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Brian Smith

ESI

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ESI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

Revenues Grow 72% Year Over Year and 13% Sequentially

PORTLAND, Ore. – January 27, 2011 – Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESIO), a leading supplier of innovative laser-based manufacturing solutions for the microtechnology industry, today announced results for its fiscal 2011 third quarter ended January 1, 2011. Financial measures are provided on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, which excludes the impact of purchase accounting, equity compensation and non-recurring items.

Revenue in the third quarter was $67.2 million, compared to $59.6 million in the second quarter of 2011 and $39.0 million in the same quarter one year ago. On a GAAP basis, net income was $2.4 million or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $0.6 million or $0.02 per share in the prior quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of purchase accounting, equity compensation and non-recurring items, third quarter net income was $5.9 million or $0.21 per diluted share, compared to $2.9 million or $0.10 per diluted share in the second quarter.

“The company had a strong growth quarter, with sequential improvement in virtually all operating metrics, including higher revenues, gross margin, net income and cash flow,” stated Nick Konidaris, president and CEO of ESI. Sales for the first three quarters of fiscal 2011 were $185.2 million, up 107% from the first three quarters of last fiscal year.

Orders for the third quarter were $77.9 million, compared to $70.2 million in the prior quarter and up from $61.2 million in the prior year’s third quarter. Konidaris continued, “Order growth reflected record performance in our Interconnect and Micromachining group. Strong demand for follow-on 5900 applications and record flex orders offset a sequential decline in our Semiconductor group.” In addition, during the quarter the company received first orders for the model 9900 wafer dicing system and the model 3800 LED test system.

 

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ESI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

 

Revenue increased 13% sequentially, with strong shipments of semiconductor, interconnect and micromachining systems. Gross margin improved to 45%, compared to 44% last quarter and 38% in the last year quarter.

Operating expenses rose sequentially driven by a $1.3 million legal settlement charge and a $0.8 million restructuring charge related to the transition of additional manufacturing activity to Asia. Excluding non-recurring items, stock compensation and purchase accounting, non-GAAP operating expenses were $23.4 million. Non-GAAP operating income was $7.2 million, or 11% of sales, up 89% from the prior quarter.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

At quarter end, cash and investments totaled $177.3 million. Cash flow from operations was $8.4 million for the quarter and $21.3 million for the first three quarters of the fiscal year.

Q4 2011 Outlook

Based on current business conditions, ESI expects revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 to be around $70 million. Non-GAAP earnings per share are expected to be $0.20 to $0.24 excluding the impact of purchase accounting, equity compensation and non-recurring items.

Konidaris concluded, “The combination of new products, good execution and healthy markets resulted in a strong quarter for ESI. Looking forward, we will continue to execute our strategy to expand our addressable market by introducing breakthrough solutions in the semiconductor, LED and advanced micromachining markets.”

The company will hold a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The session will include a review of the financial results, operational performance and business outlook, and also a question and answer period.

The conference call can be accessed by calling 888-419-5570 (domestic participants) or 617-896-9871 (international participants). The conference ID number is 87196414. A live audio webcast can be accessed at www.esi.com. Upon completion of the call, an audio replay will be accessible through February 6, 2010, at 888-286-8010 (domestic participants) or 617-801-6888 (international participants), passcode 26375991. The webcast will be available on ESI’s website for one year.

Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In this press release, we have presented financial measures which have not been determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and are therefore non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the impact of purchase accounting, equity compensation, legal settlement, restructuring costs, and non-recurring items. We believe that this presentation of non-GAAP financial measures allows investors to better assess the company’s operating performance by comparing it to prior periods on a more consistent basis. We have included a reconciliation of various non-GAAP financial measures to those measures reported in accordance with GAAP. Because our calculation of non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similar measures used by other companies, investors should be careful when comparing our non-GAAP financial measures to those of other companies.

About ESI

ESI is a leading supplier of innovative laser-based manufacturing solutions for the microtechnology industry. Our systems enable precise structuring and testing of micron to submicron features in semiconductors, electronic devices, LEDs and other high-value components. We partner with our customers to make breakthrough technologies possible in the semiconductor, microelectronics and other emerging industries. Founded in 1944, ESI is headquartered in Portland, Ore, with global operations from the Pacific Northwest to the Pacific Rim. More information is available at www.esi.com.

 

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ESI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements about the markets we serve, revenue, new products and markets, and earnings per share. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to us on the date of this release and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for any reason. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that may affect the forward-looking statements include: the risk that anticipated growth opportunities may be smaller than anticipated or may not be realized; risks related to the relative strength and volatility of the electronics industry - which is dependent on many factors including component prices, global economic strength and political stability, and overall demand for electronic devices (such as capacitors, semiconductor memory devices and advanced electronic packages) used in wireless telecommunications equipment, computers and consumer and automotive electronics; the health of the financial markets and availability of credit for end customers and related effect on the global economy; the volatility associated with the semiconductor industry which includes the relative level of capacity and demand, and financial strength of the manufacturers; the risk that customer orders may be canceled or delayed; the ability of the company to respond promptly to customer requirements; the risk that the company may not be able to ship products on the schedule required by customers, whether as a result of production delays, supply delays, or otherwise; the ability of the company to develop, manufacture and successfully deliver new products and enhancements; the risk that customer acceptance of new or customized products may be delayed; the risk that large orders and related revenues may not be repeated; the company’s need to continue investing in research and development; the company’s ability to hire and retain key employees; the company’s ability to create and sustain intellectual property protection around its products; risks related to the integration of the PyroPhotonics business; foreign currency fluctuations; the company’s ability to utilize recorded deferred tax assets; taxes, interest or penalties resulting from tax audits; changes in tax laws or the interpretation of such tax laws; and future liquidity and valuation of auction rate securities.

 

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ESI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Fiscal quarter ended     Three fiscal quarters ended  
Operating Results:    Jan 1, 2011     Oct 2, 2010     Jan 2, 2010     Jan 1, 2011     Jan 2, 2010  

Net sales

   $ 67,209      $ 59,554      $ 39,048      $ 185,234      $ 89,289   

Cost of sales

     37,182        33,553        24,231        107,733        59,085   
                                        

Gross profit

     30,027        26,001        14,817        77,501        30,204   

Operating expenses:

          

Selling, service and administration

     15,172        15,046        11,910        43,063        35,236   

Research, development and engineering

     10,210        10,217        8,793        30,638        23,689   

Legal settlement costs

     1,311        —          —          1,311        —     

Restructuring costs

     827        —          —          827        —     

Merger termination proceeds, net

     —          —          —          —          (4,516
                                        

Net operating expenses

     27,520        25,263        20,703        75,839        54,409   
                                        

Operating income (loss)

     2,507        738        (5,886     1,662        (24,205

Non-operating (expense) income:

          

Interest and other (expense) income, net

     (39     187        369        206        1,068   
                                        

Total non-operating (expense) income

     (39     187        369        206        1,068   
                                        

Income (loss) before income taxes

     2,468        925        (5,517     1,868        (23,137

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

     117        1,536        (3,104     (73     (9,074
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 2,351      $ (611   $ (2,413   $ 1,941      $ (14,063
                                        

Net income (loss) per share - basic

   $ 0.08      $ (0.02   $ (0.09   $ 0.07      $ (0.51
                                        

Net income (loss) per share - diluted

   $ 0.08      $ (0.02   $ (0.09   $ 0.07      $ (0.51
                                        

 

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ESI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

Financial Position As Of:    Jan 1, 2011      Oct 2, 2010      Apr 03, 2010  

Assets

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 47,061       $ 40,420       $ 39,335   

Restricted cash

     10,769         10,769         10,824   

Short-term investments

     104,949         118,628         116,140   
                          

Total cash, restricted cash and investments

     162,779         169,817         166,299   

Trade receivables, net

     44,630         46,388         38,061   

Inventories

     70,180         73,064         72,090   

Shipped systems pending acceptance

     4,744         6,285         4,106   

Deferred income taxes, net

     7,931         7,499         7,232   

Other current assets

     8,593         8,350         8,677   
                          

Total current assets

     298,857         311,403         296,465   

Non-current assets:

        

Auction rate securities

     6,211         5,215         5,021   

Non-current investments

     14,550         —           —     

Property, plant and equipment, net

     38,840         39,575         40,590   

Non-current deferred income taxes, net

     34,062         32,909         31,079   

Goodwill

     4,014         4,014         —     

Acquired intangible assets, net

     10,446         10,895         8,255   

Other assets

     14,050         13,340         13,008   
                          

Total assets

   $ 421,030       $ 417,351       $ 394,418   
                          

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable

   $ 16,057       $ 20,440       $ 14,607   

Accrued liabilities

     27,949         22,683         14,937   

Deferred revenue

     12,513         16,373         13,193   
                          

Total current liabilities

     56,519         59,496         42,737   

Non-current income taxes payable

     9,706         9,260         9,019   

Shareholders’ equity:

        

Preferred and common stock

     150,433         147,785         142,369   

Retained earnings

     201,427         199,076         199,486   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     2,945         1,734         807   
                          

Total shareholders’ equity

     354,805         348,595         342,662   
                          

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 421,030       $ 417,351       $ 394,418   
                          

End of period shares outstanding

     28,184         28,072         27,665   
                          

 

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ESI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

Analysis of Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

(Dollars and shares in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Fiscal quarter ended     Three fiscal quarters ended  
     Jan 1, 2011     Oct 2, 2010     Jan 2, 2010     Jan 1, 2011     Jan 2, 2010  

Sales detail:

          

Semiconductor Group

   $ 29,674      $ 13,160      $ 9,906      $ 61,891      $ 22,880   

Components Group

     7,755        13,304        10,344        39,862        21,592   

Interconnect Micromachining Group

     29,780        33,090        18,798        83,481        44,817   
                                        

Total

   $ 67,209      $ 59,554      $ 39,048      $ 185,234      $ 89,289   
                                        

Gross margin %

     45     44     38     42     34

Selling, service and administration expense %

     23     25     31     23     39

Research, development and engineering expense %

     15     17     23     17     27

Operating income (loss) %

     4     1     (15 %)      1     (27 %) 

Effective tax rate %

     5     166     56     (4 %)      39

Average shares outstanding - basic

     28,132        28,010        27,517        27,978        27,394   

Average shares outstanding - diluted

     28,667        28,010        27,517        28,458        27,394   

End of period employees

     638        627        573        638        573   

 

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ESI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

 

     Fiscal quarter ended     Three fiscal quarters ended  
     Jan 1, 2011     Oct 2, 2010     Jan 2, 2010     Jan 1, 2011     Jan 2, 2010  

Gross profit per GAAP

   $ 30,027      $ 26,001      $ 14,817      $ 77,501      $ 30,204   

Add back:

          

Purchase accounting included in cost of sales

     289        289        288        867        866   

Equity compensation included in cost of sales

     252        294        252        828        817   
                                        

Total non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

     541        583        540        1,695        1,683   
                                        

Non-GAAP gross profit

   $ 30,568      $ 26,584      $ 15,357      $ 79,196      $ 31,887   
                                        

Non-GAAP gross margin

     45.5     44.6     39.3     42.8     35.7
                                        

Operating expenses per GAAP

   $ 27,520      $ 25,263      $ 20,703      $ 75,839      $ 54,409   

Less:

          

Purchase accounting included in operating expenses:

          

Selling, service and administration

     135        139        190        463        831   

Research, development and engineering

     36        36        36        108        98   
                                        

Subtotal - purchase accounting included in operating expenses

     171        175        226        571        929   
                                        

Equity compensation included in operating expenses:

          

Selling, service and administration

     1,414        1,638        1,030        5,276        4,268   

Research, development and engineering

     420        399        370        1,196        1,021   
                                        

Subtotal - equity compensation included in operating expenses

     1,834        2,037        1,400        6,472        5,289   
                                        

Acquisition costs (settlement proceeds) included in operating expenses:

          

Selling, service and administration

     17        280        —          (592     —     
                                        

Subtotal - acquisition costs (settlement proceeds) included in operating expenses

     17        280        —          (592     —     
                                        

Other non-recurring items included in operating expenses:

          

Legal settlement costs

     1,311        —          —          1,311        —     

Restructuring costs

     827        —          —          827        —     

Merger termination proceeds, net

     —          —          —          —          (4,516
                                        

Subtotal - other non-recurring items included in operating expenses

     2,138        —          —          2,138        (4,516
                                        

Total non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

     4,160        2,492        1,626        8,589        1,702   
                                        

Non-GAAP operating expenses

   $ 23,360      $ 22,771      $ 19,077      $ 67,250      $ 52,707   
                                        

Operating income (loss) per GAAP

   $ 2,507      $ 738      $ (5,886   $ 1,662      $ (24,205

Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

     541        583        540        1,695        1,683   

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

     4,160        2,492        1,626        8,589        1,702   
                                        

Non-GAAP operating income (loss)

   $ 7,208      $ 3,813      $ (3,720   $ 11,946      $ (20,820
                                        

Non-operating (expense) income, net per GAAP

   $ (39   $ 187      $ 369      $ 206      $ 1,068   
                                        

Non-GAAP non-operating (expense) income

   $ (39   $ 187      $ 369      $ 206      $ 1,068   
                                        

Net income (loss) per GAAP

   $ 2,351      $ (611   $ (2,413   $ 1,941      $ (14,063

Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

     541        583        540        1,695        1,683   

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

     4,160        2,492        1,626        8,589        1,702   

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

     (1,148     394        (641     (2,695     (264
                                        

Non-GAAP net income (loss)

   $ 5,904      $ 2,858      $ (888   $ 9,530      $ (10,942
                                        

Basic Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share

   $ 0.21      $ 0.10      $ (0.03   $ 0.34      $ (0.40
                                        

Diluted Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share

   $ 0.21      $ 0.10      $ (0.03   $ 0.33      $ (0.40
                                        

 

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ESI Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows:

 

     Fiscal quarter ended     Three fiscal quarters ended  
     Jan 1, 2011     Oct 2, 2010     Jan 2, 2010     Jan 1, 2011     Jan 2, 2010  

Net income (loss)

   $ 2,351      $ (611   $ (2,413   $ 1,941      $ (14,063

Non-cash adjustments and changes in operating activities

     6,007        (1,266     3,337        19,309        12,898   
                                        

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     8,358        (1,877     924        21,250        (1,165

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (2,335     (12,920     (33,964     (15,453     (101,158

NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     562        150        433        781        317   

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     56        842        (42     1,148        1,110   
                                        

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     6,641        (13,805     (32,649     7,726        (100,896

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     40,420        54,225        85,291        39,335        153,538   
                                        

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 47,061      $ 40,420      $ 52,642      $ 47,061      $ 52,642   
                                        

 

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