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Exhibit 99.1

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Brian Smith

ESI

503-672-5760

smithb@esi.com

ESI Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

Orders Increase to $99 Million

PORTLAND, Ore. – July 26, 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 2012 first quarter ended July 2, 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 first quarter was $77.0 million, compared to $71.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 and $58.5 million in the first quarter of last fiscal year. On a GAAP basis, net income was $5.9 million or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to $6.0 million or $0.21 per diluted share in the prior quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of purchase accounting, equity compensation, gain on auction rate securities and other non-recurring items, first quarter net income was $7.9 million or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to $6.5 million or $0.22 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.

“The first quarter was a strong start to our fiscal year,” stated Nick Konidaris, president and CEO of ESI. “Revenues increased 8% sequentially and 32% over last year’s first quarter.”

Orders for the first quarter were $98.9 million, compared to $72.5 million in the prior quarter and up from $64.1 million in the corresponding quarter last year. Konidaris continued, “Record orders in our Interconnect and Micromachining Group, which included a large micromachining order, and strength in our Semiconductor business drove overall orders significantly higher.”

Gross margin at 44% was the same as last quarter but up from 37% last year. Operating expenses increased sequentially driven by timing of stock compensation expense and non-recurring costs related to legal proceedings. Non-GAAP operating expenses, which exclude purchase accounting, stock compensation and non-recurring items, decreased from $23.7 million to $23.1 million. Non-GAAP operating income was $11.3 million, or 15% of sales, up from $8.3 million or 12% of sales in the fourth quarter.

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ESI Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

 

“We were pleased with the improvement in non-GAAP profitability as we were able to grow sales on lower non-GAAP expenses for the quarter,” continued Konidaris.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

At quarter end, cash and investments including restricted cash totaled $199 million. Cash usage from operations was $10.9 million during the first quarter, primarily a result of working capital investments related to increased shipments both in the first quarter and next quarter. In addition, during the quarter the company sold its remaining auction rate securities for approximately $6.5 million, resulting in a pre-tax non-operating gain of approximately $2.7 million.

New LED Solutions Suite Announced

Earlier this month at the Semicon West trade show, ESI announced its new and expanded suite of LED manufacturing systems and applications. The new state-of-the-art products deliver the industry’s highest light output LED wafer scribing, the most advanced LED packaging solution, and the highest throughput, highest accuracy packaged LED test.

Q2 2012 Outlook

Based on current business conditions and revenue related to the large order received in the first quarter, ESI expects revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 to be in the $90 million range. For the year, the company now expects revenues at the high end of previous growth projections of 15-25%. Second quarter non-GAAP earnings per share are expected to be $0.35 to $0.40 excluding the impact of purchase accounting, equity compensation and non-recurring items.

Konidaris concluded, “I am pleased with our financial results in the first quarter, continued success in our micromachining business, and opportunities for growth as we expand into high-growth markets such as LED manufacturing and test as well as 3D chip packaging. We believe we are positioned well for continued success moving forward based on the strength of ESI’s portfolio, presence in the right growth markets, and strong customer relationships.”

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 800-688-0796 (domestic participants) or 617-614-4070 (international participants). The conference ID number is 14435174. A live audio webcast can be accessed at www.esi.com. Upon completion of the call, an audio replay will be accessible through August 5, 2011, at 888-286-8010 (domestic participants) or 617-801-6888 (international participants), passcode 49938256. The webcast will be available on ESI’s website for one year.

 

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ESI Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

 

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 costs, sale of auction rate securities and other 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.

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; the risk that competing or alternative technologies could reduce demand for our products; foreign currency fluctuations; the company’s ability to utilize recorded deferred tax assets; taxes, interest or penalties resulting from tax audits; and changes in tax laws or the interpretation of such tax laws.

 

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ESI Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Fiscal quarter ended  
     Jul 2, 2011     Apr 2, 2011     Jul 3, 2010  

Operating Results:

      

Net sales

   $ 77,046      $ 71,577      $ 58,471   

Cost of sales

     43,286        40,129        36,998   
                        

Gross profit

     33,760        31,448        21,473   

Operating expenses:

      

Selling, service and administration

     16,496        15,199        12,845   

Research, development and engineering

     11,234        10,457        10,211   

Legal settlement costs

     550        56        —     

Restructuring costs

     —          (30     —     
                        

Net operating expenses

     28,280        25,682        23,056   
                        

Operating income (loss)

     5,480        5,766        (1,583

Non-operating income (expense):

      

Sale of previously impaired auction rate securities

     2,729        708        —     

Interest and other (expense) income, net

     (137     (18     58   
                        

Total non-operating income

     2,592        690        58   
                        

Income (loss) before income taxes

     8,072        6,456        (1,525

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

     2,159        463        (1,726
                        

Net income

   $ 5,913      $ 5,993      $ 201   
                        

Net income per share - basic

   $ 0.21      $ 0.21      $ 0.01   
                        

Net income per share - diluted

   $ 0.20      $ 0.21      $ 0.01   
                        

 

13900 NW Science Park Drive | Portland, Oregon 97229 | 503.641.4141


ESI Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Financial Position As Of:

 

      Jul 2, 2011      Apr 2, 2011  

Assets

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 88,331       $ 116,412   

Restricted cash

     22,269         10,769   

Short-term investments

     88,546         69,245   
                 

Total cash, restricted cash and investments

     199,146         196,426   

Trade receivables, net

     60,531         44,100   

Inventories

     71,982         65,362   

Shipped systems pending acceptance

     6,446         5,289   

Deferred income taxes, net

     9,667         9,892   

Other current assets

     6,414         6,784   
                 

Total current assets

     354,186         327,853   

Non-current assets:

     

Auction rate securities

     —           5,166   

Non-current investments

     —           8,097   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     39,524         39,661   

Non-current deferred income taxes, net

     29,676         30,822   

Goodwill

     4,014         4,014   

Acquired intangible assets, net

     9,585         10,035   

Other assets

     11,942         14,519   
                 

Total assets

   $ 448,927       $ 440,167   
                 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 23,940       $ 18,650   

Accrued liabilities

     21,037         33,425   

Deferred revenue

     21,964         16,039   
                 

Total current liabilities

     66,941         68,114   

Non-current income taxes payable

     9,597         9,754   

Shareholders’ equity:

     

Preferred and common stock

     158,386         153,189   

Retained earnings

     213,333         207,420   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     670         1,690   
                 

Total shareholders’ equity

     372,389         362,299   
                 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 448,927       $ 440,167   
                 

End of period shares outstanding

     28,628         28,299   
                 

 

13900 NW Science Park Drive | Portland, Oregon 97229 | 503.641.4141


ESI Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

Analysis of First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

(Dollars and shares in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Fiscal quarter ended  
     Jul 2, 2011     Apr 2, 2011     Jul 3, 2010  

Sales detail:

      

Semiconductor Group

   $ 18,025      $ 16,848      $ 19,057   

Components Group

     10,809        14,322        18,803   

Interconnect/ Micromachining Group

     48,212        40,407        20,611   
                        

Total

   $ 77,046      $ 71,577      $ 58,471   
                        

Gross margin %

     44     44     37

Selling, service and administration expense %

     21     21     22

Research, development and engineering expense %

     15     15     17

Operating income (loss) %

     7     8     (3 %) 

Effective tax rate %

     27     7     113

Average shares outstanding - basic

     28,471        28,245        27,791   

Average shares outstanding - diluted

     29,262        28,956        28,212   

End of period employees

     684        648        597   

 

13900 NW Science Park Drive | Portland, Oregon 97229 | 503.641.4141


ESI Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

 

     Fiscal quarter ended  
     Jul 2, 2011     Apr 2, 2011     Jul 3, 2010  

Gross profit per GAAP

   $ 33,760      $ 31,448      $ 21,473   

Add back:

      

Purchase accounting included in cost of sales

     289        289        289   

Equity compensation included in cost of sales

     296        256        282   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

     585        545        571   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP gross profit

   $ 34,345      $ 31,993      $ 22,044   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP gross margin

     44.6     44.7     37.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses per GAAP

   $ 28,280      $ 25,682      $ 23,056   

Less:

      

Purchase accounting included in operating expenses:

      

Selling, service and administration

     114        112        189   

Research, development and engineering

     47        58        36   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal - purchase accounting included in operating expenses

     161        170        225   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity compensation included in operating expenses:

      

Selling, service and administration

     3,938        1,412        2,224   

Research, development and engineering

     546        358        377   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal - equity compensation included in operating expenses

     4,484        1,770        2,601   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Acquisition settlement proceeds included in operating expenses:

      

Selling, service and administration

     —          —          (889
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal - acquisition settlement proceeds included in operating expenses

     —          —          (889
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other non-recurring items included in operating expenses:

      

Legal settlement costs

     550        56        —     

Restructuring costs

     —          (30     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal - other non-recurring items included in operating expenses

     550        26        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

     5,195        1,966        1,937   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP operating expenses

   $ 23,085      $ 23,716      $ 21,119   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss) per GAAP

   $ 5,480      $ 5,766      $ (1,583

Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

     585        545        571   

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

     5,195        1,966        1,937   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP operating income

   $ 11,260      $ 8,277      $ 925   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-operating income, net per GAAP

   $ 2,592      $ 690      $ 58   

Non-GAAP adjustment for sale of previously impaired auction rate securities

     (2,729     (708     —     

Non-GAAP adjustment for other litigation related costs

     59        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP non-operating (expense) income

   $ (78   $ (18   $ 58   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per GAAP

   $ 5,913      $ 5,993      $ 201   

Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

     585        545        571   

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

     5,195        1,966        1,937   

Non-GAAP adjustments to non-operating expense

     (2,670     (708     —     

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

     (1,164     (1,329     (1,941
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net income

   $ 7,859      $ 6,467      $ 768   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic Non-GAAP net income per share

   $ 0.28      $ 0.23      $ 0.03   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted Non-GAAP net income per share

   $ 0.27      $ 0.22      $ 0.03   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

13900 NW Science Park Drive | Portland, Oregon 97229 | 503.641.4141


ESI Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

     Fiscal quarter ended  
     Jul 2, 2011     Apr 2, 2011     Jul 3, 2010  

Net income

   $ 5,913      $ 5,993      $ 201   

Non-cash adjustments and changes in operating activities

     (16,781     23,347        14,568   
                        

NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     (10,868     29,340        14,769   

NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (18,303     39,405        (198

NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     395        730        69   

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     695        (124     250   
                        

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (28,081     69,351        14,890   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     116,412        47,061        39,335   
                        

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 88,331      $ 116,412      $ 54,225   
                        

 

13900 NW Science Park Drive | Portland, Oregon 97229 | 503.641.4141