Skip to main content

AI assistant

Sign in to chat with this filing

The assistant answers questions, extracts KPIs, and summarises risk factors directly from the filing text.

Nova Ltd. Regulatory Filings 2004

Aug 12, 2004

6955_ffr_2004-08-12_063c211f-1522-4c3c-8029-e4a635420b0d.zip

Regulatory Filings

Open in viewer

Opens in your device viewer

6-K 1 zk40939.htm Created by EDGAR Ease Plus (EDGAR Ease+ 1.6a) Project: \Backup\office\EDGAR Filing\Nova Measuring Istruments Ltd\40939\a40939.eep Control Number: 40939 Rev Number: 1 Client Name: Nova Measuring Istruments Ltd Project Name: 6-K Firm Name: Zadok-Keinan Ltd 6-K MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Scotch Rule Top-TNR" FSL="Workstation" MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Minor Center-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Minor Center-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

Washington, D.C. 20549 Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Minor Center-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

August 12 th , 2004

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Center Bold-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Minor Center-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

Building 22 Weitzmann Science Park, Rehovoth P.O.B 266

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Flush Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Large Indent Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

Form 20-F x Form 40-F o

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Flush Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Minor Center-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

Yes o No x

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Flush Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b) : N/A.

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Flush Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

Attached hereto and incorporated by way of reference herein the Registrants notice regarding 2004 Second Quarter Results

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Minor Center-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

Signatures

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Flush Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Default"

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.

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Signature (Single)" FSL="Workstation"

August 12 th , 2004 Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd (the "Registrant") BY: /S/ Chai Toren —————————————— Chai Toren Chief Financial Officer

Company Contact: Investor relations Contacts:
Chai Toren, CFO and Vice President Finance Ehud Helft / Kenny Green
Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. Gelbart Kahana Investor Relations
Tel: 972-8-938-7505 Tel: +1-866-704-6710
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.nova.co.il [email protected]

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Center Bold 1-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

Company Press Release

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Center Bold 1-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

Nova Measuring Instruments Announces 2004 Second Quarter Results

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Flush Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

Rehovoth, Israel, – August 12, 2004 – Nova Measuring Instruments, Ltd. (Nasdaq: NVMI), the market leader in integrated measurement and process control for the semiconductor industry, today reported results for the second quarter of 2004.

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Left Bold-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

2004 Second Quarter Results

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Large Indent Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

Total revenues for the second quarter of 2004 were $10.2 million, a 59% increase over revenues of $6.4 million reported for the second quarter of 2003 and a 11% sequential increase over revenues of $9.2 million reported for the first quarter of 2004.

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Large Indent Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

The Company reported gross profit of $4.7 million (46% of revenues) compared with gross profit of $2.4 million (38% of revenues) for the second quarter of 2003 and gross profit of $4.1 million (44% of revenues) for the first quarter of 2004. Net income for the quarter was $0.5 million or $0.03 per share, compared with a net loss of $1.4 million, or $0.09 per share, for the second quarter of 2003 and profit of $0.1 million, or $0.005 per share, for the first quarter of 2004.

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Large Indent Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

Research and development expenses were $2.0 million (20% of revenues) compared with $1.6 million (25% of revenues), in the second quarter of 2003 and $2.1 million (23% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2004. Sales and marketing expenses were $1.7 million (16% of revenues) as compared with $1.8 million (28% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2003 and $1.5 million (16% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2004. The cash and cash equivalent position at the end of the quarter was $29.3 million.

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para (List) Indent Lv 0- TNR" FSL="Workstation"

Dr. Giora Dishon, President & CEO of Nova commented, “The second quarter results reflect the continuous growth of the company and is the third consecutive quarter with a growing net income. The improvements are a result of the continuing growth in the semiconductor industry, with the addition of our new products for CMP, copper CMP and Etch, as well as the continuous move to Asia Pacific and Japan. The sustained improvement in our financial performance is very encouraging after over two years of losses. We are also very positive with our growth and the growth we see in the industry, as well as our strong cash position. In line with the outlook we provided at the beginning of July, for the third quarter of 2004 we continue to expect growth in revenues and profitability.”

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para (List) Indent Lv 0- TNR" FSL="Workstation"

Dr. Dishon added, “The semiconductor industry continues to invest primarily in the new and expanded 300mm lines, employing more advanced technology nodes. We are seeing increased prolifiration of our new process control systems. In particular, we are seeing significant demand for our NovaScan CD systems in both Stand-alone and Integrated configurations, along with continuing demand for our 200mm systems.”

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para (List) Indent Lv 0- TNR" FSL="Workstation"

Dr. Dishon concluded, “The latest (July 2004) Dataquest market research forecasts a 64% growth in the WFE (wafer fab equipment) market for 2004 and another 15% in 2005. Thus, we will work hard to achieve continuous growth in our activities in all process control areas, continuing expansion of our business in the Asia Pacific and Japan regions, as well as continuous improvements in our financial performance.”

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Large Indent Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

The Company will host a conference call today, August 12, 2004, at 11:00 EST. To participate please dial in the US 1-866-860-9642 or international +972-3-918-0610 at least 5 minutes before the start of the call. A conference call presentation will be available for download on the company’s website www.nova.co.il , before and during the call.

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Left Bold-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

About Nova Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. develops, designs and produces integrated process control systems in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Nova provides a broad range of integrated process control solutions that link between different semiconductor processes and process equipment. The Company’s website is www.nova.co.il.

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Flush Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements related to anticipated growth rates, manufacturing capacity and tax rate. Actual results may differ materially from those projected due to a number of risks, including changes in customer demands for our products, new product offerings from our competitors, changes in or an inability to execute our business strategy, unanticipated manufacturing or supply problems, or changes in tax requirements. Nova cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties summarized under the heading “Risk Factors” in Nova’s Form F-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 9, 2000. These factors are updated from time to time through the filing of reports and registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Minor Center-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

(Tables to Follow)

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Center Bold-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)

June 30, 2004 March 31, 2004
(unaudited)
REVENUES:
Product sales 7,921 7,471
Services 2,296 1,701
10,217 9,172
COST OF REVENUES:
Product sales 3,784 3,605
Services 1,729 1,502
5,513 5,107
GROSS PROFIT 4,704 4,065
OPERATING EXPENSES
Research & Development expenses, net 2,045 2,126
Sales & Marketing expenses 1,666 1,503
General & Administrative expenses 641 457
4,352 4,086
OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) 352 (21 )
INTEREST INCOME 98 90
NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD 450 69
EARNINGS PER SHARE 0.03 0.00
Comments:
1. Employee Stock Based Compensation expenses 0 122
2. Shares for calculation of earnings (loss) per
share Basic and Diluted 15,261 15,206
3. The adjusted results excluding Employee Stock
Based Compensation:
Gross profit 4,704 4,080
Operating expenses 4,352 3,979
Net Income 450 191
Earnings per share 0.03 0.01

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Center Bold-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)

June 30, 2004 June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
REVENUES:
Product sales 7,921 5,213
Services 2,296 1,220
10,217 6,433
COST OF REVENUES:
Product sales 3,784 2,549
Services 1,729 1,455
5,513 4,004
GROSS PROFIT 4,704 2,429
OPERATING EXPENSES
Research & Development expenses, net 2,045 1,605
Sales & Marketing expenses 1,666 1,782
General & Administrative expenses 641 489
4,352 3,876
OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) 352 (1,447 )
INTEREST INCOME 98 93
NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD 450 (1,354 )
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE 0.03 (0.09 )
Comments:
1. Employee Stock Based Compensation expenses 0 106
2. Shares for calculation of earnings (loss) per
share Basic and Diluted 15,261 14,939
3. The adjusted results excluding employee
Stock Based Compensation:
Gross profit 4,704 2,442
Operating expenses 4,352 3,783
Net Income (Loss) 450 (1,248 )
Earnings (Loss) per share 0.03 (0.08 )

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Center Bold-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)

June 30, 2004 June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
REVENUES:
Product sales 15,392 8,817
Services 3,997 2,389
19,389 11,206
COST OF REVENUES:
Product sales 7,389 4,335
Services 3,231 2,932
10,620 7,267
GROSS PROFIT 8,769 3,939
OPERATING EXPENSES
Research & Development expenses, net 4,171 3,757
Sales & Marketing expenses 3,169 3,291
General & Administrative expenses 1,098 1,074
8,438 8,122
OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) 331 (4,183 )
INTEREST INCOME 188 241
NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD 519 (3,942 )
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE 0.03 (0.26 )
Comments:
1. Employee Stock Based Compensation expenses 122 273
2. Shares for calculation of earnings (loss) per
share Basic and Diluted 15,243 14,935
3. The adjusted results excluding employee
Stock Based Compensation:
Gross profit 8,784 3,972
Operating expenses 8,331 7,882
Net Income (Loss) 641 (3,669 )
Earnings (Loss) per share 0.04 (0.24 )

MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Center Bold-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (U.S. dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 16,249 26,634
Short-term interest-bearing bank deposits 1,634 711
Held to maturity securities 2,216 4,296
Trade accounts receivable 9,194 5,804
Inventories 4,338 4,152
Other current assets 927 1,244
34,558 42,841
LONG-TERM ASSETS
Long-term interest-bearing bank deposits 943 1,386
Held to maturity securities 8,269 -
Other long- term assets 266 242
Severance pay funds 2,150 2,024
Fixed assets, net 1,507 1,425
13,135 5,077
47,693 47,918
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade accounts payable 4,519 5,389
Other current liabilities 6,328 7,102
10,847 12,491
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Liability for employee termination benefits 2,873 2,653
Deferred Income 386 263
Other long-term liability 143 175
3,402 3,091
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital 46 46
Additional paid- in capital 73,199 72,785
Deferred stock-based compensation - (122 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income 66 13
Accumulated deficit (39,867 ) (40,386 )
33,444 32,336
47,693 47,918