Trina, A Bit of Sunshine in the Solar Space (TSL)
Another Chinese integrated PV solar maker, Trina Solar Limited (NYSE:TSL) has reported less than was expected for its first quarter 2009. The net loss per fully diluted ADS was -$0.42, compared with a loss of -$0.03 in the fourth quarter…
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The combined effect of a $6.5 million charge related to a government reversal of approval for a tax holiday, an estimated $4.6 million cost related to cancellation of two supply agreements, and a $7.6 million foreign currency exchange loss, cost Trina $0.75 per fully diluted ADS.
Trina did not meet its expected sales target of 50-55 megawatts, instead shipping just 48.8 megawatts, down 15.3% sequentially, but up 65.5% year- over-year. The company expects to sell 60-65 megawatts of PV modules in the second quarter at a gross margin of 18%-20%. For the full fiscal year, Trina is sticking to its guidance for shipments of 350-400 megawatts.
The market seems to be taking the extraordinary charges into consideration in pre-market trading this morning. Trina shares are up about 6%, to $23.99. The company’s 52-week trading range is $5.61-$49.63.
Paul Ausick
May 28, 2009
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