Following a fifth consecutive year of increased sales and
profitability in 2007, Corning Incorporated�s (NYSE:GLW) strong
innovation portfolio has the company excited about its future
growth prospects, Wendell P. Weeks, chairman and chief executive
officer, will tell analysts and investors today. �Our strategy is
to grow through global innovation,� he will say. Weeks and other
Corning executives will review 2007 performance, detail the
company�s 2008 outlook and discuss Corning�s growing portfolio of
new business opportunities at the company�s annual investor meeting
beginning at 9 a.m. today at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New
York. �Last year was a year of outstanding execution for Corning,�
Weeks will remark in his opening comments. �We had record earnings
per share, excluding special items, of $1.41*, gross margins at
47%, and operating cash flow of more than $2 billion.� �Innovation
will continue to drive the company�s long-term growth, as it has
throughout the company�s past,� Weeks will tell investors. He will
remind the audience of the company�s extensive innovation
portfolio, noting, �a number of emerging technologies are on the
verge of commercialization.� Corning�s Growth Opportunities Display
Technologies Consumer demand for LCD TVs will be the primary driver
behind an anticipated 25% to 30% increase in total LCD glass demand
in 2008, Peter F. Volanakis, president and chief operating officer,
will tell investors. �We expect a compound volume growth rate of
25% through 2009 as overall glass demand grows by more than 450
million square feet each year.� * These are non-GAAP financial
measures. The reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP measures is
provided in the tables following this news release, as well as on
the company�s investor relations website. In addressing anticipated
2008 LCD glass market dynamics, Volanakis will reiterate the
company�s expectations for a tightened supply-and-demand balance,
moderate price declines and less significant fluctuations in
quarter-to-quarter glass demand patterns. �For Corning,� he will
say, �2008 is expected to be yet another year of process
improvement, cost reduction and excellent gross margins in the
display segment.� Volanakis will tell investors, �We expect LCD TV
penetration to be 60% of the global television market by 2009.� LCD
televisions were 38% of the market in 2007. This year LCD will
surpass CRT for the first time as the dominant TV technology. The
combination of a faster-than-expected decline in CRT-based
televisions, a rapid increase in LCD TV penetration and increased
popularity of larger-size LCD TVs is expected to result in
worldwide glass demand of approximately 2.7 billion square feet by
2009, Volanakis will conclude. He will explain that the company is
also exploring a number of new market factors that could provide
significantly greater LCD glass market demand in the future. (See
related Corning news release for more details.) Diesel Products �We
are anticipating another year of strong sales growth and improved
operating performance,� Thomas R. Hinman, senior vice president and
general manager, Corning Diesel Technologies, will tell investors.
�Overall, we expect that our diesel product sales will grow by more
than 25% this year, but this is dependent on the U.S. economy.�
Last year Corning�s diesel product sales were $249 million.
Globally, the market for heavy-duty (trucks, buses, etc.) diesel
products sales could be in the range of $500 million to $600
million in 2008. �New emissions regulations taking effect over the
next several years in the United States, Europe and Japan should
provide a significant longer-term market opportunity for our
heavy-duty diesel particulate filter and substrate products,� he
will tell investors. �We also expect this year to be one of
substantial progress for Corning�s light-duty (passenger vehicles)
diesel business,� he will also say. �Our DuraTrap� Aluminum
Titanate and Advanced Cordierite filter solutions are quickly
gaining hold with engine manufacturers. We expect to expand our
share of the European market for platforms beyond 2009 that must
meet EU 5 regulations.� The diesel passenger market today is
primarily a European opportunity, but there are a number of new
diesel vehicles being introduced into the North American market,
which could bring about some modest growth opportunities, he will
note. Hinman will say that the global market opportunity for
light-duty diesel product sales this year will be between $750
million and $850 million. Telecommunications Larry Aiello,
president and chief executive officer, Corning Cable Systems, will
tell investors that the conversion to HDTV, increased subscription
rates for high-speed Internet service and increasing entertainment
options may all combine to dramatically increase fiber-to-the-home
and fiber-to-the node penetration rates in the U.S., Europe and
Asia. Aiello will also say that Corning�s newest telecommunications
innovation, ClearCurve�, is an ideal solution for providing optical
fiber-based service to multi-dwelling units (MDUs). This
revolutionary, bend-insensitive technology could provide Corning
with revenue potential in the range of $90 to $200 per household.
Aiello will describe a growing opportunity for Corning�s
telecommunications business in private networks, which currently
represents about 25% of Corning�s total segment sales. �We believe
this market is growing at about 10% annually as companies move
toward higher bandwidth systems for improved local network speeds
and more centralized applications. More and more data center
managers are replacing their older, copper-based systems with
optical fiber solutions. The optical fiber solutions are more
efficient, offer significantly improved performance and reduce
cooling costs,� Aiello will explain. Emerging Technologies Noting
that 2008 will mark the 100th anniversary of a formalized research
and development organization at Corning, Dr. Joseph A. Miller,
executive vice president and chief technology officer, will review
the company�s emerging technology portfolio. �We are continuing to
make substantial progress on four exciting new technology
applications,� Miller will tell investors. The company is currently
prototyping a green laser in handheld devices for micro-projection;
microreactor technology for specialty chemicals; carbon-based
substrates to reduce mercury emissions for coal-fired power plants;
and silicon-on-glass technology for organic light-emitting diode
(OLED) applications. �Additionally, we have developed an
optical-quality glass that is highly scratch resistant and durable
and retains its optical characteristics after extended use. This
glass, which we have named Gorilla� glass, is now commercially
available and being used as a cover glass for several touch screen
applications,� he will explain. (See Corning�s separate release on
its emerging technologies for further details.) Financial Outlook
�Although we are not recession-proof, we have not seen any signs of
a slowdown in our businesses, except in our heavy-duty diesel
business, which has been impacted by a decline in the U.S. trucking
industry,� James B. Flaws, vice chairman and chief financial
officer, will tell investors. �We are not ignoring the possibility
of a potential slowing of the economy, and we are monitoring all of
our businesses closely.� Corning will reaffirm its first-quarter
guidance of sales in the range of $1.59 billion to $1.62 billion
and earnings per share, excluding special items*, of $0.41 to
$0.43. Corning will also tell investors that beginning with its
2008 first-quarter financial report, the company will add a fifth
reporting segment, Specialty Materials, and will increase
transparency about how much the company is investing in its
innovation portfolio. Flaws will also tell investors that, due to
improved profitability in its U.S.-based operations in 2007, it is
now possible that Corning may release its valuation allowance on
its U.S. deferred tax assets in mid-2008. This is earlier than the
company�s previous expectation of 2009. Corning�s effective tax
rate would increase by about 10 percentage points if this happens,
but it would have no impact on cash taxes paid. �Investors should
note that on a pro forma basis, EPS growth would remain unchanged
as a result of this potential change,� Flaws will add. �Last year
was a record year for Corning in many respects and we believe that
we are off to a strong start this year. Some of our recent
technology innovations are beginning to generate sales and we are
very excited about many others in our emerging technologies
portfolio. Corning is positioned for success well into the next
decade,� Flaws will conclude. Conference Broadcast Information
Corning will make the presentation at its annual investor
conference available to the public through a video and audio
webcast and telephone access. The broadcast will be held Friday,
Feb. 8, 2008 at 9 a.m. ET. The dial-in number is (210) 839-8502.
The password is Investor. The leader is Sofio. A replay of the call
will begin approximately 1-2 hours after the call ends and will run
through 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008. To access the
replay, dial (203) 369-0740; a password is not required. A live
audio and video webcast will be available at
http://www.corning.com/investor_relations/. The audio webcast will
be archived for one year following the call. Presentation of
Information in this News Release Non-GAAP financial measures are
indicated with an ASTERISK and not in accordance with, or an
alternative to, GAAP. Corning�s non-GAAP net income and EPS
measures exclude restructuring, impairment and other charges and
adjustments to prior estimates for such charges. Additionally, the
company�s non-GAAP measures exclude adjustments to asbestos
settlement reserves required by movements in Corning�s common stock
price, gains and losses arising from debt retirements, charges or
credits arising from adjustments to the valuation allowance against
deferred tax assets, equity method charges resulting from
impairments of equity method investments or restructuring,
impairment or other charges taken by equity method companies, and
gains from discontinued operations. The company believes presenting
non-GAAP net income and EPS measures is helpful to analyze
financial performance without the impact of unusual items that may
obscure trends in the company�s underlying performance. These
non-GAAP measures are reconciled on the company�s Web site at
www.corning.com/investor_relations and accompanies this news
release. About Corning Incorporated Corning Incorporated
(www.corning.com) is the world leader in specialty glass and
ceramics. Drawing on more than 150 years of materials science and
process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone
components that enable high-technology systems for consumer
electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life
sciences. Our products include glass substrates for LCD
televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and
filters for mobile emission control systems; optical fiber, cable,
hardware & equipment for telecommunications networks; optical
biosensors for drug discovery; and other advanced optics and
specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including
semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy and metrology.
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements This press release
contains forward-looking statements that involve a variety of
business risks and other uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include
the possibility of changes in global economic and political
conditions; currency fluctuations; product demand and industry
capacity; competition; manufacturing efficiencies; cost reductions;
availability of critical components and materials; new product
commercialization; changes in the mix of sales between premium and
non-premium products; new plant start-up costs; possible disruption
in commercial activities due to terrorist activity, armed conflict,
political instability or major health concerns; adequacy of
insurance; equity company activities; acquisition and divestiture
activities; the level of excess or obsolete inventory; the rate of
technology change; the ability to enforce patents; product and
components performance issues; stock price fluctuations; and
adverse litigation or regulatory developments. Additional risk
factors are identified in Corning�s filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of
the day that they are made, and Corning undertakes no obligation to
update them in light of new information or future events. CORNING
INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP
FINANCIAL MEASURE TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE Year Ended December 31,
2007 (Unaudited; amounts in millions, except per share amounts) �
Corning�s net income and earnings per share (EPS) excluding special
items for the year ended December 31, 2007 are non-GAAP financial
measures within the meaning of Regulation G of the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Non-GAAP financial measures are not in
accordance with, or an alternative to, generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP). The company believes presenting
non-GAAP net income and EPS is helpful to analyze financial
performance without the impact of unusual items that may obscure
trends in the company�s underlying performance. A detailed
reconciliation is provided below outlining the differences between
these non-GAAP measures and the directly related GAAP measures. �
Per Share � Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes � Net Income (Loss) �
Earnings per share (EPS) and net income, excluding special items $
1.41 $ 1,392 $ 2,260 � Special items: Asbestos settlement (a) (0.12
) (185 ) (185 ) � Loss on repurchases of debt, net (b) (0.01 ) (15
) (15 ) � Gain on sale of business, net (c) 0.01 19 19 � Provision
for income taxes (d) 0.07 103 � Equity in earnings of affiliated
companies (e) � (0.02 ) � � � (32 ) � Total EPS and net income $
1.34 � $ 1,211 � $ 2,150 � (a) As a result of Corning�s proposed
asbestos settlement, any changes in the estimated fair value of the
components of the proposed settlement agreement will be recognized
in Corning�s quarterly results until the date of the contribution
to the settlement trust. For 2007, Corning recorded a charge of
$185 million (before- and after-tax) including a charge of $132
million for the change in Corning�s common stock price of $23.99 at
December 31, 2007, compared to $18.71 at December 31, 2006 and a
$53 million charge for the change in estimated fair value of
certain other components of the proposed asbestos settlement
liability. (b) Amount reflects a $15 million loss on the repurchase
of $223 million principal amount of our 6.25% Euro notes due 2010.
(c) Amount reflects a $19 million gain on the sale of the European
submarine cabling business. (d) Amount reflects a $103 million tax
benefit from the release of our valuation allowance on certain
deferred tax assets in Germany. (e) In 2007, equity in earnings of
affiliated companies includes a $32 million charge (net of tax) for
Corning�s share of restructuring, impairment and other charges at
Samsung Corning Co. Ltd. (Samsung Corning). CORNING INCORPORATED
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL
MEASURE TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE Three Months Ended March 31, 2008
(Unaudited; amounts in millions, except per share amounts) �
Corning�s earnings per share (EPS) excluding special items for the
first quarter of 2008 is a non-GAAP financial measure within the
meaning of Regulation G of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an
alternative to, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
The company believes presenting non-GAAP EPS is helpful to analyze
financial performance without the impact of unusual items that may
obscure trends in the company�s underlying performance. A detailed
reconciliation is provided below outlining the differences between
this non-GAAP measure and the directly related GAAP measure. �
Range Guidance: EPS excluding special items $ 0.41 � $ 0.43 �
Special items: Restructuring, impairment, and other (charges) and
credits (a) � Asbestos settlement (b) � � � � � Earnings per share
� � � � � � This schedule will be updated as additional
announcements occur. (a) From time to time, Corning may need to
make adjustments to estimates used in the determination of prior
year restructuring and impairment charges, which could result in a
gain or loss during the quarter. (b) As part of Corning�s asbestos
settlement arrangement to be incorporated into the Pittsburgh
Corning Corporation reorganization plan, Corning will contribute,
if the reorganization plan is approved, 25 million shares of
Corning common stock to a trust. The common stock will be
contributed to the trust, after the plan has been approved by the
asbestos claimants and bankruptcy court. The portion of the
asbestos liability to be settled in common stock requires
adjustment each quarter based upon movements in Corning�s common
stock price prior to contribution of the shares to the trust. In
the first quarter of 2008, Corning will record a charge or credit
for the change in its common stock price as of March 31, 2008
compared to $23.99, the common stock price at December 31, 2007. In
addition, Corning will record an adjustment to the asbestos
liability to reflect the change in settlement value of any of the
other components of the proposed asbestos settlement. Please note
that the company may pursue other financing, restructuring and
divestiture activities at any time in the future, and that the
potential impact of these events is not included within Corning's
first quarter 2008 guidance. This schedule contains forward looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such forward looking statements are based on
current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties.
Actual results may differ from those projected in the forward
looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that
could cause actual results to materially differ from those in the
forward looking statements is contained in the Securities and
Exchange Commission filings of this Company.
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