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ESI Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2015 Results
 
PORTLAND, Ore. – July 31, 2014Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESIO), a leading supplier of innovative laser-based manufacturing solutions for the microtechnology industry, today announced results for its fiscal 2015 first quarter ended June 28, 2014. Financial measures are provided on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, which excludes the impact of purchase accounting, equity compensation, and other items.
Revenue in the first quarter was $35.0 million, compared to $37.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 and $46.2 million in the first quarter of last fiscal year. On a GAAP basis, net loss was $8.3 million or $0.27 per share. On a non-GAAP basis, first quarter net loss was $7.4 million or $0.24 per share. “First quarter results reflected good execution on our revenue opportunities and prudent expense management, which resulted in EPS performance above our guided range with positive operating cash flow,” stated Edward C. Grady, president and CEO of ESI.
Orders for the first quarter were $47.3 million, compared to $31.7 million in the prior quarter. Grady continued, “Flex circuit via drilling had a very good quarter, as we saw our strongest flex orders in a year. We also grew the bookings in China to the highest quarterly level in several years. Lastly, orders benefited from our service and support business, which grew 10% from last quarter and over 50% from one year ago.”
GAAP gross margin was 38%. Non-GAAP gross margin was 40%. Operating expenses were $22.2 million, down from $25.5 million in the prior quarter. On a non-GAAP basis operating expenses



ESI Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2015 Results

decreased by $1.3 million to $21.0 million. Non-GAAP operating loss was $7.1 million compared to a loss of $5.1 million in the fourth quarter.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
At quarter end, cash and investments were $106 million. The company generated $0.7 million in cash from operations. During the quarter the company spent $1.5 million to repurchase approximately 208,000 shares of ESI stock pursuant to its stock repurchase authorization, and paid $2.4 million for the quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share.
Second Quarter 2015 Outlook
ESI expects revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 to be around $40 million. Non-GAAP loss per share is expected to be $0.17 to $0.22.
Grady concluded, “In the past quarter we have made good progress toward our corporate revitalization. Our new Chief Marketing Officer, plus other key marketing hires, will help ESI to become a market-driven company that can address a broad application set. The corporate initiative to drive growth in China is reflected by the hiring of our new president of China operations. And progress continues on the development of lower-cost modular platforms that will open ESI to an expanded set of market opportunities. Although we expect that the benefits of these actions will take a few quarters to be realized, they begin to form the foundation for our turnaround effort and will enable future growth."
The company will hold a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET. 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 888-339-2688 (domestic participants) or 617-847-3007 (international participants). The conference ID number is 98229863. A live audio webcast can be accessed at investors.esi.com. Upon completion of the call, an audio replay will be accessible through August 10, 2014, at 888-286-8010 (domestic participants) or 617-801-6888 (international participants), passcode 87806089. The webcast will be available on ESI’s website for one year.

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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, restructuring charges, inventory write-offs, asset impairments, and other 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 electronic devices, semiconductors, LEDs and other high-value components. We partner with our customers to make breakthrough technologies possible in the microelectronics, semiconductor 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, growth initiatives, revenue 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; the risk that any of our growth initiatives may not be successful; 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, timing of consumer product introductions and overall demand for electronic devices (such as semiconductors, printed circuit boards, displays, LEDs, capacitors and other components) 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 industries we serve which

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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; risks related to the integration of the Semiconductor Systems business; 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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Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
First Quarter Fiscal 2015 Results
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Operating Results:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal quarter ended
 
Jun 28, 2014
 
Mar 29, 2014
 
Jun 29, 2013
Net sales
$
35,030

 
$
37,081

 
$
46,172

Cost of sales
21,795

 
33,354

 
26,786

Gross profit
13,235

 
3,727

 
19,386

 
38
%
 
10
%
 
42
%
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, service and administration
13,100

 
14,516

 
14,547

Research, development and engineering
9,145

 
9,927

 
8,425

Restructuring costs

 
1,101

 

Gain on acquisition of Semiconductor Systems business

 

 
(464
)
Net operating expenses
22,245

 
25,544

 
22,508

Operating loss
(9,010
)
 
(21,817
)
 
(3,122
)
Non-operating income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
Other-than-temporary impairment of cost based investments

 
(6,115
)
 

Interest and other income (expense), net
46

 
(2
)
 
(60
)
Total non-operating income (expense)
46

 
(6,117
)
 
(60
)
Loss before income taxes
(8,964
)
 
(27,934
)
 
(3,182
)
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes
(713
)
 
(301
)
 
101

Net loss
$
(8,251
)
 
$
(27,633
)
 
$
(3,283
)
Net loss per share—basic
$
(0.27
)
 
$
(0.92
)
 
$
(0.11
)
Net loss per share—diluted
$
(0.27
)
 
$
(0.92
)
 
$
(0.11
)

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Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
First Quarter Fiscal 2015 Results
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Financial Position As Of:
 
Jun 28, 2014
 
Mar 29, 2014
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
82,459

 
$
68,461

Short-term investments
23,866

 
38,444

Trade receivables, net
32,957

 
37,813

Inventories
60,398

 
58,902

Shipped systems pending acceptance
2,547

 
2,054

Deferred income taxes, net
160

 
161

Other current assets
4,563

 
4,674

Total current assets
206,950

 
210,509

Non-current assets:
 
 
 
Non-current investments

 
3,985

Property, plant and equipment, net
27,086

 
27,930

Non-current deferred income taxes, net
811

 
704

Goodwill
7,889

 
7,889

Acquired intangible assets, net
6,305

 
6,845

Other assets
12,253

 
12,347

Total assets
$
261,294

 
$
270,209

Liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
14,597

 
$
14,465

Accrued liabilities
21,101

 
20,524

Deferred income tax liability, net
170

 
170

Deferred revenue
12,268

 
10,515

Total current liabilities
48,136

 
45,674

Non-current income taxes payable
1,151

 
1,654

Shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
Preferred and common stock
182,451

 
183,193

Retained earnings
28,668

 
39,336

Accumulated other comprehensive income
888

 
352

Total shareholders' equity
212,007

 
222,881

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
261,294

 
$
270,209

End of period shares outstanding
30,495

 
30,155


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Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
Analysis of First Quarter Fiscal 2015 Results
(Dollars and shares in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Fiscal quarter ended
 
Jun 28, 2014
 
Mar 29, 2014
 
Jun 29, 2013
Sales detail:
 
 
 
 
 
Interconnect & Microfabrication Group
$
20,948

 
$
22,851

 
$
34,417

Semiconductor Group
10,749

 
10,696

 
5,613

Components Group
3,333

 
3,534

 
6,142

Total
$
35,030

 
$
37,081

 
$
46,172

 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross margin %
38
%
 
10
%
 
42
%
Selling, service and administration expense %
37
%
 
39
%
 
32
%
Research, development and engineering expense %
26
%
 
27
%
 
18
%
Operating loss %
(26
%)
 
(59
%)
 
(7
%)
Effective tax rate %
8
%
 
1
%
 
(3
%)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
30,353

 
30,130

 
29,745

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
30,353

 
30,130

 
29,745

End of period employees
618

 
633

 
623


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Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
First Quarter Fiscal 2015 Results
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
 
 
 
Fiscal quarter ended
 
Jun 28, 2014
 
Mar 29, 2014
 
Jun 29, 2013
Gross profit per GAAP
$
13,235

 
$
3,727

 
$
19,386

Purchase accounting
447

 
448

 
689

Equity compensation
168

 
164

 
185

Charges for inventory write-off of discontinued products

 
12,785

 

Non-GAAP gross profit
$
13,850

 
$
17,124

 
$
20,260

Non-GAAP gross margin
39.5
%
 
46.2
%
 
43.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses per GAAP
$
22,245

 
$
25,544

 
$
22,508

Purchase accounting
(90
)
 
(151
)
 
(266
)
Equity compensation
(1,162
)
 
(810
)
 
(2,449
)
Acquisition and integration costs

 
(204
)
 
(404
)
Restructuring costs

 
(1,101
)
 

Legal settlement

 

 
(55
)
Gain on purchase of acquisition of Semiconductor Systems business

 

 
464

Charges for asset write-off

 
(1,020
)
 

Non-GAAP operating expenses
$
20,993

 
$
22,258

 
$
19,798

% of Net sales
60
%
 
60
%
 
43
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating loss per GAAP
$
(9,010
)
 
$
(21,817
)
 
$
(3,122
)
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit
615

 
13,397

 
874

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses
1,252

 
3,286

 
2,710

Non-GAAP operating (loss) income
$
(7,143
)
 
$
(5,134
)
 
$
462

% of Net sales
(20
%)
 
(14
%)
 
1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-operating income (expense), net per GAAP
$
46

 
$
(6,117
)
 
$
(60
)
Other-than-temporary impairment of cost based investments

 
6,115

 

Non-GAAP non-operating income (expense)
$
46

 
$
(2
)
 
$
(60
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss per GAAP
$
(8,251
)
 
$
(27,633
)
 
$
(3,283
)
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit
615

 
13,397

 
874

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses
1,252

 
3,286

 
2,710

Non-GAAP adjustments to non-operating expense

 
6,115

 

Income tax effect of other non-GAAP adjustments
(966
)
 
(126
)
 
54

Non-GAAP net (loss) income
$
(7,350
)
 
$
(4,961
)
 
$
355

% of Net sales
(21
%)
 
(13
%)
 
1
%
Basic Non-GAAP net (loss) income per share
$
(0.24
)
 
$
(0.16
)
 
$
0.01

Diluted Non-GAAP net (loss) income per share
$
(0.24
)
 
$
(0.16
)
 
$
0.01




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ESI Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2015 Results

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
First Quarter Fiscal 2015 Results
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows:
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal quarter ended
 
Jun 28, 2014
 
Mar 29, 2014
 
Jun 29, 2013
Net loss
$
(8,251
)
 
$
(27,633
)
 
$
(3,283
)
Non-cash adjustments and changes in operating activities
8,988

 
12,390

 
(5,417
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
737

 
(15,243
)
 
(8,700
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
17,234

 
8,545

 
(3,087
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(4,362
)
 
(2,025
)
 
(3,175
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
389

 
10

 
(186
)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
13,998

 
(8,713
)
 
(15,148
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
68,461

 
77,174

 
88,913

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$
82,459

 
$
68,461

 
$
73,765



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