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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

 

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2019

 

SunPower Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

001-34166

(Commission File Number)

 

Delaware	94-3008969
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

77 Rio Robles, San Jose, California 95134

(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)

(408) 240-5500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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Item 2.02.	Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 31, 2019, SunPower Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release, included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, announcing its results of operations for its second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

The information furnished in Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01.	Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated July 31, 2019

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

	SUNPOWER CORPORATION
July 31, 2019	By:	/S/ MANAVENDRA S. SIAL
	Name:	Manavendra S. Sial
	Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

•	Continued strength in distributed generation (DG), expanded international power plant footprint

•	Partnered with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Hannon Armstrong on residential lease funding structure to lower capital costs and improve economics

•	SunPower Energy Services (SPES)

•	Commenced U.S. shipments of 415-watt residential Maxeon-5, A-Series panel

•	Commercial and industrial (C&I) Helix storage solutions pipeline increased to 135 megawatts (MW) with about 30 percent attach rate

•	SunPower Technologies (SPT)

•	Record quarterly shipment volume into international DG markets

•	Expected production on second Maxeon-5 manufacturing line in third quarter with 250-MW nameplate capacity by end of 2019

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8point3: The company includes adjustments related to the sales of projects contributed to 8point3 based on the difference between the fair market value of the consideration received and the net carrying value of the projects contributed, of which, a portion is deferred in proportion to the company’s retained equity stake in 8point3. The deferred profit is subsequently recognized over time. Under GAAP, these sales are recognized under either real estate, lease, or consolidation accounting guidance depending upon the nature of the individual asset contributed, with outcomes ranging from no, partial, or full profit recognition. IFRS profit, less deferrals associated with retained equity, is recognized for sales related to the residential lease portfolio. Revenue recognition for other projects sold to 8point3 is deferred until these projects reach commercial operations. Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investees also includes the impact of the company’s share of 8point3’s earnings related to sales of projects receiving sales recognition under IFRS but not GAAP. On June 19, 2018, the company sold its equity interest in the 8point3 Group.

•	Legacy utility and power plant projects: The company includes adjustments related to revenue recognition of certain utility and power plant projects based on the ratio of costs incurred to date to the total estimated

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Legacy sale-leaseback transactions: The company includes adjustments primarily related to revenue recognition on certain legacy sale-leaseback transactions based on the net proceeds received from the buyer-lessor. Under GAAP, these transactions were accounted for under the financing method in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance. Under such guidance, no revenue or profit is recognized at the inception of the transaction, and the net proceeds from the buyer-lessor are recorded as a financing liability. Imputed interest is recorded on the liability equal to the company’s incremental borrowing rate adjusted solely to prevent negative amortization. Under IFRS, such revenue and profit is recognized at the time of sale to the buyer-lessor if certain criteria are met. Upon adoption of IFRS 16, Leases, on December 31, 2018, IFRS is aligned with GAAP.

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Unrealized (gain) loss in equity investments: The company recognizes adjustments related to the fair value of equity investments with readily determinable fair value based on the changes in the stock price of these equity investments at every reporting period. Under GAAP, unrealized gains and losses due to changes in stock prices for these securities are recorded in earnings while under IFRS, an election can be made to recognize such gains and losses in other comprehensive income. Such an election was made by Total S.A. Management believes that excluding the unrealized gain or loss on the equity investments is consistent with the company's internal reporting process as part of its status as a consolidated subsidiary of Total S.A. and better reflects the company's ongoing results.

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Gain on sale and impairment of residential lease assets: In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, the company made the decision to sell or refinance its interest in the residential lease portfolio and as a result of this triggering event, determined it was necessary to evaluate the potential for impairment in its ability to recover the carrying amount of the residential lease portfolio. In accordance with such evaluation, the company recognized a non-cash impairment charge on its solar power systems leased and to be leased and an allowance for losses related financing receivables. In connection with the impairment loss, the carrying values of the company's solar power systems leased and to be leased were reduced which resulted in lower depreciation charges. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, the company sold membership units representing a 49% membership interest in its residential lease business and retained a 51% membership interest. The loss on divestment and the remaining unsold residential lease assets impairment with its corresponding depreciation savings are excluded from the company’s non-GAAP results as they are non-cash in nature and not reflective of ongoing operating results.

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Impairment of property, plant, and equipment: In the second quarter of fiscal 2018, the company announced its proposed plan to change the corporate structure into the Upstream business unit and Downstream business unit, and long-term strategy to replace IBC technology to NGT. Accordingly, the company expects to upgrade the equipment associated with our manufacturing operations for the production of NGT over the next several years. In connection with these events, the company determined indicators of impairment existed and therefore performed an evaluation of the recoverability of the asset group. In accordance with such evaluation, the company recognized a non-cash impairment charge on its property, plant and equipment. Such asset impairment is excluded from the company’s segment results as it is non-cash in nature and not reflective of ongoing segment results.

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Construction revenue on solar services contracts: Upon adoption of the new lease accounting guidance (“ASC 842”) in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, revenue and cost of revenue on solar services contracts with residential customers are recognized ratably over the term of those contracts, once the projects are placed in service. For non-GAAP results, the company recognizes revenue and cost of revenue upfront based on the expected cash proceeds to align with the legacy lease accounting guidance. Management believes it is appropriate to recognize revenue and cost of revenue upfront based on total expected cash proceeds, as it better reflects our ongoing results as such method aligns revenue and costs incurred most accurately in the same period.

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Cost of above-market polysilicon: The company has entered into multiple long-term, fixed-price supply agreements to purchase polysilicon for periods of up to 10 years. The prices in select legacy supply agreements, which incorporate a cash portion and a non-cash portion attributable to the amortization of prepayments made under the agreements, significantly exceed current market prices. Additionally, in order to reduce inventory and improve working capital, the company has periodically elected to sell polysilicon inventory in the marketplace at prices below the company’s purchase price, thereby incurring a loss. Management believes that it is appropriate to exclude the impact of its above-market cost of polysilicon, including the effect of above-market polysilicon on product costs, losses incurred on sales of polysilicon to third parties, and inventory reserves and project asset impairments from the company's non-GAAP financial measures as they are not reflective of ongoing operating results and do not contribute to a meaningful evaluation of a company's past operating performance.

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Stock-based compensation: Stock-based compensation relates primarily to the company’s equity incentive awards. Stock-based compensation is a non-cash expense that is dependent on market forces that are difficult to predict. Management believes that this adjustment for stock-based compensation provides investors with a basis to measure the company's core performance, including compared with the performance of other companies, without the period-to-period variability created by stock-based compensation.

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Amortization of intangible assets: The company incurs amortization of intangible assets as a result of acquisitions, which includes patents, purchased technology, project pipeline assets, and in-process research and development. Management believes that it is appropriate to exclude these amortization charges from the company’s non-GAAP financial measures as they arise from prior acquisitions, are not reflective of ongoing operating results, and do not contribute to a meaningful evaluation of a company’s past operating performance.

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Depreciation of idle equipment: In the fourth quarter of 2017, the company changed the deployment plan for its next generation of solar cell technology, and revised its depreciation estimates to reflect the use of certain assets over its shortened useful life. Such asset depreciation is excluded from the company's non-GAAP financial measures as it is non-cash in nature and not reflective of ongoing operating results. Excluding this data provides investors with a basis to compare the company's performance against the performance of other companies without such charges.

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Gain on business divestiture: In the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the company entered into a transaction pursuant to which it sold membership interest in certain of its subsidiaries that own leasehold interests in projects subject to sale-leaseback financing arrangements. In connection with this sale, the company recognized a gain relating to this business divestiture. Management believes that it is appropriate to exclude this gain from our non-GAAP results as it is not reflective of ongoing operating results.

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Transaction-related costs: In connection with material transactions such as acquisition or divestiture of a business, the company incurred transaction costs including legal and accounting fees. Management believes that it is appropriate to exclude these costs from the company’s non-GAAP financial measures as they would not have otherwise been incurred as part of its business operations and are therefore not reflective of ongoing operating results.

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Business reorganization costs: In connection with the reorganization of our business into an upstream and downstream business unit structure, the company incurred and expect to continue incurring expenses in the upcoming quarters associated with reclassifying prior period segment information, reorganization of corporate functions and responsibilities to the business units, updating accounting policies and processes and implementing systems to fulfill the requirements of the master supply agreement between the segments. Management believes that it is appropriate to exclude these from the company’s non-GAAP financial measures as they would not have otherwise been incurred as part of its business operations and are therefore not reflective of ongoing operating results.

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Non-cash interest expense: The company incurs non-cash interest expense related to the amortization of items such as original issuance discounts on its debt. The company excludes non-cash interest expense because the expense does not reflect its financial results in the period incurred. Management believes that this adjustment for non-cash interest expense provides investors with a basis to evaluate the company's performance, including compared with the performance of other companies, without non-cash interest expense.

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Restructuring expenses: The company incurs restructuring expenses related to reorganization plans aimed towards realigning resources consistent with the company’s global strategy and improving its overall operating efficiency and cost structure. Restructuring charges are excluded from non-GAAP financial measures because they are not considered core operating activities and such costs have historically occurred infrequently. Although the company has engaged in restructuring activities in the past, each has been a discrete event based on a unique set of business objectives. As such, management believes that it is appropriate to exclude restructuring charges from the company's non-GAAP financial measures as they are not reflective of ongoing operating results or contribute to a meaningful evaluation of a company's past operating performance.

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Tax effect: This amount is used to present each of the adjustments described above on an after-tax basis in connection with the presentation of non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share. The company's non-GAAP tax amount is based on estimated cash tax expense and reserves. The company forecasts its annual cash tax liability and allocates the tax to each quarter in a manner generally consistent with its GAAP methodology. This approach is designed to enhance investors’ ability to understand the impact of the company's tax expense on its current operations, provide improved modeling accuracy, and substantially reduce fluctuations caused by GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, which may not reflect actual cash tax expense.

•	Adjusted EBITDA adjustments: When calculating Adjusted EBITDA, in addition to adjustments described above, the company excludes the impact of the following items during the period:

•	Cash interest expense, net of interest income

•	Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

•	Depreciation

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1.	Estimated non-GAAP amounts above for Q3 2019 and fiscal 2019 include net adjustments that increase revenue by approximately $20 million and $130 million, respectively, related to construction revenue on solar services contracts.

2.	Estimated non-GAAP amounts above for Q3 2019 include net adjustments that increase gross margin by approximately $27 million related to cost of above-market polysilicon, $2 million related to construction revenue on solar services contracts, $1 million related to stock-based compensation expense, and $2 million related to amortization of intangible assets.

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Estimated Adjusted EBITDA amounts above for Q3 2019 include net adjustments that decrease (increase) net income by approximately $27 million related to cost of above-market polysilicon, $15 million related to depreciation, $7 million related to impairment of lease assets, $10 million related to interest expense, $10 million related to stock-based compensation expense, $6 million related to income taxes, $5 million related to business reorganization costs, $2 million related to amortization of intangible assets, and $3 million related to restructuring. Estimated non-GAAP amounts above for fiscal 2019 include net adjustments that decrease (increase) net loss by approximately $137 million related to cost of above-market polysilicon, $72 million related to depreciation, $40 million related to interest expense, $32 million related to impairment of lease assets, $31 million related to stock-based compensation expense, $20 million related to income taxes, $19 million related to business reorganization costs, $8 million related to amortization of intangible assets, $5 million related to restructuring, $3 million related to transaction-related costs, $(101) million related to unrealized gain on equity investment, $(145) million related to the gain on business divestiture, and $(1) million related to construction revenue on solar services contracts.

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