6-K

 

 

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

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: May 2023

Commission File Number: 001-39368

 

 

MAXEON SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

8 Marina Boulevard #05-02

Marina Bay Financial Centre

018981, Singapore

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

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  ☒                Form 40-F  ☐

 

 

 


Incorporation by Reference

The information contained in this report is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s registration statements on Form F-3 (File No. 333-265253), Form F-3 (File No. 333-268309), and Form S-8 (File No. 333-241709), each filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

  

Title

99.1    Unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of April 2, 2023 and for the three-month periods ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022


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.

 

   

MAXEON SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

(Registrant)

May 16, 2023     By:  

/s/ Kai Strohbecke

      Kai Strohbecke
      Chief Financial Officer
EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

     2  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

     4  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

     5  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity

     6  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     7  

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

     9  

 

1


MAXEON SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

(In thousands, except for shares data)

 

     As of  
     April 2, 2023     January 1, 2023  

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 278,849     $ 227,442  

Short-term securities

     —         76,000  

Restricted short-term marketable securities

     1,008       968  

Accounts receivable, net(1)

     72,205       54,301  

Inventories

     316,444       303,230  

Advances to suppliers, current portion(1)

     1,407       2,137  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets(1)

     111,046       126,971  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

   $ 780,959     $ 791,049  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     368,429       380,468  

Operating lease right of use assets

     23,197       17,844  

Intangible assets, net

     340       291  

Deferred tax assets

     10,037       10,348  

Other long-term assets(1)

     84,573       60,418  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 1,267,535     $ 1,260,418  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable(1)

   $ 214,351     $ 247,870  

Accrued liabilities(1)

     112,355       135,157  

Contract liabilities, current portion(1)

     220,084       139,267  

Short-term debt

     50,440       50,526  

Operating lease liabilities, current portion

     4,833       3,412  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   $ 602,063     $ 576,232  

Long-term debt

     1,544       1,649  

Contract liabilities, net of current portion(1)

     108,249       161,678  

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

     19,830       15,603  

Convertible debt(1)

     380,314       378,610  

Deferred tax liabilities

     14,789       14,913  

Other long-term liabilities(1)

     66,598       63,663  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $ 1,193,387     $ 1,212,348  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)

    

Equity:

    

Common stock, no par value (45,409,811 and 45,033,027 issued and outstanding as of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, respectively)

   $ —       $ —    

Additional paid-in capital

     588,841       584,808  

Accumulated deficit

     (499,992     (520,263

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (20,481     (22,108
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity attributable to the Company

     68,368       42,437  

Noncontrolling interests

     5,780       5,633  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     74,148       48,070  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 1,267,535     $ 1,260,418  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

2


(1)

We have related-party balances for transactions with TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology Co. Ltd. (“TZE”), SunPower Corporation (“SunPower”) and TotalEnergies SE and its affiliates (“TotalEnergies Group”) as well as unconsolidated entities in which we have a direct equity investment. These related-party balances are recorded within the “Accounts receivable, net”, “Advances to suppliers, current portion”, “Prepaid expenses and other current assets”, “Other long-term assets”, “Accounts payable”, “Accrued liabilities”, “Contract liabilities, current portion”, “Contract liabilities, net of current portion”, “Convertible debt” and “Other long-term liabilities” financial statements line items in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

3


MAXEON SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 2, 2023     April 3, 2022  

Revenue(1)

   $ 318,332     $ 223,081  

Cost of revenue(1)

     264,707       236,045  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     53,625       (12,964
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

    

Research and development(1)

     11,076       13,894  

Sales, general and administrative(1)

     31,028       23,751  

Restructuring benefits

     (183     (235
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     41,921       37,410  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

     11,704       (50,374
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net

    

Interest expense, net(1)

     (8,999     (4,786

Other, net

     24,443       (151
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net

     15,444       (4,937
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated investees

     27,148       (55,311

Provision for income taxes

     (5,984     (825

Equity in losses of unconsolidated investees

     (746     (3,061
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     20,418       (59,197

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (147     85  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to the stockholders

   $ 20,271     $ (59,112
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share attributable to stockholders:

    

Basic

   $ 0.49     $ (1.45

Diluted

   $ 0.46     $ (1.45

Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share:

    

Basic

     41,389       40,650  

Diluted

     53,070       40,650  

 

(1)

We have related-party transactions with SunPower, TotalEnergies Group and TZE Group as well as unconsolidated entities in which we have a direct equity investment. These related-party transactions are recorded within the “Revenue”, “Cost of revenue”, “Operating expenses:“Research and development”, Sales, general and administrative”, and “Other income (expense), net: Interest expense, net” financial statements line items in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

4


MAXEON SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 2, 2023     April 3, 2022  

Net income (loss)

   $ 20,418     $ (59,197

Components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:

    

Currency translation adjustment

     793       (1,242

Net change in derivatives (Note 9)

     833       439  

Net gain on long-term pension liability obligation

     1       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

     1,627       (803
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

     22,045       (60,000

Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (147     85  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the stockholders

   $ 21,898     $ (59,915
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

5


MAXEON SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     Shares      Amount      Additional
Paid In
Capital
    Accumulated
Deficit
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss (Income)
    Equity
Attributable
to the
Company
    Noncontrolling
Interests
    Total
Equity
 

Balance at January 1, 2023

     45,033      $ —        $ 584,808     $ (520,263   $ (22,108   $ 42,437     $ 5,633     $ 48,070  

Net income

     —          —          —         20,271       —         20,271       147       20,418  

Issuance of common stock for stock-based compensation, net of tax withheld

     377        —          —         —         —         —         —         —    

Recognition of stock-based compensation

     —          —          4,033       —         —         4,033       —         4,033  

Other comprehensive income

     —          —          —         —         1,627       1,627       —         1,627  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at April 2, 2023

     45,410        —          588,841       (499,992     (20,481     68,368       5,780       74,148  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Shares      Amount      Additional
Paid In
Capital
    Accumulated
Deficit
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Equity
Attributable
to the
Company
    Noncontrolling
Interests
    Total
Equity
 

Balance at January 2, 2022

     44,247      $ —        $ 624,261     $ (262,961   $ (11,844   $ 349,456     $ 5,419     $ 354,875  

Effect of adoption of ASU 2020-06

     —          —          (52,189     10,122       —         (42,067     —         (42,067

Net loss

     —          —          —         (59,112     —         (59,112     (85     (59,197

Issuance of common stock for stock-based compensation, net of tax withheld

     354        —          (2     —         —         (2     —         (2

Distribution to noncontrolling interest

     —          —          —         —         —         —         (64     (64

Recognition of stock-based compensation

     —          —          1,466       —         —         1,466       —         1,466  

Other comprehensive loss

     —          —          —         —         (803     (803     —         (803
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at April 3, 2022

     44,601        —          573,536       (311,951     (12,647     248,938       5,270     $ 254,208  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

6


MAXEON SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 2, 2023     April 3, 2022  

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 20,418     $ (59,197

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to operating cash flows

    

Depreciation and amortization

     14,451       12,988  

Stock-based compensation

     4,661       2,697  

Non-cash interest expense

     2,294       1,336  

Equity in losses of unconsolidated investees

     746       3,061  

Deferred income taxes

     188       91  

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     9       213  

Remeasurement (gain) loss on prepaid forward

     (23,849     397  

(Utilization of) provision for excess or obsolete inventories

     (10,396     1,589  

Other, net

     (160     430  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

    

Accounts receivable

     (17,890     (12,821

Contract assets

     4       532  

Inventories

     (24,465     (51,647

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     1,570       (5,172

Operating lease right-of-use assets

     930       627  

Advances to suppliers

     730       11,043  

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

     (19,312     30,344  

Contract liabilities

     27,136       78,805  

Operating lease liabilities

     (520     (631
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

     (23,455     14,685  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (16,500     (21,682

Purchases of intangible assets

     (118     —    

Proceeds from maturity of short-term market securities

     76,000       —    

Purchase of restricted short-term marketable securities

     (10     —    

Cash paid for disposal of property, plant and equipment

     —         (11
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     59,372       (21,693
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Proceeds from debt

     60,164       66,318  

Repayment of debt

     (60,125     (43,598

Repayment of finance lease obligations

     (230     (178

Payment for tax withholding obligations for issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units

     —         (2

Distribution to noncontrolling interest

     —         (64
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (191     22,476  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

     55       64  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

7


     Three Months Ended  
     April 2, 2023      April 3, 2022  

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

     35,781        15,532  

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

     267,961        192,232  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

   $ 303,742      $ 207,764  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-cash transactions

     

Property, plant and equipment purchases funded by liabilities

   $ 11,322      $ 31,948  

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

     6,283        1,257  

The following table reconciles our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as of April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022:

 

(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      April 3, 2022  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 278,849      $ 176,679  

Restricted cash, current portion, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     24,891        7,009  

Restricted cash, net of current portion, included in Other long-term assets

     2        24,076  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   $ 303,742      $ 207,764  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

8


NOTE 1. BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Background

Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (“Maxeon”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our”) is an independent, public company incorporated under the Laws of Singapore, trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “MAXN.” We own and operate solar cell and panel manufacturing facilities located in Malaysia, Mexico and the Philippines and we participate in a joint venture for panel manufacturing in China with TZE. Our primary products are the Maxeon line of interdigitated back contact (“IBC”) solar cells and panels, and the Performance line of shingled solar cells and panels.

As of April 2, 2023, TotalEnergies Solar INTL SAS (“TotalEnergies Solar”), TotalEnergies Gaz Electricité Holdings France SAS, (“TotalEnergies Gaz”, with TotalEnergies Solar, each an affiliate of TotalEnergies SE (TotalEnergies SE) and collectively “TotalEnergies”) and Zhonghuan Singapore Investment and Development Pte. Ltd (“TZE SG”) had significant influence over the Company and their ownership of the Company’s outstanding common stock was approximately 24.2% and 23.8%, respectively.

Liquidity

As of April 2, 2023, we had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $278.8 million and restricted cash of $24.9 million as compared to $227.4 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash of $40.5 million and short-term securities represented by a 4-month time deposit of $76.0 million as of January 1, 2023. The increase in cash and cash equivalents was primarily attributable to $59.4 million net cash provided by our investing activities, which is mainly driven by the maturity of the short-term investment offset by $23.5 million net cash used in our operating activities. The decrease in restricted cash was primarily due to the releases of the cash collateralized for the issuance of standby letter of credits.

We believe that our current cash, cash equivalents, along with cash expected to be generated from operations will be sufficient to meet our obligations over the next 12 months. We expect that we will address our working capital requirements and fund our committed and uncommitted capital expenditures through our current cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from operations, customer prepayments, available funds to the extent available to us under our existing debt facility and additional debt or equity financing to the extent we are able to raise such funding on acceptable terms.

We expect our long-term cash requirements to be largely driven by capital expenditures and working capital requirements necessary to improve our profitability and business growth. Given the dynamic nature of the markets we operate in, the volatility in the capital markets, the current status of our business, rising inflation and interest rates, supply chain challenges, as well as the worldwide uncertainty created by the war in Ukraine on our business operations, we currently lack the visibility to reasonably quantify our expected long-term capital requirements and our ability to fully meet our long-term liquidity needs. Our long-term liquidity needs would be further negatively impacted if the macro conditions set forth above last a sustained period of time.

The Company will continue to pursue opportunities to seek additional funding from time to time to fund capital expenditures and to better position it for execution on its strategy and to weather the challenges facing the industry. However, the Company can make no assurance that it will be able to successfully obtain additional financing. The current economic environment and market conditions could limit our ability to raise capital by issuing new equity or debt securities on acceptable terms or at all, and lenders may be unwilling to lend funds on acceptable terms or at all in the amounts that would be required to supplement cash flows to support our funding needs. The sale of additional equity investments or convertible debt securities would result in dilution to our stockholders and may not be available on favorable terms or at all. Additional debt would result in increased expenses and collateralization and would likely impose new restrictive covenants.

 

9


In addition to pursuing financing opportunities, we continue to focus on improving our overall operating performance and liquidity by assessing and evaluating different options that may be available to us, such as selling raw materials inventory to third parties, liquidating certain investments, evaluating additional restructuring plans or strategic options and renegotiating for more favorable payment terms with customers and vendors. From time to time, we evaluate our staffing levels in response to changes in our business needs and demand for our products in order to manage costs and improve performance which may result in restructuring of our workforce and associated costs.

Seasonal Trends

Our business is subject to industry-specific seasonal fluctuations including changes in weather patterns and economic incentives, among others. Sales have historically reflected these seasonal trends with the largest percentage of total revenues realized during the last two quarters of a fiscal year. The installation of solar power components and related revenue may decline during cold and/or rainy winter months for the distributed generation market.

Basis of Presentation

Certain information and footnote disclosures required by GAAP for complete annual financial statements have been omitted from these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and, therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated and combined financial statements presented in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023. The financial information included herein is unaudited, and reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of our management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. The operating results for the three months ended April 2, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for fiscal year 2023, or for any other future period.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Refer to “Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”, of the “Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements” presented in our Annual Report on Form 20-F, for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023 for the significant estimates and assumptions applied by management in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

Fiscal period

We have a 52-to-53-week fiscal year that ends on the Sunday closest to December 31. Accordingly, every fifth or sixth year will be a 53-week fiscal year. The current fiscal year, fiscal year 2023 and the prior fiscal year 2022 are both 52-week fiscal year. The first quarter of fiscal year 2023 ended on April 2, 2023, while the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 ended on April 3, 2022.

Principles of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements incorporates the accounts of Maxeon, all of our subsidiaries and the variable interest entities for which the Company or a subsidiary of the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany transactions and accounts within the consolidated businesses of the Company have been eliminated.

Summary of Selected Significant Accounting Policies

Refer to “Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the “Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements” presented in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023 for the full list of our significant accounting policies.

 

10


NOTE 2. AGREEMENTS WITH SUNPOWER, TOTALENERGIES AND TZE

Agreements with SunPower

On February 14, 2022, we entered into the 2022/2023 Supply Agreement which terminates and replaces the Supply Agreement initially entered in connection with the Spin-off and subsequently amended in February 2021, pursuant to which the Company had been supplying SunPower with IBC Modules for use in residential installations in Canada and the United States (excluding Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands) (the “Domestic Territory”). The 2022/2023 Supply Agreement provided for a minimum product volume and fixed pricing for 2022 and 2023 to reflect the prevailing market trends at the point of the 2022/2023 Supply Agreement, based on the power output (in watts) of the IBC Modules. We amended the 2022/2023 Supply Agreement on January 5, 2023 to increase minimum product volumes, update the pricing of IBC Modules for 2023 and extend exclusivity provisions that prohibit us from selling Maxeon 6 IBC Modules to anyone other than SunPower for use in the Domestic Territory until December 31, 2023. The 2022/2023 Supply Agreement continues until December 31, 2023, subject to customary early termination provisions triggered by a breach of the other party (with the right to cure) and insolvency events affecting the other party. The pricing of our modules sold to SunPower is fixed for 2022 and 2023, based on the power output (in watts) of the IBC Module, but the pricing has been updated to reflect current market trends.

The Company and SunPower entered into the 2024/2025 Supply Agreement with an effective date of December 31, 2022. Under the 2024/2025 Supply Agreement, in 2024 and 2025 the Company will supply certain volumes of Maxeon 6 IBC Modules to SunPower for use in residential installations in the Domestic Territory. The 2024/2025 Supply Agreement continues until December 31, 2025, subject to customary early termination provisions triggered by a breach of the other party (with the right to cure) and insolvency events affecting the other party. Following the entry into the 2024/2025 Supply Agreement, the pricing of our sales to SunPower contains an indexed-pricing provision for certain production commodities. In the event that adjustments to the final module price result in an increase in or discount to the final module price above certain thresholds, either party may terminate the 2024/2025 Supply Agreement for convenience without penalty or damages subject to certain terms and conditions..

Agreements with TotalEnergies

In November 2016, SunPower and TotalEnergies entered into a four-year, up to 200 megawatt (“MW”) supply agreement (the “Total Supply Agreement”) to support the solarization of certain TotalEnergies facilities. The agreement covers the supply of 150 MW of Maxeon 2 panels with an option to purchase up to another 50 MW of Performance line solar panels. In March 2017, we received a prepayment totaling $88.5 million. The prepayment is secured by certain of Maxeon’s assets located in Mexico.

We recognize revenue for the solar panels supplied under this arrangement consistent with our revenue recognition policy for solar power components at a point in time when control of such products transfers to the customer, which generally occurs upon shipment or delivery depending on the terms of the contracts.

In August 2020, SunPower, TotalEnergies and Maxeon signed an assignment and assumption agreement, consent and release whereby SunPower assigned its rights and obligations under the original agreements to us as part of the Spin-off and we agreed with TotalEnergies and SunPower to make certain commercial amendments to the original agreements. On February 22, 2021, TotalEnergies, Maxeon and its affiliate SunPower System Sarl entered into a Second Amended and Restated Initial Implementing Agreement (the “Amendment to the Solarization Agreement”) replacing the existing agreement, for the supply to TotalEnergies, until December 31, 2025, of approximately 70 MW of PV modules (out of the 150 MW volume committed by TotalEnergies in the Total Supply Agreement). The Amendment to the Solarization Agreement also (i) updates the list of PV modules available for ordering by TotalEnergies, (ii) amends the pricing conditions (including the price adjustment mechanism of the existing agreement) of certain of those PV modules to reflect PV market-based pricing, (iii) provides the terms for the repayment in 12 installments by Maxeon, between the first quarter of 2023 and the fourth quarter of 2025, of the difference between the $88.5 million prepayment and the actual price of the 150 MW initial volume as at December 31, 2025 once the remaining 70 MW of PV modules will have been fully ordered by TotalEnergies; and (iv) provides for the release of SunPower System Sarl from the Mexican pledge of its assets upon full repayment of that difference. In March 2023, as a result of the Amendment to the Solarization Agreement, the parties have concluded on the total refund liability as $24.3 million, to be repaid in 12 equal installments until the fourth quarter of 2025. The Company has paid the first installment during the three months ended April 2, 2023.

 

11


As of April 2, 2023 , $8.1 million and $14.2 million to be repaid to TotalEnergies is recognized in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets respectively in connection to the aforementioned supply agreement. As of January 1, 2023, $7.3 million and $14.8 million expected to be repaid to TotalEnergies is recognized in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets respectively.

In November 2021, the Company executed an order request from Danish Fields Solar LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies SE, for the sale of Performance line modules that is governed by a framework agreement entered into between the Company and TotalEnergies Global Procurement on October 27, 2021. After granting security interests in certain assets located in Mexico, the Company received total prepayment of $57.1 million. The delivery of the modules is expected to be completed in fiscal year 2023. In March 2022, the order request was amended to change the timing of the utilization of the prepayment. The Company has assessed that the contract includes a significant financing component. Accordingly, the carrying amount for such prepayment is adjusted for the discount rate at the contract inception. As of January 1, 2023, we have $58.8 million of such prepayment in “Contract liabilities, current portion” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In March 2022, the order request was amended to change the timing of utilization of the prepayment. As of April 2, 2023, we have $59.3 million of such prepayments in “Contract liabilities, current portion” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The interest expense on significant financing component of three months ended April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023 are both $0.6 million, and these have been recognized in “Interest expense, net” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operation.

Refer to “Note 3. Net Parent Investment and Transactions with SunPower and TotalEnergies” of the “Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements” presented in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023 for further information regarding other agreements and transactions with SunPower and TotalEnergies.

Agreements with TZE

On November 16, 2021, we entered into a silicon wafer master supply agreement with Zhonghuan Hong Kong Ltd (“TZE HK”), a subsidiary of TZE for the purchase of P-Type G12 wafers which are intended to be incorporated into the Company’s Performance line modules planned for manufacture in Malaysia and Mexico and sale into the United States. The Company expects TZE HK to be its primary wafer supplier for Performance line modules and deliveries have commenced in 2022. Deposit arrangements, payment terms and pricing mechanisms will be agreed to with TZE HK for the Company to reserve specified volumes in advance. The master supply agreement also sets out a general framework and customary operational and legal terms which govern the purchases of silicon wafer from TZE by the Company and its subsidiaries, including engineering changes, supply chain management, inspection, representations and warranties and legal compliance.

In connection with the supply agreement, we made advance payment to reserve specified volumes in advance for delivery up to fiscal year 2023. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, the prepayment to suppliers of $1.4 million and $2.1 million were recorded in “Advances to suppliers, current portion”, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

On August 17, 2022, the Company completed the sale of $207,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 7.50% first lien senior secured convertible notes due 2027 (“2027 Notes”) to TZE SG, a wholly owned subsidiary of TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology Co. Ltd. (“TZE”) and an existing shareholder of the Company, at a purchase price equivalent to 97% of the principal amount of the 2027 Notes.

Refer to “Note 4. TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology Co. Ltd. (Formerly known as Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor Co., Ltd.)” of the “Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements” presented in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023 for further information regarding other agreements and transactions with TZE.

 

12


NOTE 3. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

During the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022, we recognized revenue for sales of modules and components from contracts with customers of $318.3 million and $223.1 million, respectively. We recognize revenue for sales of modules and components at the point that control transfers to the customer, which typically occurs upon shipment or delivery to the customer, depending on the terms of the contract. Payment terms are typically between 30 days and 45 days.

Contract Assets and Liabilities

Contract assets consist of unbilled receivables which represent revenue that has been recognized in advance of billing the customer and has been presented within “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” and “Other long-term assets.” As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, the contract assets was $0.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively and were classified as short-term in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. There were insignificant contract assets movement during the three months ended April 2, 2023. During the three months ended April 3, 2022, decrease of $0.5 million in contract assets were primarily due to the invoicing of previously unbilled receivables.

Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue and customer advances, which represent consideration received from a customer prior to transferring control of goods or services to the customer under the terms of a sales contract. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, contract liabilities were $328.3 million and $300.9 million, respectively, of which $220.1 million and $139.3 million were classified as short-term and $108.2 million and $161.7 million were classified as long-term in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, the Company has pledged $100.9 million and $93.1 million of assets comprising of equipment assets and inventory respectively, to serve as collateral for the advances from customers.

During the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022, the increase in contract liabilities of $27.4 million and $78.8 million were primarily due to additional customer advances and partially offset by utilization of contract liabilities previously recorded due to the completion of performance obligations. During the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022, we recognized revenue of $1.1 million and $3.3 million that was included in contract liabilities as of January 1, 2023 and January 2, 2022, respectively. Except for a contract with TotalEnergies (refer to “Note 2. Agreements with SunPower, TotalEnergies and TZE”), there is no significant financing component for the contract assets and contract liabilities.

NOTE 4. BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS

Accounts receivable, net

 

     As of  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      January 1, 2023  

Accounts receivable, gross(1)

   $ 72,996      $ 55,218  

Less: allowance for credit losses

     (791      (807

Less: allowance for sales returns

     —          (110
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

   $ 72,205      $ 54,301  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Company maintains factoring arrangements with two separate third party factor agencies relating to our accounts receivable from customers in Europe and United States. As a result of these factoring arrangements, title of certain accounts receivable balances was transferred to third-party vendors, and both arrangements were accounted for as a sale of financial assets given effective control over these financial assets has been surrendered. As a result, these financial assets have been excluded from our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

13


In connection with the factoring arrangements, we sold accounts receivable invoices amounting to $156.6 million and $104.7 million during the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022 respectively. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, total uncollected accounts receivable from customers under both arrangements were $63.6 million.

We require letters of credit from certain customers and, from time to time, we discount these letters of credit issued by customers through various financial institutions. The discounting of letters of credit depends on many factors, including the willingness of financial institutions to discount the letters of credit and the cost of such arrangements. We record the financing charges on discounting these letters of credit as interest expense.

As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, SunPower accounted for 2.8% and 9.6% of our accounts receivable, gross, respectively. The Company also had one customer and two customers, who individually accounted for more than 10% of gross accounts receivables as at April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023 respectively.

Allowance for credit losses

 

     Three Months Ended  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      April 3, 2022  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 807      $ 940  

Release from expense

     2        2  

Deductions

     (18      (3
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

   $ 791      $ 939  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Allowance for sales returns

 

     Three Months Ended  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      April 3, 2022  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 110      $ 225  

(Releases from) charges to expense

     (110      57  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

   $      $ 282  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Inventories

 

     As of  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      January 1, 2023  

Raw materials

   $ 66,185      $ 83,350  

Work-in-process

     86,594        76,718  

Finished goods

     163,665        143,162  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Inventories

   $ 316,444      $ 303,230  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, the Company had inventory reserves of $10.9 million and $21.3 million respectively.

 

14


Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

     As of  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      January 1, 2023  

VAT receivables

   $ 8,918      $ 7,320  

Derivative financial instruments (Note 9)

     375        703  

Tax receivables

     1,506        3,819  

Other receivables

     24,388        19,394  

Other receivables from SunPower

     12,960        14,703  

Receivables from tolling partners

     —          14,923  

Deferred issuance cost

     1,567        1,652  

Restricted cash

     24,891        37,974  

Asset held for sale(1)

     1,490        1,490  

Prepaid expenses

     33,701        24,229  

Other prepaid expenses and other current assets

     1,250        764  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   $ 111,046      $ 126,971  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

As part of the May 2021 Restructuring Plan, the Company had approved to put up the building to be sold on March 2022. The Company has managed to identify a buyer and the sales is expected to be completed during fiscal year 2023.

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

     As of  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      January 1, 2023  

Manufacturing equipment

   $ 299,284      $ 300,089  

Land and buildings

     151,765        151,763  

Leasehold improvements

     88,994        89,215  

Solar power systems

     1,309        1,300  

Computer equipment

     40,249        39,011  

Furniture and fixtures

     1,408        1,378  

Construction-in-process

     17,408        15,786  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant, and equipment, gross

     600,417        598,542  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (231,988      (218,074
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 368,429      $ 380,468  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other long-term assets

 

     As of  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      January 1, 2023  

Equity investments without readily determinable fair value (Note 7)

   $ 4,000      $ 4,000  

Equity method investments (Note 7)

     2,407        3,061  

Prepaid Forward (Note 8)

     58,510        34,661  

Prepayment for capital expenditure

     10,966        7,890  

Restricted cash

     2        2,545  

Other

     8,688        8,261  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other long-term assets

   $ 84,573      $ 60,418  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

15


Accrued liabilities

 

     As of  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      January 1, 2023  

Employee compensation and employee benefits

   $ 30,620      $ 25,885  

Short-term warranty reserves

     6,049        7,082  

Restructuring reserve

     191        563  

Accrued interest payable

     6,481        13,577  

Other payables to SunPower

     6,607        7,769  

VAT payables

     8,803        8,418  

Derivative financial instruments

     4,943        5,318  

Legal expenses

     6,357        7,903  

Taxes payable

     12,557        13,575  

Payable to factor agencies

     6,569        1,172  

Repurchase obligation

     8,673        30,508  

Refund liabilities to TotalEnergies, current portion

     8,101        7,382  

Other

     6,404        6,005  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrued liabilities

   $ 112,355      $ 135,157  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

     As of  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      January 1, 2023  

Long-term warranty reserves

   $ 28,417      $ 26,130  

Unrecognized tax benefits

     16,925        16,823  

Long-term security deposit payable

     1,994        2,012  

Long-term pension liability

     1,747        1,632  

Refund liabilities to TotalEnergies, net of current portion

     14,178        14,764  

Other

     3,337        2,302  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other long-term liabilities

   $ 66,598      $ 63,663  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

     As of  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      January 1, 2023  

Cumulative translation adjustment

   $ (20,902    $ (21,695

Unrecognized gain on long-term pension liability adjustment

     5,106        5,105  

Net unrealized loss on derivative instruments

     (4,685      (5,518
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   $ (20,481    $ (22,108
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 5. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is estimated by applying the following hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement (observable inputs are the preferred basis of valuation):

 

   

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

   

Level 2—Measurements are inputs that are observable for assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly, other than quoted prices included within Level 1.

 

   

Level 3—Prices or valuations that require management inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

 

16


Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

There were no transfers between fair value measurement levels during the presented period. We did not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis requiring Level 3 inputs as of April 2, 2023 or January 1, 2023.

The following table summarizes our assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023:

 

     April 2, 2023      January 1, 2023  

(In thousands)

   Total Fair
Value
     Level 2      Total Fair
Value
     Level 2  

Assets

           

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

           

Derivative financial instruments (Note 9)

   $ 375      $ 375      $ 703      $ 703  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other long-term assets

           

Prepaid Forward

     58,510        58,510        34,661        34,661  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 58,885      $ 58,885      $ 35,364      $ 35,364  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

           

Accrued liabilities

           

Derivative financial instruments (Note 9)

     4,943        4,943        5,318        5,318  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $ 4,943      $ 4,943      $ 5,318      $ 5,318  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

We measure certain investments and non-financial assets (including property, plant and equipment) at fair value on a non-recurring basis in periods after initial measurement in circumstances when the fair value of such asset is impaired below its recorded cost. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, in relation to the May 2021 Restructuring Plan, we have impaired a property to its fair value and the related asset is recorded within “Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. There were no other material items recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities

As of January 1, 2023, we had 2 held-to-maturity debt securities, namely, a Philippine government bonds and a 4-month time deposit placed with Deutsche Bank AG, Singapore Branch. The time deposit matured during three months ended April 2, 2023.

The Philippine government bonds that we maintain are used as collateral for business transactions within Philippines. These bonds have various maturity dates and are classified as “Restricted short-term marketable securities” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, these bonds had a carrying value of $1.0 million.

In September 2022, we have placed a 4-month time deposit with Deutsche Bank AG, Singapore Branch. The deposit has matured in January, 2023. It used to bear interest at a rate of 3.65% per annum, and was recorded in “Short-term securities” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 1, 2023.

 

17


For both of the held-to-maturity securities, we have recorded them at amortized cost based on our ability and intent to hold the securities until maturity. We monitor for changes in circumstances and events that would affect our ability and intent to hold such securities until the recorded amortized costs are recovered. No other-than-temporary impairment loss was incurred during the period presented.

Non-Marketable Equity Investments

Our non-marketable equity investments are securities in privately-held companies without readily determinable market values which are recognized at cost less impairment, adjusted for observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, we had $4.0 million in investments accounted for under the measurement alternative method.

Equity Method Investments

Our investments accounted for under the equity method are described in Note 7. Equity Investments. We monitor these investments, which are included within “Other long-term assets” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, for impairment and record reductions in the carrying values when necessary. Circumstances that indicate an other-than-temporary decline include Level 3 measurements such as the valuation ascribed to the issuing company in subsequent financing rounds, decreases in quoted market prices, and declines in the results of operations of the issuer.

NOTE 6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Purchase Commitments

We purchase raw materials for inventory and manufacturing equipment from a variety of vendors. During the normal course of business, in order to manage manufacturing lead times and help assure adequate supply, we enter into agreements with contract manufacturers and suppliers that either allow them to procure goods and services based on specifications defined by us, or that establish parameters defining our requirements. In certain instances, these agreements allow us the option to cancel, reschedule or adjust our requirements based on our business needs before firm orders are placed. Consequently, purchase commitments arising from these agreements are excluded from our disclosed future obligations under non-cancellable and unconditional commitments.

We also have agreements with several suppliers, including one of our non-consolidated investees, for the procurement of ingots, wafers, as well as certain module-level power electronics and related equipment.

As of April 2, 2023, we have future purchase obligations amounting to $213.7 million relating to non-cancellable purchase orders and $91.1 million relating to long-term supply agreements.

We expect that all obligations related to non-cancellable purchase orders for manufacturing equipment will be recovered through future cash flows of the solar cell manufacturing lines and solar panel assembly lines when such long-lived assets are placed in service. Factors considered important that could result in an impairment review include significant under-performance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the manner of use of acquired assets, and significant negative industry or economic trends. Obligations related to non-cancellable purchase orders for inventories match current and forecasted sales orders that will consume these ordered materials and actual consumption of these ordered materials is regularly compared to expected demand. We anticipate total obligations related to long-term supply agreements for inventories will be recovered because the quantities required to be purchased are expected to be utilized in the manufacture and profitable sale of solar power products in the future based on our long-term operating plans. The terms of the long-term supply agreements are reviewed periodically by us and we assess the need for any accruals for estimated losses on adverse purchase commitments, such as lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments that will not be recovered by future sales prices, forfeiture of advanced deposits and liquidated damages, as necessary.

 

18


Advances to Suppliers

As noted above, we have entered into agreements with various vendors, and such agreements with one of our vendors are structured as “take or pay” contracts, that specify future quantities and pricing of products to be supplied. Certain agreements also provide for penalties or forfeiture of advanced deposits in the event we terminate the arrangements. Under certain agreements, we were required to make prepayments to the vendors over the terms of the arrangements. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, the advances to suppliers relates to advances provided to TZE. Refer to Note 2. “Agreements with SunPower, TotalEnergies SE and TZE” for further details.

Legal Matters

We are a party to various litigation matters and claims that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. While we believe that the ultimate outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on us, their outcomes are not determinable and negative outcomes may adversely affect our financial position, liquidity, or results of operations. The Company’s provision for the estimated amount of exposure in relation to claims are recorded in “Accrued liabilities” on the Condensed Consolidated Balances Sheets as of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023. The Company is not able to estimate the possible cost or liabilities in excess of the accrual.

In addition, under the separation and distribution Agreement we will enter into with SunPower in connection with the spin-off, SunPower has agreed to indemnify us for certain litigation claims to which certain of our subsidiaries are named the defendant or party. The liabilities related to these legal claims and an offsetting receivable from SunPower are reflected in our historical Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023.

Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees

The Company provides standby letters of credit or other guarantee instruments to various parties as required for certain transactions initiated during the ordinary course of business, to guarantee the Company’s performance in accordance with contractual or legal obligations. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, the maximum potential payment obligation that the Company could be required to make under these guarantee agreements was $21.7 million and $46.1 million respectively. The contractual terms of the guarantees range from 1 month to 45 months. We have not recorded any liability in connection with these guarantee agreements beyond that required to appropriately account for the underlying transaction being guaranteed. We do not believe, based on historical experience and information currently available, that it is probable that any amounts will be required to be paid under these guarantee agreements. Certain guarantee agreements are collateralized by restricted cash of $18.8 million which is included in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 2, 2023. As of January 1, 2023, $39.7 million in connection to such collateral for certain guarantee agreements were included in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” and “Other long-term assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

NOTE 7. EQUITY INVESTMENTS

Our equity investments consist of equity method investments and equity investments without readily determinable fair value.

Equity Method Investments

Huansheng Photovoltaic (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd (“Huansheng JV”)

In March 2016, SunPower entered into an agreement with Dongfang Electric Corporation and TZE to form Huansheng JV, a jointly owned solar cell manufacturing facility to manufacture our Performance line modules in China. The joint venture is based in Yixing City in Jiangsu Province, China. In March 2016, we made an initial $9.2 million investment for a 15% equity ownership interest in the joint venture, which was accounted for under the cost method. In February 2017, we invested an additional $9.0 million which included an investment of $7.7 million and reinvested dividends of $1.3 million, bringing our equity ownership to 20% of the joint venture. In February and April 2018, we invested an additional $6.3 million and $7.0 million (net of $0.7 million of dividends reinvested), respectively, maintaining our equity ownership at 20% of the joint venture. In September 2021, TZE made a capital injection of RMB270.0 million (equivalent to $41.6 million) to Huansheng JV to facilitate the capacity expansion of Huansheng JV. The Company did not make a proportionate injection based on its equity interest in Huansheng JV which resulted in a dilution of the Company’s equity ownership from 20.0% to 16.3%.

 

19


We have concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary of the joint venture because, although we are obligated to absorb losses and have the right to receive benefits, we alone do not have the power to direct the activities of the joint venture that most significantly impact its economic performance. We account for our investment in the joint venture using the equity method because we are able to exercise significant influence over the joint venture due to our board position. The Company is not contractually obligated to provide additional funding to the joint venture and therefore, the maximum exposure to loss is restricted to the carrying amount of the investment as disclosed on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Huaxia CPV (Inner Mongolia) Power Co., Ltd. (“CCPV”)

In December 2012, SunPower entered into an agreement with Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor Co. Ltd., Inner Mongolia Power Group Co. Ltd. and Hohhot Jinqiao City Development Company Co., Ltd. to form CCPV, a jointly owned entity to manufacture and deploy our low-concentration PV (“LCPV”) concentrator technology in Inner Mongolia and other regions in China. CCPV is based in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. The establishment of the entity was subject to approval of the Chinese government, which was received in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013. In December 2013, we made a $16.4 million equity investment in CCPV, for a 25% equity ownership.

We have concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary of CCPV because, although we are obligated to absorb losses and have the right to receive benefits, we alone do not have the power to direct the activities of CCPV that most significantly impact its economic performance. We account for our investment in CCPV using the equity method because we are able to exercise significant influence over CCPV due to our board position. Due to changes in certain facts and circumstances, in fiscal year 2017, we impaired the entire amount of this investment.

Equity Investments without Readily Determinable Fair Value

Deca Technologies, Inc.

In September 2010, SunPower entered into an agreement to purchase preferred shares of Deca Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor, that commercializes a proprietary electronic system interconnect technology. The investment was intended to monetize our intellectual property and capabilities in an adjacent field and potential co-development opportunities in the future. Pursuant to the share purchase agreement, we are entitled to certain liquidation and conversion rights of holders of such preferred shares. Concurrent with the purchase agreement, we also entered into a lease and facility service agreement and license agreement. During fiscal year 2020, in connection with an equity transaction with a third-party investor, the Company agreed to give up the liquidation and conversion rights in exchange for two transactions which increased the equity ownership to 8%, together with a cash dividend of $2.5 million representing a return of capital. The cumulative upward adjustment in the investment amounted to $1.3 million, based on observable market transactions with a third-party investor in 2020. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, our total equity investment in Deca Technologies, Inc. was $4.0 million.

Our share of losses from equity investments accounted for under the equity method is reflected as “Equity in losses of unconsolidated investees” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The carrying value of our equity investments, classified as “Other long-term assets” as of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, are as follows:

 

     As of  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      January 1, 2023  

Equity method investments

   $ 2,407      $ 3,061  

Equity investments without readily determinable fair value

     4,000        4,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity investments

   $ 6,407      $ 7,061  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

20


Related-party transactions with Huansheng JV are as follows:

 

     As of  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      January 1, 2023  

Accounts payable

   $ 34,933      $ 38,452  

Accrued liabilities

     1,267        995  

Payments made to investee for products/services

     10,491        33,387  

Variable Interest Entities (“VIE”)

A VIE is an entity that has either (i) insufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, or (ii) equity investors who lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. Under ASC 810, Consolidation, an entity that holds a variable interest in a VIE and meets certain requirements would be considered to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE and is required to consolidate the VIE in its consolidated financial statements. In order to be considered the primary beneficiary of a VIE, an entity must hold a variable interest in the VIE and have both:

 

   

The power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE; and

 

   

The right to receive benefits from, or the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could be potentially significant to the VIE.

We follow guidance on the consolidation of VIEs that requires companies to utilize a qualitative approach to determine whether it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE. The process for identifying the primary beneficiary of a VIE requires consideration of the factors that indicate a party has the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the investees’ economic performance, including powers granted to the investees’ governing board and, to a certain extent, a company’s economic interest in the investee. We analyze our investments in VIEs and classify them as either:

 

   

A VIE that must be consolidated because we are the primary beneficiary or the investee is not a VIE and we hold the majority voting interest with no significant participating rights available to the other partners; or

 

   

A VIE that does not require consolidation because we are not the primary beneficiary or the investee is not a VIE and we do not hold the majority voting interest.

As part of the above analysis, if it is determined that we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the investees’ economic performance, we consider whether or not we have the obligation to absorb losses or rights to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

Consolidated VIE

To comply with local government laws in the Philippines, SPML Land, Inc. (“SPML Land”) was formed on July 20, 2006 to own land, buildings and equipment that is leased by SPML Land to SunPower Philippines Manufacturing Limited (“SPML”), which is a subsidiary of the Company. SPML owns 40% equity interest in SPML Land and certain SPML employees own the remaining 60% equity interest in SPML Land. Financing for the capital expenditure of SPML Land is provided by SPML.

Based on the relevant accounting guidance summarized above, we have concluded that we are the primary beneficiary as we have the power to direct the activities that significantly impact its economic performance and we have exposure to significant profits or losses, and as such, we consolidate the entity.

The aggregate carrying amounts of the total assets and total liabilities of SPML Land as of April 2, 2023 were $22.2 million and $4.2 million, respectively and $21.7 million and $4.2 million, respectively, as of January 1, 2023.

 

21


NOTE 8. DEBT AND CREDIT SOURCES

Green Convertible Notes

On July 17, 2020, Maxeon issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.5% Green Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (“Green Convertible Notes”), if not earlier repurchased or converted. The Green Convertible Notes are senior, unsecured obligations of Maxeon and will accrue regular interest at a rate of 6.5% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on January 15, 2021. Upon satisfaction of the relevant conditions, the Green Convertible Notes will be convertible into the common stock of Maxeon at an initial conversion price of $18.19 per ordinary shares and an initial conversion rate of 54.9611 ordinary shares for $1,000 principal amount of Green Convertible Notes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subjected to adjustment in specified circumstances. We will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, ordinary shares of the Company or a combination of cash and ordinary shares of Maxeon, at our election. The Green Convertible Notes will be also redeemable, in whole or in part, at a cash redemption price equal to their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at Maxeon’s option at any time, and from time to time, on or after July 17, 2023 and on or before the 60th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, but only if the last reported sale price per ordinary share of Maxeon exceeds 130% of the conversion price for a specified period of time. In addition, the Green Convertible Notes will be redeemable, in whole and not in part, at a cash redemption price equal to their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at Maxeon’s option in connection with certain changes in tax law. Upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the Indenture), noteholders may require Maxeon to repurchase their Green Convertible Notes for cash. The repurchase price will be equal to the principal amount of the Green Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable repurchase date.

Prior to the adoption of ASU 2020-06, the Green Convertible Notes was classified as a financial instrument that had both an equity and liability component. The liability component was recorded at fair value on initial recognition with the residual accounted for in equity. Subsequently, the liability portion was recorded at amortized cost. As a result of adopting ASU 2020-06, the Company made certain adjustments to its accounting for the Green Convertible Notes. The adoption of ASU 2020-06 eliminated the bifurcation of the liability and equity components of the Green Convertible Notes into a single liability instrument. As a result of the adoption, the carrying amount of the Green Convertible Notes increased by $42.1 million to $187.8 million as of January 3, 2022. Additional paid-in-capital was reduced by $52.2 million and $10.1 million cumulative effect of adoption was recognized to the opening balance of accumulated deficit as of January 3, 2022.

As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, the net carrying amount of this outstanding debt was $192.1 million and $191.3 million, respectively, recorded in “Convertible debt” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of the Green Convertible Notes as of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, was $314.4 million and $218.6 million, respectively, determined using Level 2 inputs based on market prices as reported by an independent pricing source and the face value of the debt is $200.0 million. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, the unamortized debt issuance cost is $7.9 million and $8.7 million, respectively.

Interest expense arising from the Green Convertible Notes that is recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operation is as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      April 3, 2022  

Contractual interest expense

   $ 3,250      $ 3,250  

Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount

     858        858  

As of April 2, 2023, the if-converted value of the Green Convertible Notes is in excess the outstanding principal amount by $91.7 million. As of January 1, 2023 the if-converted value of the Green Convertible Notes is below the outstanding principal amount by $23.5 million.

 

22


Physical Delivery Forward

On July 17, 2020 and in connection with the issuance of the Green Convertible Notes, the Company entered into a privately negotiated forward-starting physical delivery forward transaction (the “Physical Delivery Forward”) with Merrill Lynch International (the “Physical Delivery Forward Counterparty”), with respect to approximately $60.0 million worth of ordinary shares (the “Physical Delivery Maxeon Shares”), pursuant to which the Physical Delivery Forward Counterparty agreed to deliver the Physical Delivery Maxeon Shares to Maxeon or a third-party trustee designated by Maxeon for no consideration at or around the maturity of the Green Convertible Notes subject to the conditions set forth in the agreements governing the Physical Delivery Forward. The Physical Delivery Forward became effective on the first day of the 15 consecutive trading days commencing on September 9, 2020 and ended on September 29, 2020 (the “Note Valuation Period”).

The Company filed a registration statement on Form F-3 with the SEC on September 2, 2020. On September 9, 2020, Maxeon filed a final prospectus supplement related to the offering of up to $60.0 million of its ordinary shares in connection with the Physical Delivery Forward. Up to Note Valuation date on September 29, 2020, we issued and sold $58.5 million out of the approximately $60.0 million worth of shares in the Physical Delivery Forward, representing 3.8 million shares issued with the weighted average underwritten price of $15.40. During the Note Valuation Period, the Physical Delivery Forward was a liability classified financial instrument that is remeasured to fair value as it represents a net cash settled provision that is akin to an obligation to repurchase the Company’s stock. At the end of the Note Valuation Period, the carrying amount of the Physical Delivery Forward was $64.1 million and a gain of $8.5 million was recorded during fiscal year 2020. The fair value of the Physical Delivery Forward was affected by the Company’s share price and other factors impacting the valuation model. This was subsequently reclassified to equity after remeasurement, at the end of the Note Valuation Period, and thereafter will not be subsequently remeasured.

Prepaid Forward

On July 17, 2020 and in connection with the issuance of the Green Convertible Notes, Maxeon entered into a privately negotiated forward-starting forward share purchase transaction (the “Prepaid Forward”) with Merrill Lynch International (the “Prepaid Forward Counterparty”), pursuant to which Maxeon will repurchase approximately $40.0 million worth of ordinary shares, subject to the conditions set forth therein, including receipt of required shareholder approvals on an annual basis.

The Prepaid Forward became effective on the first day of the Note Valuation Period. The number of ordinary shares of Maxeon to be repurchased under the Prepaid Forward is determined based on the arithmetic average of the volume-weighted average prices per ordinary share of Maxeon over the Note Valuation Period, subject to a floor price and subject under Singapore law to a limit in aggregate of no more than 20% of the total number of ordinary shares in Maxeon’s capital as of the date of the annual shareholder repurchase approval (calculated together with the number of ordinary shares to be repurchased in connection with the Physical Delivery Forward), and Maxeon will prepay the purchase price for the Prepaid Forward in cash using a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the Green Convertible Notes. Under the terms of the Prepaid Forward, the Prepaid Forward Counterparty will be obligated to deliver the number of ordinary shares of Maxeon underlying the transaction to Maxeon which is 2.5 million shares, or pay cash to the extent Maxeon fails to provide to Prepaid Forward Counterparty evidence of a valid shareholder authorization, on or shortly after the maturity date of the Green Convertible Notes, subject to the ability of the Prepaid Forward Counterparty to elect to settle all or a portion of the transaction early.

The Prepaid Forward is classified as an asset and remeasured to fair value at the end of each reporting period, with changes in fair value booked in earnings as the contract includes provisions that could require cash settlement. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, the carrying amount of the Prepaid Forward was $58.5 million and $34.7 million, respectively, and is recognized as “Other long-term assets” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The remeasurement to fair value for the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022 was a gain of $23.8 million and a loss of $0.4 million respectively, and recorded as “Other, net” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The fair value of the Prepaid Forward is affected by the Company’s share price and other factors impacting the valuation model.

 

23


2027 Convertible debt

On August 17, 2022, Maxeon completed its sale of $207.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.5% first lien senior secured convertible notes due 2027 (“2027 Notes”) to TZE SG at a purchase price equivalent to 97% of the principal amount of the 2027 Notes. The 2027 Notes will accrue regular interest at a rate of 7.5% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 17 and August 17 of each year, beginning on February 17, 2023. Payment of interest will take the following forms: (a) the initial 3.5% of the total 7.5% interest payable on an interest payment date shall be paid in cash and (b) the remaining 4.0% of interest payable on such interest payment date may be paid, at the Company’s election, (i) in cash, (ii) by increasing the principal amount of the outstanding 2027 Notes or by issuing additional 2027 Notes in a corresponding amount (the “PIK Notes”), in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Indenture, (iii) if subject to certain conditions, in ordinary shares of the Company (the “Shares”), and/or (iv) a combination of any two or more forms of payment as described in (i) through (iii). The payment of principal and interest are jointly and severally unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior secured basis, by certain subsidiaries of the Company.

From and after August 17, 2022 until the fifth scheduled trading day immediately preceding August 17, 2027, the holder of 2027 Notes may, at its option, convert its 2027 Notes at an initial conversion price of $23.13 per ordinary shares and an initial conversion rate of 43.2301 ordinary shares for $1,000 principal amount of 2027 Notes, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the indenture dated August 17, 2022 (the “Indenture”). The conversion rate and conversion price will be subjected to adjustment in specified circumstances. The Company can elect to settle the conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, ordinary shares of the Company or a combination of cash and ordinary shares of Maxeon. The 2027 Notes will be also redeemable, in whole or in part, at a cash redemption price equal to their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at Maxeon’s option at any time, and from time to time, on or after August 17, 2024, if the closing sale price per Share exceeds 130% of the Conversion Price then in effect on at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date of the redemption notice. In addition, the 2027 Notes will be redeemable, in whole and not in part, at a cash redemption price equal to their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at Maxeon’s option in connection with certain changes in tax law. Upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the Indenture), noteholders may require Maxeon to repurchase their 2027 Notes for cash. The repurchase price will be equal to the principal amount of the 2027 Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable repurchase date.

As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, the net carrying amount of this outstanding debt was $188.2 million and $187.3 million, respectively, recorded in “Convertible debt” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The face value of the debt is $207.0 million. As of April 2, 2023, the fair value of the 2027 Notes was $258.5 million, which is a derived value determined using Level 2 inputs based on market prices as reported by an independent pricing source. As of January 1, 2023, the fair value of the 2027 Notes was $199.5 million determined using Level 2 inputs based on market prices as reported by an independent pricing source. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, the unamortized debt issuance cost is $18.8 million and $19.7 million, respectively.

Interest expense arising from the 2027 Notes that is recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operation is as follows:

 

     Three months ended  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      April 3, 2022  

Contractual interest expense

     3,881        —    

Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount

     846        —    

 

24


As of April 2, 2023, the if-converted value of the 2027 Notes is in excess the outstanding principal amount by $30.5 million. As of January 1, 2023 the if-converted value of the 2027 Notes is below the outstanding principal amount by $63.3 million.

As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, the Company has pledged certain assets as collaterals for the 2027 Notes. The carrying amount of the assets pledged as collaterals as of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023 is $2,546 million and $2,447 million (inclusive of intercompany balances not reflected on the consolidated balance sheet). The collaterals includes pledges of the shares of (or other ownership of equity interests in) certain subsidiaries and certain other material assets (including intellectual property) to the extent the pledges are not restricted under existing regulations, law or contractual obligations.

Other Debt and Credit Sources

In June 2018, SunPower entered into a Revolving Credit agreement which entitled us to an uncommitted, on demand import and export combined financing of $50.0 million through Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad at a 1.5% per annum over LIBOR interest rate over a maximum financing tenor of 90 days. The interest rate for the Revolving Credit agreement was updated to 1.5% per annum over SOFR interest rate over a maximum financing tenor of 90 days in August 2022. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, the outstanding amount and face value of this outstanding debt was $50.0 million, recorded in “Short-term debt” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, the total amount of which will mature in fiscal year 2023. During the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022, the Company recorded interest expense of $0.7 million and $0.2 million, respectively, related to this debt, which is reported as “Interest expense, net” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

25


NOTE 9. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following tables present information about our hedge instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, all of which utilize Level 2 inputs under the fair value hierarchy:

 

(In thousands)   

Balance Sheet

Classification

   April 2, 2023      January 1, 2023  

Assets:

        

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

        

Foreign currency forward option contracts

  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   $ —        $ 64  

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts

  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     116        63  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
        116        127  

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

        

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts

  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     259        576  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 375      $ 703  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

        

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

        

Foreign currency forward option contracts

  

Accrued liabilities

   $ —        $ 213  

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts

  

Accrued liabilities

   $ 4,776      $ 5,105  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
        4,776        5,318  

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

        

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts

  

Accrued liabilities

     167        —    
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 4,943      $ 5,318  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     April 2, 2023  
                   Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheet, but

Have Rights to Offset
 
(In thousands)    Gross
Amounts
     Net Amounts
Presented
     Financial Instruments  

Derivative assets

   $ 375      $ 375      $ 375  

Derivative liabilities

     4,943        4,943        4,943  

 

26


     January 1, 2023  
                   Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheet, but

Have Rights to Offset
 
(In thousands)    Gross
Amounts
     Net Amounts
Presented
     Financial Instruments  

Derivative assets

   $ 703      $ 703      $ 703  

Derivative liabilities

     5,318        5,318        5,318  

We recorded a loss of nil and $1.0 million on these derivative instruments during three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022, respectively, under “Other, net” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

As of January 1, 2023, there was a cumulative loss of $5.5 million recorded in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” (OCL) in connection with the derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. During the three months ended April 2, 2023, we recognized an unrealized loss of $2.3 million and reclassified $3.1 million of loss from OCL to profit or loss, with a net gain on derivatives of $0.8 million in the OCL. As of April 2, 2023, the cumulative loss in OCL for the derivatives was $4.7 million.

During three months ended April 3, 2022, we recognized an unrealized gain of $2.3 million and reclassified $1.9 million of gain from OCL to profit or loss, with a net gain on derivatives of $0.4 million in the OCL. As of April 3, 2022, the cumulative gain in OCL for the derivatives was $3.1 million.

We classify cash flows related to derivative financial instruments as operating activities in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

Designated Derivatives Hedging Cash Flow Exposure

Our cash flow exposure primarily relates to anticipated third-party foreign currency revenues and expenses. We derive a portion of our revenues in foreign currencies as part of our ongoing business operations. In addition, a portion of our assets are held in foreign currencies. We enter into foreign currency option contracts and foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges to hedge certain forecasted revenue transactions denominated in Euros and Australian dollars. We also entered into foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges to hedge certain forecasted purchase transactions denominated in Chinese Renminbi. Our foreign currency forward and option contracts are entered into for periods consistent with the related underlying exposures and do not constitute positions that are independent of those exposures.

As of April 2, 2023 we had outstanding cash flow forward contracts with a notional value of $110.0 million and as of January 1, 2023, we had outstanding cash flow hedge option contracts and forward contracts with a notional value of $213.3 million. These contracts are designated for either gross external or intercompany revenue up to our net economic exposure. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, these derivatives have a maturity of ten months or less. The effective portion of these cash flow hedges is reclassified into revenue when third-party revenue is recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

As of April 2, 2023, we had outstanding cash flow hedge forward contracts with a notional value of $36.0 million that are designated for our purchases. These derivatives have a maturity of seven months or less. As of January 1, 2023, we had no outstanding cash flow hedge forward contracts that are designated for our purchases. The effective portion of these cash flow hedges is reclassified into cost of revenue when the cost of purchase is recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

27


Non-Designated Derivatives Hedging Transaction Exposure

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consist of forward contracts used to hedge re-measurement of foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities primarily for receivables from customers and payables to third parties. Changes in exchange rates between our subsidiaries’ functional currencies and the currencies in which these assets and liabilities are denominated can create fluctuations in our reported condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. As of April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, to hedge balance sheet exposure, we held foreign currency forward contracts with an aggregate notional value of $32.7 million and $14.9 million, respectively. These foreign currency forward contracts have maturity of three months or less.

Credit Risk

Our option and forward contracts do not contain any credit-risk-related contingent features. We are exposed to credit losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to these option and forward contracts. We enter into derivative contracts with high-quality financial institutions and limit the amount of credit exposure to any single counterparty. In addition, we continuously evaluate the credit standing of our counterparties.

NOTE 10. INCOME TAXES

In the three months ended April 2, 2023, our income tax expense of $6.0 million was primarily due to current year income tax expense in profitable jurisdictions and prior year deferred income tax true-ups for our Malaysian and Philippine subsidiaries. Our income tax expense of $0.8 million in the three months ended April 3, 2022 was primarily due to current year income tax expense in profitable jurisdictions, a reversal of deferred tax assets due to the planned closure of our module factory in Toulouse, France, offset by a decrease in tax expense due to reversal of reserve for uncertain tax positions.

In the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022, in accordance with FASB guidance for interim reporting of income tax, we have computed our provision for income taxes based on a projected annual effective tax rate while excluding loss jurisdictions which cannot be benefited. Our projected effective tax rate is based on forecasted annualized results which may fluctuate in future periods, in particular due to the uncertainty in our annual forecasts resulting from the unpredictable duration and other macroeconomic factors such as the war in Ukraine on our operating results. The Company did not have any specific projects which may give rise to any significant, unusual, infrequent in nature or discontinued operations in the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

Current accounting guidance contains a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

As at April 2, 2023 and January 1, 2023, we reported unrecognized tax benefits of $16.9 million and $16.8 million respectively. The movement was due to translation of unrecognized tax benefits in foreign currency and interest accruals.

We believe that events that could occur in the next 12 months and cause a change in unrecognized tax benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

   

commencement, continuation or completion of examinations of our tax returns by foreign taxing authorities; and

 

   

expiration of statutes of limitation on our tax returns.

 

28


The calculation of unrecognized tax benefits involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex global tax regulations. Uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the impact of legislative, regulatory and judicial developments, transfer pricing and the application of withholding taxes. We regularly assess our tax positions in light of legislative, bilateral tax treaty, regulatory and judicial developments in the countries in which we do business. We determined that an estimate of the range of reasonably possible change in the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months cannot be made.

NOTE 11. NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE

We calculate basic net income (loss) per share by dividing earnings allocated to common stockholders by the basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Shares issued in connection with the Physical Delivery Forward are excluded for the purpose of calculating net income (loss) per share after its reclassification from liability to equity at the end of the Note Valuation Period as this constitutes a share lending arrangement. Diluted weighted-average shares is computed using basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus any potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period using the treasury-stock-type method and the if-converted method, except when their effect is anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive securities include restricted stock units, performance stock units, the outstanding Green Convertible Notes and 2027 Notes. The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to stockholders:

 

     Three Months Ended  

(In thousands, except per share data)

   April 2, 2023      April 3, 2022  

Net income (loss):

     

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

   $ 20,271      $ (59,112

Adjusted income (loss) attributable to stockholders(1)

     24,379        (59,112
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Number of shares:

     

Basic weighted-average common shares

     41,389        40,650  

Diluted weighted-average common shares(2)

     53,070        40,650  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic income (loss) per share

   $ 0.49      $ (1.45

Diluted income (loss) per share(1)

   $ 0.46      $ (1.45
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Interest expenses for period relating to the Green Convertible Notes have been added back to determine the Adjusted earnings attributable to stockholders for the three months ended April 2, 2023. Due to the net loss attributable to stockholders for the three months ended April 3, 2022, no adjustment is made as it would be anti-dilutive.

(2)

As a result of our net loss attributable to stockholders for the three months ended April 3, 2022, the inclusion of all potentially dilutive restricted stock units, common shares under the Green Convertible Notes and Prepaid Forward would be anti-dilutive. Therefore, these were excluded from the computation of the weighted-average shares for diluted net loss per share. For the three months ended April 3, 2023, the potentially dilutive restrictive stock units, and common shares under the Green Convertible Notes are included to determine the diluted weighted average common shares.

NOTE 12. SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

We determine operating segments based on how our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) manages the business, including making operating decisions, deciding how to allocate resources and evaluating operating performance. Our CODM is our Chief Executive Officer who reviews our operating results on a combined basis. We operate in a single operating segment and a single reportable segment based on the operating results available and evaluated regularly by our CODM to make decisions about resource allocation and assess performance. The following table summarizes the allocation of net revenue based on geography:

 

29


     Three Months Ended  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      April 3, 2022  

United States(1)

   $ 163,622      $ 75,192  

Italy

     38,379        27,251  

Rest of the world(2)

     116,331        120,638  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenue

   $ 318,332      $ 223,081  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

During the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022, we had sales of $71.7 million and $74.7 million, respectively, to SunPower representing the sale of solar modules to SunPower. The pricing is based on the supply agreements with SunPower. Refer to Note 2. Agreements with SunPower, TotalEnergies SE and TZE” for further details.

(2)

Revenue included under “Rest of the world” comprise countries that are individually less than 10% for the periods presented.

Revenues are attributed primarily based on the destination of shipments.

NOTE 13. RESTRUCTURING

May 2021 Restructuring Plan

In fiscal year 2021, the Company adopted a restructuring plan to reduce costs and focus on improving cash flow, primarily related to the closure of a France-based manufacturing facility in Toulouse. The Company expects less than 40 employees to be affected in connection with this restructuring plan. This represents a mixture of manufacturing and non-manufacturing employees. The restructuring activities was completed in fiscal year 2022, except for the completion of the sale of the assets.

June 2022 Restructuring Plan

In fiscal year 2022, the Company adopted a restructuring plan to reduce costs and focus on improving cash flow, primarily related to the closure of our module factory in Porcelette, France. The Company expects less than 30 employees to be affected in connection with this restructuring plan. This represents a mixture of manufacturing and non-manufacturing employees. The restructuring activities is expected to be completed by fiscal year 2023.

The following table summarizes the period-to-date restructuring (benefits) charges by plan recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:

 

     Three Months Ended  
(In thousands)    April 2, 2023      April 3, 2022  

May 2021 Restructuring Plan:

     

Severance and benefits

   $ —        $ (245

Cost of disposal and retirement of property, plant and equipment

     —          10  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total May 2021 Restructuring Plan

     —          (235
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

June 2022 Restructuring Plan:

     

Severance and benefits

     (212      —    

Cost of disposal and retirement of property, plant and equipment

        —    

Other costs(1)

        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total June 2022 Restructuring Plan

     (212      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total restructuring benefits

   $ (212    $ (235
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Other costs primarily represent associated legal and advisory services.

 

30


The following table summarizes the restructuring reserve movements during three months ended April 2, 2023:

 

(In thousands)    January 1, 2023      Benefits      Payments      April 2, 2023  

May 2021 Restructuring Plan:

           

Severance and benefits

   $ 42      $ —        $ (42    $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total May 2021 Restructuring Plan

     42        —          (42      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

June 2022 Restructuring Plan:

           

Severance and benefits

     521        (212      (118      191  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total June 2022 Restructuring Plan

     521        (212      (118      191  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total restructuring reserve

   $ 563      $ (212    $ (160    $ 191  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 14. COMMON STOCK

Common Stock

Voting Rights - Common Stock

All common stockholders are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to be voted on by our stockholders.

Dividends - Common Stock

All common stockholders are entitled to receive equal per share dividends when and if declared by the Board of Directors. Certain of our debt agreements place restrictions on us and our subsidiaries’ ability to pay cash dividends.

Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

We had shares of common stock reserved for future issuance as follows:

 

     As of  

(In thousands)

   April 2, 2023      January 1, 2023  

Equity compensation plans

     3,269        3,166  

 

31