MTSN Mattson Technology, Inc.

FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mattson Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSN), a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 25, 2005. Highlights of this report include: * Achieved eighth consecutive profitable quarter. * Increased cash 27.4 percent quarter-over-quarter to $124.3 million. * Penetrated new account, a major silicon-on-insulator wafer manufacturer. * Received first order for next-generation bulk strip tool from leading Japanese chipmaker. Net sales for the third quarter were $47.7 million, down 16.5 percent from $57.1 million for the previous quarter, and down 29.9 percent from $68.0 million in the third quarter of 2004. Net sales for the third quarters of 2005 and 2004 each included royalties of $3.2 million related to the settlement of the patent infringement suit with Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ("DNS"). Net income for the quarter was $3.5 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared with $3.3 million, or $0.06 per share, for the previous quarter, and $10.2 million, or $0.20 per share, for the third quarter of 2004. Net income for the quarter included a $2.9 million gain from an additional earn-out payment received from the sale of our Wet Business in March 2003. Gross margin for the third quarter was 41.5 percent, up 0.5 percentage points from 41.0 percent for the previous quarter, and down 3.8 percentage points from 45.3 percent for the third quarter of 2004. Excluding the nonrecurring gain from the earn-out payment related to the sale of our Wet Business of $2.9 million, operating expenses for the quarter decreased to $19.6 million from $20.4 million for the previous quarter and $20.9 million from the third quarter of 2004, as a result of improved expense management. Excluding the nonrecurring gain, operating expenses as a percentage of net sales were 41.2 percent for the quarter, compared with 35.8 percent for the previous quarter and 30.7 percent in the third quarter of 2004. Shipments for the third quarter were $35.9 million, down 31.2 percent from $52.2 million for the previous quarter, and down 42.6 percent from $62.5 million for the third quarter of 2004. Net bookings for the quarter were $46.0 million, up 72.9 percent from $26.6 million for the previous quarter, and down 37.9 percent from $74.1 million for the third quarter of 2004. Net bookings in the quarter resulted in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.28 to 1. Deferred revenues (which represent unrecognized revenues and pre-paid royalties received from DNS) were $25.2 million at the end of the quarter compared with $31.1 million at the end of the previous quarter, and $32.1 million at the end of the third quarter of 2004. Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments at the end of the third quarter were $124.3 million, up $26.7 million from $97.6 million at the end of the prior quarter, and up $31.6 million from $92.7 million at the end of 2004. "Our focus on operational and financial performance is paying off as we continued to generate strong cash flow and delivered the eighth consecutive profitable quarter -- the strongest two-year period in the company's history," said David L. Dutton, chief executive officer of Mattson Technology. "Since the last cycle, we expanded our product portfolio with the Aspen III eHighlands low-k/copper strip system, the next-generation bulk strip tool and the fRTP flash millisecond annealing system. These tools are gaining acceptance by existing and new customers. In the third quarter, we received the first order for our next-generation bulk strip tool from a major Japanese logic chipmaker. We also received orders for multiple Helios systems from a leading silicon-on-insulator wafer manufacturer, which further strengthens our position in the wafer manufacturing market." "We will continue to leverage our leading-edge technologies in order to drive share gains in new and existing markets," concluded Dutton. Attached to this news release are preliminary unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and balance sheets. Forward-Looking Guidance: New order bookings in the fourth quarter of 2005 are expected to range between $42 million and $47 million. Fourth quarter 2005 net sales are expected to range between $47 million and $52 million. Gross margin in the fourth quarter is expected to be in the range of approximately 40 percent to 45 percent. On Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at 5:30 PM Eastern Time (2:30 PM Pacific Time), Mattson will hold a conference call to review the following topics: third quarter 2005 financial results, current business conditions and the near-term business outlook. The conference call will be simultaneously webcast at http://www.mattson.com/ under the "Investors" section. In addition to the live webcast, a replay will be available to the public on the Mattson website for one week following the live broadcast. "Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding the company's future prospects, including, but not limited to: anticipated bookings, revenue and margins for future periods. Forward-looking statements address matters that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: end-user demand for semiconductors; customer demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment; the timing of significant customer orders for the company's products; customer acceptance of delivered products and the company's ability to collect amounts due upon shipment and upon acceptance; the company's ability to timely manufacture, deliver and support ordered products; the company's ability to bring new products to market and to gain market share with such products; customer rate of adoption of new technologies; risks inherent in the development of complex technology; the timing and competitiveness of new product releases by the company's competitors; the company's ability to align its cost structure with market conditions; and other risks and uncertainties described in the company's Forms 10-K, 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Results for the current quarter are preliminary and subject to adjustment. The company assumes no obligation to update the information provided in this news release. About Mattson Technology, Inc. Mattson Technology, Inc. is the leading supplier of dry strip equipment and the second largest supplier of rapid thermal processing equipment in the global semiconductor industry. The company's strip and RTP equipment utilize innovative technology to deliver advanced processing performance and productivity gains to semiconductor manufacturers worldwide for the fabrication of current- and next-generation devices. For more information, please contact Mattson Technology, Inc., 47131 Bayside Parkway, Fremont, Calif. 94538. Telephone: (800) MATTSON/(510) 657-5900. Fax: (510) 492-5911. Internet: http://www.mattson.com/. Mattson Technology Contact Ludger Viefhues Mattson Technology, Inc. tel 510-492-6241 fax 510-492-5963 MATTSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Sept. 25, Sept. 26, Sept. 25, Sept. 26, 2005 2004 2005 2004 Net sales $47,663 $68,038 $159,788 $181,314 Cost of sales 27,905 37,247 94,375 102,112 Gross margin 19,758 30,791 65,413 79,202 Operating expenses: Research, development and engineering 6,484 5,616 19,778 15,970 Selling, general and administrative 12,648 14,956 39,760 41,299 Amortization of intangibles 500 328 1,500 985 Gain on disposition of Wet Business (2,862) -- (2,862) -- Total operating expenses 16,770 20,900 58,176 58,254 Income from operations 2,988 9,891 7,237 20,948 Interest and other income (expense), net 618 307 199 232 Income before income taxes 3,606 10,198 7,436 21,180 Provision (benefit) for income taxes 61 1 (435) 308 Net income $3,545 $10,197 $7,871 $20,872 Net income per share: Basic $0.07 $0.20 $0.15 $0.43 Diluted $0.07 $0.20 $0.15 $0.41 Shares used in computing net income per share: Basic 51,504 49,922 51,431 49,085 Diluted 52,784 51,051 52,719 50,588 MATTSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) September 25, December 31, 2005 2004 (unaudited) (1) ASSETS Current assets: Cash, cash equivalents and short- term investments $124,276 $92,652 Accounts receivable, net 30,460 58,288 Advance billings 10,914 16,793 Inventories 34,988 43,509 Inventories - delivered systems 1,468 5,258 Prepaid expenses and other assets 11,964 11,233 Total current assets 214,070 227,733 Property and equipment, net 21,707 27,396 Goodwill 20,005 24,451 Intangibles, net 11,397 12,897 Other assets 1,297 950 Total assets $268,476 $293,427 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $11,181 $19,122 Accrued liabilities 37,105 47,705 Deferred revenue 25,167 30,313 Total current liabilities 73,453 97,140 Long-term liabilities: Deferred income taxes 125 4,901 Total long-term liabilities 125 4,901 Total liabilities 73,578 102,041 Stockholders' equity: Common stock 52 52 Additional paid-in capital 612,883 610,690 Accumulated other comprehensive income 9,475 16,027 Treasury stock (2,987) (2,987) Accumulated deficit (424,525) (432,396) Total stockholders' equity 194,898 191,386 $268,476 $293,427 (1) Derived from audited financial statements DATASOURCE: Mattson Technology, Inc. CONTACT: Ludger Viefhues of Mattson Technology, Inc., +1-510-492-6241, or fax, +1-510-492-5963, or Web site: http://www.mattson.com/

Copyright