Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Mon, November 2, 2009
Sun, November 1, 2009
Fri, October 30, 2009
Thu, October 29, 2009 
MIDDLEFIELD, CT--(Marketwire - October 29, 2009) - Zygo Corporation (
The Company recorded a net loss from continuing operations, net of tax, for first quarter fiscal 2010 of $4.0 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, as compared with $0.8 million of net earnings from continuing operations, net of tax, or $0.05 per diluted share, for first quarter fiscal 2009. Including a $1.8 million loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, or $0.11 per diluted share, our total net loss for first quarter fiscal 2010 was $5.8 million, or $0.34 per diluted share. In line with the strategy to work with OEM partners for system-related activity, the Company has discontinued its IC packaging operation in Singapore. The above-reported loss from discontinued operations includes the loss from operations during the quarter for this discontinued business, as well as the effect of impairments of its remaining assets and related closure reserves.
Commenting on the first quarter results of fiscal 2010, ZYGO's chief executive officer, Bruce Robinson, said, "The first quarter of fiscal 2010 included a number of highlights. Primarily, order momentum was clearly evident in both our Metrology and Optical Divisions. The increase in customer bookings across virtually all of our markets is an indication that the business environment in these markets appears to be improving. We are pleased that our balance sheet has remained strong with our cash and marketable securities increasing by more than $2.0 million over the previous quarter."
Order highlights:
-- Metrology Division orders increased by $5.1 million, or 49%, over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, including: -- An increase across our instrument, lithography, and vision system product lines. -- The first order for OEM sensor heads. -- Optical Division orders increased by $2.8 million, or 64%, over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, including: -- A multi-million dollar follow-on order from a life sciences customer. -- Strong order activity for laser fusion optics.
Mr. Robinson continued, "With the completion of our agreement with Toho Technologies and the restructuring of our Vision Systems group, we have substantially reorganized our business. These actions, along with our earlier cost savings, have enabled us to significantly increase our operating leverage. We believe these measures will also improve our customer coverage and strengthen our ability to concentrate on our core markets and technology. This focus on core technology development is expected to benefit our Metrology Division's instruments and OEM products and lead to increased market penetration of our core technology."
Zygo Corporation is a worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments, precision optics, and electro-optical design and manufacturing services, serving customers in the semiconductor capital equipment and industrial markets.
Note: ZYGO's teleconference to discuss the results of the first quarter of fiscal 2010 will be held at 6 PM Eastern Time on October 29, 2009 and can be accessed by dialing 800-926-6309. This call is web cast live on ZYGO's web site at [ www.zygo.com ]. The call may also be accessed for 30 days following the teleconference.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this news release regarding financial performance, condition and operations, and the business strategy, plans, anticipated sales, orders, market acceptance, growth rates, market opportunities, and objectives of management of the Company for future operations are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are intended to provide management's current expectations or plans for the future operating and financial performance of the Company based upon information currently available and assumptions currently believed to be valid. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plans," "strategy," "project," and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors. Among the important factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are fluctuations in capital spending of our customers; fluctuations in net sales to our major customer; manufacturing and supplier risks; risks of order cancellations, push-outs and de-bookings; dependence on timing and market acceptance of new product development; rapid technological and market change; risks in international operations; risks related to the reorganization of our business; dependence on proprietary technology and key personnel; length of the sales cycle; environmental regulations; investment portfolio returns; fluctuations in our stock price; the risk that anticipated growth opportunities may be smaller than anticipated or may not be realized; and the risk related to the Company's transition to new senior management. Zygo Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release. Further information on potential factors that could affect Zygo Corporation's business is described in our reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 10-K, as amended by our Form 10-K/A, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 14, 2009 and October 26, 2009, respectively.
Zygo Corporation and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (Thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended September 30, ------------------ 2009 2008 -------- -------- Net sales $ 21,325 $ 37,493 Cost of goods sold 14,151 21,006 -------- -------- Gross profit 7,174 16,487 -------- -------- Selling, general, and administrative expenses 6,555 9,085 Research, development, and engineering expenses 3,647 5,306 Provision for doubtful accounts and notes 221 382 -------- -------- Operating expenses 10,423 14,773 -------- -------- Operating profit (loss) (3,249) 1,714 -------- -------- Other income (expense) Interest income 51 369 Miscellaneous income (expense) 60 (444) -------- -------- Total other income (expense) 111 (75) -------- -------- Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income tax, including non-controlling interest (3,138) 1,639 Income tax expense (682) (531) -------- -------- Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations (3,820) 1,108 -------- -------- Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (1,835) (329) -------- -------- Net earnings (loss) including non-controlling interest (5,655) 779 Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interest 132 276 -------- -------- Net earnings (loss) attributable to Zygo Corporation $ (5,787) $ 503 ======== ======== Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Zygo Corporation $ (3,952) $ 832 ======== ======== Basic and Diluted - Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Zygo Corporation Continuing operations $ (0.23) $ 0.05 Discontinued operations (0.11) (0.02) -------- -------- Net earnings (loss) per share $ (0.34) $ 0.03 ======== ======== Weighted average shares outstanding Basic shares 16,943 16,775 ======== ======== Diluted shares 16,943 17,162 ======== ======== Zygo Corporation and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) September 30, June 30, 2009 2009 ------------ ---------- Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 35,721 $ 32,723 Marketable securities 3,005 4,015 Receivables, net 19,999 20,874 Inventories 28,162 30,452 Prepaid expenses and other 1,729 1,527 Income tax receivable 307 1,022 Current assets of discontinued operations 25 294 ------------ ---------- Total current assets 88,948 90,907 Marketable securities 603 499 Property, plant, and equipment, net 26,110 27,325 Intangible assets, net 4,203 4,211 Other assets 1,013 1,013 Non current assets of discontinued operations - 144 ------------ ---------- Total assets $ 120,877 $ 124,099 ============ ========== Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 5,848 $ 5,089 Accrued expenses 15,040 15,745 Income tax payable 615 - Current liabilities of discontinued operations 690 331 ------------ ---------- Total current liabilities 22,193 21,165 Long-term income tax payable 1,826 1,826 Other long-term liabilities 1,013 1,081 Non current liabilities of discontinued operations 364 - Commitments and contingencies - - Total Stockholders' Equity - Zygo Corporation 93,845 98,583 Non-Controlling Interest 1,636 1,444 ------------ ---------- Total stockholders' equity 95,481 100,027 ------------ ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 120,877 $ 124,099 ============ ==========
