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Veeco Announces Second Quarter and Six Month 2007 Financial ResultsWOODBURY, N.Y. --(Business Wire)-- Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2007. Veeco reports its results on a generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") basis, and also provides results excluding certain items. Investors should refer to the attached table for further details of the reconciliation of GAAP operating income to earnings excluding certain items. Second Quarter 2007 Highlights -- Revenue was $98.8 million, below Veeco's guidance of $100-$105 million, flat sequentially and down 12% versus second quarter 2006 revenue of $111.6 million. -- Bookings were $112.5 million, in line with Veeco's guidance range of $110 million +/-5%, up 6% sequentially but down 21% versus the prior year. -- Net loss was $2.6 million, or ($0.08) per share (GAAP), compared to net income of $3.0 million, or $0.10 per share, last year, below Veeco's guidance of ($0.03) - $0.02 per share. -- Earnings per share, excluding certain items, were $0.05 compared to $0.18 last year, below Veeco's guidance of $0.07-$0.10 per share. Edward H. Braun, Veeco's Chairman, commented, "Veeco's revenue was below our guidance due primarily to the field acceptance delay of a new data storage PVD system and end of quarter data storage customer factory shut-downs. In addition, weakness in semiconductor also impacted revenue and profitability. For the first six months of 2007, Veeco's revenue of $197.9 million was down 4% from 2006. By market, Veeco's first half 2007 revenue was up 39% in HB-LED/wireless, up 15% in scientific research and down 28% in data storage and down 12% in semiconductor." "Veeco's second quarter 2007 orders of $112.5 million were up 6% sequentially, but 21% lower than the second quarter of last year," continued Mr. Braun. "By market, data storage orders increased 41% sequentially but still remaining below prior year levels. Compared to the prior year, second quarter HB-LED/wireless orders increased 26%, semiconductor orders declined 58% and scientific research orders increased 16%. Veeco's second quarter backlog was $161 million, the highest level in three years." Second Quarter 2007 Summary Veeco's revenue for the second quarter of 2007 was $98.8 million, compared to $111.6 million in the second quarter of last year. Second quarter 2007 operating loss was $1.0 million, compared with operating income of $5.6 million in the second quarter of 2006. Veeco's second quarter 2007 EBITA was $2.8 million, compared to $9.6 million last year. Second quarter 2007 net loss was ($2.6) million, or ($0.08) per share (GAAP), compared to net income of $3.0 million, or $0.10 per share, in the second quarter of 2006. Excluding the $1.4 million restructuring charge in 2007 and excluding amortization expenses and using a 35% tax rate in both periods, second quarter 2007 earnings were $0.05 per share, compared to $0.18 per share in 2006. Details of revenues and bookings appear in the following tables. Q2 2007 Revenue
Segment
Analysis $ Millions % Market Analysis % Regional Analysis %
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Data Storage 32% North America 32%
Process -------------------- ----------------------
Equipment $60.0 61% Semiconductor 11% Europe 21%
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HB-LED/wireless 26% Japan 11%
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Scientific
Metrology 38.8 39% Research 31% APAC 36%
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Total $98.8 100% Total 100% Total 100%
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Q2 2007 Bookings
Segment $ Millions Market Analysis Regional Analysis
Analysis % % %
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Data Storage 37% North America 35%
Process -------------------- ----------------------
Equipment $77.7 69% Semiconductor 7% Europe 20%
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HB-LED/wireless 31% Japan 15%
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Scientific
Metrology $34.8 31% Research 25% APAC 30%
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Total $112.5 100% Total 100% Total 100%
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Veeco's second quarter book-to-bill ratio was 1.14 to 1.0. First Six Months 2007 Summary Veeco's revenue for the first six months of 2007 was $197.9 million, compared to $205.6 million in the first six months of last year. Six month 2007 operating income was $0.7 million, compared with operating income of $7.2 million in the first six months of 2006. Veeco's six month 2007 EBITA was $8.5 million, compared to $15.3 million last year. Six month net loss was ($2.3) million, or ($0.07) per share, compared to net income of $2.8 million, or $0.09 per share, in the first six months of 2006. Excluding certain charges and gains and amortization expense, and using a 35% tax rate in both periods, six month 2007 earnings were $0.15 per share, compared to $0.27 per share in 2006. Details of revenues and bookings appear in the following tables. Six Month 2007 Revenue
Segment
Analysis $ Millions % Market Analysis % Regional Analysis %
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Data Storage 34% North America 33%
Process -------------------- ----------------------
Equipment $118.1 60% Semiconductor 10% Europe 18%
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HB-LED/wireless 24% Japan 16%
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Scientific
Metrology 79.8 40% Research 32% APAC 33%
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Total $197.9 100% Total 100% Total 100%
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Six Month 2007 Bookings
Segment
Analysis $ Millions % Market Analysis % Regional Analysis %
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Data Storage 32% North America 34%
Process -------------------- ----------------------
Equipment $146.4 67% Semiconductor 9% Europe 19%
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HB-LED/wireless 34% Japan 13%
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Scientific
Metrology $72.0 33% Research 25% APAC 34%
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Total $218.4 100% Total 100% Total 100%
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Veeco's six month book-to-bill ratio was 1.10 to 1.0. Outlook John R. Peeler, who joined Veeco as Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2007, commented, "Veeco is currently experiencing a challenging overall data storage market, primarily due to customer consolidation and a slower than expected recovery in capital spending, as well as a depressed semiconductor environment. While we have an exciting pipeline of new products across all of our markets, many of these are in the early stages of shipments and therefore carry risks associated with customer acceptance and revenue recognition. Therefore, we are forecasting weak third quarter revenue and profitability with improvement in the fourth quarter." Veeco currently expects revenue to be in the range of $92-$97 million for the third quarter of 2007, with loss per share forecasted to be between ($0.25) - ($0.18) on a GAAP basis, and a loss of ($0.09) - ($0.05) on a non-GAAP basis (excluding amortization of $1.9 million and restructuring charges of $0.5 million using a 35% tax rate). Veeco currently expects that its third quarter 2007 bookings will be $100-$115 million. The forecasted decline in profitability in the third quarter of 2007 compared to the second quarter of 2007 is primarily due to new data storage products at introductory pricing and low revenue in Veeco Metrology. Compared with first half 2007 revenue of $197.9 million, Veeco currently forecasts that second half revenue will improve to $200-$220 million, subject to the risks associated with customer acceptances of new products, bringing revenue for the full year to approximately $400-$420 million, down 5-10% versus 2006. Mr. Peeler concluded, "While we are disappointed that 2007 will likely not be a growth year for Veeco, we are pleased that our strong pipeline of new products will set the stage for an improved 2008. During the coming months, I will be working with Veeco's senior management team to develop new strategies for improving Veeco's growth and profitability." Veeco will host a conference call reviewing these results at 10:00AM ET today at 1-800-262-1292 (toll free) or 1-719-457-2680. The call will also be webcast live on the Veeco website at www.veeco.com. Also posted on the Company's website is a presentation reviewing the financial results. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 1:00PM ET today through midnight on August 10th, 2007 at 1-888-203-1112 or 1-719-457-0820, using pass code 7000436, or on the Veeco website. About Veeco Veeco Instruments Inc. provides solutions for nanoscale applications in the worldwide data storage, semiconductor, HB-LED/wireless and scientific research markets. Our Metrology products are used to measure at the nanoscale and our Process Equipment tools help create nanoscale devices. Veeco's manufacturing and engineering facilities are located in New York, New Jersey, California, Colorado, Arizona and Minnesota. Global sales and service offices are located throughout the United States, Europe, Japan and Asia Pacific. Additional information on Veeco can be found at http://www.veeco.com/. To the extent that this news release discusses expectations or otherwise makes statements about the future, such statements are forward-looking and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These factors include the risks discussed in the Business Description and Management's Discussion and Analysis sections of Veeco's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and press releases. Veeco does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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2007 2006 2007 2006
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Net sales $98,769 $111,635 $197,935 $205,553
Cost of sales 56,524 61,923 111,995 114,072
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Gross profit 42,245 49,712 85,940 91,481
Costs and expenses:
Selling, general and
administrative expense 23,818 24,996 46,624 46,326
Research and development
expense 15,903 15,252 31,292 29,838
Amortization expense 2,368 3,989 6,277 8,004
Restructuring expense 1,445 - 1,445 -
Other (income) expense, net (279) (132) (426) 67
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Operating (loss) income (1,010) 5,607 728 7,246
Interest expense, net 772 1,149 1,591 2,527
Gain on extinguishment of debt - - (738) (330)
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(Loss) income before income
taxes and noncontrolling
interest (1,782) 4,458 (125) 5,049
Income tax provision 1,042 1,433 2,536 2,266
Noncontrolling interest (229) - (359) -
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Net (loss) income ($2,595) $3,025 ($2,302) $2,783
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(Loss) income per common
share:
Net (loss) income per common
share ($0.08) $0.10 ($0.07) $0.09
Diluted net (loss) income per
common share ($0.08) $0.10 ($0.07) $0.09
Weighted average shares
outstanding 30,926 30,322 30,912 30,208
Diluted weighted average
shares outstanding 30,926 31,254 30,912 30,946
Veeco Instruments Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of operating (loss) income to earnings excluding
certain items
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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2007 2006 2007 2006
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Operating (loss) income ($1,010) $5,607 $728 $7,246
Adjustments:
Amortization expense 2,368 3,989 6,277 8,004
Restructuring expense 1,445(1) - 1,445(1) -
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Earnings before
interest, income taxes
and amortization
excluding certain items
("EBITA") 2,803 9,596 8,450 15,250
Interest expense, net 772 1,149 1,591 2,527
Gain on extinguishment of
debt - - (738)(2) (330)(3)
Adjustment to exclude gain
on extinguishment of debt - - 738 330
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Earnings excluding
certain items before
income taxes 2,031 8,447 6,859 12,723
Income tax provision at
35% 711 2,956 2,401 4,453
Noncontrolling interest,
net of income tax
provision at 35% (149) - (233) -
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Earnings excluding
certain items $1,469 $5,491 $4,691 $8,270
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Earnings excluding certain
items per diluted share $0.05 $0.18 $0.15 $0.27
Diluted weighted average
shares outstanding 31,263 31,254 31,278 30,946
(1) During the second quarter of 2007, the Company incurred $1.4
million in expenses for personnel severance costs associated with its
restructuring plan.
(2) During the first quarter of 2007, the Company repurchased $56.0
million aggregate principal amount of its 4.125% convertible
subordinated notes. As a result of these repurchases, the amount of
convertible subordinated notes outstanding was reduced to $144.0
million, and the Company recorded a gain from the extinguishment of
debt in the amount of $0.7 million.
(3) During the first quarter of 2006, the Company repurchased $20.0
million aggregate principal amount of its 4.125% convertible
subordinated notes. As a result of this repurchase, the amount of
convertible subordinated notes outstanding was reduced to $200.0
million, and the Company recorded a gain from the extinguishment of
debt in the amount of $0.3 million.
NOTE - The above reconciliation is intended to present Veeco's
operating results, excluding certain items and providing income taxes
at a 35% statutory rate. This reconciliation is not in accordance
with, or an alternative method for, generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States, and may be different from similar
measures presented by other companies. Management of the Company
evaluates performance of its business units based on EBITA, which is
the primary indicator used to plan and forecast future periods. The
presentation of this financial measure facilitates meaningful
comparison with prior periods, as management of the Company believes
EBITA reports baseline performance and thus provides useful
information.
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