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

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

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

 

For the month of August 2015

 

Commission File Number: 001-33911

 

 

 

RENESOLA LTD

  

 

 

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 ¨

 

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): ¨

 

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): ¨

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter 2015 Results

 

ReneSola Ltd (“ReneSola” or the “Company”) reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015.

 

Second Quarter 2015 Financial and Operating Highlights

 

Total solar module shipments were 322.0 megawatts (“MW”), representing a decrease of 35.1% from Q1 2015. Total solar wafer and module shipments in Q2 2015 were 603.7MW, compared to 691.5MW in Q1 2015, and 698.3MW in Q2 2014.

 

Net revenues were US$268.4 million, representing a decrease of 23.1% from US$349.0 million in Q1 2015, and a decrease of 30.7% from US$387.1 million in Q2 2014.

 

Gross profit was US$44.4 million with a gross margin of 16.5%, compared to gross profit of US$36.7 million with a gross margin of 10.5% in Q1 2015, and gross profit of US$56.9 million with a gross margin of 14.7% in Q2 2014.

 

Operating income was US$10.5 million with an operating margin of 3.9%, compared to an operating loss of US$9.5 million with an operating margin of negative 2.7% in Q1 2015, and operating income of US$10.6 million with an operating margin of 2.7% in Q2 2014.

 

Net loss attributable to holders of ordinary shares was US$2.3 million, representing basic and diluted loss per share of US$0.01 and basic and diluted loss per American depositary share (“ADS”) of US$0.02, compared to basic and diluted loss per share of US$0.09 and basic and diluted loss per ADS of US$0.18 in Q1 2015.

 

Cash and cash equivalents plus restricted cash totaled $185.1 million as of the end of Q2 2015, compared to US$228.1 million as of the end of Q1 2015, and US$218.8 million as of the end of Q2 2014.

 

Net cash outflow from operating activities was US$11.6 million compared to net cash outflow from operating activities of US$9.0 million in Q1 2015, and net cash outflow from operating activities of US$40.6 million in Q2 2014.

 

Second Quarter 2015 Results

 

Solar Wafer and Module Shipments

 

   2Q15   1Q15   2Q14   Q-o-Q%   Y-o-Y% 
Module Shipments (MW)   322.0    496.4    498.7    -35.1%   -35.4%
Wafer Shipments (MW)   281.7    195.1    199.6    44.4%   41.1%
Total Solar Wafer and Module Shipments (MW)   603.7    691.5    698.3    -12.7%   -13.5%

 

The quarter-over-quarter decrease in module shipments was mainly due to a strategic shift toward downstream project business. The quarter-over-quarter increase in wafer shipments is due to temporary business opportunities.

 

 

 

 

Net Revenues and Gross Profit

 

   2Q15   1Q15   2Q14   Q-o-Q%   Y-o-Y% 
Net Revenues (US$mln)  $268.4   $349.0   $387.1    -23.1%   -30.7%
Gross Profit (US$mln)  $44.4   $36.7   $56.9    21.0%   -22.0%
Gross Margin   16.5%   10.5%   14.7%   -    - 

 

Net revenues decreased quarter over quarter due to lower module shipments, which is consistent with the Company’s downstream expansion strategy and efforts to scale back its module business. The quarter-over-quarter increase in the Company’s gross margin was a result of material and processing cost reductions and positive contribution from the revenue recognition from the sale of a solar project.

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

   2Q15   1Q15   2Q14   Q-o-Q%   Y-o-Y% 
Operating Expenses (US$mln)  $33.9   $46.2   $46.3    -26.6%   -26.8%
Operating Income (Loss) (US$mln)  $10.5   $(9.5)  $10.6    -    - 
Operating Margin   3.9%   -2.7%   2.7%   -    - 

 

The quarter-over-quarter decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to lower sales and marketing expenses associated with lower module shipments as well as gains mainly related to discounts obtained in connection with the settlement of certain payables.

 

Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss)

 

In Q2 2015, the Company had a net foreign exchange loss of $2.6 million, which includes a loss of $8.8 million from foreign exchange forward contracts.

 

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Holders of Ordinary Shares

 

   2Q15   1Q15   2Q14 
Net Income (Loss) (US$mln)  $(2.3)  $(18.0)  $0.8 
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share  $(0.01)  $(0.09)  $0.00 
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per ADS  $(0.02)  $(0.18)  $0.01 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Net cash outflow from operating activities was US$11.6 million in Q2 2015, compared to net cash outflow of US$9.0 million in Q1 2015.

 

Net cash and cash equivalents plus restricted cash totaled US$185.1 million as of June 30, 2015, compared to US$228.1 million as of March 31, 2015.

 

Total bank borrowing was US$694.7 million as of June 30, 2015, compared to US$723.0 million as of March 31, 2015. Short-term borrowings were US$653.6 million at June 30, 2015, compared to US$681.7 million at March 31, 2015.

 

 

 

 

The Company has US$62.2 million of convertible notes due on March 15, 2018 with a put option on March 15, 2016. In Q2 2015, the Company repurchased $0.7 million notional amount of its convertible notes. The Company might continue to repurchase its convertible bonds from time to time, subject to market conditions and other strategic considerations.

 

Project Business Update

 

ReneSola currently has a total of approximately 77.4MW in existing projects, including 51.1MW in the United Kingdom, 1.2MW in Japan, 9.7MW in Bulgaria and 15.4MW in Romania. The Company also has a late stage project pipeline with over 200MW in development across the UK, U.S. and Japan. Please note that while the Company expects its projects under development to secure the necessary permits and approvals and to achieve certain benchmarks according to the timelines provided, certain projects may be delayed or may not reach completion due to various circumstances.

 

United Kingdom

 

In the UK, in the second quarter the Company closed the sale of the Field House solar power plant totaling 6.4MW. The Company also sold the 13.5MW Wedgehill utility scale solar project with majority of cash received. Due to certain contractual provisions in the sales agreement, the revenue associated with the sale of Wedgehill was deferred in this quarter.

 

ReneSola added 28MW of late-stage projects to its pipeline in the second quarter, all of which are expected to be connected to the grid before March 2016.

 

Project Name   MW   Status   COD/Expected COD
Wedgehill   13.5   Sold*   Dec 14
Field House   6.4   Sold   Mar 15
Membury   16.5   Sale in progress   Mar 15
Port Farm   34.6   Sale in Progress   Mar 15
Total Existing   51.1        
Project CH   10   Project Acquired   Mar 16
Project RF   8   SPA Signed   Mar 16
Project Ain   5   In Due Diligence   Feb 16
Project F2   5   In Due Diligence   Feb 16
Total Pipeline   28        

 

*ASC360-20 - Property, Plant, and Equipment - Real Estate Sales guidance for revenue recognition. Due to a negotiated buyer’s acceptance provision which could result in rejection of the power plant, although the probability of such contingency occurring after statistical analysis was considered extremely remote, under the US GAAP ASC360-20 the revenue associated with the sale of the project was deferred.

 

United States

 

In the United States, the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with Pristine Sun, LLC to form a joint venture, Baynergy, LLC, for which ReneSola is the majority interest holder, to develop, build and operate over 300MW of solar projects across the country, including a first phase of 82 projects totaling 151.8MW, most of which are distributed generation projects. Currently Baynergy has 88MW accepted in California, Minnesota and North Carolina, with expected completion by the end of 2016.

 

 

 

 

Japan

 

ReneSola currently has a total project pipeline of 32.4MW in Japan, including 1.2MW of completed projects.

 

Project Name   MW   Status   COD/Expected COD
Kyoto Project 1   0.3   Construction Completed   Sep 15
Tochigi Project 2   0.9   Construction Completed   Feb 15
Chiba Project 3   0.3   Developing   Oct 16
Tochigi Project 4   0.6   Developing   Feb 16
Aichi Project 5   0.9   Developing   Jun 16
Aichi Project 6   1   Developing   Jun 16
Gifu Project 7   1   Developing   Mar 16
Kyoto Project 8   9.9   Developing   Jul 17
Miyazaki Project 9   17.5   Developing   Oct 17
Total   32.4        

 

The Company is actively exploring project opportunities in several developed markets and will update its project pipeline accordingly.

 

Business Highlights

 

Geographic Breakdown of Module Shipments

 

   2015 Q2   2015 Q1   2014 Q2 
U.S.   5.8%   3.3%   11.2%
Europe   13.7%   44.4%   31.4%
Japan   36.4%   30.4%   23.3%
China   25.3%   4.8%   15.3%
Other   18.8%   17.1%   18.8%

 

Recent Business Developments

  

·In August 2015, ReneSola announced that it will partner with Pristine Sun, LLC, a leading San Francisco-based solar project developer, to form a joint venture, Baynergy, LLC, to accelerate U.S. project development. The JV will develop, build and operate over 300MW of solar projects in the United States, including many distributed generation projects. Baynergy initially will own solar projects in various development stages and will continue to develop, build and operate a total solar project pipeline of 300MW. The joint venture has an initial target of 150MW of solar projects to be in operation by the end of 2016.
·In July 2015, the Company announced it will provide Cofely Solar Technics, a major player in energy efficiency, with 30MW of solar modules which will be used in a ground-mounted, utility-scale project in Nottinghamshire in the UK. Under the terms of the agreement, ReneSola’s contracted OEMs will deliver 30MW of the Company’s high-efficiency 260w Virtus II solar modules produced in Poland for the project between July and September of this year.
·In July 2015, ReneSola announced that it will provide 20MW of solar modules to an international leading EPC company in Europe for several utility-scale projects in Germany. Under the terms of the agreement, ReneSola’s contracted OEMs will deliver 20MW of the Company’s high-efficiency Virtus II solar modules in Q3 of this year.

 

 

 

 

·In July 2015, the Company announced that it acquired the total project development rights for 22.5MW of ground-mounted, utility-scale solar projects in Japan. The projects, most of which are expected to commence production and connect to the grid beginning in late 2015 and early 2016, will primarily utilize ReneSola’s PV modules, specifically the company’s top-rated Virtus II module.
·In July 2015, ReneSola announced that it sold its 13.5MW Wedgehill utility scale solar project in the United Kingdom, which utilized ReneSola’s Virtus II modules, to a renowned solar energy generator in the UK. The project was connected to the grid in December 2014 and is qualified for the UK’s 1.4 R.O.C scheme.

 

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 Sheets

(US dollars in thousands)

 

   Jun 30,   Mar 31,   June 30, 
   2015   2015   2014 
ASSETS               
Current assets:               
Cash and cash equivalents   43,153    47,857    58,127 
Restricted cash   141,942    180,291    160,708 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts   89,826    133,462    212,533 
Inventories   277,658    268,546    390,010 
Advances to suppliers-current   44,566    50,629    9,819 
Amounts due from related parties   101    12    1,116 
Value added tax recoverable   24,355    29,261    21,505 
Prepaid income tax   1,705    1,108    3,454 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   53,351    48,457    56,066 
Project assets   53,651    65,791    32,998 
Deferred convertible notes issue costs-current   302    414    784 
Derivative assets   1,577    1,839    576 
Deferred tax assets-current, net   4,496    3,568    1,786 
Total current assets   736,683    831,235    949,482 
                
Property, plant and equipment, net   705,256    728,670    803,721 
Prepaid land use right, net   40,151    40,381    40,209 
Deferred tax assets-non-current, net   15,886    17,428    17,990 
Deferred convertible notes issue costs-non-current   -    -    549 
Advances for purchases of property, plant and equipment   169    954    2,419 
Advances to suppliers-non-current   -    -    5,627 
Deferred project costs   20,874    -    - 
Other long-lived assets   6,248    8,360    4,155 
Total assets   1,525,267    1,627,028    1,824,152 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY               
                
Current liabilities:               
Convertible bond payable-current   62,190    62,850    - 
Short-term borrowings   653,627    681,707    696,229 
Accounts payable   405,881    478,559    509,200 
Advances from customers-current   32,656    53,109    44,105 
Amounts due to related parties   6,392    2,889    4,055 
Other current liabilities   113,187    118,794    145,277 
Income tax payable   125    124    1,475 
Derivative liabilities   4,747    22    166 
Warrant liability   1,050    1,733    7,298 
Total current liabilities   1,279,855    1,399,787    1,407,805 
                
Convertible notes payable-non-current   -    -    111,616 
Long-term borrowings   41,117    41,342    64,030 
Advances from customers-non-current   1,191    1,191    3,192 
Deferred revenue   26,054    -    - 
Warranty   36,185    34,298    25,688 
Deferred subsidies and other   24,744    24,988    53,756 
Other long-term liabilities   972    1,128    775 
Total liabilities   1,410,118    1,502,734    1,666,862 
                
Shareholders’ equity               
Common shares   478,391    478,391    476,441 
Additional paid-in capital   7,248    6,882    6,991 
Accumulated loss   (450,530)   (448,230)   (410,402)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   80,040    87,251    84,260 
Total equity attribute to ReneSola Ltd   115,149    124,294    157,290 
Total shareholders’ equity   115,149    124,294    157,290 
                
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   1,525,267    1,627,028    1,824,152 

 

 

 

 

RENESOLA LTD

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income

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

 

   Three Months Ended 
   Jun 30, 2015   Mar 31, 2015   June 30, 2014 
             
Net revenues   268,401    349,003    387,106 
Cost of revenues   (224,001)   (312,338)   (330,232)
Gross profit   44,400    36,665    56,874 
GP%   16.5%   10.5%   14.7%
                
Operating (expenses) income:               
Sales and marketing   (18,126)   (21,843)   (21,864)
General and administrative   (15,518)   (13,736)   (13,529)
Research and development   (11,166)   (13,418)   (13,941)
Other operating income   10,893    2,812    3,026 
Total operating expenses   (33,917)   (46,185)   (46,308)
                
Income (loss) from operations   10,483    (9,520)   10,566 
                
Non-operating (expenses) income:               
Interest income   743    932    1,230 
Interest expense   (11,177)   (10,842)   (11,179)
Foreign exchange gains (losses)   6,181    (16,070)   (1,294)
Gains (losses) on foreign exchange derivatives, net   (8,753)   4,501    858 
Gains on repurchase of convertible bonds   155    11,648    - 
Fair value change of warrant liability   683    158    998 
                
Income (loss) before income tax, noncontrolling interests   (1,685)   (19,193)   1,179 
                
Income tax (expense) benefit   (615)   1,165    (422)
Net income (loss)   (2,300)   (18,028)   757 
                
Net income (loss) attributed to holders of ordinary shares   (2,300)   (18,028)   757 
                
Earnings per share               
Basic   (0.01)   (0.09)   0.00 
Diluted   (0.01)   (0.09)   0.00 
                
Earnings per ADS               
Basic   (0.02)   (0.18)   0.01 
Diluted   (0.02)   (0.18)   0.01 
                
Weighted average number of shares used in computing loss per share               
Basic   204,627,464    203,918,702    203,373,943 
Diluted   204,627,464    203,918,702    204,555,179 

 

 

 

 

RENESOLA LTD

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

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

 

   Three Months Ended 
   Jun 30, 2015   Mar 31, 2015   June 30, 2014 
             
Net income (loss)   (2,300)   (18,028)   757 
Other comprehensive income (loss)               
Foreign exchange translation adjustment   (7,211)   6,171    2,710 
Other comprehensive income (loss)   (7,211)   6,171    2,710 
                
Comprehensive income (loss)   (9,511)   (11,857)   3,467 
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest   -    -    - 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to ReneSola   (9,511)   (11,857)   3,467 

 

 

 

 

RENESOLA LTD

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow

(US dollar in thousands)

 

   Six Months Ended 
   Jun 30, 2015   Jun 30, 2014 
         
Operating activities:          
Net loss   (20,328)   (13,834)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activity:          
Inventory write-down   640    799 
Depreciation and amortization   46,601    45,370 
Amortization of deferred convertible bond issuances costs and premium   254    392 
Allowance of doubtful receivables, advance to suppliers and prepayment for purchases of property, plant and equipment   (1,277)   5,197 
Loss on derivatives   4,252    518 
Fair value change of warrant liability   (840)   (2,048)
Gain from settlement of certain payables   (6,258)   - 
Share-based compensation   (264)   1,041 
Loss on disposal of long-lived assets   (4)   1,255 
Gain on disposal of land use right   -    (573)
Gain on disposal of subsidiaries   -    (2,615)
Gain on CB repurchase   (11,803)   - 
           
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   32,105    18,642 
Inventories   45,767    (34,540)
Project assets and deferred project cost   (12,782)   1,369 
Advances to suppliers   (16,375)   4,141 
Amounts due from related parties   (3,828)   (5,683)
Value added tax recoverable   5,406    8,018 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (8,745)   3,727 
Prepaid land use rights, net   (535)   - 
Accounts payable   (49,389)   (133,608)
Advances from customers   (47,927)   (58,659)
Income tax payable   (475)   (4,670)
Other current liabilities   1,178    10,922 
Deferred revenue   22,110    - 
Other long-term liabilities   (620)   (3,626)
Other long-term assets   (755)   - 
Accrued warranty cost   4,406    5,076 
Deferred taxes assets   (1,145)   (1,217)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   (20,631)   (152,865)
           
Investing activities:          
Purchases of property, plant and equipment   (1,661)   (39,330)
Advances for purchases of property, plant and equipment   (103)   (2,446)
Cash received from government subsidy   -    11,762 
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment   25    41 
Changes in restricted cash   (20,095)   95,669 
Net cash received (paid) on settlement of derivatives   606    (901)
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries   -    18,473 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (21,228)   83,268 
           
Financing activities:          
Proceeds from bank borrowings   474,208    543,197 
Proceeds from related parties   3,000    - 
Repayment of bank borrowings   (473,566)   (508,886)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   1,625    624 
Repurchase of convertible notes   (20,364)   - 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (15,097)   34,935 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes   261    6,016 
           
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (56,695)   (28,646)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year   99,848    86,773 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year   43,153    58,127 

 

 

 

 

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: August 25, 2015