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FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


July 24, 2008

Commission File Number
001-31335
 
AU Optronics Corp.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 
No. 1 Li-Hsin Road 2
Hsinchu Science Park
Hsinchu, Taiwan
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

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jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant's "home country"), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant's securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant's security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.
 
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Item

1.  
Press release entitled, ”AU Optronics Corp. Reports 2Q2008 Results”, dated July 24, 2008.
 
2.  
Investor Conference Materials entitled, “AU Optronics Corp. Second Quarter 2008 Results”, dated July 24, 2008.


 
Signatures

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.



 
AU Optronics Corp.
 
 
Date: July 24, 2008
By:
/s/ Max Cheng
 
   
Name:
Max Cheng
 
   
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
 


 
Item 1
 
News Release
 
AU Optronics Corp. Reports 2Q2008 Results
 
Issued by: AU Optronics Corp.
Issued on: July 24, 2008
 
Hsinchu, Taiwan, July 24, 2008 –
 
 
AUO Second Quarter 2008 Unaudited Consolidated Financial Highlights:
 
* Revenue: NT$123.48 billion (US$ 4.1 billion*), 9.6% QoQ decline
* Net income after tax: NT$20.39 billion (US$672 million)
* Basic Earnings per Share: NT$2.57 (or US$0.84 per ADR)
* Gross margin: 25%, Operating margin: 19.5%
 
AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO"or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today announced its second quarter 2008 unaudited consolidated revenue of NT$123.48 billion and net income of NT$ 20.39 billion, which attributable to equity holders of the parent company was NT$20.17 billion. And, basic EPS equaled NT$2.57 per common share (US$ 0.84 per ADR). For the first half year ended June 30, 2008, AUO's consolidated revenues totaled NT$260.106 billion (US$8.57 billion), net income NT$47.4 billion (US$1,561million), and basic EPS NT$5.98 per common share (US$1.97 per ADR.)
 
The company shipped large-sized panel of 21.85 million units, a 0.8% sequentially decreased but a 12% YoY increase. Small- and medium-sized panel shipments amounted to 41.88 million, increased 11.1% QoQ and 29.9% YoY respectively.
 
Mr. Max Cheng, CFO and Spokesperson of AUO noted that owing to the slow season and uncertainties of the current macro environment, shipments and ASP in both IT and TV panels were lower than its previous expectations.  However, AUO not only adjusted the product portfolio to meet with the changes of market demand, but also cautiously managed its inventory level (including raw materials, work-in-progress and finish goods) to be at around 40 days.  Therefore, AUO was able to report its gross margin and operating margin of 25.0% and 19.5% respectively, and net income of NT$ 20.4 billion, a substantial improvement from NT 5.9 billion in 2Q2007.  As a result, AUO continuously reduced the debt ratio and strengthened its financial structure to cope with any unexpected challenges in the future.
 

 
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* Amounts converted by an exchange rate of NTD30.36 :USD1 as of June 30, 2008.
* All financial information was unaudited and was prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Taiwan (“ROC GAAP”)
 
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ABOUT AU OPTRONICS
 
AU Optronics Corp. (“AUO”) is the world’s 2nd largest manufacturer* of large-sized thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels (“TFT-LCD”), with approximately 20%* of global market share in 1Q/2008 and revenues of NT$480.2 billion (US$14.81billion)* in 2007.  TFT-LCD technology is currently the most widely used flat panel display technology.  Targeted for 40”+ sized LCD TV panels, AUO’s new generation (7.5-generation) fabrication facility production started mass production in the fourth quarter of 2006.  The Company currently operates one 7.5-generation, two 6th-generation, four 5th-generation, one 4th-generation, and four 3.5-generation TFT-LCD fabs, in addition to eight module assembly facilities and the AUO Technology Center specializes in new technology platform and new product development.  AUO is one of few top-tier TFT-LCD manufacturers capable of offering a wide range of small- to large-sized (1.5”-65”) TFT-LCD panels, which enables it to offer a broad and diversified product portfolio.
 
* DisplaySearch 1Q2008 WW Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment Report dated Apr 24, 2008.  This data is used as reference only and AUO does not make any endorsement or representation in connection therewith. 2007 year end revenue converted by an exchange rate of NTD32.43:USD1.
 
Safe Harbour Notice
 
 
AU Optronics Corp. (“AUO” or the “Company”) (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), the worlds third largest manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above news.  Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on December 31, 2006.
 
 
For more information, please contact:
 
Fiona Chiu
Yawen Hsiao
Corporate Communications Dept
Corporate Communications Dept.
AU Optronics Corp
AU Optronics Corp.
Tel:  +886-3-5008899 ext 3206
+886-3-5008899 ext 3211
Fax: +886-3-5772730
+886-3-5772730
Email: fiona.chiu@auo.com
yawen.hsiao@auo.com


 
Item 2
 


AU Optronics Corp.
Second Quarter 2008 Results
Investor Conference

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                                  Safe Harbor Notice

The statements included in this presentation that are not historical in nature are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements,
which may include statements regarding AU Optronics' future results of operations, financial
condition or business prospects, are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are based on
AU Optronics' current expectations.

Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking
statements for a variety of reasons, including, among other things: the cyclical nature of our
industry; our dependence on introducing new products on a timely basis; our dependence on growth in
the demand for our products; our ability to compete effectively; our ability to successfully expand
our capacity; our dependence on key personnel; general economic and political conditions, including
those related to the TFT-LCD industry; possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by
natural and human-induced disasters, including terrorist activity and armed conflict; and
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

In addition, any financial information contained herewithin is presented in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of China ("ROC GAAP"). Readers should be
cautioned that these accounting principles differ in many material respects from accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP").

Our release of financial forecasts and forward-looking statements at any particular time does not
create any duty of disclosure beyond that which is imposed by law, and we expressly disclaim any
obligation to publicly update or revise any forecasts or forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Additional information as to these and other factors that may cause actual results to differ
materially from AU Optronics' forward-looking statements or some of the major differences between
ROC GAAP and US GAAP can be found in AU Optronics' Annual Report on Form 20-F with respect to the
year ended December, 2007 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

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                                    Consolidated Income Statement

Amount : NT$ Million Except Per Share Data

Net Sales                              123,476      100.0%     136,630   100.0%
Cost of Goods Sold                     (92,661)     (75.0%)    (99,546)  (72.9%)
                                     -----------------------------------------------
Gross Profit                            30,815       25.0%      37,084    27.1%
Operating Expenses                      (6,754)      (5.5%)     (6,774)   (5.0%)
                                     -----------------------------------------------
Operating Income                        24,062       19.5%      30,310    22.2%
Net Non-operating Expenses                (444)      (0.4%)     (1,456)   (1.1%)
                                     -----------------------------------------------
Income before Tax                       23,617       19.1%      28,855    21.1%
                                     -----------------------------------------------
Net Income                              20,392       16.5%      26,985    19.8%
                                     -----------------------------------------------
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company    20,165       16.3%      26,861    19.7%
Minority interest                          226        0.2%         124     0.1%
                                     -----------------------------------------------
Net Income                              20,392       16.5%      26,985    19.8%
                                     -----------------------------------------------
Basic EPS (NT$)(a)                        2.57                    3.41
Operating Income + D&A                  44,044       35.7%      50,114    36.7%

Unit Shipments (mn)(b)
Large Size Panels                         21.8                    22.0
Small & Medium Size Panels                41.9                    37.7


Net Sales                                  (9.6%)    106,009         100.0%
Cost of Goods Sold                         (6.9%)    (93,890)        (88.6%)
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Gross Profit                              (16.9%)     12,119          11.4%
Operating Expenses                         (0.3%)     (5,193)         (4.9%)
                                     --------------------------------------------
Operating Income                          (20.6%)      6,926           6.5%
Net Non-operating Expenses                (69.5%)       (851)         (0.8%)
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Income before Tax                         (18.2%)      6,076           5.7%
                                     --------------------------------------------
Net Income                                (24.4%)      5,917           5.6%
                                     --------------------------------------------
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company      (24.9%)      5,987           5.6%
Minority interest                          82.0%         (70)         (0.1%)
                                     --------------------------------------------
Net Income                                (24.4%)      5,917           5.6%
                                     --------------------------------------------
Basic EPS (NT$)(a)                        (24.7%)       0.79
Operating Income + D&A                    (12.1%)     27,758          26.2%

Unit Shipments (mn)(b)
Large Size Panels                          (0.8%)       19.5
Small & Medium Size Panels                 11.1%        32.2

- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

(a)  Basic EPS was calculated based on the total diluted weighted average outstanding shares of each
     quarter (7,867m shares in 2Q08, 7,867m shares in 1Q08 and 7,576m shares in 2Q07) by
     retroactively adjusting to stock dividend and stock bonus

(b)  Large size refers to panels that are 10 inches and above

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                                Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights

Amount : NT$ Million

Cash & ST Investment                    93,048       114,944      (19.0%)      21,814
Inventory                               43,737        37,238       17.5%       44,681
Short Term Debt(a)                      41,694        38,667        7.8%       39,346
Long Term Debt                          96,990       138,777      (30.1%)     166,571
Equity                                 326,337       327,254       (0.3%)     240,438
Total Assets                           622,808       637,215       (2.3%)     557,468
Inventory Turnover (Days)(b)                40            33                       43
Debt to Equity                            42.5%         54.2%                    85.6%
Net Debt to Equity                        14.3%         19.5%                    77.3%



- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

(a)  Short term debt refers to all interest bearing debt maturing within one year

(b)  Calculated by dividing the average inventory into the annualized cost of goods sold during such
     period, then multiplying by 365 days AUO Proprietary & 4 Confidential

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                                  Consolidated Cash Flow Highlights
Amount : NT$ Million

From Operating Activities                         40,631          45,791          (5,159)
Net Profit                                        20,392          26,985          (6,594)
Depreciation & Amortization                       19,983          19,803             179
Net Change in Working Capital                       (970)         (1,024)             53
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From Investing Activities                        (23,261)        (22,712)           (548)
Capital Expenditure                              (21,096)        (22,283)          1,187
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From Financing Activities                        (39,137)          1,213         (40,351)
Net Change in Debt                               (39,169)          1,222         (40,391)
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Net Change in Cash(a)                            (21,671)         23,851         (45,522)

- Unaudited, prepared by AUO on a consolidated basis

(a)  In addition to cash generated from operating, investing and financing activities, net change in
     cash also included effect on currency exchange of foreign subsidiaries . AUO Proprietary & 5
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Consolidated Revenues by Application

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Large Panel - ASP by Unit

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Consolidated Shipments & ASP by Area


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Consolidated Small & Medium Panel Shipments & Revenues

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Capacity by Fab

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     LA (G3.5)       610 x 720               40,000           40,000
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     LB (G3.5)       610 x 720            20,000 LTPS          20,000 LTPS
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     LC (G3.5)       600 x 720               60,000           60,000
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     LD (G3.5)       620 x 750               30,000           30,000
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     LA (G4.0)       680 x 880               60,000           60,000
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     LA (G5.0)      1100 x 1250              50,000           50,000
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     LB (G5.0)      1100 x 1300              70,000           70,000
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     LC (G5.0)      1100 x 1300             120,000          120,000
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     LD (G5.0)      1100 x 1300              70,000           70,000
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     LA (G6.0)      1500 x 1850             120,000          120,000
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     L6B(G6.0)      1500 x 1850             100,000          120,000
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     LA (G7.5)      1950 x 2250              60,000           75,000
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Capacity based on monthly glass substrate input

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AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
June 30, 2008 and 2007
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD))

   
June 30, 2008
   
June 30, 2007
   
YoY
 
ASSETS
 
USD
   
NTD
   
%
   
NTD
   
%
   
Change
   
%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    3,033       92,070       14.8       20,034       3.6       72,036       359.6  
Available-for-Sale Financial Assets - Current
    32       978       0.2       1,780       0.3       (801 )     (45.0 )
Notes & Accounts Receivables
    2,078       63,074       10.1       61,134       11.0       1,941       3.2  
Other Current Financial Assets
    140       4,236       0.7       1,183       0.2       3,052       257.9  
Inventories
    1,441       43,737       7.0       44,681       8.0       (943 )     (2.1 )
Other Current Assets
    373       11,311       1.8       5,289       0.9       6,022       113.8  
Total Current Assets
    7,095       215,406       34.6       134,101       24.1       81,305       60.6  
Long-term Investments
    314       9,538       1.5       5,972       1.1       3,566       59.7  
Fixed Assets
    21,040       638,778       102.6       575,865       103.3       62,914       10.9  
Less Accumulated Depreciation
    (8,728 )     (264,968 )     (42.5 )     (190,383 )     (34.2 )     (74,585 )     39.2  
Net Fixed Assets
    12,313       373,810       60.0       385,481       69.1       (11,671 )     (3.0 )
Other Assets
    792       24,054       3.9       31,913       5.7       (7,859 )     (24.6 )
Total Assets
    20,514       622,808       100.0       557,468       100.0       65,340       11.7  
 
LIABILITIES
                                                       
Short-term Borrowings
    18       531       0.1       743       0.1       (212 )     (28.5 )
Accounts Payable
    2,856       86,704       13.9       77,062       13.8       9,642       12.5  
Current Installments of Long-term Borrowings
    1,356       41,163       6.6       38,602       6.9       2,560       6.6  
Current Financial Liabilities
    11       334       0.1       630       0.1       (296 )     (47.0 )
Accrued Expense & Other Current Liabilities
    980       29,748       4.8       13,989       2.5       15,759       112.7  
Dividend Payable
    648       19,671       3.2       1,515       0.3       18,156       1198.6  
Machinery and Equipment Payable
    701       21,293       3.4       17,796       3.2       3,497       19.7  
Total Current Liabilities
    6,569       199,444       32.0       150,337       27.0       49,106       32.7  
Long-term Borrowings
    2,817       85,533       13.7       138,622       24.9       (53,089 )     (38.3 )
Bonds Payable
    377       11,457       1.8       27,949       5.0       (16,492 )     (59.0 )
Other Long-term Liabilities
    1       38       0.0       121       0.0       (84 )     (69.0 )
Total Long-term Liabilities
    3,196       97,028       15.6       166,692       29.9       (69,665 )     (41.8 )
Total Liabilities
    9,765       296,471       47.6       317,030       56.9       (20,558 )     (6.5 )
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                                       
Common Stock
    2,592       78,682       12.6       75,738       13.6       2,944       3.9  
Capital Collected In Advance
    0       2       0.0       231       0.0       (229 )     (99.2 )
Stock Dividends To Be Distributed
    210       6,371       1.0       2,088       0.4       4,283       205.1  
Capital Surplus
    3,752       113,917       18.3       111,517       20.0       2,400       2.2  
Retained Earnings
    3,813       115,751       18.6       40,994       7.4       74,757       182.4  
Cumulative Translation Adjustments
    36       1,106       0.2       596       0.1       510       85.6  
Unrealized Gain/Loss on Financial Products
    37       1,118       0.2       392       0.1       726       185.3  
Deferred Compensation Cost
    0       0       0.0       (2 )     0.0       2        
Minority Interest
    309       9,390       1.5       8,884       1.6       506       5.7  
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    10,749       326,337       52.4       240,438       43.1       85,899       35.7  
Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity
    20,514       622,808       100.0       557,468       100.0       65,340       11.7  
 
Note:       (1) Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on ROC GAAP
(2) Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 30.36 per USD as of June 30, 2008
 

 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 and March 31, 2008
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD) except for per share amounts and shares outstanding)

 
   
 Year over Year Comparison
   
 Sequential Comparison
 
   
  2Q 2008
   
% of
   
 2Q 2007
   
 YoY
   
2Q 2008
   
% of
   
1 Q 2008
   
 QoQ
 
   
USD
   
NTD
   
Sales
   
NTD
   
Chg %
   
USD
   
NTD
   
Sales
   
NTD
   
Chg %
 
Net Sales
    4,067       123,476       100.0       106,009       16.5       4,067       123,476       100.0       136,630       (9.6 )
Cost of Goods Sold
    3,052       92,661       75.0       93,890       (1.3 )     3,052       92,661       75.0       99,546       (6.9 )
Gross Profit
    1,015       30,815       25.0       12,119       154.3       1,015       30,815       25.0       37,084       (16.9 )
Operating Expenses
                                                                               
SG&A
    169       5,140       4.2       3,943       30.3       169       5,140       4.2       5,087       1.1  
R&D
    53       1,613       1.3       1,249       29.1       53       1,613       1.3       1,687       (4.4 )
      222       6,754       5.5       5,193       30.1       222       6,754       5.5       6,774       (0.3 )
Operating Income
    793       24,062       19.5       6,926       247.4       793       24,062       19.5       30,310       (20.6 )
Net Non-Operating Expenses
    (15 )     (444 )     (0.4 )     (851 )     (47.8 )     (15 )     (444 )     (0.4 )     (1,456 )     (69.5 )
Income before Income Tax
    778       23,617       19.1       6,076       288.7       778       23,617       19.1       28,855       (18.2 )
Income Tax Expense
    (106 )     (3,226 )     (2.6 )     (159 )     1,934.1       (106 )     (3,226 )     (2.6 )     (1,869 )     72.6  
Net Income
    672       20,392       16.5       5,917       244.6       672       20,392       16.5       26,985       (24.4 )
Attributable to:
                                                                               
Equity Holders of The Parent Company
    664       20,165       16.3       5,987       236.8       664       20,165       16.3       26,861       (24.9 )
Minority Interest
    7       226       0.2       (70 )           7       226       0.2       124       82.0  
Net Income
    672       20,392       16.5       5,917       244.6       672       20,392       16.5       26,985       (24.4 )
Basic Earnings Per Share
    0.08       2.57               0.79               0.08       2.57               3.41          
Basic Earnings Per ADR(3)
    0.84       25.63               7.90               0.84       25.63               34.15          
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding (‘M)
            7,867               7,576                       7,867               7,867          
 
Note:   (1) Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on ROC GAAP
(2) Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NT$30.36 per USD as of June 30, 2008
(3) 1 ADR equals 10 common shares
 

 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Period Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD))
 
   
 1 H 2008
   
 1 H 2007
 
   
USD
   
NTD
   
NTD
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
                     
Net Income
    1,561       47,377       812  
Depreciation & Amortization
    1,310       39,786       40,024  
Provision for Inventory Devaluation
    14       429       64  
Investment Loss (Gain) under Equity Method
    (1 )     (19 )     41  
Changes in Working Capital & Others
    (38 )     (1,151 )     (3,123 )
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    2,847       86,422       37,818  
                         
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
                       
Proceeds from Disposal of AFS Investments
    9       270       11  
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment
    (1,429 )     (43,379 )     (43,450 )
Proceeds from Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment
    1       32       17  
Increase in Long-term Investments
    (67 )     (2,039 )     (722 )
Increase in Deferred Assets and Intangible Assets
    (26 )     (776 )     (1,421 )
Decrease (Increase) in Other Assets
    (3 )     (81 )     152  
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (1,514 )     (45,973 )     (45,413 )
                         
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
                       
Increase (Decrease) in Short-term Borrowings
    13       395       (2,986 )
Increase in Guarantee Deposits
    0       5       0  
Decrease in Long-term Borrowings and Bonds Payable
    (1,263 )     (38,342 )     (15,053 )
Employee Stock Options Exercised
    1       19       45  
Change in Minority Interest
    (0 )     (2 )     407  
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities
    (1,249 )     (37,924 )     (17,586 )
                         
Cash Proceeds from QDI and CFI Acquisition
    0       0       1,604  
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
    (11 )     (345 )     (314 )
Net Decrease (Increase) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    72       2,180       (23,891 )
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    2,961       89,890       43,926  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
    3,033       92,070       20,034  

Note:
(1) Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on ROC GAAP
 
 
(2) Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 30.36 per USD as of June 30, 2008
 

 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
June 30, 2008 and 2007
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD))
 
   
June 30, 2008
   
June 30, 2007
   
YoY
 
 ASSETS  
USD
   
NTD
   
%
   
NTD
   
%
   
Change
   
%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    2,630       79,848       13.6       15,796       3.0       64,052       405.5  
Available-for-Sale Financial Assets - Current
    32       978       0.2       1,780       0.3       (801 )     (45.0 )
Notes & Accounts Receivables
    2,053       62,334       10.7       61,526       11.7       807       1.3  
Other Current Financial Assets
    32       979       0.2       1,092       0.2       (113 )     (10.3 )
Inventories
    1,307       39,668       6.8       40,579       7.7       (911 )     (2.2 )
Other Current Assets
    360       10,925       1.9       5,084       1.0       5,841       114.9  
Total Current Assets
    6,414       194,731       33.3       125,856       23.8       68,875       54.7  
Long-term Investments
    1,204       36,546       6.2       28,089       5.3       8,457       30.1  
Fixed Assets
    18,625       565,467       96.6       511,450       96.9       54,017       10.6  
Less Accumulated Depreciation
    (7,694 )     (233,592 )     (39.9 )     (167,181 )     (31.7 )     (66,411 )     39.7  
Net Fixed Assets
    10,931       331,875       56.7       344,269       65.2       (12,394 )     (3.6 )
Other Assets
    727       22,060       3.8       29,753       5.6       (7,693 )     (25.9 )
Total Assets
    19,276       585,212       100.0       527,967       100.0       57,245       10.8  
 
LIABILITIES
                                                       
Accounts Payable
    2,876       87,325       14.9       77,066       14.6       10,260       13.3  
Current Installments of Long-term Borrowings
    1,208       36,673       6.3       34,914       6.6       1,759       5.0  
Current Financial Liabilities
    11       319       0.1       617       0.1       (298 )     (48.2 )
Accrued Expense & Other Current Liabilities
    797       24,195       4.1       11,594       2.2       12,601       108.7  
Dividend Payable
    648       19,671       3.4       1,515       0.3       18,156       1198.6  
Machinery and Equipment Payable
    594       18,029       3.1       15,113       2.9       2,917       19.3  
Total Current Liabilities
    6,133       186,212       31.8       140,817       26.7       45,395       32.2  
Long-term Borrowings
    2,325       70,577       12.1       127,536       24.2       (56,959 )     (44.7 )
Bonds Payable
    377       11,457       2.0       27,949       5.3       (16,492 )     (59.0 )
Other Long-term Liabilities
    1       19       0.0       111       0.0       (92 )     (82.9 )
Total Long-term Liabilities
    2,703       82,053       14.0       155,596       29.5       (73,543 )     (47.3 )
Total Liabilities
    8,836       268,265       45.8       296,413       56.1       (28,148 )     (9.5 )
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                                       
Common Stock
    2,592       78,682       13.4       75,738       14.3       2,944       3.9  
Capital Collected In Advance
    0       2       0.0       231       0.0       (229 )     (99.2 )
Stock Dividends To Be Distributed
    210       6,371       1.1       2,088       0.4       4,283       205.1  
Capital Surplus
    3,752       113,917       19.5       111,517       21.1       2,400       2.2  
Retained Earnings
    3,813       115,751       19.8       40,994       7.8       74,757       182.4  
Cumulative Translation Adjustments
    36       1,106       0.2       596       0.1       510       85.6  
Unrealized Gain/Loss on Financial Products
    37       1,118       0.2       392       0.1       726       185.3  
Deferred Compensation Cost
    0       0       0.0       (2 )     0.0       2        
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    10,440       316,947       54.2       231,554       43.9       85,393       36.9  
Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity
    19,276       585,212       100.0       527,967       100.0       57,245       10.8  
 
Note:   (1) Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on ROC GAAP
(2) Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 30.36 per USD as of June 30, 2008
 

 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the Three Months Ended June, 2008 and 2007 and March 31, 2008
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD) except for per share amounts and shares outstanding)
 
   
Year over Year Comparison
   
Sequential Comparison
 
   
 2Q 2008
     
% of
   
 2Q 2007
     
YoY
   
 2Q 2008
     
% of
   
 1Q 2008
   
 QoQ
 
   
USD
   
NTD
   
Sales
   
NTD
   
Chg %
   
USD
   
NTD
   
Sales
   
NTD
   
 Chg %
 
Net Sales
    4,031       122,373       100.0       105,929       15.5       4,031       122,373       100.0       136,239       (10.2 )
Cost of Goods Sold
    3,090       93,813       76.7       95,430       (1.7 )     3,090       93,813       76.7       100,668       (6.8 )
Gross Profit
    941       28,560       23.3       10,499       172.0       941       28,560       23.3       35,571       (19.7 )
Operating Expenses
                                                                               
SG&A
    143       4,354       3.6       3,276       32.9       143       4,354       3.6       4,294       1.4  
R&D
    53       1,613       1.3       1,231       31.0       53       1,613       1.3       1,687       (4.4 )
      197       5,967       4.9       4,507       32.4       197       5,967       4.9       5,981       (0.2 )
Operating Income
    744       22,593       18.5       5,992       277.1       744       22,593       18.5       29,591       (23.6 )
Net Non-Operating Income (Expenses)
    30       914       0.7       (33 )           30       914       0.7       (864 )      
Income before Income Tax
    774       23,507       19.2       5,959       294.5       774       23,507       19.2       28,727       (18.2 )
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
    (110 )     (3,341 )     (2.7 )     28             (110 )     (3,341 )     (2.7 )     (1,865 )     79.1  
Net Income
    664       20,165       16.5       5,987       236.8       664       20,165       16.5       26,861       (24.9 )
                                                                                 
Basic Earnings Per Share
    0.08       2.57               0.79               0.08       2.57               3.41          
Basic Earnings Per ADR(3)
    0.84       25.63               7.90               0.84       25.63               34.15          
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding (‘M)
            7,867               7,576                       7,867               7,867          
 
Note:    (1) Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on ROC GAAP
(2) Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NT$30.36 per USD as of June 30, 2008
(3) ADR equals 10 common shares
 

 
AU OPTRONICS CORP.
UNCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Period Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
(Expressed in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and US Dollars (USD))
 
   
 1 H 2008
   
 1 H 2007
 
   
USD
   
NTD
   
NTD
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
                     
Net Income
    1,549       47,026       882  
Depreciation & Amortization
    1,162       35,290       36,635  
Provision for Inventory Devaluation
    14       412       11  
Investment Gain under Equity Method
    (44 )     (1,331 )     (614 )
Changes in Working Capital & Others
    29       887       (2,689 )
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    2,710       82,284       34,224  
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
                       
Proceeds from Disposal of AFS Investments
    10       300       0  
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment
    (1,280 )     (38,849 )     (37,905 )
Proceeds from Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment
    8       241       4  
Increase in Long-term Investments
    (148 )     (4,506 )     (3,116 )
Increase in Deferred Assets and Intangible Assets
    (25 )     (745 )     (1,420 )
Decrease (Increase) in Other Assets
    (1 )     (44 )     145  
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (1,436 )     (43,603 )     (42,291 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
                       
Decrease in Guarantee Deposits
    (0 )     (1 )     (2 )
Repayment of Long-term Borrowings and Bonds Payable
    (1,296 )     (39,348 )     (17,204 )
Employee Stock Options Exercised
    1       19       45  
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities
    (1,295 )     (39,329 )     (17,161 )
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
    (1 )     (35 )     (17 )
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (23 )     (684 )     (25,245 )
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    2,653       80,532       41,042  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
    2,630       79,848       15,796  

Note:  (1) Unaudited, prepared by AUO based on ROC GAAP
(2) Amounts in New Taiwan dollars were translated into US dollars at the exchange rate of NTD 30.36 per USD as of June 30, 2008