form 40-F o

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o

 

 
 

 

Incorporation by Reference

 

This Form 6-K is being incorporated by reference into the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (No. 333-189650), initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 28, 2013 and as amended on August 7, 2013 and September 6, 2013, and declared effective on September 9, 2013.

 

 
 

 

Third Quarter 2013 Results

 

ReneSola Ltd (“ReneSola” or the “Company”) reported its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

 

Third Quarter 2013 Financial and Operating Highlights

 

ŸTotal solar wafer and module shipments were 851.0 megawatts (“MW”), representing an increase of 0.2% from 849.3MW in Q2 2013. Total module shipments were 462.9MW, representing an increase of 6.6% from 434.1MW in Q2 2013.

 

ŸNet revenues were US$419.3 million, representing an increase of 11.1% from US$377.4 million in Q2 2013.

 

ŸGross profit was US$34.1 million with a gross margin of 8.1%, in line with the Company’s guidance and up from a gross profit of US$27.4 million, with a gross margin of 7.3% in Q2 2013.

 

ŸOperating loss was US$180.3 million, which reflected a non-cash charge of US$202.8 million, including an impairment charge of US$194.7 million on long-lived assets associated with the Company’s Sichuan polysilicon factory, representing an operating margin of negative 43.0% compared to an operating loss of US$16.6 million with an operating margin of negative 4.4% in Q2 2013.

 

ŸNet loss attributable to holders of ordinary shares was US$200.3 million, representing basic and diluted loss per share of US$1.12 and basic and diluted loss per American depositary share (“ADS”), each representing two shares, of US$2.23.

 

ŸCash and cash equivalents plus restricted cash totaled US$438.5 million as of the end of Q3 2013, an increase from US$405.8 million as of the end of Q2 2013.

 

ŸNet cash inflow from operating activities was US$79.6 million, compared to net cash inflow of US$65.5 million in Q2 2013.

 

 

Third Quarter 2013 Results

 

Solar Wafer and Module Shipments

 

    3Q13   2Q13   3Q12   Q-o-Q%    Y-o-Y% 
Total Solar Wafer and Module Shipments (MW)   851.0    849.3    532.6    0.2%   59.8%
Wafer Shipments (MW)   388.1    415.2    387.5    (6.5%)   0.2%
Module Shipments (MW)   462.9    434.1    145.1    6.6%   219.0%

 

 
 

 

The sequential increase in solar product shipments was mainly the result of an increase in demand for the Company’s solar modules across a number of geographic regions, particularly in the United States.

 

Net Revenues and Gross Profit (Loss)

 

    3Q13   2Q13   3Q12   Q-o-Q%    Y-o-Y% 
Net Revenues (US$mln)  $419.3   $377.4   $218.2    11.1%   92.2%
Gross Profit (Loss) (US$mln)  $34.1   $27.4   ($39.2)   24.5%   187.0%
Gross Margin   8.1%   7.3%   (18.0%)   -    - 

 

Revenues in Q3 2013 increased quarter-over-quarter due to an increase in the average selling prices (“ASPs”) of solar modules along with the growth in module shipments. This contributed to an increase in gross margin.

 

Operating Expenses and Operating Margin

 

    3Q13   2Q13   3Q12
Operating Expenses (US$mln)  $214.3   $44.0   $43.6 
Operating Loss (US$mln)  ($180.3)  ($16.6)  ($82.8)
Operating Margin   (43.0%)   (4.4%)   (38.0%)

 

The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to a non-cash impairment charge on long-lived assets of US$202.8 million, including the impairment charge on long-lived assets of US$194.7 million associated with the Phase I facility of the Company’s Sichuan polysilicon factory (see “Polysilicon Plant Update” below).

 

The Company also recognized a gain of US$34.7 million on the forfeiture by a customer of a deposit the Company received in connection with a long-term supply contract, which offset a portion of the increase in operating expenses.

 

Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss)

 

The Company recorded a foreign exchange gain of US$2.5 million in Q3 2013, compared to a loss of US$1.1 million in Q2 2013. The Company also recognized a US$3.7 million loss on foreign currency derivatives, compared to a gain of US$1.2 million in Q2 2013.

 

Change in Fair Value of Warrant Derivative Liabilities

 

The Company recognized a loss from a change in fair value of warrant derivative liabilities of US$2.7 million in the third quarter primarily due to the increase in the Company’s stock price.

 

Net Loss Attributable to Holders of Ordinary Shares

 

      3Q13       2Q13       3Q12
Net Loss (US$mln)     ($200.3 )     ($21.1 )     ($78.6 )
Loss per Share     ($1.12 )     ($0.12 )     ($0.45 )
Loss per ADS     ($2.23 )     ($0.24 )     ($0.91 )

 

Business Highlights

 

Research and Development

 

ReneSola continued to invest in R&D in Q3 2013 to support innovation in its technology, products and manufacturing processes.

 

 
 

 

Upon launching, the Company believes its Virtus II module product line became highly successful in the U.S. domestic PV market, because of its outstanding performance specifically in low light conditions and best-in-class temperature coefficients of -0.4%/°C. In addition, the Company believes it outperforms its competition in terms of power output as its 60-cell and 72-cell lines are generally about 5W ahead of its competitors’, offering greater power density, based on market data gathered by the Company.

 

During the third quarter, the Company obtained more certifications for its Replus micro inverters and string inverters across its target markets, and is ready to begin extensive marketing. The monitoring system for them has officially been running online.

 

The Company’s grid-tied and off-grid storage systems received numerous certifications, including CE, SAA and TÜV. The Company’s 70 models of Euro-line LED products received SAA and C-TICK certificates, and 9 models of US-line products received UL and CUL certificates, all entering into marketing process. The Company’s tile-roof and pitched-roof systems received Australia (AS/NZS 1170) and TÜV certification. All these products are available for order.

 

Recent Business Developments

 

ŸIn December 2013, ReneSola announced that by the end of 2013, it is expected to deliver 63MW of its Virtus II PV modules to SunEnergy1, a leading solar engineering, procurement and construction firm based in North Carolina.
ŸIn November 2013, ReneSola announced that in collaboration with California solar installer Pickett Solar, it will contribute over 1.9MW of high-efficiency PV modules to power SunWest Fruit Company’s fruit-packing facility in Parlier, California.
ŸIn November 2013, ReneSola announced it delivered 1MW of its 305W Virtus II PV modules to Hecate Energy, a leading U.S. based developer of power projects. The 3,280 1000V modules will power a project in Georgia, U.S.
ŸIn November 2013, ReneSola announced that, under its contract with NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN BUSSAN MATEX CO., LTD., a Tokyo-based provider of steel and industrial supply, the Company successfully completed delivery of 2MW of its highest-efficiency polysilicon modules, VirtusII® 260W, in support of a 4MW mega solar project in Uenohara-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
ŸIn November 2013, ReneSola announced it will deliver more than 178,000 PV modules, which will be used in a 53.5MW project being developed by OCI Solar Power.
ŸIn November 2013, ReneSola announced its collaboration with Solar Side Up of Golden, Colorado in a series of projects totaling 44.5KW in solar PV arrays.
ŸIn November 2013, ReneSola announced the completion of a 2.5MW solar PV facility near Roswell, New Mexico.
ŸIn October 2013, ReneSola announced it had successfully renewed its PowerGuard warranty insurance policy through August 2014. The policy began in 2012 and provides coverage for all ReneSola solar panels.
ŸIn October 2013, ReneSola announced it had donated solar PV modules to the Brian D. Robertson Memorial Solar Schools Fund. 12 educational facilities in Illinois have received solar PV modules that are soon to be installed.
ŸIn September 2013, ReneSola announced the pricing and closing of a registered direct offering of approximately US$70 million in ADSs, each representing two shares of the Company, at a price of US$4.67 per ADS.
ŸIn September 2013, ReneSola announced that it will supply high-efficiency polycrystalline modules to provide over 3.4MW of solar power to multiple PV projects developed by Panasonic Eco Solutions North America.

 

 
 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Net cash inflow from operating activities was US$79.6 million in Q3 2013, compared to net cash inflow from operating activities of US$65.5 million in Q2 2013. Net cash and cash equivalents plus restricted cash increased to US$438.5 million at the end of Q3 2013, compared to US$405.8 million at the end of Q2 2013.

 

Total debt was US$831.2 million at the end of Q3 2013, compared to US$909.9 million at the end of Q2 2013, excluding US$111.6 million of convertible notes due March 15, 2018, unless repurchased or converted at an earlier date. Short-term borrowings, including the current portion of long-term borrowings, were US$695.6 million at the end of Q3 2013, compared to US$763.6 million at the end of Q2 2013.

 

Polysilicon Plant Update

 

The Company recognized US$202.8 million in non-cash impairment charge, including US$194.7 million associated with the long-lived assets of the Phase I Sichuan polysilicon factory, in the third quarter of 2013. The impairment charge was recognized as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the idled assets. In October 2012, the Company began a process of upgrading the Phase I factory and integrating the operations with those of Phase II in an effort to realize production efficiencies and reduce the cost to produce polysilicon utilizing the Phase I production lines. From July to September 2013, the Company conducted trial productions of the integrated production lines of Phase I and Phase II. At the end of September 2013, the Company concluded that its efforts to sufficiently reduce the cost of production, compared to the prevailing market price of polysilicon, were not successful. After conducting a further internal assessment the Company determined that it was no longer feasible to operate the Phase I facility without a loss and to recognize the impairment charge in its wafer segment accordingly. Production at the Phase I facility was permanently discontinued in October 2013. The fair value of the idled assets used to determine the impairment charge was then determined with the assistance of an independent professional third party appraiser, which process was completed in November 2013.

 

The Company expects to have an annual polysilicon manufacturing capacity of 6,000 metric tons after the permanent discontinuation of the Phase I facility. The Company believes that the decrease of internal supply of polysilicon with the discontinuation can be offset through purchasing from external supplies at a market price lower than the production cost achieved at the discontinued Phase I facility. The Company also expects to operate the remaining production lines of the Phase II facility in full production and, benefit from lower power consumption and depreciation going forward as a result of the discontinuation of the Phase I facility to be able to keep its production cost at or below its target level, which will make its in-house production cost-efficient based on the market price of polysilicon. Therefore, the Company expects to see improvement in results of its Sichuan polysilicon facility. Such improvement is expected to help enhance the Company’s gross margin in the future.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

Certain statement in this Current Report on Form 6-K may contain statements that constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Whenever you read a statement that is not simply a statement of historical fact (such as when the Company describes what it “believes,” “expects” or “anticipates” will occur, what “will” or “could” happen, and other similar statements), you must remember that the Company’s expectations may not be correct, even though it believes that they are reasonable. The Company does not guarantee that the forward-looking statements will happen as described or that they will happen at all. Further information regarding risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F. The Company undertakes no obligation, beyond that required by law, to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made, even though the Company’s situation may change in the future.

 

 
 

RENESOLA LTD

Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet

(US dollars in thousands)

 

   Sep 30, 2013   June 30, 2013   Dec 31, 2012 
             
             
ASSETS            
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents   95,240    80,306    93,283 
Restricted cash   343,277    325,517    174,828 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts   321,183    272,112    216,835 
Inventories   342,174    343,279    254,880 
Advances to suppliers-current   14,558    15,126    23,614 
Amounts due from related parties   4,850    4,984    10,804 
Value added tax recoverable   36,756    39,516    34,962 
Prepaid income tax   2,810    6,585    2,753 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   22,673    25,584    32,799 
Project assets   51,868    49,527    25,802 
Deferred convertible bond issue costs-current   784    784    784 
Derivative assets   602    1,933    660 
Deferred tax assets-current   2,501    2,535    1,773 
Total current assets   1,239,276    1,167,788    873,777 
                
Property, plant and equipment, net   950,702    1,148,872    1,102,562 
Prepaid land use right   45,848    45,800    49,937 
Deferred tax assets-non-current   18,873    22,086    13,530 
Deferred convertible bond issue costs-non-current   1,137    1,334    1,726 
Advances for purchases of property, plant and equipment   2,406    7,075    8,317 
Advances to suppliers-non-current   5,928    5,928    5,928 
Other long-term assets   2,596    2,757    2,546 
Total assets   2,266,766    2,401,640    2,058,323 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY               
                
Current liabilities:               
Short-term borrowings   695,604    763,607    733,618 
Accounts payable   820,009    718,491    483,025 
Advances from customers-current   51,577    80,399    40,384 
Amounts due to related parties   12,922    16,133    18,826 
Other current liabilities   173,186    177,770    162,849 
Income tax payable   1,741    2,552    2,552 
Derivative liabilities   1,552        975 
Warrant derivative liabilities   15,197         
Total current liabilities   1,771,788    1,758,952    1,442,229 
                
Convertible bond payable-non-current   111,616    111,616    111,616 
Long-term borrowings   135,560    146,271    56,580 
Advances from customers-non-current   9,172    10,436    32,271 
Warranty   18,067    15,412    10,317 
Deferred gain   42,569    37,802    29,894 
Other long-term liabilities   7,404    7,406    11,014 
Total liabilities   2,096,176    2,087,895    1,693,921 
                
Shareholders' equity               
Common shares   475,781    422,207    421,461 
Additional paid-in capital   6,099    5,104    5,250 
Accumulated losses   (397,974)   (197,721)   (137,656)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   86,348    83,691    74,835 
Total equity attribute to ReneSola Ltd   170,254    313,281    363,890 
Noncontrolling interest   336    464    512 
Total shareholders’ equity   170,590    313,745    364,402 
                
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   2,266,766    2,401,640    2,058,323 

 

 
 

 

RENESOLA LTD

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income

(US dollar in thousands, except ADS and share data)

 

    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    Sep 30, 2013     June 30, 2013     Sep 30, 2012     Sep 30, 2013     Sep 30, 2012  
                               
Net revenues     419,271       377,362       218,155       1,080,798       662,678  
Cost of revenues     (385,203 )     (349,921 )     (257,381 )     (1,024,895 )     (708,634 )
Gross profit (loss)     34,068       27,441       (39,226 )     55,903       (45,956 )
GP%     8.1 %     7.3 %     -18.0 %     5.2 %     -6.9 %
                                         
Operating (expenses) income:                                        
Sales and marketing     (18,817 )     (17,796 )     (9,741 )     (48,836 )     (22,549 )
General and administrative     (15,900 )     (11,265 )     (14,985 )     (42,301 )     (38,808 )
Research and development     (14,197 )     (15,007 )     (8,087 )     (35,186 )     (33,490 )
Other operating income (expense), net     37,350       55       1,116       42,927       (2,280 )
Impairment of long-lived assets and advances for purchases of property, plant and equipment     (202,757 )           (6,104 )     (202,757 )     (6,395 )
Goodwill impairment                 (5,783 )           (5,783 )
Total operating expenses     (214,321 )     (44,013 )     (43,584 )     (286,153 )     (109,305 )
                                         
Loss from operations     (180,253 )     (16,572 )     (82,810 )     (230,250 )     (155,261 )
                                         
Non-operating (expenses) income:                                        
Interest income     2,212       1,948       1,668       5,708       5,738  
Interest expense     (11,910 )     (13,975 )     (12,821 )     (39,003 )     (37,679 )
Foreign exchange gain (loss)     2,532       (1,078 )     2,054       (1,557 )     (1,668 )
(Loss) gain on derivatives, net     (3,651 )     1,162       (302 )     1,376       (935 )
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liabilities     (2,650 )                 (2,650 )      
                                         
Loss before income tax, noncontrolling interests     (193,720 )     (28,515 )     (92,211 )     (266,376 )     (189,805 )
                                         
Income tax (expense) benefit     (6,535 )     7,448       13,586       6,044       36,156  
Net loss     (200,255 )     (21,067 )     (78,625 )     (260,332 )     (153,649 )
                                         
Less: Net loss attributed to noncontrolling interests     (2 )     (6 )     (18 )     (14 )     (45 )
Net loss attributed to holders of ordinary shares     (200,253 )     (21,061 )     (78,607 )     (260,318 )     (153,604 )
                                         
Earnings per share                                        
Basic     (1.12 )     (0.12 )     (0.45 )     (1.49 )     (0.89 )
Diluted     (1.12 )     (0.12 )     (0.45 )     (1.49 )     (0.89 )
                                         
Earnings per ADS                                        
Basic     (2.23 )     (0.24 )     (0.91 )     (2.97 )     (1.78 )
Diluted     (2.23 )     (0.24 )     (0.91 )     (2.97 )     (1.78 )
                                         
Weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per share                                        
Basic     179,375,057       172,876,537       172,773,664       175,032,600       172,773,664  
Diluted     179,375,057       172,876,537       172,773,664       175,032,600       172,773,664  

 

 
 

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

(US dollar in thousands)

 

   Three Months ended   Nine Months Ended 
   Sep 30, 2013   June 30, 2013   Sep 30, 2012   Sep 30, 2013   Sep 30, 2012 
                     
Net loss   (200,255)   (21,067)   (78,625)   (260,332)   (153,648)
Other comprehensive income                        
Foreign exchange translation adjustment   2,657    7,315    5,490    11,513    (446)
Other comprehensive income   2,657    7,315    5,490    11,513    (446)
                          
Comprehensive loss   (197,598)   (13,752)   (73,135)   (248,819)   (154,094)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest   (2)   (6)   (18)   (14)   (45)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Renesola   (197,596)   (13,746)   (73,117)   (248,805)   (154,049)

 

 
 

 

RENESOLA LTD

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow

(US dollar in thousands)

 

   Nine Months Ended 
   Sep 30, 2013   Sep 30, 2012 
         
Cash flow from operating activities:          
Net loss   (260,332)   (153,648)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activity:          
Inventory write-down   680    58,606 
Depreciation and amortization   79,686    69,612 
Amortization of deferred convertible bond issuances costs and premium   588    588 
Allowance of doubtful receivables and advance to suppliers   2,961    1,819 
(Gains) losses on derivatives   (1,375)   935 
Fair value change of warranty liability   2,650     
Gain from advances from customers   (34,707)    
Share-based compensation   1,728    1,599 
Loss on disposal of long-lived assets   207    6,395 
(Loss) gain on disposal of land use right   (4,694)   226 
Impairment of goodwill       5,783 
Impairment of fixed assets   202,757     
Reversal of firm purchase commitment       (3,940)
           
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivables   (112,168)   (29,173)
Inventories   (82,748)   (140,572)
Project assets   (25,101)   (21,622)
Advances to suppliers   9,418    5,856 
Amounts due from related parties   (175)   3,736 
Value added tax recoverable   (1,181)   (8,315)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   13,590    (6,545)
Prepaid land use rights       201 
Proceeds from disposal of land use right   8,204     
Accounts payable   325,224    159,823 
Advances from customers   21,839    (32,047)
Income tax payable   (836)   3,613 
Other  current liabilities   8,385    (3,782)
Other long-term liabilities   (3,943)   (708)
Accrued warranty cost   7,507    (4,704)
Deferred taxes assets   (6,407)   (34,854)
(Payment) Provision for litigation   (2,430)   1,726 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   149,327    (119,392)
           
Cash flow from investing activities:          
Purchases of property, plant and equipment   (63,809)   (88,194)
Advances for purchases of property, plant and equipment   (33,198)   (26,921)
Cash received from government subsidy   12,876    1,448 
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment       95 
Changes in restricted cash   (164,053)   (11,268)
Net proceeds from settlement of  derivatives   2,010    1,449 
Purchases of other long-lived assets       (1,064)
Cash consideration for acquisition, net of cash received       (1,298)
Net cash used in investing activities   (246,174)   (125,753)
           
Cash flow from financing activities:          
Proceeds from bank borrowings   1,044,656    839,380 
Proceeds from issuance of common shares   70,050    - 
Repayment of bank borrowings   (1,016,084)   (706,355)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   474     
Share issuance costs   (4,527)    
Contribution from noncontrolling interests   (36)   411 
Net cash provided by financing activities   94,533    133,436 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes   4,271    (1,909)
           
Net increase(decrease) in cash and cash equivalent   1,957    (113,618)
Cash and cash equivalent, beginning of year   93,283    379,039 
Cash and cash equivalent, end of year   95,240    265,421 

 

 
 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  RENESOLA LTD
     
     
  By:  /s/ Xianshou Li
  Name: Xianshou Li
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

  

Date: December 5, 2013