INTEVAC INC
10-Q, 1997-05-08
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
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                                   FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)
[X]   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
      EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
     FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 29, 1997
 
                                       OR
 
[ ]   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
      EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
                         FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM
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                         COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-26946
 
                                 INTEVAC, INC.
             (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
 
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                  CALIFORNIA                                    94-3125814
       (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF             (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
        INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)
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                              3550 BASSETT STREET
                         SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA 95054
          (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE, INCLUDING ZIP CODE)
 
       REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (408) 986-9888
 
              FORMER NAME, FORMER ADDRESS AND FORMER FISCAL YEAR,
                         IF CHANGED SINCE LAST REPORT.
 
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes [X]  No [ ]
 
               APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
                  PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:
 
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court.  Yes [X]  No [ ]
 
                     APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
 
     On March 29, 1997 approximately 12,532,584 shares of the Registrant's
Common Stock, no par value, were outstanding.
 
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                                 INTEVAC, INC.
 
                                     INDEX
 
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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.   Financial Statements (unaudited)
          Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets..........................................     3
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income....................................     4
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows................................     5
          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.....................................     6
          Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
ITEM 2.   Operations.....................................................................     9
 
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.   Legal Proceedings..............................................................    19
ITEM 2.   Changes in Securities..........................................................    19
ITEM 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities................................................    19
ITEM 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders............................    19
ITEM 5.   Other Information..............................................................    19
ITEM 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...............................................    19
 
SIGNATURES...............................................................................    21
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                         PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                                 INTEVAC, INC.
 
                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
 
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<CAPTION>
                                                                                       
                                                                       MARCH 29,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                         1997            1996
                                                                      -----------     -----------
                                                                      (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                   <C>             <C>
                                             ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents.........................................   $   4,632        $   938
  Short-term investments............................................      58,537             --
  Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,256 and $1,024 at
     March 29, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively.............      12,487         17,570
  Inventories.......................................................      28,617         25,666
  Short-term note receivable, net of allowance of $790 and $1,180 at
     March 29, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively.............          --             --
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets.........................         754            507
  Deferred tax asset................................................       4,397          4,397
                                                                        --------        -------
          Total current assets......................................     109,424         49,078
Property, plant, and equipment, net.................................       9,961          9,273
Long-term investments...............................................       2,081             --
Investment in 601 California Avenue LLC.............................       2,431          2,431
Goodwill and other intangibles......................................       6,762          7,301
Debt issuance costs.................................................       2,297             --
Deferred tax assets and other assets................................           2              2
                                                                        --------        -------
          Total assets..............................................   $ 132,958        $68,085
                                                                        ========        =======
                              LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Notes payable.....................................................   $   1,230        $ 1,252
  Accounts payable..................................................       5,820          4,465
  Accrued payroll and related liabilities...........................       1,537          1,937
  Other accrued liabilities.........................................       8,971          4,275
  Customer advances.................................................      18,607         20,702
  Net liabilities of discontinued operations........................         583            600
                                                                        --------        -------
          Total current liabilities.................................      36,748         33,231
Convertible notes...................................................      57,500             --
Long-term notes payable.............................................         730            730
Deferred tax liability..............................................         406            388
Shareholders' equity:
  Common stock, no par value........................................      17,169         16,747
  Retained earnings.................................................      20,405         16,989
                                                                        --------        -------
          Total shareholders' equity................................      37,574         33,736
                                                                        --------        -------
          Total liabilities and shareholders' equity................   $ 132,958        $68,085
                                                                        ========        =======
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                            See accompanying notes.
 
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                                 INTEVAC, INC.
 
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                    (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)
 
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<CAPTION>
                                                                         THREE MONTHS ENDED
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                                                                      March 29,        March 30,
                                                                        1997             1996
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Net revenues........................................................  $31,141          $15,126
Cost of net revenues................................................   20,997            9,203
                                                                      -------          -------
Gross profit........................................................   10,144            5,923
Operating expenses:
  Research and development..........................................    2,560            1,379
  Selling, general, and administrative..............................    2,600            1,887
                                                                      -------          -------
          Total operating expenses..................................    5,160            3,266
                                                                      -------          -------
Operating income....................................................    4,984            2,657
Interest expense....................................................     (400)             (26) 
Interest income and other, net......................................      755              287
                                                                      -------          -------
Income from continuing operations before income taxes...............    5,339            2,918
Provision for income taxes..........................................    1,923            1,021
                                                                      -------          -------
Net income..........................................................  $ 3,416          $ 1,897
                                                                      =======          =======
Net income per share................................................    $0.26            $0.15
Shares used in per share amounts....................................   13,114           12,631
</TABLE>
 
                            See accompanying notes.
 
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                                 INTEVAC, INC.
 
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)
 
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<CAPTION>
                                                                        THREE MONTHS ENDED
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                                                                     March 29,        March 30,
                                                                       1997             1996
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income.........................................................  $  3,416         $ 1,897
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash and cash
  equivalents provided by (used in) operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization....................................     1,131             335
  Gain on sale of Chorus Investment................................      (390)             --
  Loss on disposal of equipment....................................        16              --
  Changes in assets and liabilities................................     5,442          (3,506) 
                                                                     --------         -------
Total adjustments..................................................     6,199          (3,171) 
                                                                     --------         -------
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in) operating
  activities.......................................................     9,615          (1,274) 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of investments............................................   (60,618)         (2,571) 
Proceeds from sale of Chorus Investment............................       390              --
Investment in Cathode Technology Corporation.......................        --          (1,074) 
Purchase of leasehold improvements and equipment...................    (1,268)         (1,385) 
                                                                     --------         -------
Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities.........   (61,496)         (5,030) 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net borrowings under line of credit agreement......................        (2)             --
Notes payable repayments...........................................       (20)             --
Proceeds from issuance of common stock.............................       422               1
Proceeds from convertible bond offering............................    55,175              --
                                                                     --------         -------
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by financing activities.....    55,575               1
                                                                     --------         -------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents...............     3,694          (6,303) 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period...................       938          20,422
                                                                     --------         -------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.........................  $  4,632         $14,119
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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid (received) for:
  Interest.........................................................  $     46         $    --
  Income taxes.....................................................       300           1,850
Other non-cash changes:
  Investment in Cathode Technology Corporation through assumption
     of notes payable..............................................  $     --         $ 1,980
</TABLE>
 
                            See accompanying notes.
 
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                                 INTEVAC, INC.
 
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 1. BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
     Intevac, Inc. ("Intevac" or the "Company") is a leading supplier of static
sputtering systems and related manufacturing equipment used to manufacture
thin-film disks for computer hard disk drives. Sputtering is a complex vacuum
deposition process used to deposit multiple thin-film layers on a disk. The
Company's primary objective is to be the industry leader in supplying disk
sputtering equipment by providing disk sputtering systems which have both the
highest overall performance and the lowest cost of ownership in the industry.
The Company's principal product, the MDP-250B, which is the fourth generation of
the Company's Magnetic Disk Processing ("MDP") system, enables disk
manufacturers to achieve high coercivities, high signal-to-noise ratios, minimal
disk defects, durability and uniformity, all of which are necessary in the
production of high performance, high capacity disks. The Company sells its
static sputtering systems and related manufacturing equipment to both captive
and merchant thin-film disk manufacturers. The Company sells and markets its
products directly in the United States, and through exclusive distributors in
Japan and Korea. The Company has established a subsidiary in Singapore and a
branch office in Taiwan to support its customers in Southeast Asia.
 
     The Company also realizes revenues from the sales of system components and
from contract research and development activities. Intevac's system component
business consists primarily of sales of spare parts and after-sale service to
purchasers of the Company's disk sputtering systems, as well as sales of
components to other manufacturers of vacuum equipment. Contract research and
development revenues have been primarily derived from contracts with ARPA for
development projects for the flat panel display ("FPD") industry.
 
     The financial information at March 29, 1997 and for the three-month periods
ended March 29, 1997 and March 30, 1996 is unaudited, but includes all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) that the Company
considers necessary for a fair presentation of the financial information set
forth herein, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for annual
financial statements. For further information, refer to the Consolidated
Financial Statements and footnotes thereto included or incorporated by reference
in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 1996.
 
     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results inevitably will differ from those estimates, and such
differences may be material to the financial statements.
 
     The results for the three-month period ended March 29, 1997 are not
considered indicative of the results to be expected for any future period or for
the entire year.
 
 2. INVESTMENTS
 
     The Company invests its excess cash in high-quality debt instruments.
Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the
time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date.
At March 29, 1997 all of the Company's marketable investments were designated as
available-for-sale under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115,
"Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities". The
amortized cost of available-for-sale debt securities is adjusted for the
amortization and accretion of discounts to maturity. Such amortization is
included in investment income. Realized gains and losses and declines in value
judged to be other-than-temporary on available-for-sale securities are included
in other income and expenses. The cost of securities sold is based on the
specific identification method. Interest and dividends on the investments are
included in interest income.
 
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                                 INTEVAC, INC.
 
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
 
     The following is a summary of the Company's available-for-sale securities:
 
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                                                                           MARCH 29,
                                                                              1997
                                                                         --------------
                                                                         (IN THOUSANDS)
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        Tax-exempt municipal bonds.....................................     $ 60,618
 
        Amounts included in short-term investments.....................     $ 58,537
        Amounts included in long-term investments......................        2,081
                                                                             -------
                                                                            $ 60,618
                                                                             =======
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     At March 29, 1997, the carrying amount of securities approximated the fair
value (quoted market price), and the amount of unrealized gain or loss was not
significant. Gross realized gains and losses for the first quarter of 1997 were
not significant. The long-term investments are due within one year to fourteen
months.
 
 3. INVENTORIES
 
     The components of inventory consist of the following:
 
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                                                               MARCH 29,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                 1997            1996
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                                                                     (IN THOUSANDS)
        <S>                                                    <C>           <C>
        Raw materials........................................   $ 9,531        $  6,953
        Work-in-progress.....................................    14,345          11,728
        Finished goods.......................................     4,741           6,985
                                                                -------         -------
                                                                $28,617        $ 25,666
                                                                =======         =======
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     A significant portion of the finished goods inventory is represented by
completed units at customer sites undergoing installation and acceptance
testing.
 
 4. CONVERTIBLE NOTES
 
     During the first quarter of 1997, the Company completed an offering of
$57.5 million of its 6 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Notes, which mature on
March 1, 2004. The notes are convertible into shares of the Company's common
stock at $20.625 per share. Expenses associated with the offering of
approximately $2.3 million are deferred. Such expenses are being amortized to
interest expense over the term of the note.
 
 5. INCOME TAXES
 
     The effective tax rate used for the three-month periods ending March 29,
1997 and March 30, 1996 were 36% and 35% of pretax income, respectively. This
rate is based on the estimated annual tax rate complying with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes".
 
 6. NET INCOME PER SHARE
 
     Net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of
shares of common stock and common equivalent shares, when dilutive, from
convertible notes (using the as-if-converted method) and from stock options
(using the treasury stock method). During the first quarter of 1997, the Company
issued subordinated convertible notes. These securities are included in fully
diluted earnings per share computations for the period outstanding under the "if
converted" method. Dual presentation of primary and fully diluted earnings per
share is not shown on the face of the income statement because the difference is
insignificant.
 
     In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
No. 128, "Earnings per Share" ("SFAS 128"), which is required to be adopted on
December 31, 1997. At that time, the Company will be required to change the
method currently used to compute earnings per share and to restate all prior
 
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                                 INTEVAC, INC.
 
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
 
periods. Under the new requirements for calculating primary earnings per share,
the dilutive effect of stock options will be excluded. The impact is expected to
result in primary earnings per share for the three-month periods ended March 29,
1997 and March 30, 1996 of $0.27 and $0.15 per share, respectively. The impact
of SFAS 128 on the calculation of fully diluted earnings per share for these
periods is not expected to be material.
 
 7. COMMITMENTS
 
     During the first quarter of 1997 the Company entered into an amended lease
with respect to its Santa Clara facilities. Under the terms of the lease
amendment, the Company agreed to lease an additional 73,000 square feet from
April 1997 through March 2002. In addition, the leases for the remaining space
in Santa Clara were extended through March 2002.
 
     Future minimum rental payments under all of the Company's leases at March
29, 1997 are as follows (in thousands):
 
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                <S>                                                   <C>
                1997................................................  $1,527
                1998................................................   2,057
                1999................................................   2,180
                2000................................................   2,380
                2001................................................   2,445
                2002................................................     615
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 8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
     On April 30, 1997 the Company entered into a Line of Credit Agreement with
a bank which provides for a total of $10.0 million in available borrowings. This
agreement replaced the Company's prior line of credit which expired on May 1,
1997. The agreement is for a unsecured, revolving line of credit, which is
available until May 1, 1998, when the outstanding principal will be payable. The
line of credit bears interest, at the option of the Company, at the bank's prime
rate or the London Interbank Offering Rate (LIBOR) plus 175 basis points.
Interest on advances is due monthly. In the event of default, interest on the
outstanding loan increases to 5.00% above the interest rate applicable prior to
the default. At March 29, 1997, no amounts were outstanding under the expired
agreement. The Company is required to maintain certain financial ratios and
other financial conditions including restrictions on its ability to pay
dividends.
 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
 
     This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements
which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ
materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that
might cause such a difference, include but are not limited to, the risk factors
set forth elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other documents
the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed in February 1997, Form
10-Q's and Form 8-K's.
 
OVERVIEW
 
     Intevac is a leading supplier of static sputtering systems and related
manufacturing equipment used to manufacture thin film disks for computer hard
disk drives. Sputtering is a complex vacuum deposition process used to deposit
multiple thin-film layers on a disk. The Company has three primary sources of
net revenues: sales of disk sputtering systems and related disk manufacturing
equipment; sales of system components; and contract research and development
activities. Disk sputtering systems and related disk manufacturing equipment
generally represent the majority of the Company's revenue and are sold to
vertically integrated disk drive manufacturers and to original equipment
manufacturers that sell disk media to disk drive manufacturers. Intevac's system
component business consists primarily of sales of spare parts and after-sale
service to purchasers of the Company's disk sputtering systems, as well as sales
of components to other manufacturers of vacuum equipment. Contract research and
development revenues have been primarily derived from contracts with ARPA for
development projects for the flat panel display ("FPD") industry. During the
first quarter of 1997 the Company received its first order for the design and
delivery of a scaled up version of its D-Star FPD sputtering machine. To date,
revenue from the sale of FPD sputtering equipment has not been.
 
     In the first quarter of 1996, the Company acquired Cathode Technology
Corporation ("CTC"), a designer and manufacturer of magnetron sputter sources
for use in the Company's disk sputtering systems. In the second quarter of 1996,
the Company acquired San Jose Technology Corp. ("SJT") and Lotus Technologies,
Inc. ("Lotus"). SJT is a manufacturer of systems used to lubricate thin film
disks. Lotus is a manufacturer of contact stop/start test equipment for disk
drives and drive components.
 
     In the first quarter of 1997, the Company completed the sale of $57.5
million of its 6 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Notes Due 2004 (the "Convertible
Notes").
 
     The Company's backlog was $65.0 million and $45.6 million at March 29, 1997
and March 30, 1996, respectively.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
  Three Months Ended March 29, 1997 and March 30, 1996
 
     Net revenues. Net revenues consist primarily of sales of the Company's disk
sputtering systems and related equipment used to manufacture thin-film disks for
computer hard disk drives, and to a lesser extent, system components and
contract research and development. Net revenues from the sales of sputtering
systems are recognized upon customer acceptance. Sales of related equipment and
system components are recognized upon product shipment, and contract research
and development is recognized in accordance with contract terms, typically as
costs are incurred. Net revenues increased by 106% to $31.1 million for the
three months ended March 29, 1997 from $15.1 million for the three months ended
March 30, 1996. The increase in net revenues was primarily due to an increase in
the sales of disk sputtering systems, and to a lesser extent the sales of
related equipment sold by the SJT and Lotus divisions, which were both acquired
by the Company during the second quarter of 1996.
 
     International sales increased by 118% to $14.7 million for the three months
ended March 29, 1997 from $6.7 million for the three months ended March 30,
1996. The increase in revenues from international sales was primarily due to an
increase in the sales of disk sputtering systems and to a lesser extent the
sales of related equipment by the SJT and Lotus divisions. International sales
constituted 47% of net revenues for the three months ended March 29, 1997 and
45% of net revenues for the three months ended March 30, 1996.
 
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     Gross margin. Cost of net revenues consists primarily of purchased
materials, fabrication, assembly, test, installation, international distributor
costs, warranty costs, scrap and costs attributable to contract research and
development. Gross margin was 32.6% for the three months ended March 29, 1997 as
compared to 39.2% for the three months ended March 30, 1996. Overall gross
margins declined primarily as the result of lower gross margins on disk
sputtering system sales, and to a lesser extent as the result of goodwill
amortization relating to the purchase of CTC, SJT and Lotus and an increased
level of contract research and development.
 
     Research and development. Research and development expense consists
primarily of prototype materials, salaries and related costs of employees
engaged in ongoing research, design and development activities for disk
sputtering equipment, flat panel manufacturing equipment, laser texturing
equipment, contact stop-start test equipment, disk lubrication equipment and
research by the Advanced Technology Division. Company funded research and
development expense increased by 86% to $2.6 million for the three months ended
March 29, 1997 from $1.4 million for the three months ended March 30, 1996,
representing 8.2% and 9.1%, respectively, of net revenue. This increase was
primarily the result of increased expense for the development of disk sputtering
products, flat panel display manufacturing machines, contact stop start test
equipment and company funded research and development in the Advanced Technology
Division.
 
     Research and development expenses do not include costs of $0.4 million in
the three months ended March 30, 1996, reimbursed under the terms of a research
and development cost sharing agreement with the Company's Japanese flat panel
manufacturing equipment ("D-Star") development partner. Under the terms of the
development agreement, Intevac and its development partner each paid half of
D-Star development costs. At December 31, 1996 there was no balance remaining
under the development agreement. The Company is currently discussing further
cost sharing agreements with its development partner, but there can be no
assurance that any further cost sharing agreements will be made.
 
     Selling, general and administrative. Selling, general and administrative
expense consists primarily of selling, marketing, customer support, financial,
travel, management, legal and professional services. The Company sells and
markets it products directly in the United States, and through exclusive
distributors in Japan and Korea. Distributors typically provide services such as
sales, installation, warranty and ongoing customer support. International
distributor costs are included in cost of net revenues. The Company has a
subsidiary in Singapore and a branch office in Taiwan to support customers in
Southeast Asia. Selling, general and administrative expense increased by 38% to
$2.6 million for the three months ended March 29, 1997 from $1.9 million for the
three months ended March 30, 1996 representing 8.3% and 12.5%, respectively, of
net revenue. The increase in selling, general and administrative expense in
absolute dollars was primarily the result of increased expense associated with
the marketing and support of disk sputtering systems, and to a lesser extent,
increased expense associated with the marketing and support of related equipment
by the SJT and Lotus divisions. Selling, general and administrative headcount
grew to 85 employees at March 29, 1997 from 55 employees at March 30, 1996.
 
     Other income, net. Other income consists primarily of income related to the
sale of the Company's 20% interest in the capital stock of Chorus, interest
income on the Company's investments and early payment discounts on the purchase
of inventories, goods and services, offset by interest expense. Other income,
net increased by 36% to $0.4 million for the three months ended March 29, 1997
from $0.3 million for the three months ended March 30, 1996 as the result of
increased income related to the sale of the Company's 20% interest in the
capital stock of Chorus which was partially offset by an increase in net
interest expense as the result of the Company's sale of its Convertible Notes in
the first quarter of 1997.
 
     Provision for income taxes. Income tax expense as a percentage of pretax
income for the three months ended March 29, 1997 and March 30, 1996, was 36% and
35%, respectively. The Company's tax rate for these periods differs from the
applicable statutory rates primarily due to tax exempt interest income and state
income taxes.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
     The Company's operating activities provided cash of $9.6 million for the
three months ended March 29, 1997. The cash provided in 1997 was due primarily
to net income, increased accrued expense and accounts
 
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payable, decreased accounts receivable and depreciation which was partially
offset by increased inventory and reduced customer advances.
 
     The Company's investing activities used cash of $61.5 million for the three
months ended March 29, 1997 due primarily to the purchase of investments, and to
a lesser extent, the purchase of capital equipment and leasehold improvements.
 
     The Company's financing activities provided cash of $55.6 million for the
three months ended March 29, 1997, primarily due to the sale by the Company of
its Convertible Notes.
 
CERTAIN FACTORS WHICH MAY AFFECT FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS
 
  Fluctuations of Results of Operations
 
     The Company's operating results have historically been subject to
significant quarterly and annual fluctuations. The Company derives most of its
net revenues from the sale of a relatively small number of sputtering systems.
The number of systems accepted by customers in any particular quarter has varied
from zero to ten and, as a result, the Company's net revenues and operating
results for a particular period could be materially adversely affected if an
anticipated order for even one system is not received in time to permit shipment
and customer acceptance during that accounting period. The Company's backlog at
the beginning of a quarter may not include all system orders needed to achieve
the Company's revenue objectives for that quarter. Orders in backlog are subject
to cancellation, and although in some cases the Company requires a deposit on
orders for its systems, such deposits may not be sufficient to cover the
expenses incurred by the Company for the manufacture of the canceled systems or
fixed operating expenses associated with such systems to the date of
cancellation. From time to time, in order to meet anticipated customer demand,
the Company has manufactured disk sputtering systems in advance of the receipt
of orders for such systems. The Company expects to continue this practice in the
future. In the event that anticipated orders are not received as expected, the
Company could be materially adversely affected by higher inventory levels and
increased exposure to surplus and obsolete inventory write-offs. Orders may be
subject to cancellation, delay, deferral or rescheduling by a customer. From the
date the Company receives an order, it often takes more than six months before
the net revenues from such order are recognized and even longer before final
payment is received. The relatively long manufacturing cycles of many of the
Company's products have caused and could cause shipments of such products to be
delayed from one quarter to the next, which could materially adversely affect
the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations for a
particular quarter. Announcements by the Company or its competitors of new
products and technologies could cause customers to defer purchases of the
Company's existing systems, which would have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
     Installing and integrating new sputtering systems into the thin-film disk
manufacturing process requires a substantial investment by a customer.
Therefore, customers often require a significant number of product presentations
and demonstrations, as well as substantial interaction with the Company's senior
management, before making a purchasing decision. Accordingly, the Company's
systems typically have a lengthy sales cycle during which the Company may expend
substantial funds and management time and effort with no assurance that a sale
will result. Furthermore, the Company's expense levels are based, in part, on
its expectations as to future net revenues. If revenue levels are below
expectations, operating results are likely to be adversely affected. Net income,
if any, may be disproportionately affected by a reduction in net revenues
because a proportionately smaller amount of the Company's expenses varies with
its net revenues. The impact of these and other factors on the Company's
revenues and operating results in any future period cannot be forecasted with
certainty. Due to all of the foregoing factors, the Company expects it quarterly
operating results to fluctuate significantly and may in certain quarters be
below the expectations of securities analysts and investors. In such event it is
likely the price of the Company's Common Stock would be materially adversely
affected.
 
     The Company believes that its operating results will continue to fluctuate
on a quarterly and annual basis due to a variety of factors. These factors
include the cyclicality of the thin-film disk manufacturing and disk drive
industries, patterns of capital spending by customers, the timing of significant
orders, order cancellations
 
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and shipment reschedulings, market acceptance of the Company's products,
unanticipated delays in design, engineering or production or in customer
acceptance of product shipments, changes in pricing by the Company or its
competitors, the timing of product announcements or introductions by the Company
or its competitors, discounts offered by the Company to sell demonstration
units, the mix of systems sold, the relative proportions of sputtering systems,
system components and subassemblies, and contract research and development net
revenues, the availability and cost of components and subassemblies, changes in
product development costs, expenses associated with acquisitions and exchange
rate fluctuations. Over the last nine quarters the Company's gross margin and
operating income (loss) as a percentage of net revenues has fluctuated from
approximately 31% to 40% of net revenues and (9)% to 21% of net revenues,
respectively. The Company anticipates that its gross and operating margin will
continue to fluctuate. As a result, the Company believes that period-to-period
comparisons of its results of operations are not necessarily meaningful and
should not be relied upon as indications of future performance.
 
  Cyclicality of the Media Industry
 
     The Company's business depends upon capital expenditures by manufacturers
of thin-film disks, including manufacturers that are opening new fabrication
facilities, expanding or upgrading existing facilities or replacing obsolete
equipment, which in turn depend upon the current and anticipated market demand
for hard disk drives. The disk drive industry is cyclical and historically has
experienced periods of oversupply. Within the past year, many media
manufacturers have undertaken programs to increase capacity. In addition,
Hyundai has announced plans to commence media manufacturing. This industry-wide
increase in capacity may lead to a period of oversupply of thin-film disks,
resulting in significantly reduced demand for thin-film disk production and for
the capital equipment used in such production, including the systems
manufactured and marketed by the Company. In recent years, particularly in very
recent periods, the disk drive industry has experienced significant growth,
which, in turn, has caused significant growth in the capital equipment industry
supplying manufacturers of thin-film disks. There can be no assurance that such
growth will continue. The Company anticipates that a significant portion of new
orders will depend upon demand from thin-film disk manufacturers building or
expanding fabrication facilities, and there can be no assurance that such demand
will exist. The Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations could be materially adversely affected by downturns or slowdowns in
the disk drive market.
 
     Sales of the Company's systems depend, in significant part, upon the
decision of a prospective customer to replace obsolete equipment or to increase
manufacturing capacity by upgrading or expanding existing manufacturing
facilities or constructing new manufacturing facilities, all of which typically
involve a significant capital commitment. In addition, the cyclicality of the
disk drive industry, among other factors, may cause prospective customers to
postpone decisions regarding major capital expenditures, including purchases of
the Company's systems. In the event customers delay the purchase of the
Company's systems, the Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations could be materially adversely affected.
 
  Intense Competition
 
     The Company experiences intense competition worldwide from three principal
competitors, Ulvac Japan, Ltd. ("Ulvac"), Balzars A.G. ("Balzars") and Anelva
Corporation ("Anelva"), each of which is a large manufacturer of complex vacuum
equipment and thin-film disk manufacturing systems and has sold a substantial
number of thin-film disk sputtering machines worldwide. Each of Ulvac, Balzars
and Anelva is a manufacturer of in-line and static sputtering systems, and each
has substantially greater financial, technical, marketing, manufacturing and
other resources than the Company. The Company also experiences competition from
other manufacturers of in-line sputtering systems used in thin-film disk
fabrication facilities as well as the manufacturers of thin-film disks that have
developed the capability to manufacture their own sputtering systems. There can
be no assurance that the Company's competitors will not develop enhancements to,
or future generations of, competitive products that will offer superior price or
performance features or that new competitors will not enter the Company's
markets and develop such enhanced products. Furthermore, the failure of
manufacturers of thin-film disks currently using in-line machines and
manufacturers using internally
 
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developed sputtering systems to switch to static sputtering systems in the
future could adversely affect the Company's ability to increase its sputtering
system market share.
 
     In addition, the Company's three principal competitors are based in foreign
countries and have cost structures and system prices based on foreign
currencies. Accordingly, currency fluctuations could cause the Company's
dollar-priced products to be less competitive than its competitors' products
priced in other currencies. Currency fluctuations could also increase the
Company's cost structure relative to those of its competitors, which could make
it more difficult for the Company to maintain its competitiveness.
 
     Given the lengthy sales cycle and the significant investment required to
integrate a disk sputtering system into the manufacturing process, the Company
believes that once a thin-film disk manufacturer has selected a particular
supplier's disk sputtering equipment, the manufacturer generally relies upon
that equipment for the specific production line application and frequently will
continue to purchase its other disk sputtering equipment from the same supplier.
The Company expects to experience difficulty in selling to a particular customer
for a significant period of time if that customer selects a competitor's disk
sputtering equipment. Accordingly, competition for customers in the disk
sputtering equipment industry is particularly intense, and suppliers of disk
sputtering equipment may offer pricing concessions and incentives to attract
customers, which could adversely affect the Company's business, financial
condition, gross margins and results of operations. Because of these competitive
factors, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to compete
successfully in the future.
 
  Customer Concentration
 
     Historically, a significant portion of the Company's revenues in any
particular period have been attributable to sales to a limited number of
customers. The Company's largest customers change from period to period as large
thin-film disk production facilities are completed and new projects are
initiated. Matsubo, the Company's Japanese distributor, Seagate Technology
("Seagate") and HMT Technology accounted for 32%, 32% and 13%, respectively, of
the Company's total net revenues in 1996; Seagate, HMT Technology, and Matsubo
accounted for 40%, 20% and 17%, respectively, of the Company's total net
revenues in 1995; and Trace Storage Technology ("Trace"), Matsubo, Seagate,
Varian Associates and Komag accounted for 25%, 15%, 13%, 12% and 10%,
respectively, of the Company's total net revenues during 1994.
 
     The Company expects that sales of its products to relatively few customers
will continue to account for a high percentage of its net revenues in the
foreseeable future. For example, 61% of the Company's backlog at March 29, 1997
was represented by orders from three customers for disk sputtering systems, with
each representing 10% or more of the Company's backlog at March 29, 1997. None
of the Company's customers has entered into a long-term agreement requiring it
to purchase the Company's products. As purchases related to a particular new or
expanded fabrication facility are completed, sales to that customer may decrease
sharply or cease altogether. If completed contracts are not replaced on a timely
basis by new orders from the same or other customers, the Company's net revenues
could be adversely affected. The loss of a significant customer, any reduction
in orders from any significant customer or the cancellation of a significant
order from a customer, including reductions or cancellations due to customer
departures from recent buying patterns, financial difficulties of a customer or
market, economic or competitive conditions in the disk drive industry, could
materially adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition and
results of operations.
 
  Limited Number of Opportunities
 
     The Company's business depends upon capital expenditures by manufacturers
of thin-film disks, of which there are a limited number worldwide. According to
a April 1997 report by TrendFOCUS, an independent market research firm, as of
the end of 1996 there were 231 installed disk sputtering lines (sputtering
systems and related equipment such as plating, polishing, texturing, lubrication
and test equipment as well as related handling equipment) worldwide and only 15
companies in the world with five or more installed disk sputtering lines.
Therefore, winning or losing an order from any particular customer could
significantly affect the Company's operating results. In addition, the Company's
opportunities to sell its systems are further limited by the fact that many of
the manufacturers of thin-film disks have adopted an in-line approach as opposed
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the Company's static approach to thin-film disk manufacturing. These
manufacturers have invested significant amounts of capital in their in-line
systems, and there may be significant resistance to change to a static approach
in the future. At times the Company has derived a significant proportion of its
net revenues from sales of its systems to manufacturers constructing new
thin-film disk fabrication facilities. The construction of new thin-film disk
fabrication facilities involves extremely large capital expenditures, resulting
in few thin-film disk fabrication facilities being constructed worldwide at any
particular time. A substantial investment is also required by disk manufacturers
to install and integrate additional thin-film disk manufacturing equipment in
connection with upgrading or expanding their existing fabrication facilities.
These costs are far in excess of the cost of purchasing the Company's system.
The magnitude of such capital expenditures has caused certain thin-film disk
manufacturers to forego purchasing significant additional thin-film disk
manufacturing equipment. Consequently, only a limited number of opportunities
for the Company to sell its systems may exist at any given time.
 
  Rapid Technological Change; New Products
 
     The disk drive industry in general, and the thin-film disk manufacturing
industry in particular, are characterized by rapid technological change and
evolving industry standards. As a result, the Company must continue to enhance
its existing systems and to develop and manufacture new systems with improved
capabilities. This has required and will continue to require substantial
investments by the Company in research and development to advance its
technologies. The failure to develop, manufacture and market new systems, or to
enhance existing systems, would have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, financial condition and results of operations. In the past, the
Company has experienced delays from time to time in the introduction of, and
certain technical difficulties with, certain of its systems and enhancements. In
addition, the Company's competitors can be expected to continue to develop and
introduce new and enhanced products, any of which could cause a decline in
market demand for the Company's systems or a reduction in the Company's margins
as a result of intensified price competition.
 
     Changes in the manufacturing processes for thin-film disks could also have
a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and
results of operations. The Company anticipates continued changes in the
requirements of the disk drive industry and thin-film disk manufacturing
technologies. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
develop, manufacture and sell systems that respond adequately to such changes.
In addition, the data storage industry is subject to constantly evolving
technological standards. There can be no assurance that future technological
innovations will not reduce demand for thin-film disks. The Company's business,
financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely
affected by any trend toward technology that would replace thin-film disks as a
storage medium.
 
     The Company has expended significant amounts for research and development
for its disk sputtering systems, flat panel display manufacturing equipment and
other new products under development, such as laser-texturing equipment and
electro-optical products.
 
     The Company's success in developing and selling enhanced disk sputtering
systems and other new products depends upon a variety of factors, including
accurate prediction of future customer requirements, technology advances, cost
of ownership, introduction of new products on schedule, cost-effective
manufacturing and product performance in the field. The Company's new product
decisions and development commitments must anticipate the requirements for the
continuously evolving disk drive industry approximately two or more years in
advance of sales. Any failure to accurately predict customer requirements and to
develop new generations of products to meet those requirements would have a
sustained material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition
and results of operations. New product transitions could adversely affect sales
of existing systems, and product introductions could contribute to quarterly
fluctuations in operating results as orders for new products commence and orders
for existing products decline. There can be no assurance that the Company will
be successful in selecting, developing, manufacturing and marketing new products
or enhancements of existing products.
 
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  Flat Panel Display Manufacturing Equipment Risks
 
     In 1996, the Company spent approximately $5.3 million on various programs
to fund the development of equipment for use in the flat panel display ("FPD")
industry, approximately 59% which was paid for by the Company's development
partners. In exchange for certain development funding, the Company has granted
to one of its development partners the exclusive rights to manufacture and
market the Company's FPD sputtering systems in Japan. As of December 31, 1996,
all of the approximately $5.5 million advanced by the Company's development
partner had been applied to qualifying costs. The Company has limited experience
in the development, manufacture, sale and marketing of FPD manufacturing
equipment, having sold two rapid thermal processing ("RTP") systems to date and
having not yet completed development of its FPD sputtering system. Although
during the first quarter of 1997 the Company received its first order for the
design and delivery of a scaled up version of its D-Star FPD sputtering machine,
there can be no assurance that the market for FPD manufacturing equipment
targeted by the Company will develop as quickly or to the degree the Company
currently anticipates, or that the Company's proposed FPD manufacturing
equipment will achieve customer acceptance or that the Company will achieve any
net revenues from the sale of its proposed FPD manufacturing equipment. There
can be no assurance the Company will receive additional customer sponsored
research and development funding in the future. The failure to receive
additional customer sponsored research and development funds could result in the
Company internally funding the development of such FPD manufacturing equipment,
and the costs of such research and development may have a material adverse
effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
There can be no assurance that the Company in any event will continue to fund
research and development in the FPD area.
 
  Leverage
 
     In connection with the sale of the Convertible Notes, the Company incurred
approximately $57.5 million in indebtedness which resulted in a substantial
increase in the Company's ratio of long-term debt to total capitalization
(shareholders' equity plus long-term debt). The ratio at March 29, 1997 and
December 31, 1996 was approximately 60.8% and 2.1%, respectively. As a result of
this indebtedness, the Company incurred substantial principal and interest
obligations. The degree to which the Company is leveraged could have a material
adverse effect on the Company's ability to obtain additional financing for
working capital, acquisitions or other purposes and could make it more
vulnerable to industry downturns and competitive pressures. The Company's
ability to meet its debt service obligations will be dependent on the Company's
future performance, which will be subject to financial, business and other
factors affecting the operations of the Company, many of which are beyond its
control.
 
  Management of Expanding Operations
 
     The Company has recently experienced a period of rapid expansion in its
operations that has placed, and could continue to place, a significant strain on
the Company's management and other resources. The Company's ability to manage
its expanding operations effectively will require it to continue to improve its
operational, financial, and management information systems, and to train,
motivate and manage its employees. If the Company's management is unable to
manage its expanding operations effectively, the Company's results of operations
could be adversely affected.
 
     The Company's operating results will depend in significant part upon its
ability to retain and attract qualified management, engineering, marketing,
customer support and sales personnel. Competition for such personnel is intense
and the Company has difficulties attracting such personnel, and there can be no
assurance that the Company will be successful in attracting and retaining such
personnel. The failure to attract and retain such personnel could make it
difficult to undertake or could significantly delay the Company's research and
development efforts and the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities or other
activities, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
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  Manufacturing Risks
 
     The Company's systems have a large number of components and are highly
complex. The Company may experience delays and technical and manufacturing
difficulties in future introductions or volume production of new systems or
enhancements. In addition, some of the systems built by the Company must be
customized to meet individual customer site or operating requirements. The
Company has limited manufacturing capacity and may be unable to complete the
development or meet the technical specifications of its new systems or
enhancements or to manufacture and ship these systems or enhancements in a
timely manner. Such an occurrence would materially adversely affect the
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations as well as its
relationships with customers. In addition, the Company may incur substantial
unanticipated costs early in a product's life cycle, such as increased cost of
materials due to expediting charges, other purchasing inefficiencies and greater
than expected installation and support costs which cannot be passed on to the
customer. Any of such events could materially adversely affect the Company's
business, financial condition and results of operations. Due to recent increases
in demand, the average time between order and shipment of the Company's systems
may increase substantially in the future. The Company's ability to quickly
increase its manufacturing capacity in response to short-term increases in
demand could be limited given the complexity of the manufacturing process, the
lengthy lead times necessary to obtain critical components and manufacturing
space and the need for highly skilled personnel. The failure of the Company to
satisfy any such short-term increases in demand and to keep pace with customer
demand would lead to further extensions of delivery times, which could deter
customers from placing additional orders, and could adversely affect product
quality, which could have a materially adverse effect on the Company's business,
financial condition and results of operation.
 
     In certain instances, the Company is dependent upon a sole supplier or a
limited number of suppliers, or has qualified only a single or limited number of
suppliers, for certain complex components or sub-assemblies utilized in its
products. The Company has implemented a key supplier program in which it
appoints certain key vendors as sole suppliers for certain parts with the goal
of improving response time and reducing costs. In addition, the Company makes
extensive use of suppliers serving the semiconductor equipment business and such
suppliers may choose to give priority to their semiconductor equipment customers
that are much larger than the Company. Any prolonged inability to obtain
adequate deliveries could require the Company to pay more for inventory, parts
and other supplies, seek alternative sources of supply, delay its ability to
ship its products and damage relationships with current and prospective
customers. Any such delay or damage could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
     The Company conducts substantially all of its manufacturing activities at
its leased facilities in Santa Clara, San Jose and Los Gatos, California. The
Company's Santa Clara, San Jose and Los Gatos facilities are located in a
seismically active area. A major catastrophe (such as an earthquake or other
natural disaster) could result in a prolonged interruption of the Company's
business.
 
  Acquisitions
 
     The Company's business strategy includes acquiring related businesses,
products or technologies. The Company completed three acquisitions during 1996
and expects that it may pursue additional acquisitions in the future. Any future
acquisition may result in potentially dilutive issuance of equity securities,
the write-off of in-process research and development, the incurrence of debt and
contingent liabilities and amortization expense related to intangible assets
acquired, any of which could materially adversely affect the Company's business,
financial condition and results of operations. In particular, the Company will
not be able to use the "pooling of interests" method of accounting due to a
shareholder being greater than a 50% holder of the Company's Common Stock prior
to the Company's initial public offering, in connection with any acquisition
consummated prior to November 21, 1997 and the Company will therefore be
required to amortize any intangible assets acquired in connection with any
acquisition consummated during that period.
 
     The Company incurred a charge to operations of $5.8 million in the second
quarter of 1996 to reflect the purchase of in-process research and development
related to the two acquisitions completed in that quarter. In addition, the
Company is amortizing intangible assets of approximately $8.8 million of costs
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three acquisitions completed in 1996. The amortization period for such costs is
over the useful lives, which range from two years to seven years. Additionally,
unanticipated expenses may be incurred relating to the integration of
technologies and research and development and administrative functions. Any
acquisition will involve numerous risks, including difficulties in the
assimilation of the acquired company's employees, operations and products,
uncertainties associated with operating in new markets and working with new
customers, the potential loss of the acquired company's key employees as well as
the costs associated with completing the acquisition and integrating the
acquired company.
 
  Risks Associated With International Sales and Operations
 
     Sales to customers in countries other than the United States accounted for
41%, 20% and 40% of revenues in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The Company
anticipates that international sales will continue to account for a substantial
portion of net revenues in the future. In order to effectively service customers
located in Singapore and the surrounding region, the Company has established
sales and service operations in Singapore and Taiwan. Sales and operating
activities outside of the United States are subject to certain inherent risks,
including fluctuations in the value of the United States dollar relative to
foreign currencies, tariffs, quotas, taxes and other market barriers, political
and economic instability, restrictions on the export or import of technology,
potentially limited intellectual property protection, difficulties in staffing
and managing international operations and potentially adverse tax consequences.
There can be no assurance that any of these factors will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of
operations. In particular, although the Company's international sales have been
denominated in United States dollars, such sales and expenses may not be
denominated in dollars in the future, and currency exchange fluctuations in
countries where the Company does business could materially adversely affect the
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
  Patents and Other Intellectual Property
 
     The Company currently has 23 patents issued in the United States, and has
pending patent applications in the United States and foreign countries. Of the
23 patents, 7 relate to sputtering, 10 relate to RTP, 1 relates to lubrication
systems and 5 relate to other areas not in Intevac's mainstream business. In
addition, the Company has the right to utilize certain patents under licensing
arrangements with Litton Industries, Varian Associates, Stanford University,
Lawrence Livermore Laboratories and Alum Rock Technology. There can be no
assurance that any of the Company's patent applications will be allowed or that
any of the allowed applications will be issued as patents. There can be no
assurance that any patent owned by the Company will not be invalidated, deemed
unenforceable, circumvented or challenged, that the rights granted thereunder
will provide competitive advantages to the Company or that any of the Company's
pending or future patent applications will be issued with claims of the scope
sought by the Company, if at all. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that
others will not develop similar products, duplicate the Company's products or
design around the patents owned by the Company. In addition, there can be no
assurance that foreign patent rights, intellectual property laws or the
Company's agreements will protect the Company's intellectual property rights.
Failure to protect the Company's intellectual property rights could have a
material adverse effect upon the Company's business, financial condition and
results of operations.
 
     There have also been substantial amounts of litigation in the technology
industry regarding intellectual property rights. The Company has from time to
time received claims that it is infringing third parties' intellectual property
rights. In August 1993, Rockwell International Corporation ("Rockwell") sued the
Federal government alleging infringement of certain patent rights with respect
to the contracts the Federal government has had with a number of companies,
including Intevac. In the first quarter of 1997, Rockwell's patent in suit was
held invalid. However, Rockwell has the right to appeal that decision. The
Federal government has notified Intevac that it may be liable in connection with
contracts for certain products from the Company's discontinued night vision
business. Although the Company believes it will have no material liability under
these contracts, there can be no assurance that the resolution of the claims by
Rockwell with the Federal government will not have a material adverse effect on
the Company's business, operating results and financial condition. In addition,
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Company is a party, in a government sponsored research and development program
claiming that the work to be done under this program may infringe patents owned
by this third party. The Company and its subcontractors have reviewed the
correspondence and patents and believe these claims are without merit; however,
there can be no assurance that litigation will not result from such development
program. There can be no assurance that other third parties will not in the
future claim infringement by the Company with respect to current or future
patents, trademarks, or other proprietary rights relating to the Company's disk
sputtering systems, flat panel manufacturing equipment or other products. Any
present or future claims, with or without merit, could be time-consuming, result
in costly litigation, cause product shipment delays or require the Company to
enter into royalty or licensing agreements. Such royalty or licensing
agreements, if required, may not be available on terms acceptable to the
Company, or at all. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect
upon the Company's business, operating results and financial condition.
 
     In addition, the Company believes that one of its competitors may be
infringing the Company's patent rights in connection with products currently
being offered by this competitor. Although the Company has not undertaken formal
legal proceedings, the Company has informed this competitor that the Company
believes its patent rights are being infringed and that the Company may
undertake litigation to protect its patent rights if necessary. If undertaken,
such litigation could be costly, time-consuming and result in legal claims being
made against the Company. This could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, operating results and financial condition, and, in addition,
there could be no assurance that the Company would ultimately prevail in any
such litigation.
 
  Environmental Regulations
 
     The Company is subject to a variety of governmental regulations relating to
the use, storage, discharge, handling, emission, generation, manufacture,
treatment and disposal of toxic or other hazardous substances, chemicals,
materials or waste. Any failure to comply with current or future regulations
could result in substantial civil penalties or criminal fines being imposed on
the Company, or its officers, directors or employees, suspension of production,
alteration of its manufacturing process or cessation of operations. Such
regulations could require the Company to acquire expensive remediation or
abatement equipment or to incur substantial expenses to comply with
environmental regulations. Any failure by the Company to properly manage the
use, disposal or storage of, or adequately restrict the release of, hazardous or
toxic substances could subject the Company to significant liabilities.
 
  Dependence on Key Employees
 
     The Company's operating results will depend significantly upon the
continued contributions of its officers and key management, engineering,
marketing, customer support and sales personnel, many of whom would be difficult
to replace. The Company does not have an employment agreement with any of its
employees or maintain key person life insurance with respect to any employee.
The loss of any key employee could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. Employees of
the Company are currently required to enter into a confidentiality agreement as
a condition of their employment. However, these agreements do not expressly
prohibit the employees from competing with the Company after leaving its employ.
 
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                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
     There are no material legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or
to which any of its property is subject.
 
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
 
     Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
 
     (a) On February 25, 1997, the Registrant sold $50,000,000 of 6 1/2%
Convertible Subordinated Notes due in 2004 (the "Convertible Notes"). On March
5, 1997, the Registrant sold an additional $7,500,000 of the Convertible Notes.
 
     (b) The initial purchasers of the Convertible Notes were Salomon Brothers
Inc., Hambrecht & Quist LLC and Robertson, Stephens & Company LLC (the "Initial
Purchasers").
 
     (c) The total offering price of the Convertible Notes was $57,500,000 with
an aggregate discount to the Initial Purchasers of $2,012,500.
 
     (d) The Registrant relied upon the exemption set forth in Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), for the sale of
the Convertible Notes to the Initial Purchasers. The Initial Purchasers intend
to resell the Convertible Notes in the United States to qualified institutional
buyers under Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to a limited number of other
institutional "accredited investors" as defined in Rule 501 of the Securities
Act and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance upon
Regulation S under the Securities Act.
 
     (e) The Convertible Notes, unless previously redeemed or repurchased, are
convertible at the option of the holder at any time after 90 days following the
last day of original issuance thereof and prior to maturity into shares of
Common Stock at a conversion price of $20.625 per share, subject to adjustment
in certain events.
 
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
     None.
 
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY-HOLDERS
 
     None.
 
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
 
     None.
 
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
 
     (a) The following exhibits are filed herewith:
 
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     10.1      Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated February 19, 1997.
     10.2      Amendment to Lease effective April 1, 1997.
     10.3      Line of Credit Agreement dated April 30, 1997.
     11.1      Computation of Net Income Per Share.
     27.1      Financial Data Schedule.
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     The following exhibits were previously filed as exhibits to a Registration
Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-24275) dated March 31, 1997 and are incorporated
herein by reference:
 
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      4.2      Indenture, dated as of February 15, 1997, between the Company and State Street
               Bank and Trust Company of California, N.A. as Trustee, including the form of
               the Convertible Notes.
      4.3      Registration Agreement, dated as of February 15, 1997, among the Company,
               Salomon Brothers Inc., Robertson, Stephens & Company LLC and Hambrecht & Quist
               LLC.
</TABLE>
 
     (b) Reports on Form 8-K:
 
        On February 20, 1997, the registrant filed a report on Form 8-K,
        regarding the offering of the Convertible Notes.
 
        On March 11, 1997, the registrant filed a report on Form 8-K, regarding
        the sale of $57,500,000 of the Convertible Notes.
 
                                       20
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                                   SIGNATURES
 
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
                                          INTEVAC, INC.
 
Date: May 8, 1997                         By:       /s/ NORMAN H. POND
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Norman H. Pond
                                            Chairman of the Board, President and
                                              Chief Executive Officer (Principal
                                              Executive Officer)
 
Date: May 8, 1997                         By:     /s/ CHARLES B. EDDY III
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Charles B. Eddy III
                                            Vice President, Finance and
                                              Administration, Chief
                                            Financial Officer, Treasurer and
                                              Secretary
                                            (Principal Financial and Accounting
                                              Officer)
 
                                       21
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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER
- ------
<C>      <S>
 10.1    Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated February 19, 1997.
 10.2    Amendment to Lease effective April 1, 1997.
 10.3    Line of Credit Agreement dated April 30, 1997.
 11.1    Computation of Net Income Per Share.
 27.1    Financial Data Schedule.
</TABLE>
 
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                                                                EXHIBIT 10.1

                                     [LOGO]

SILICON VALLEY BANK  3003 Tasman Drive  Santa Clara, CA 95054-1191  408/654-7400


Charlie Eddy                                            February 19, 1997
Intevac, Inc.
3550 Bassett Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95054-2758

        Re:  Loan from Silicon Valley Bank

Dear Charlie:

        This letter is written in connection with that certain Loan and
Security Agreement between Silicon Valley Bank and Bank of Hawaii (jointly,
"Bank") and Intevac, Inc. ("Borrower"), dated September 3, 1996, and related
loan documents (as amended from time to time, collectively, the "Loan
Agreement"). Borrower has informed Bank of its intent to incur certain
indebtedness evidenced by the 6.5% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2004
issued by Borrower under that certain Indenture dated as of February 25, 1997
executed between Borrower and State Street Bank and Trust Company of
California, N.A., as trustee (the "Indenture Transaction"). Borrower has
requested that Bank (1) consent to the Indenture and related transaction and
(2) confirm that all indebtedness incurred pursuant to the Indenture shall be
deemed "Subordinated Debt" for the purposes of the Loan Agreement.

        Bank hereby grants consent to the Indenture and related transactions
and confirms that all indebtedness incurred in connection with the Indenture
shall be deemed "Subordinated Debt" for the purposes of the Loan Agreement,
subject to Borrower's agreement to deliver concurrently to Bank copies of any
notices of redemption delivered to the holders pursuant to Section 3.03 of the
Indenture in connection with any optional redemptions to be made pursuant to
Section 3.07 of the Indenture.

        By signing below and returning a copy of this letter to Bank, Borrower
acknowledges that the Loan Agreement is hereby modified in accordance with the
provisions set forth above. Borrower further understands and agrees that in
modifying the Loan Agreement, Bank is relying upon Borrower's representations,
warranties, and agreements, as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Except as
expressly modified pursuant to this letter, the terms of the Loan Agreement
remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Bank's agreement to modify the
Loan Agreement in accordance with the provisions set forth in this letter in no
way shall obligate Bank to make any future modifications to the Loan Agreement
or to consent to any future indebtedness of Borrower not otherwise in
accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement. Nothing in this letter shall
constitute a satisfaction of the Borrower's indebtedness to Bank. It is the
intention of Bank and Borrower to retain as liable parties all makers and
endorsers of the Loan Agreement, unless the party is expressly released by in
writing. No maker
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Intevac, Inc.
February 19, 1997
Page 2



or endorser will be released by virtue of this letter. The terms of this
paragraph apply not only to this letter, but also to all subsequent loan
modification agreements.

        This letter may be executed and countersigned in one or more
counterparts which together shall constitute one document. Each such
counterpart shall be deemed to be an original when so executed and delivered
to the other party to this letter.

        The provisions of this letter shall not be deemed effective until such
time as Borrower shall have returned two (2) countersigned copies to Silicon
Valley Bank.

Very truly yours,

SILICON VALLEY BANK                             BANK OF HAWAII



By:    [SIG]                                    By:   [SIG]
   -----------------------------                   ----------------------------
   Its Senior Vice President                       Its Officer



By executing below, the undersigned acknowledges and confirms the effectiveness
of this letter to amend the Loan Agreement.

INTEVAC, INC.



By:    [SIG]
   ------------------------------
   Its Chief Financial Officer
   Dated:  March 5, 1997

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                                                                EXHIBIT 10.2


                                  ADDENDUM TO
                             THE KONTRABECKI GROUP
                                INDUSTRIAL LEASE

This Addendum V is executed by and between KONTRABECKI ASSOCIATES I, a
California limited partnership as Landlord, and INTEVAC CORPORATION, a
California Corporation, as Tenant with respect to those certain Premises
commonly known as 3550, 3560, 3570 and 3580 Bassett Street, Santa Clara, CA.
This addendum is an integral part of the printed lease to which it is attached;
provided, the provisions of this Addendum VI supersede the provisions of the
printed lease and the addendum thereto to the extent inconsistent therewith.

1.  Premises - Effective April 1, 1997, the term "Premises" as defined in
paragraph 1.3 of the Lease shall be modified to include the area outlined on
the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A5" containing seventy-three thousand
and ninety-three (73,093) square feet. Effective April 1, 1997, the Premises
Gross Leasable Area shall be equal to one hundred sixty-seven thousand and
sixty-three (167,063) square feet (49,080 square feet plus 44,890 square feet
plus 73,093).

2.  Term - The term as set forth in paragraph 2.2 of the Lease shall be
modified as follows:

                                        Additional      Commencement/
Address                 Premises        Term            Expiration Date
- -------                 --------        ----------      ---------------

3570-3580 Bassett St.   44,890 s.f.     33 months       7/1/99-3/31/02
3560 Bassett St.        73,093 s.f.     60 months       4/1/97-3/31/02
3550 Bassett St.        49,080 s.f.     33 months       7/1/99-3/31/02

3.  Rent - The term "Base Rent" as defined in paragraph 3.1 of the Lease shall
be modified as follows:

                Rent - 3560 Bassett Street:

                Year            Rent/Mo/NNN             Per Square Foot
                ----            -----------             ---------------

                 1              $80,402.30              $1.10
                 2              $82,595.09              $1.13
                 3              $84,787.88              $1.16
                 4              $87,711.60              $1.20
                 5              $89,904.39              $1.23

Upon expiration of the original lease terms for 3550, 3570, and 3580 Bassett
Street (June 30, 1999), the new rent, per square foot, will correspond to the
schedule set forth above, so that the rent per square foot is the same each
month for all properties.

4.  Operating Expenses - Effective April 1, 1997, Tenant's Share of Direct
Operating Expenses as set forth in and estimated pursuant to Paragraph 6.4 of
the Lease shall increase from one thousand two hundred and no/100's dollars
($1,200.00) to two thousand two hundred and no/100's dollars ($2,200.00).

5.  Sublease Rights - Tenant will have the right to sublease the new premises
in accordance with paragraph 15, 15.1 and 15.2 of the original lease. It is
understood that Tenant will have the right to sublease the 3560 Bassett Street
premises solely for the purpose of controlling Tenant's expansion space needs
without Landlord's permission, and without triggering Landlord's termination
rights, providing that any rent received by Tenant that is in excess of
Tenant's rent obligations per square foot hereunder shall be paid to Landlord
by Tenant, after Tenant recovers any costs incurred in subleasing.

6.  Option - At the expiration of the term of the Lease on March 31, 2002,
Tenant may extend the term of this Lease for the Premises known as 3550, 3560,
3570, and 3580 Bassett Street for an additional period of sixty (60) months
commencing immediately following the Expiration Date (the "Extended Term").
Tenant shall exercise this option, if at all, by giving Landlord notice of
Tenant's intention to do so at least one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the
Expiration Date. In no event shall any purported exercise of such an option by
Tenant be effective if (i) an Event of Default (as defined in Paragraph 16.1)
exists at the time of such exercise or at the time the Extended Term would
otherwise have commenced, or (ii) more than three (3) Events of Default have
occurred during the Lease term prior to the date the Extended Term would
otherwise have commenced. Unless expressly mentioned and approved in the
written consent of Landlord referred to in Paragraph 15 of this Lease, the
option rights of Tenant under this paragraph are granted for Tenant's personal
benefit and may not be assigned or transferred by Tenant. Such Extended Term
shall be upon all of the terms and conditions hereof, except that the monthly
rental and methods of rental adjustment for the Extended Term shall be
determined as set forth below.

As the commencement of the Extended Term, the monthly Base Rent and the method
of rental adjustment (including the timing of the adjustments and the basis
for calculating the adjustments) for the Extended Term shall be subject to
negotiations between Landlord and Tenant, with an effort to determine a fair
market rental for the Premises, as improved, and a method of rental adjustment
consistent with rental adjustment practices for comparable lease space in the
vicinity of the Premises. In the event the parties fail to agree upon the
amount of the monthly Base Rent and the methods of rental adjustment for the
Extended Term prior to the commencement thereof, the monthly Base Rent and the
method of rental adjustment for the Extended Term shall be determined by
appraisal in the manner hereafter set forth; provided, however, that in no
event shall the monthly Base Rent for the Extended Term be less than the
monthly Base Rent payable hereunder for the last full month of the Lease term
immediately preceding commencement of the Extended Term.

In the event it becomes necessary under this subparagraph to determine the fair
market monthly Base Rent and the method of rental adjustment of the Premises by
appraisal, Landlord and Tenant each shall appoint a real estate appraiser who
shall be a member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers ("AIREA")
and such appraisers
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shall each determine the fair market monthly Base Rent for the Premises, and
the methods of rental adjustments taking into account the value of the premises
and the amenities provided by the Outside Areas, the Building, and prevailing
comparable rentals and rental adjustment practices in the area. Such appraisers
shall, within twenty (20) business days after their appointment, complete their
appraisals and submit their appraisal reports to Landlord and Tenant. If the
fair market monthly Base Rent of the Premises established in the two (2)
appraisals varies by more than five percent (5%) or less of the higher rental,
the average of the two shall be controlling. If said fair market monthly Base
Rent varies by more than five percent (5%) of the higher rental, said
appraisers, within ten (10) days after submission of the last appraisal, shall
appoint a third appraiser who shall be a member of the AIREA and who shall also
be experienced in the appraisal of rental values and adjustment practices for
commercial properties in the vicinity of the Premises. Such third appraiser
shall, within twenty (20) business days after his appointment, determine by
appraisal the fair market monthly Base Rent of the Premises, taking into
account the same factors referred to above, and submit his appraisal report to
Landlord and Tenant. The fair market monthly Base Rent determined by the third
appraiser for the Premises shall be controlling, unless it is less than set
forth in the lower appraisal previously obtained, in which case the value set
forth in said lower appraisal shall be controlling, or unless it is greater
than that set forth in the higher appraisal previously obtained, in which case
the rental set forth in said higher appraisal shall be controlling. The method
of adjusting rental periodically, including the manner and timing of such
adjustments, shall be as determined by the initial two appraisers, if they
agree on a single method; otherwise, it shall be determined by the third
appraiser. If either Landlord or Tenant fails to appoint an appraiser, or if an
appraiser appointed by either of them fails, after his appointment, to submit
his appraisal within the required period in accordance with the forgoing, the
appraisal submitted by the appraiser properly appointed and timely submitting
his appraisal shall be controlling. If the two appraisers appointed by Landlord
and Tenant are unable to agree upon a third appraiser within the required
period in accordance with the forgoing, application shall be made within
twenty (20) days thereafter by either Landlord or Tenant to the AIREA, which
shall appoint a member of said institute willing to serve as appraiser. The
cost of all appraisals under this subparagraph shall be borne equally by
Landlord and Tenant.

7.  Parking - Effective April 1, 1997, parking for the Premises, as set forth
in Paragraph 2.1 of the Lease, shall increase from three hundred fifteen (315)
spaces to five hundred sixty seven (567) spaces. One hundred seventy one (171)
spaces are allocated to the Building known as 3550 Bassett Street, Santa Clara,
California, two hundred fifty two (252) spaces are allocated to the Building
known as 3560 Bassett Street, Santa Clara, California, and one hundred
forty four (144) spaces are allocated to the Building known as 3570-3580
Bassett Street, Santa Clara, California.

8.  Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of the Lease
shall be as previously set forth and are hereby ratified, affirmed, and in full
force and effect.

LANDLORD

KONTRABECKI ASSOCIATES I



By: /s/ J. T. KONTRABECKI
   -----------------------------
   Its: General Partner                 Date:  March 18, 1997
                                             -------------------


TENANT

INTEVAC CORPORATION



By:   [SIG]
   -----------------------------
   Its: Chief Financial Officer                 Date:  March 19, 1997


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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.3

                         [WELLS FARGO BANK LETTERHEAD]

Commercial Banking Group
Santa Clara Valley Region
121 Park Center Plaza
P.O. Box 720010
San Jose, CA 95172

                                 April 30, 1997

Intevac, INC.
3560 Bassett Street
Santa Clara, CA 95054

Dear Sir:

        This letter is to confirm that Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
("Bank"), subject to all terms and conditions contained herein, has agreed to
make available to Intevac, Inc. ("Borrower") a revolving line of credit under
which Bank will make advances to Borrower from time to time up to and including
May 1, 1998, not to exceed at any time the maximum principal amount of Ten
Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) ("Line of Credit"), the proceeds of which
shall be used to support Borrower's working capital requirements.

I.  CREDIT TERMS:

    1.  LINE OF CREDIT:

        (a)  Line of Credit Note.  Borrower's obligation to repay advances
under the Line of Credit shall be evidenced by a promissory note substantially
in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto ("Line of Credit Note"), all terms of
which are incorporated herein by this reference.

        (b)  Borrowing and Repayment.  Borrower may from time to time during
the term of the Line of Credit borrow, partially or wholly repay its
outstanding borrowings, and reborrow, subject to all of the limitations, terms
and conditions contained herein or in the Line of Credit Note; provided
however, that the total outstanding borrowings under the Line of Credit shall
not at any time exceed the maximum principal amount available thereunder, as
set forth above.

II. INTEREST/FEES:

    1.  Interest.  The outstanding principal balance of the Line of Credit shall
bear interest at the rate of interest set forth in the Line of Credit Note.


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Intevac, Inc.
April 30, 1997
Page 2

        2.  Computation and Payment.  Interest shall be computed on the basis
of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed. Interest shall be payable at the times
and place set forth in the Line of Credit Note.

        3.  Commitment Fee.  Borrower shall pay to Bank a non-refundable
commitment fee for the Line of Credit equal to $13,000.00, which fee shall be
due and payable in full upon execution of this letter.

III.    REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES:

        Borrower makes the following representations and warranties to Bank,
which representations and warranties shall survive the execution of this letter
and shall continue in full force and effect until the full and final payment,
and satisfaction and discharge, of all obligations of Borrower to Bank subject
to this letter.

        1.  Legal Status.  Borrower is a corporation, duly organized and
existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of California, and is
qualified or licensed to do business in all jurisdictions in which such
qualification or licensing is required or in which the failure to so qualify or
to be so licensed could have a material adverse effect on Borrower.

        2.  Authorization and Validity.  This letter, the Line of Credit Note,
and each other document, contract or instrument deemed necessary by Bank to
evidence any extension of credit to Borrower pursuant to the terms and
conditions hereof, or now or at any time hereafter required by or delivered to
Bank in connection with this letter (collectively, the "Loan Documents") have
been duly authorized, and upon their execution and delivery in accordance with
the provisions hereof will constitute legal, valid and binding agreements and
obligations of Borrower or the party which executes the same, enforceable in
accordance with their respective terms.

        3.  No Violation.  The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower
of each of the Loan Documents do not violate any provision of any law or
regulation, or contravene any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or
By-Laws of Borrower, or result in a breach of or constitute a default under any
contract, obligation, indenture or other instrument to which Borrower is a
party or by which Borrower may be bound.

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Intevac, Inc.
April 30, 1997
Page 3



        4.      Litigation.  There are no pending, or to the best of Borrower's
knowledge threatened, actions, claims, investigations, suits or proceedings by
or before any governmental authority, arbitrator, court or administrative
agency which could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or
operation of Borrower other than those disclosed by Borrower to Bank in writing 
prior to the date hereof.

        5.      Correctness of Financial Statement.  The financial statement of
Borrower dated December 31, 1996, a true copy of which has been delivered by
Borrower to Bank prior to the date hereof, (a) is complete and correct and
presents fairly the financial condition of Borrower, (b) discloses all
liabilities of Borrower that are required to be reflected or reserved against
under generally accepted accounting principles, whether liquidated or
unliquidated, fixed or contingent, and (c) has been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied.  Since the date
of such financial statement there has been no material adverse change in the
financial condition of Borrower, nor has Borrower mortgaged, pledged, granted a
security interest in or otherwise encumbered any of its assets or properties
except in favor of Bank or as otherwise permitted by Bank in writing.

        6.      Income Tax Returns.  Borrower has no knowledge of any pending
assessments or adjustments of its income tax payable with respect to any year.

        7.      No Subordination.  There is no agreement, indenture, contract
or instrument to which Borrower is a party or by which Borrower may be bound
that requires the subordination in right of payment of any of Borrower's
obligations subject to this letter to any other obligation of Borrower.

        8.      Permits, Franchises.  Borrower possesses, and will hereafter
possess, all permits, consents, approvals, franchises and licenses required
and all rights to trademarks, trade names, patents and fictitious names, if
any, necessary to enable it to conduct the business in which it is now engaged
in compliance with applicable law.

        9.      ERISA.  Borrower is in compliance in all material respects with
all applicable provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended or recodified from time to time ("ERISA"); Borrower has not
violated any provision of any defined employee pension benefit plan (as defined
in ERISA) maintained or contributed to by Borrower (each, a "Plan"); no
Reportable Event, as defined in ERISA, has occurred and is continuing with
respect to any Plan initiated by Borrower;
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Intevac, Inc.
April 30, 1997
Page 4


Borrower has met its minimum funding requirements under ERISA with respect to
each Plan; and each Plan will be able to fulfill its benefit obligations as
they come due in accordance with the Plan documents and under generally
accepted accounting principles.

        10.     Other Obligations.  Borrower is not in default on any
obligation for borrowed money, any purchase money obligation or any other
material lease, commitment, contract, instrument or obligation.

        11.     Environmental Matters.  Except as disclosed by Borrower to Bank
in writing prior to the date hereof, Borrower is in compliance in all material
respects with all applicable federal or state environmental, hazardous waste,
health and safety statutes, and any rules or regulations adopted pursuant
thereto, which govern or affect any of Borrower's operations and/or properties,
including without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986, the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
of 1976, and the Federal Toxic Substances Control Act, as any of the same may be
amended, modified or supplemented from time to time.  None of the operations of
Borrower is the subject of any federal or state investigation evaluating whether
any remedial action involving a material expenditure is needed to respond to a
release of any toxic or hazardous waste or substance into the environment.
Borrower has no material contingent liability in connection with any release of
any toxic or hazardous waste or substance into the environment.

IV.     CONDITIONS:

        1.      Conditions of Initial Extension of Credit.  The obligation of
Bank to extend any credit contemplated by this letter is subject to fulfillment
to Bank's satisfaction of all of the following conditions:

        (a)     Documentation.  Bank shall have received each of the Loan
Documents, duly executed and in form and substance satisfactory to Bank.

        (b)     Financial Condition.  There shall have been no material adverse
change, as determined by Bank, in the financial condition or business of
Borrower, nor any material decline, as determined by Bank, in the market value
of any collateral required hereunder or a substantial or material portion of
the assets of Borrower.
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Intevac, Inc.
April 30, 1997
Page 5



        2.      Conditions of Each Extension of Credit.  The obligation of Bank
to make each extension of credit requested by Borrower hereunder shall be
subject to the fulfillment to Bank's satisfaction of each of the following 
conditions:

        (a)     Compliance.  The representations and warranties contained
herein and in each of the other Loan Documents shall be true on and as of the
date of the signing of this letter and on the date of each extension of credit
by Bank pursuant hereto, with the same effect as though such representations
and warranties had been made on and as of each such date, and on each such date,
no default hereunder, and no condition, event or act which with the giving of
notice or the passage of time or both would constitute such a default, shall
have occurred and be continuing or shall exist.

        (b)     Documentation.  Bank shall have received all additional
documents which may be required in connection with such extension of credit.

V.      COVENANTS:

        Borrower covenants that so long as Bank remains committed to extend
credit to Borrower pursuant hereto, or any liabilities (whether direct or
contingent, liquidated or unliquidated) of Borrower to Bank under any of the
Loan Documents remain outstanding, and until payment in full of all obligations
of Borrower subject hereto, Borrower shall, unless Bank otherwise consents in
writing:

        1.      Punctual Payment.  Punctually pay all principal, interest, fees
or other liabilities due under any of the Loan Documents at the times and place
and in the manner specified therein.

        2.      Accounting Records.  Maintain adequate books and records in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied,
and permit any representative of Bank, at any reasonable time, to inspect,
audit and examine such books and records, to make copies of the same, and
inspect the properties of Borrower.

        3.      Financial Statements.  Provide to Bank all of the following, in
form and detail satisfactory to Bank:

        (a)     not later than 120 days after and as of the end of each fiscal
year, an unqualified audited financial statement of Borrower, prepared by an
independent certified public accountant

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Intevac, Inc.
April 30, 1997
Page 6

acceptable to Bank, to include balance sheet and income statement;

        (b)     not later than 60 days after and as of the end of each fiscal
quarter, a financial statement of Borrower, prepared by Borrower, to include
balance sheet and income statement; 

        (c)     contemporaneously with each annual and each fiscal quarter
financial statements of Borrower required hereby, a certificate of the chief
executive officer or chief financial officer of Borrower that said financial
statements are accurate and that there exists no default hereunder nor any
condition, act or event which with the giving of notice or the passage of time
or both would constitute such a default;

        (d)     from time to time such other information as Bank may reasonably
request. 

        4.      Compliance.  Preserve and maintain all licenses, permits,
governmental approvals, rights, privileges and franchises necessary for the
conduct of its business; and comply with the provisions of all documents
pursuant to which Borrower is organized and/or which govern Borrower's continued
existence and with the requirements of all laws, rules, regulations and orders
of a governmental agency applicable to Borrower and/or its business.

        5.      Insurance.  Maintain and keep in force insurance of the types
and in amounts customarily carried in lines of business similar to that of
Borrower, including but not limited to fire, extended coverage, public
liability, flood, property damage and workers' compensation, with all such
insurance carried with companies and in amounts satisfactory to Bank, and
deliver to Bank from time to time at Bank's request schedules setting forth all
insurance then in effect.

        6.      Facilities.  Keep all properties useful or necessary to
Borrower's business in good repair and condition, and from time to time make
necessary repairs, renewals and replacements thereto so that such properties
shall be fully and efficiently preserved and maintained.

        7.      Taxes and Other Liabilities.  Pay and discharge when due any
and all indebtedness, obligations, assessments and taxes, both real or
personal, including without limitation federal and state income taxes and state
an local property taxes and assessments, except (a) such as Borrower may in
good faith contest or as to which a bona fide dispute may arise, and (b) for
which Borrower has made provision, to Bank's satisfaction, for 
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Intevac, Inc.
April 30, 1997
Page 7

eventual payment thereof in the event that Borrower is obligated to make such
payment.

        8.      FINANCIAL CONDITION.  Maintain Borrower's financial condition
as follows using generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
and used consistently with prior practices (except to the extent modified by
the definitions herein):

        (a)     Tangible Net Worth not at any time less than $75,000,000.00,
plus one hundred percent (100%) of new equity and seventy percent (70%) of net
profit, with "Tangible Net Worth" defined as the aggregate of total
stockholders' equity plus subordinated debt less any intangible assets.

        (b)     Total Liabilities divided by Tangible Net Worth not at any
time greater than .70 to 1.0, with "Total Liabilities" defined as the aggregate
of current liabilities and non-current liabilities less subordinated debt, and
with "Tangible Net Worth" as defined above.

        (c)     Quick Ratio not at any time less than 1.35 to 1.0, with "Quick
Ratio" defined as the aggregate of unrestricted cash, unrestricted marketable
securities and receivables convertible into cash divided by total current
liabilities.

        (d)     Maintain annual profitability and no more than one quarter of
loss in any consecutive four quarter period.

        9.      CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.  Not make any additional investment in
fixed assets in any fiscal year in excess of an aggregate of $10,000,000.00
without prior written consent of Bank.

        10.     OTHER INDEBTEDNESS.  Not create, incur, assume or permit to
exist any indebtedness or liabilities resulting from borrowings, loans or
advances, whether secured or unsecured, matured or unmatured, liquidated or
unliquidated, joint or several, except (a) the liabilities of Borrower to Bank,
and (b) any other liabilities of Borrower existing as of, and disclosed to
Bank prior to, the date hereof.

        11.     MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, TRANSFER OF ASSETS.  Not merge into or
consolidate with any other entity except in connection with a Permitted
Acquisition, as hereinafter defined, and only if Borrower is the surviving
entity and remains in compliance with all provisions of this Agreement; nor
make any substantial change in the nature of Borrower's business as conducted
as of the date hereof, nor acquire all or substantially all of the assets of
any  
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Intevac, Inc.
April 30, 1997
Page 8

other entity except in a Permitted Acquisition; nor sell, lease, transfer or
otherwise dispose of all or a substantial or material portion of Borrower's
assets except in the ordinary course of its business.  Permitted Acquisition
means the acquisition by Borrower of (i) all or substantially all of the
assets, or (ii) a controlling interest in the stock of any entity, in exchange
for consideration (other than Borrower's equity securities) valued at less than
$15,000,000.00, in the aggregate for all such acquisitions in each fiscal year.

        12.     Loans, Advances, Investments.  Not make any loans or advances
to or investments in any person or entity, except any of the foregoing existing
as of, and disclosed to Bank prior to, the date hereof and additional
investments, pursuant to Permitted Acquisitions.

        13.     Dividends, Distributions.  Not declare or pay any dividend or
distribution either in cash, stock or any other property on Borrower's stock now
or hereafter outstanding, nor redeem, retire, repurchase or otherwise acquire
any shares of any class of Borrower's stock now or hereafter outstanding.

        14.     Pledge of Assets.  Not mortgage, pledge, grant or permit to
exist a security interest in, or lien upon, all or any portion of Borrower's
assets now owned or hereafter acquired, except any of the foregoing in favor of
Bank or which is existing as of, and disclosed to Bank in writing prior to, the
date hereof.

VI.     DEFAULT, REMEDIES:

        1.      Default, Remedies.  Upon the violation of any term or condition
of any of the Loan Documents, or upon the occurrence of any default or defined
event of default under any of the Loan Documents: (a) all indebtedness of
Borrower under each of the Loan Documents, any term thereof to the contrary
notwithstanding, shall at Bank's option and without notice become immediately
due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or notice of dishonor, all
of which are expressly waived by Borrower; (b) the obligation, if any, of Bank
to extend any further credit under any of the Loan Documents shall immediately
cease and terminate; and (c) Bank shall have all rights, powers and remedies
available under each of the Loan Documents, or accorded by law, including
without limitation the right to resort to any or all security for any credit
extended by Bank to Borrower under any of the Loan Documents and to exercise
any or all of the rights of a beneficiary or secured party pursuant to the
applicable law.  All rights, powers and remedies of Bank may be exercised at
any time

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by Bank and from time to time after the occurrence of any such breach or
default, are cumulative and not exclusive, and shall be in addition to any other
rights, powers or remedies provided by law or equity.

        2.  No Waiver.  No delay, failure or discontinuance of Bank in
exercising any right, power or remedy under any of the Loan Documents shall
affect or operate as a waiver of such right, power or remedy; nor shall any
single or partial exercise of any such right, power or remedy preclude, waive or
otherwise affect any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any
other right, power or remedy. Any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any
kind by Bank of any breach of or default under any of the Loan Documents must be
in writing and shall be effective only to the extent set forth in such writing.

VII.    MISCELLANEOUS:

        1.  Notices.  All notices, requests and demands which any party is
required or may desire to give to any other party under any provision of this
letter must be in writing delivered to each party at its address first set forth
above, or to such other address as any party may designate by written notice to
all other parties. Each such notice, request and demand shall be deemed given or
made as follows: (a) if sent by hand delivery, upon delivery; (b) if sent by
mail, upon the earlier of the date of receipt or three (3) days after deposit in
the U.S. mail, first class and postage prepaid; and (c) if sent by telecopy,
upon receipt.

        2.  Costs, Expenses and Attorneys' Fees.  Borrower shall pay to Bank
immediately upon demand the full amount of all payments, advances, charges,
costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees (to include outside
counsel fees and all allocated costs of Bank's in-house counsel), expended or
incurred by Bank in connection with (a) the negotiation and preparation of this
letter and the other Loan Documents, Bank's continued administration hereof and
thereof, and the preparation of amendments and waivers hereto and thereto, (b)
the enforcement of Bank's rights and/or the collection of any amounts which
become due to Bank under any of the Loan Documents, and (c) the prosecution or
defense of any action in any way related to any of the Loan Documents, including
without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, whether incurred at the
trial or appellate level, in an arbitration proceeding or otherwise, and
including any of the foregoing incurred in connection with any bankruptcy
proceeding (including without limitation, any adversary proceeding, contested
matter or motion brought by Bank or any
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other person) relating to any Borrower or any other person or entity.

        3.  Successors, Assignment.  This letter shall be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives,
successors and assigns of the parties; provided however, that Borrower may not
assign or transfer its interest hereunder without Bank's prior written consent.
Bank reserves the right to sell, assign, transfer, negotiate or grant
participations in all or any part of, or any interest in, Bank's rights and
benefits under each of the Loan Documents. In connection therewith Bank may
disclose all documents and information which Bank now has or hereafter may
acquire relating to any credit extended by Bank to Borrower, Borrower or its
business, or any collateral required hereunder.

        4.  Entire Agreement; Amendment.  This letter and the other Loan
Documents constitute the entire agreement between Borrower and Bank with respect
to any extension of credit by Bank subject hereto and supersede all prior
negotiations, communications, discussions and correspondence concerning the
subject matter hereof. This letter may be amended or modified only in writing
signed by each party hereto.

        5.  No Third Party Beneficiaries.  This letter is made and entered into
for the sole protection and benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
permitted successors and assigns, and no other person or entity shall be a third
party beneficiary of, or have any direct or indirect cause of action or claim in
connection with, this letter or any other of the Loan Documents to which it is
not a party.

        6.  Severability of Provisions.  If any provision of this letter shall
be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be
ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity without
invalidating the remainder of such provision or any remaining provisions of this
letter.

        7.  Governing Law.  This letter shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California.

        8.  Arbitration.

        (a)  Arbitration.  Upon the demand of any party, any Dispute shall be
resolved by binding arbitration (except as set forth in (e) below) in accordance
with the terms of this letter. A "Dispute" shall mean any action, dispute, claim
or controversy of
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any kind, whether in contract or tort, statutory or common law, legal or
equitable, now existing or hereafter arising under or in connection with, or in
any way pertaining to, any of the Loan Documents, or any past, present or future
extensions of credit and other activities, transactions or obligations of any
kind related directly or indirectly to any of the Loan Documents, including
without limitation, any of the foregoing arising in connection with the exercise
of any self-help, ancillary or other remedies pursuant to any of the Loan
Documents. Any party may by summary proceedings bring an action in court to
compel arbitration of a Dispute. Any party who fails or refuses to submit to
arbitration following a lawful demand by any other party shall bear all costs
and expenses incurred by such other party in compelling arbitration of any
Dispute.

        (b)  Governing Rules.  Arbitration proceedings shall be administered by
the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") or such other administrator as the
parties shall mutually agree upon in accordance with the AAA Commercial
Arbitration Rules. All Disputes submitted to arbitration shall be resolved in
accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United States Code),
notwithstanding any conflicting choice of law provision in any of the Loan
Documents. The arbitration shall be conducted at a location in California
selected by the AAA or other administrator. If there is any inconsistency
between the terms hereof and any such rules, the terms and procedures set forth
herein shall control. All statutes of limitation applicable to any Dispute shall
apply to any arbitration proceeding. All discovery activities shall be expressly
limited to matters directly relevant to the Dispute being arbitrated. Judgment
upon any award rendered in an arbitration may be entered in any court having
jurisdiction; provided however, that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to
be a waiver by any party that is a bank of the protections afforded to it under
12 U.S.C. Section 91 or any similar applicable state law.

        (c)     No Waiver; Provisional Remedies, Self-Help and Foreclosure.  No
provision hereof shall limit the right of any party to exercise self-help
remedies such as setoff, foreclosure against or sale of any real or personal
property collateral or security, or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies,
including without limitation injunctive relief, sequestration, attachment,
garnishment or the appointment of a receiver, from a
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court of competent jurisdiction before, after or during the pendency of any
arbitration or other proceeding. The exercise of any such remedy shall not waive
the right of any party to compel arbitration or reference hereunder.

        (d)     Arbitrator Qualifications and Powers; Awards.  Arbitrators must
be active members of the California State Bar or retired judges of the state or
federal judiciary of California, with expertise in the substantive law
applicable to the subject matter of the Dispute. Arbitrators are empowered to
resolve Disputes by summary rulings in response to motions filed prior to the
final arbitration hearing. Arbitrators (i) shall resolve all Disputes in
accordance with the substantive law of the state of California, (ii) may grant
any remedy or relief that a court of the state of California could order or
grant within the scope hereof and such ancillary relief as is necessary to make
effective any award, and (iii) shall have the power to award recovery of all
costs and fees, to impose sanctions and to take such other actions as they deem
necessary to the same extent a judge could pursuant to the Federal Rules of
Civil Procedure, the California Rules of Civil Procedure or other applicable
law. Any Dispute in which the amount in controversy is $5,000,000 or less shall
be decided by a single arbitrator who shall not render an award of greater than
$5,000,000 (including damages, costs, fees and expenses). By submission to a
single arbitrator, each party expressly waives any right or claim to recover
more than $5,000,000. Any Dispute in which the amount in controversy exceeds
$5,000,000 shall be decided by majority vote of a panel of three arbitrators;
provided however, that all three arbitrators must actively participate in all
hearings and deliberations.

        (e)     Judicial Review.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the
contrary, in any arbitration in which the amount in controversy exceeds
$25,000,000, the arbitrators shall be required to make specific, written
findings of fact and conclusions of law. In such arbitrations (i) the
arbitrators shall not have the power to make any award which is not supported by
substantial evidence or which is based on legal error, (ii) an award shall not
be binding upon the parties unless the findings of fact are supported by
substantial evidence and the conclusions of law are not erroneous under the
substantive law of the state of California, and (iii) the parties shall have in
addition to the grounds referred to in the Federal Arbitration Act for vacating,
modifying or correcting an award the right to judicial
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review of (A) whether the findings of fact rendered by the arbitrators are
supported by substantial evidence, and (B) whether the conclusions of law are
erroneous under the substantive law of the state of California.  Judgment
confirming an award in such a proceeding may be entered only if a court
determines the award is supported by substantial evidence and not based on legal
error under the substantive law of the state of California.

        (f)     Real Property Collateral; Judicial Reference.  Notwithstanding
anything herein to the contrary, no Dispute shall be submitted to arbitration
if the Dispute concerns indebtedness secured directly or indirectly, in whole
or in part, by any real property unless (i) the holder of the mortgage, lien or
security interest specifically elects in writing to proceed with the
arbitration, or (ii) all parties to the arbitration waive any rights or
benefits that might accrue to them by virtue of the single action rule statute
of California, thereby agreeing that all indebtedness and obligations of the
parties, and all mortgages, liens and security interests securing such
indebtedness and obligations, shall remain fully valid and enforceable.  If any
such Dispute is not submitted to arbitration, the Dispute shall be referred to
a referee in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure Section 638 et
seq., and this general reference agreement is intended to be specifically
enforceable in accordance with said Section 638.  A referee with the
qualifications required herein for arbitrators shall be selected pursuant to the
AAA's selection procedures.  Judgment upon the decision rendered by a referee
shall be entered in the court in which such proceeding was commenced in
accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 644 and 645.

        (g)     Miscellaneous.  To the maximum extent practicable, the AAA, the
arbitrators and the parties shall take all action required to conclude any
arbitration proceeding within 180 days of the filing of the Dispute with the
AAA.  No arbitrator or other party to an arbitration proceeding may disclose
the existence, content or results thereof, except for disclosures of
information by a party required in the ordinary course of its business, by
applicable law or regulation, or to the extent necessary to exercise any
judicial review rights set forth herein.  If more than one agreement for
arbitration by or between the parties potentially applies to a Dispute, the
arbitration provision most directly related to the Loan Documents or the
subject matter of the Dispute shall control.  This arbitration provision shall
survive termination, amendment or expiration of any of the Loan Documents or any
relationship between the parties.

    
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        Your acknowledgment of this letter shall constitute acceptance of the
foregoing terms and conditions.  Bank's commitment to extend any credit to
Borrower pursuant to the terms of this letter shall terminate on May 2, 1997,
unless this letter is acknowledged by Borrower and returned to Bank on or
before that date.

        The Borrower's indebtedness under this Agreement is hereby deemed to
constitute Designated Senior Debt for all purposes with respect to the
Indenture dated as of February 15, 1997 between Intevac, Inc. and State Street
Bank and Trust Company of California, N.A., as amended from time to time.


                                Sincerely,



                                WELLS FARGO BANK,
                                  NATIONAL ASSOCIATION



                                By: /s/  ROSA S. APPLE for
                                   --------------------------
                                   John Adams
                                   Vice President



Acknowledged and accepted as of 4-30-97:



INTEVAC, INC.

By: /s/ CHARLES EDDY
   ----------------------------
   Charles Eddy
   Chief Financial Officer
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                             WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.


ACCOUNT OF:


Intevac, Inc.           Santa Clara Valley #2690
3560 Bassett Street     office
Santa Clara, CA 95054   Commercial Banking
                        Department
                        121 Park Center Plaza
                        San Jose, CA 95115
                        Address 
                        April 30, 1997
                        Date


#440-178-8691

Loan Fee for the $10,000,000.00         $13,000.00
Line of Credit                          ==========




[ X ]    Check is attached for payment in
         full of the above amount.

[   ]    Wells Fargo Bank is authorized to 
         charge account __________________
         for the above amount.
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WELLS FARGO BANK                                      CERTIFICATE OF INCUMBENCY
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TO:  WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

        The undersigned, Charles B. Eddy II, Secretary of INTEVAC, INC., a
corporation created and existing under the laws of the state of CALIFORNIA,
hereby certifies to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("Bank") that the
following named persons are those duly elected officers of this corporation
specified in the Corporate Resolution attached hereto and that the signatures
opposite their names are their true signatures:



       Title                             Name                  Signature
       -----                             ----                  ---------

Chief Financial Officer,              Charles Eddy               [SIG] 
  Secretary, Treasurer                                         ---------------

Vice President, Finance               Charles Eddy               [SIG]
                                                               ---------------

President, Chairman, CEO              Norman H. Pond             [SIG]
                                                               ---------------



        The undersigned further certifies that should any of the above-named
officers change, or should the signature requirements of said Corporate
Resolution change, this corporation shall provide Bank immediately with a new
Certificate of Incumbency.  Bank is hereby authorized to rely on this
Certificate until a new Certificate certified by the Secretary of this
corporation is received by Bank.

        IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
corporate seal of said corporation as of 4-29-97.

                                                [SIG] CHARLES EDDY
      [SEAL]                                    ---------------------------
                                                       Secretary

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WELLS FARGO BANK                                CORPORATE RESOLUTION: BORROWING
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TO: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

        RESOLVED: That this corporation, INTEVAC, INC., proposes to obtain
credit form time to time, or has obtained credit from Wells Fargo Bank,
National Association ("Bank").

        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any one of the following officers:

        Charles Eddy, CFO
        ---------------------------------------------------------------

        together with any one of the following officers:

        Norman Pond, President
        ---------------------------------------------------------------

of this corporation be and they are hereby authorized and empowered for and on
behalf of and in the name of this corporation and as its corporate act and deed:

        (a)  To borrow money from Bank and to assume any liabilities of any
other person or entity to Bank, in such form and on such terms and conditions
as shall be agreed upon by those authorized above and Bank, and to sign and
deliver such promissory notes and other evidences of indebtedness for money
borrowed or advanced and/or for indebtedness assumed as bank shall require;
such promissory notes or other evidences of indebtedness may provide that
advances be requested by telephone communication and by any officer, employee
or agent of this corporation so long as the advances are deposited into any
deposit account of this corporation with bank; this corporation shall be bound
to Bank by, and Bank may rely upon, any communication or act, including
telephone communications, purporting to be done by any officer, employee or
agent of this corporation provided that bank believes, in good faith, that the
same is done by such person.

        (b)  To contract for the issuance by Bank of letters of credit, to
discount with Bank notes, acceptances and evidences of indebtedness payable to
or due this corporation, to endorse the same and execute such contracts and
instruments for repayment thereof to Bank as Bank shall require, and to enter
into foreign exchange transactions with or through Bank.

        (c)  To mortgage, encumber, pledge, convey, grant, assign or otherwise
transfer all or any part of this corporation's real or personal property for the
purpose of securing the payment of any of the promissory notes, contracts,
instruments and other evidences of indebtedness authorized hereby, and to
execute and deliver to Bank such deeds of trust, mortgages, pledge agreements
and/or other security agreements as Bank shall require.

        (d)  To perform all acts and to execute and deliver all documents
described above and all other contracts and instruments which Bank deems
necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of this resolution and/or to
perfect or continue the rights, remedies and security interests to be given to
Bank hereunder, including without limitation, any modifications, renewals
and/or extensions of any of this corporation's obligations to Bank, however
evidenced; provided that the aggregate principal amount of all sums borrowed
and credits established pursuant to this resolution shall not at any time exceed
the sum of $10,000,000.00 outstanding and unpaid.

        Loans made pursuant to a special resolution and loans made by offices
of Bank other than the office to which this resolution is delivered shall be in
addition to foregoing limitation.

        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the authority hereby conferred is in
addition to that conferred by any other resolution heretofore or hereafter
delivered to Bank and shall continue in full force and effect until Bank shall
have received notice in writing, certified by the Secretary of this
corporation, of the revocation hereof by a resolution duly adopted by the Board
of Directors of this corporation. Any such revocation shall be effective only
as to credit which is extended or committed by Bank, or actions which are taken
by this corporation pursuant to the resolutions contained herein, subsequent to
Bank's receipt of such notice.  The authority hereby conferred shall be deemed

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retroactive, and any and all acts authorized herein which were performed prior
to the passage of this resolution are hereby approved and ratified.

                                 CERTIFICATION

        I, Charles B. Eddy, III, Secretary of INTEVAC, INC., a corporation
created and existing under the laws of the state of CALIFORNIA, do hereby
certify and declare that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the
resolutions duly passed and adopted by the Board of Directors of said
corporation, by written consent of all Directors of said corporation or at a
meeting of said Board duly and regularly called, noticed and held on April 17,
1997, at which meeting a quorum of the Board of Directors was present and voted
in favor of said resolutions; that said resolutions are now in full force and
effect; that there is no provision in the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
of said corporation, or any shareholder agreement, limiting the power of the
Board of Directors of said corporation to pass the foregoing resolutions and
that such resolutions are in conformity with the provisions of such Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws; and that no approval by the shareholders of, or of
the outstanding shares of, said corporation is required with respect to the
matters which are the subject of the foregoing resolutions.


        IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
corporate seal of said corporation as of April 29, 1997.



                                                          CHARLES B. EDDY
                                                ---------------------------
                                                                Secretary


(SEAL)






CORPORATE RESOLUTION: BORROWING (08/96), Page 2
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                                   EXHIBIT A


WELLS FARGO BANK                                  REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT NOTE
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

$10,000,000.00                                              San Jose, California
                                                                  April 30, 1997


        FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned INTEVAC, INC. ("Borrower") promises
to pay to the order of WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ("Bank") at its
office at Santa Clara Valley RCBO, 121 Park Center Plaza 3rd Flr, San Jose, CA
95115, or at such other place as the holder hereof may designate, in lawful
money of the United States of America and in immediately available funds, the
principal sum of $10,000,000.00, or so much thereof as may be advanced and be
outstanding, with interest thereon, to be computed on each advance from the date
of its disbursement as set forth herein.

DEFINITIONS:

        As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth
after each, and any other term defined in this Note shall have the meaning set
forth at the place defined:

        (a)     "Business Day" means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or any
other day on which commercial banks in California are authorized or required by
law to close.

        (b)     "Fixed Rate Term" means a period commencing on a Business Day
and continuing for 1, 2 or 3 months, as designated by Borrower, during which all
or a portion of the outstanding principal balance of this Note bears interest
determined in relation to LIBOR; provided however, that no Fixed Rate Term may
be selected for a principal amount less than $500,000.00; and provided further,
that no Fixed Rate Term shall extend beyond the scheduled maturity date
hereof.  If any Fixed Rate Term would end on a day which is not a Business Day,
the such Fixed Rate Term shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day.

        (c)     "LIBOR" means the rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary,
to the nearest whole 1/8 of 1%) determined by dividing Base LIBOR by a
percentage equal to 100% less any LIBOR Reserve Percentage.


                (i)     "Base LIBOR" means the rate per annum for United States
dollar deposits quoted by Bank as the Inter-Bank Market Offered Rate, with the
understanding that such rate is quoted by Bank for the purpose of calculating
effective rates of interest for loans making reference thereto, on the first day
of a Fixed Rate Term for delivery of funds on said date for a period of time
approximately equal to the number of days in such Fixed Rate Term and in an
amount approximately equal to the principal amount to which such Fixed Rate Term
applies.  Borrower understands and agrees that Bank may base its quotation of
the Inter-Bank Market Offered Rate upon such offers or other market indicators
of the Inter-Bank Market as Bank in its discretion deems appropriate including,
but not limited to, the rate offered for U.S. dollar deposits on the London
Inter-Bank Market. 

                (ii)    "LIBOR Reserve Percentage" means the reserve percentage
prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (or any
successor) for "Eurocurrency Liabilities" (as defined in Regulation D of the
Federal Reserve Board, as amended), adjusted by Bank for expected changes in
such reserve percentage during the applicable Fixed Rate Term.

        (d)     "Prime Rate" means at any time the rate of interest most
recently announced within Bank at its principal office as its Prime Rate, with
the understanding that the Prime Rate is one of Bank's base rates and serves as
the basis upon which effective rates of interest are calculated for those loans
making reference thereto, and is evidenced by the recording thereof after its
announcement in such internal publication or publications as Bank may designate.

INTEREST:

        (a)     Interest.  The outstanding principal balance of this Note shall
bear interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed)
either (i) at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the Prime Rate in effect
from time to time, or (ii) at a fixed rate per annum determined by Bank to be
1.75000% above LIBOR in effect on the first day of the applicable Fixed Rate
Term.  When interest is determined in relation to the Prime Rate, each change in
the rate of interest hereunder shall become effective on the date each Prime
Rate change is announced within Bank.  With respect to each LIBOR selection
option selected hereunder, Bank is hereby authorized to note the date, principal
amount, interest rate and Fixed Rate Term applicable thereto and any payments
made thereon on Bank's books and records (either manually or by electronic
entry) and/or on any schedule attached to this Note, which notations shall be
prima facie evidence of the accuracy of the information noted.

        (b)     Selection of Interest Rate Options.  At any time any portion of
this Note bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR, it may be continued by
Borrower at the end of the Fixed Rate Term applicable thereto so that all or a
portion thereof bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate or to
LIBOR for a new Fixed Rate Term designated by Borrower.  At any time any portion
of this Note bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate, Borrower
may convert all or a portion thereof so that it bears interest determined in
relation to LIBOR for a Fixed Rate Term designated by Borrower. At such time as
Borrower requests an advance hereunder or wishes to select a LIBOR option for
all or portion of the outstanding principal balance hereof, and at the end of
each Fixed Rate Term, Borrower shall give Bank notice specifying: (i) the
interest rate option selected by Borrower; (ii) the






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principal amount subject thereto; and (iii) for each LIBOR selection, the length
of the applicable Fixed Rate Term. Any such notice may be given by telephone so
long as, with respect to each LIBOR selection, (A) Bank receives written
confirmation from Borrower not later than 3 Business Days after such telephone
notice is given, and (B) such notice is given to Bank prior to 10:00 a.m.,
California time, on the first day of the Fixed Rate Term. For each LIBOR option
requested hereunder, Bank will quote the applicable fixed rate to Borrower at
approximately 10:00 a.m., California time, on the first day of the Fixed Rate
Term. If Borrower does not immediately accept the rate quoted by Bank, any
subsequent acceptance by Borrower shall be subject to a redetermination by Bank
of the applicable fixed rate; provided however, that if Borrower fails to accept
any such rate by 11:00 a.m., California time, on the Business Day such quotation
is given, then the quoted rate shall expire and Bank shall have no obligation to
permit a LIBOR option to be selected on such day. If no specific designation of
interest is made at the time any advance is requested hereunder or at the end of
any Fixed Rate Term, Borrower shall be deemed to have made a Prime Rate interest
selection for such advance or the principal amount to which such Fixed Rate Term
applied.

        (c)     Additional LIBOR Provisions.

                (i)     If Bank at any time shall determine that for any reason
adequate and reasonable means do not exist for ascertaining LIBOR, then Bank
shall promptly give notice thereof to Borrower. If such notice is given and
until such notice has been withdrawn by Bank, then (A) no new LIBOR option may
be selected by Borrower, and (B) any portion of the outstanding principal
balance hereof which bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR, subsequent
to the end of the Fixed Rate Term applicable thereto, shall bear interest
determined in relation to the Prime Rate.

                (ii)    If any law, treaty, rule, regulation or determination of
a court or governmental authority or any change therein or in the interpretation
or application thereof (each a "Change in Law") shall make it unlawful for Bank
(A) to make LIBOR options available hereunder, or (B) to maintain interest rates
based on LIBOR, then in the former event, any obligation of Bank to make
available such unlawful LIBOR options shall immediately be cancelled, and in the
latter event, any such unlawful LIBOR-based interest rates then outstanding
shall be converted, at Bank's option, so that interest on the portion of the
outstanding principal balance subject thereto is determined in relation to the
Prime Rate; provided however, that if any such Change in Law shall permit any
LIBOR-based interest rates to remain in effect until the expiration of the Fixed
Rate Term applicable thereto, then such permitted LIBOR-based interest rates
shall continue in effect until the expiration of such Fixed Rate Term. Upon the
occurrence of any of the foregoing events, Borrower shall pay to Bank
immediately upon demand such amounts as may be necessary to compensate Bank for
any fines, fees, charges, penalties or other costs incurred or payable by Bank
as a result thereof and which are attributable to any LIBOR options made
available to Borrower hereunder, and any reasonable allocation made by Bank
among its operations shall be conclusive and binding upon Borrower.

                (iii)   If any Change in Law or compliance by Bank with any
request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) from any central
bank or other governmental authority shall:

                (A)     subject Bank to any tax, duty or other charge with
                        respect to any LIBOR options, or change the basis of
                        taxation of payments to Bank of principal, interest,
                        fees or any other amount payable hereunder (except for
                        changes in the rate of tax on the overall net income of
                        Bank); or

                (B)     impose, modify or hold applicable any reserve, special
                        deposit, compulsory loan or similar requirement against
                        assets held by, deposits or other liabilities in or for
                        the account of, advances or loans by, or any other
                        acquisition of funds by any office of Bank; or

                (C)     impose on Bank any other condition;

and the result of any of the foregoing is to increase the cost to Bank of
making, renewing or maintaining any LIBOR options hereunder and/or to reduce any
amount receivable by Bank in connection therewith, then in any such case,
Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand such amounts as may be
necessary to compensate Bank for additional costs incurred by Bank and/or
reductions in amounts received by Bank which are attributable to such LIBOR
options. In determining which costs incurred by Bank and/or reductions in
amounts received by Bank are attributable to any LIBOR options made available to
Borrower hereunder, any reasonable allocation made by Bank among its operations
shall be conclusive and binding upon Borrower.

        (d)     Payment of Interest.  Interest accrued on this Note shall be
payable on the 1st day of each month, commencing May 1, 1997.

        (e)     Default Interest.  From and after the maturity date of this
Note, or such earlier date as all principal owing hereunder becomes due and
payable by acceleration or otherwise, the outstanding principal balance of this
Note shall bear interest until paid in full at an increased rate per annum
(computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed) equal to 4%
above the rate of interest from time to time applicable to this Note.

BORROWING AND REPAYMENT:

        (a)     Borrowing and Repayment.  Borrower may from time to time during
the term of this Note borrow, partially or wholly repay its outstanding
borrowings, and reborrow, subject to all of the limitations, terms and
conditions of this Note and of any document executed in connection with or
governing this Note; provided however, that the total outstanding borrowings
under this Note shall not at any time exceed the principal amount stated above.
The unpaid principal balance of this obligation at any time shall be the total
amounts advanced hereunder by the holder hereof less the amount of principal
payments made hereon by or for any Borrower, which balance may be endorsed
hereon


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from time to time by the holder. The outstanding principal balance of this Note
shall be due and payable in full on May 1, 1998.

        (b)  Advances.  Advances hereunder, to the total amount of the principal
sum available hereunder, may be made by the holder at the oral or written
request of (i) Ruth Updegruff, Charley Eddly, Kevin Soulsby, Norman Pond, any
one acting alone, who are authorized to request advances and direct the
disposition of any advances until written notice of the revocation of such
authority is received by the holder at the office designated above, or (ii) any
person, with respect to advances deposited to the credit of any account of any
Borrower with the holder, which advances, when so deposited, shall be
conclusively presumed to have been made to or for the benefit of each Borrower
regardless of the fact that persons other than those authorized to request
advances may have authority to draw against such account. The holder shall have
no obligation to determine whether any person requesting an advance is or has
been authorized by any Borrower.

        (c)  Application of Payments.  Each payment made on this Note shall be
credited first, to any interest then due and second, to the outstanding
principal balance hereof. All payments credited to principal shall be applied
first, to the outstanding principal balance of this Note which bears interest
determined in relation to the Prime Rate, if any, and second, to the
outstanding principal balance of this Note which bears interest determined in
relation to LIBOR, with such payments applied to the oldest Fixed Rate Term
first.

PREPAYMENT:

        (a)  Prime Rate.  Borrower may prepay principal on any portion of this
Note which bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate at any time,
in any amount and without penalty.

        (b)  LIBOR.  Borrower may prepay principal on any portion of this Note
which bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR at any time and in the
minimum amount of $10,000.00; provided however, that if the outstanding
principal balance of such portion of this Note is less than said amount, the
minimum prepayment amount shall be the entire outstanding principal balance
thereof. In consideration of Bank providing this prepayment option to Borrower,
or if any such portion of this Note shall become due and payable at any time
prior to the last day of the Fixed Rate Term applicable thereto by acceleration
or otherwise. Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand a fee which is
the sum of the discounted monthly differences for each month from the month of
prepayment through the month in which such Fixed Rate Term matures, calculated
as follows for each such month:

        (i)  Determine the amount of interest which would have accrued each
month on the amount prepaid at the interest rate applicable to such amount had
it remained outstanding until the last day of the Fixed Rate Term applicable
thereto.

        (ii)  Subtract from the amount determined in (i) above the amount of
interest which would have accrued for the same month on the amount prepaid for
the remaining term of such Fixed Rate Term at LIBOR in effect on the date of
prepayment for new loans made for such term and in a principal amount equal to
the amount prepaid.

        (iii)  If the result obtained in (ii) for any month is greater than
zero, discount that difference by LIBOR used in (ii) above.

Each Borrower acknowledges that prepayment of such amount may result in Bank
incurring additional costs, expenses and/or liabilities, and that it is
difficult to ascertain the full extent of such costs, expenses and/or
liabilities. Each Borrower, therefore, agrees to pay the above-described
prepayment fee and agrees that said amount represents a reasonable estimate of
the prepayment costs, expenses and/or liabilities of Bank. If Borrower fails to
pay any prepayment fee when due, the amount of such prepayment fee shall
thereafter bear interest until paid at a rate per annum 2.000% above the Prime
Rate in effect from time to time (computed on the basis of a 360-day year,
actual days elapsed). Each change in the rate of interest on any such past due
prepayment fee shall become effective on the date each Prime Rate change is
announced within Bank.

EVENTS OF DEFAULT:

        The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an "Event of
Default" under this Note:

        (a)  The failure to pay any principal, interest, fees or other charges
when due hereunder or under any contract, instrument or document executed in
connection with this Note.

        (b)  The filing of a petition by or against any Borrower, any guarantor
of this Note or any general partner or joint venturer in any Borrower which is
a partnership or a joint venture (with each such guarantor, general partner
and/or joint venturer referred to herein as a "Third Party Obligor") under any
provisions of the Bankruptcy Reform Act, Title 11 of the United States Code, as
amended or recodified from time to time, or under any similar or other law
relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other relief for debtors;
the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or liquidator of or for any
part of the assets or property of any Borrower or Third Party Obligor; any
Borrower or Third Party Obligor becomes insolvent, makes a general assignment
for the benefit of creditors or is generally not paying its debts as they become
due; or any attachment or like levy on any property of any Borrower or Third
Party Obligor.

        (c)  The death or incapacity of any individual Borrower or Third Party
Obligor, or the dissolution or liquidation of any Borrower or Third Party
Obligor which is a corporation, partnership, joint venture or other type of
entity.

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<PAGE>   22
        (d)  Any default in the payment or performance of any obligation, or
any defined event of default, under any provisions of any contract, instrument
or document pursuant to which any Borrower or Third Party Obligor has incurred
any obligation for borrowed money, any purchase obligation, or any other
liability of any kind to any person or entity, including the holder.

        (e)  Any financial statement provided by any Borrower or Third Party
Obligor to Bank proves to be incorrect, false or misleading in any material
respect.

        (f)  Any sale or transfer of all or a substantial or material part of
the assets of any Borrower or Third Party Obligor other than in the ordinary
course of its business.

        (g)  Any violation or breach of any provision of, or any defined event
of default under, any addendum to this Note or any loan agreement, guaranty,
security agreement, deed of trust, mortgage or other document executed in
connection with or securing this Note.

MISCELLANEOUS:

        (a)  Remedies.  Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the holder
of this Note, at the holder's option, may declare all sums of principal and
interest outstanding hereunder to be immediately due and payable without
presentment, demand, notice of nonperformance, notice of protest, protest or
notice of dishonor, all of which are expressly waived by each Borrower, and the
obligation, if any, of the holder to extend any further credit hereunder shall
immediately cease and terminate. Each Borrower shall pay to the holder
immediately upon demand the full amount of all payments, advances, charges,
costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees (to include outside
counsel fees and all allocated costs of the holder's in-house counsel),
expended or incurred by the holder in connection with the enforcement of the
holder's rights and/or the collection of any amounts which become due to the
holder under this Note, and the prosecution or defense of any action in any way
related to this Note, including without limitation, any action for declaratory
relief, whether incurred at the trial or appellate level, in an arbitration
proceeding or otherwise, and including any of the foregoing incurred in
connection with any bankruptcy proceeding (including without limitation, any
adversary proceeding, contested matter or motion brought by Bank or any other
person) relating to any Borrower or any other person or entity.

        (b)  Obligations Joint and Several.  Should more than one person or
entity sign this Note as a Borrower, the obligations of each such Borrower
shall be joint and several.

        (c)  Governing Law.  This Note shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the state of California.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Note as of the
date first written above.


INTEVAC, INC.



By:   /s/  CHARLES EDDY
   -------------------------------
      CHARLES EDDY
      CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER







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<PAGE>   1
 
                                                                    EXHIBIT 11.1
 
                                 INTEVAC, INC.
 
                      COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME PER SHARE
                                  (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                       -------------------------
                                                                       MARCH 29,       MARCH 30,
                                                                         1997            1996
                                                                       ---------       ---------
                                                                       (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER
                                                                              SHARE DATA)
<S>                                                                    <C>             <C>
PRIMARY EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Shares used in Calculation of Net Income Per Share:
  Average common shares outstanding..................................    12,505          12,249
  Net effect of dilutive stock options...............................       609             382
                                                                        -------         -------
  Total equivalent common shares.....................................    13,114          12,631
                                                                        =======         =======
Net income...........................................................   $ 3,416         $ 1,897
                                                                        =======         =======
Net income per share.................................................   $  0.26         $  0.15
                                                                        =======         =======
 
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE(1):
Shares used in Calculation of Net Income Per Share:
  Average common shares outstanding..................................    12,505          12,249
  Net effect of dilutive stock options...............................       609             382
  Conversion of convertible debt.....................................     1,014              --
                                                                        -------         -------
  Total equivalent common shares.....................................    14,128          12,631
                                                                        =======         =======
Net income...........................................................   $ 3,416         $ 1,897
Add interest expense, net of tax effect on convertible debt..........       198              --
                                                                        -------         -------
Adjusted net income..................................................   $ 3,614         $ 1,897
                                                                        =======         =======
Net income per share.................................................   $  0.26         $  0.15
                                                                        =======         =======
</TABLE>
 
- ---------------
(1) Fully diluted earnings per share are not presented on the face of the
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income since they are not materially
    different from primary earnings per share.

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from (a) the
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 29, 1997 (unaudited) and the
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited) for the three months
ended March 29, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such (b)
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<CURRENCY> U.D. DOLLARS
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1997
<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-01-1997
<PERIOD-END>                               MAR-29-1997
<EXCHANGE-RATE>                                      1
<CASH>                                           4,632
<SECURITIES>                                    60,618
<RECEIVABLES>                                   13,743
<ALLOWANCES>                                     1,256
<INVENTORY>                                     28,617
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               109,424
<PP&E>                                          14,389
<DEPRECIATION>                                   4,428
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                 132,958
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                           36,748
<BONDS>                                         58,230
                                0
                                          0
<COMMON>                                        17,169
<OTHER-SE>                                      20,405
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                   132,958
<SALES>                                         31,141
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                                31,141
<CGS>                                           20,997
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                   20,997
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                 4,923
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                   237
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                 400
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                  5,339
<INCOME-TAX>                                     1,923
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                              3,416
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                     3,416
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                     0.26
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     0.26
        

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