KLA INSTRUMENTS CORP
10-Q, 1997-02-12
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    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: December 31, 1996

                                      OR

[  ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
      EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                   to
                               -----------------     -----------------

Commission File Number 0-9992

                           KLA INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

             DELAWARE                                     04-2564110
    (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF                    (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
     INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)                   IDENTIFICATION NO.)


                                 160 Rio Robles
                              San Jose, California
                                      95134
                    (Address of principal executive offices)
                                   (Zip Code)

                                 (408) 468-4200
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

        ===============================================================

      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 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      
                                -----    -----

      As of January 31, 1997 there were 51,517,703 shares of the registrant's
Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.


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                         KLA INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
                                  FORM 10-Q
                   FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996

                                    INDEX

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Page
                                                                          Number
<S>           <C>                                                            <C>
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

Item 1 Financial Statements  

              Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
              Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 1995
              and December 31, 1996 (unaudited)..............................3

              Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30 and
              December 31, 1996 (unaudited)..................................4

              Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for 
              the Six Months Ended December 31, 1995
              and 1996 (unaudited)...........................................5

              Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
              Financial Statements...........................................6


Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
       and Results of Operations.............................................8

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1      Legal Proceedings................................................12
Item 2      Changes in Securities............................................12
Item 3      Defaults Upon Senior Securities..................................12
Item 4      Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders..............12
Item 5      Other Events.....................................................12
Item 6      Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.................................13
</TABLE>



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                          PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           Three Months Ended          Six Months Ended
                                              December 31,               December 31,
(In thousands except per share amounts)     1996         1995         1996        1995
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                      <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>      
Net sales                                $ 151,671    $ 165,750    $ 315,825    $ 314,826
                                         ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------

Costs and expenses:
   Cost of sales                            75,034       75,352      149,186      142,024
   Engineering, research and
      development                           18,671       18,036       40,166       33,657
   Selling, general and administrative      29,190       29,447       64,746       57,302
                                         ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------
                                           122,895      122,835      254,098      232,983
                                         ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------
Income from operations                      28,776       42,915       61,727       81,843
Interest income and other, net               4,192        3,908        7,724        8,095
Interest expense                              (649)        (206)        (803)        (624)
                                         ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------
Income before income taxes                  32,319       46,617       68,648       89,314
Provision for income taxes                  10,988       16,782       23,340       32,153
                                         ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------

Net income                               $  21,331    $  29,835    $  45,308    $  57,161
                                         =========    =========    =========    =========

Net income per share                     $    0.40    $    0.57    $    0.86    $    1.09
                                         =========    =========    =========    =========

Shares used in computing net income
 per share                                  53,084       52,386       52,605       52,397
</TABLE>


See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



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                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                   (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     December 31,    June 30,
(In thousands except per share amounts)                  1996           1996
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                  <C>            <C>        
ASSETS
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents                          $   161,181    $   109,404
  Short-term investments                                  24,784         14,279
  Accounts receivable, net of allowances of
           $3,103 and $3,121                             122,353        203,470
  Inventories                                            126,349        132,377
  Deferred income taxes                                   26,767         27,246
  Other current assets                                    16,045          6,783
                                                     -----------    -----------
      Total current assets                               477,479        493,559


Land, property and equipment, net                         74,647         71,825
Marketable securities                                    193,968        137,728
Other assets                                              12,665          9,660
                                                     -----------    -----------
      Total assets                                   $   758,759    $   712,772
                                                     ===========    ===========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
   Notes payable                                     $     2,902    $     3,111
   Accounts payable                                       20,413         27,330
   Income taxes payable                                   30,958         34,595
   Other current liabilities                             109,087        104,167
                                                     -----------    -----------
      Total current liabilities                          163,360        169,203
                                                     -----------    -----------

Deferred income taxes                                      6,316          6,320
                                                     -----------    -----------
Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:
  Preferred stock, $0.001 par value,
   1,000 shares authorized,
   none issued and outstanding                              --             --
  Common stock, $0.001 par value,
   75,000 shares authorized,
   51,431 and 51,030 shares issued
   and outstanding                                            51             51
  Capital in excess of par value                         283,646        277,892
  Retained earnings                                      305,085        259,777
  Treasury stock                                            (581)          (581)
  Net unrealized gain/(loss)
   on investments                                            810           (131)
  Cumulative translation adjustment                           72            241
                                                     -----------    -----------
     Total stockholders' equity                          589,083        537,249
                                                     -----------    -----------
      Total liabilities and
         stockholders' equity                        $   758,759    $   712,772
                                                     ===========    ===========
</TABLE>



See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



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               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Six Months Ended
                                                             December 31,
(In thousands)                                          1996               1995
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                  <C>            <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income                                         $    45,308    $    57,161
  Adjustments required to
   reconcile net income to cash
   provided by operations:
     Depreciation and amortization                        11,160          6,460
     Deferred income taxes                                   475           --
  Changes in assets and liabilities:
   Accounts receivable                                    81,117        (59,757)
   Inventories                                             6,028        (33,880)
   Other assets                                          (12,267)           499
   Accounts payable                                       (6,917)        11,800
   Income taxes payable                                   (3,637)         2,988
   Other current liabilities                               4,920         24,481
                                                     -----------    -----------
Cash provided by operating activities                    126,187          9,752
                                                     -----------    -----------

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Capital expenditures                                   (13,982)       (13,221)
  Purchases of short and
   long-term available for
   sale securities                                      (200,129)      (248,555)
  Sales and maturities of short
   and long-term available for
   sale securities                                       134,325        237,996
                                                     -----------    -----------
Cash used for investing activities                       (79,786)       (23,780)
                                                     -----------    -----------

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Short-term borrowings, net                                (209)        (3,562)
  Payment of current portion
  of long-term debt                                         --          (20,000)
  Sales of common stock/tax benefit
   of options exercised                                    5,754          4,493
                                                     -----------    -----------
Cash provided by/(used for)
  financing activities                                     5,545        (19,069)
                                                     -----------    -----------
Effect of exchange rate changes                             (169)          (719)
                                                     -----------    -----------

Increase/(decrease) in cash
  and cash equivalents                                    51,777        (33,816)
Cash and cash equivalents at
  beginning of period                                    109,404         92,059
                                                     -----------    -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at
   end of period                                     $   161,181    $    58,243
                                                     ===========    ===========


CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD FOR:
  INTEREST                                           $       133    $       595
  INCOME TAXES                                            25,997         29,603
</TABLE>



See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



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                           KLA INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
         NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Note 1   In the opinion of the Company's management, the unaudited
         consolidated condensed financial statements include all adjustments
         (consisting only of adjustments that are of a normal recurring nature)
         necessary for a fair statement of results. The results for the quarter
         ended December 31, 1996, are not necessarily indicative of results to
         be expected for the entire year. This financial information should be
         read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
         (including items incorporated by reference therein) for the year ended
         June 30, 1996.

Note 2 Details of certain balance sheet components (in thousands, unaudited):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  June 30,       December 31,
                                                    1996             1996
                                                  ---------       ---------
            <S>                                   <C>             <C>
            Inventories:
              Systems raw materials               $  33,521       $  22,668
              Customer service spares                13,614          18,874
              Work-in-process                        47,012          59,118
              Demonstration equipment                38,230          25,689
                                                  ---------       ---------
                                                  $ 132,377       $ 126,349
                                                  =========       =========
</TABLE>


Note 3   In April 1996, the Company adopted a plan to repurchase, at its
         discretion, up to $20 million of KLA common stock on the open market,
         through October 1997. The repurchase plan was terminated in December
         1996. The Company repurchased approximately 81,000 shares of its common
         stock during the six months ended December 31, 1996, at a cost of
         approximately $1.9 million. These shares were purchased in order to
         fund the Company's Excess Profit Stock Plan, and were placed in a trust
         account for the benefit of the employees participating in the Excess
         Profit Stock Plan.

Note 4   In August 1996, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors
         authorized the Company to re-price stock options issued subsequent to
         July 1994 through August 1996 which had exercise prices well above the
         recent trading prices of the Company's common stock. This re-pricing
         was done in the form of an Exchange Program, whereby eligible optionees
         may cancel their current options in exchange for new options with
         exercise prices at the fair market value on the date of grant.

Note 5   The Company's effective tax rate was 34% for the six months ended
         December 31, 1996. The Company's effective tax rate was 36% for the
         year ended June 30, 1996. This rate decrease is due primarily to the
         reinstatement of the federal research and development tax credit. The
         difference between the statutory tax rate and the Company's effective
         tax rate is primarily due to research and development tax credits,
         benefits associated with the Company's foreign sales corporation,
         benefits from tax exempt interest, and state taxes.

Note 6   Net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of
         common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the respective
         periods, including the assumed net shares issuable upon exercise of
         stock options.



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Note 7   Engineering, research and development expenditures were net of external
         funding of $2.6 million and $7.7 million for the three and six month
         periods ended December 31, 1996, respectively.

Note 8   On January 14, 1997, the Company announced the signing of a definitive
         Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Merger Agreement") with
         Tencor Instruments. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, shares and
         options for the Company's common stock will be exchanged on a
         one-for-one basis for shares and options for the common stock of Tencor
         Instruments. The transaction is to be accounted for as a pooling of
         interests and is structured to qualify as a tax-free reorganization.
         The transaction is conditioned upon obtaining approval of both
         companies' shareholders, regulatory clearance and other customary
         closing conditions.



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ITEM 2      MANAGEMENT'S  DISCUSSION  AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL  CONDITION AND
            RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The following discussion and analysis may contain forward-looking statements
that reflect the Company's current judgment regarding the matters addressed by
such statements. Because such statements apply to future events, they are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
substantially. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ are
described in the following discussion and are particularly noted under "Risk
Factors" on page 9.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Sales Net sales decreased 8.5% and increased 0.3%, respectively, for the
three and six month periods ended December 31, 1996 as compared to the same
periods of the prior fiscal year. Unit sales in the WISARD business unit
declined in both periods, reflecting the industry's continued capital spending
weakness. Many of the leading manufacturers have placed new fab construction on
hold while they evaluate the marketplace and assess the future supply/demand
relationship for various semiconductor devices. Net sales increases were
recorded in the RAPID business unit for both periods, primarily as a result of
increased unit volumes. The Company attributes the increases primarily to the
ongoing industry-wide retooling for advanced reticle manufacturing, as well as
continuing industry movement towards smaller line widths.

Gross Margin Gross margins were 50.5% and 52.8% of net sales, respectively, for
the three and six month periods ended December 31, 1996 as compared to 54.5% and
54.9% of net sales for the same periods of the prior fiscal year. Gross margins
decreased primarily because of the changing product mix occurring as WISARD
sales decreased as a percentage of total Company revenues. Additionally, WISARD
gross margins decreased as a result of unit volume inefficiencies and new
product startup costs. These effects were partially offset by the rising gross
margins in other business units, most notably RAPID and E-Beam Metrology.
Although gross margins for the RAPID business unit have increased as a result of
higher unit volume efficiencies and lower installation and warranty costs, these
margins are still below the Company average.

Engineering, Research and Development Engineering, research and development
expenses were 12.3% and 12.7% of net sales, respectively, for the three and six
month periods ended December 31, 1996 compared to 10.9% and 10.7% of net sales
for the same periods in the prior fiscal year. These expenditures were net of
external funding of $2.6 million and $7.7 million for the three and six month
periods ended December 31, 1996, respectively. Net engineering expenditures rose
$0.6 million and $6.5 million, respectively, during the three and six month
periods ended December 31, 1996, compared to the same periods in the prior
fiscal year. The Company is concentrating on broad opportunities in yield
management, including the networking of all measurement tools in a fab, the
development of new measurement tools, and the related software for using those
tools.

Selling, General and Administrative Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A")
expenses were 19.2% and 20.5% of net sales, respectively, for the three and six
month periods ended December 31, 1996 compared to 17.8% and 18.2% of net sales
for the same periods of the prior fiscal year. SG&A expenses reflected the
continued investment in Customer Group sales and applications resources.

Operating costs also included sales representative commissions of approximately
$4 million and $9 million, respectively, for the three and six month periods
ended December 31, 1996, which related to orders previously taken by the
Company's former representative in Japan but which 



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shipped during the respective periods. These commissions will phase out
substantially during the next two quarters.

Interest Income, Expense and Other Interest income, expense and other, net,
decreased $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively, for the three and six
month periods ended December 31, 1996 as compared to the same periods of the
prior fiscal year. These decreases are due primarily to lower yields on the
Company's investment portfolio partially offset by higher average cash balances.

Provision for Income Taxes The Company's effective tax rate was 34% for the six
months ended December 31, 1996. The Company's effective tax rate was 36% for the
year ended June 30, 1996. This rate decrease is due primarily to the
reinstatement of the federal research and development tax credit. The difference
between the statutory tax rate and the Company's effective tax rate is primarily
due to research and development tax credits, benefits associated with the
Company's foreign sales corporation, benefits from tax exempt interest, and
state taxes.

The IRS is currently auditing the Company's federal income tax returns for
fiscal years 1985 through 1992. The Company has received a notice of proposed
tax deficiency for such years. The Company filed a tax protest letter with the
IRS on June 10, 1996, in response to the IRS notice. Management believes
sufficient taxes have been provided in prior years and that the ultimate outcome
of the IRS audit will not have a material adverse impact on the Company's
financial position or results of operations.

Liquidity and Capital Resources Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments
and marketable securities balances increased $119 million to $380 million at
December 31, 1996. Cash generated by operations for the six month period ended
December 31, 1996, was $126.2 million, derived primarily from net income and
reductions in accounts receivable. The Company's capital expenditures were
primarily in facilities improvements, new computers to accommodate general
business needs, manufacturing tooling to improve production efficiencies, and
engineering computers and equipment to support the Company's expanding research
and development efforts. The Company's capital expenditures are generally
consistent with prior levels of expenditures. The Company believes that its
current level of liquid assets, credit, facilities and expected cash generated
from operations are sufficient to fund growth through the next fiscal year.

RISK FACTORS

Fluctuations in Quarterly Operating Results The Company's quarterly operating
results have fluctuated in the past and may fluctuate in the future. The
Company's operating results are dependent on many factors, including the
economic conditions in the semiconductor industry, the size and timing of the
receipt of orders from customers, customer cancellations or delays of shipments,
the Company's ability to develop, introduce, and market new and enhanced
products on a timely basis, the introduction of new products by its competitors,
changes in average selling prices and product mix, and exchange rate
fluctuations, among others. The Company's expense levels will be based, in part,
on expectations of future revenues. If revenue levels in a particular quarter do
not meet expectations, operating results could be adversely affected. The
Company's results of operations for a particular quarter could be adversely
affected if anticipated shipments are delayed or canceled by one or more
customers or if shipments are delayed due to manufacturing difficulties. The
slowdown in the semiconductor industry and in the construction of new wafer
fabrication facilities has resulted in the Company experiencing a reduction in
new orders as well as rescheduled and canceled orders. There can be no assurance
that this slowdown will not continue. There can be no assurance that these and
other factors will not materially adversely affect the Company's business and
financial results.




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Current Slowdown and Volatility in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry The
Company's business depends and will depend in the future upon the capital
equipment expenditures of semiconductor manufacturers, which in turn depend on
the current and anticipated market demand for integrated circuits and products
utilizing integrated circuits. In addition, the Company's business depends upon
the new construction of semiconductor fabrication facilities and, as to existing
fabrication facilities, enhancements to improve yields. The semiconductor
industry has been cyclical in nature and historically has experienced periodic
downturns. The semiconductor industry is presently experiencing a slowdown in
terms of product demand and volatility in terms of product pricing. This
slowdown and volatility has caused the semiconductor industry to reduce
purchases of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and construction of new
fabrication facilities. These conditions have adversely affected the Company and
may continue to adversely affect, aggregate bookings, revenues and operating
results, and no assurance can be given that the Company's bookings, revenues and
operating results will not be adversely affected by future downturns in the
semiconductor industry. Even during periods of reduced revenues, in order to
remain competitive, the Company will be required to continue to invest in
research and development and to maintain extensive ongoing worldwide customer
service and support capability which could adversely affect its financial
results.

Dependence on New Products and Processes; Rapid Technological Change Rapid
technological changes in semiconductor manufacturing processes subject the
semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry to increased pressure to maintain
technological parity with deep submicron process technology. The Company
believes that its future success will depend in part upon its ability to
develop, manufacture and successfully introduce new products with improved
capabilities and to continue to enhance existing products. Due to the risks
inherent in transitioning to new products, the Company will be required to
accurately forecast demand for new products while managing the transition from
older products. If new products have reliability or quality problems, reduced
orders, higher manufacturing costs, delays in acceptance of and payment for new
products and additional service and warranty expense may result. In the past,
the Company has experienced some delays as well as reliability and quality
problems in connection with product introductions, resulting in some of these
consequences. There can be no assurance that the Company will successfully
develop and manufacture new products, or that new products introduced by the
Company will be accepted in the marketplace. If the Company does not
successfully introduce new products, the Company's results of operations will be
materially adversely affected.

In addition, the Company expects to continue to make significant investments in
research and development. There can be no assurance that future technologies,
processes or product developments will not render the Company's current product
offerings obsolete or that the Company will be able to develop and introduce new
products or enhancements to its existing products which satisfy customer needs
in a timely manner or achieve market acceptance. The failure to do so could
adversely affect the Company's business.

Highly Competitive Industry The semiconductor equipment industry is highly
competitive. The Company has experienced and expects to continue to face
substantial competition throughout the world. The Company believes that to
remain competitive, it will require significant financial resources in order to
offer a broad range of products, to maintain customer service and support
centers worldwide, and to invest in product and process research and
development. The Company believes that the semiconductor equipment industry is
becoming increasingly dominated by large manufacturers such as Applied
Materials, Inc., which recently entered the yield management market, Hitachi
Electronics Engineering Co., Ltd. and Tokyo Electron Limited, who have the
resources to support customers on a worldwide basis. Many of these competitors
have substantially greater financial resources and more extensive engineering,
manufacturing, marketing and customer service and support capabilities than the
Company. In addition, there are smaller emerging semiconductor equipment
companies which provide 



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innovative technology. The Company expects its competitors to continue to
improve the design and performance of their current products and processes and
to introduce new products and processes with improved price and performance
characteristics. No assurance can be given that the Company will be able to
compete successfully worldwide.

Importance of International Sales International sales accounted for 65%, 69% and
68% of the Company's net sales for fiscal years 1994, 1995 and 1996,
respectively. The Company expects that international sales will continue to
represent a significant percentage of its net sales. The future performance of
the Company will be dependent, in part, upon its ability to continue to compete
successfully in Asia, one of the largest areas for the sale of yield management
and process monitoring equipment. The Company's ability to compete in this area
in the future is dependent upon the continuation of favorable trading
relationships between the region (especially Japan and Korea) and the United
States and the continuing ability of the Company to maintain satisfactory
relationships with leading semiconductor companies in the region. International
sales and operations may be adversely affected by imposition of governmental
controls, restrictions on export technology, political instability, trade
restrictions, changes in tariffs and the difficulties associated with staffing
and managing international operations. In addition, international sales may be
adversely affected by the economic conditions in each country. The net sales and
income from the Company's international business may be affected by fluctuations
in currency exchange rates. Although the Company attempts to manage near term
currency risks through "hedging," there can be no assurance that such efforts
will be adequate. These factors could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's future business and financial results.


RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

On January 14, 1997, the Company announced the signing of a definitive Agreement
and Plan of Reorganization (the "Merger Agreement") with Tencor Instruments.
Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, shares and options for the Company's
common stock will be exchanged on a one-for-one basis for shares and options for
the common stock of Tencor Instruments. The transaction is to be accounted for
as a pooling of interests and is structured to qualify as a tax-free
reorganization. The transaction is conditioned upon obtaining approval of both
companies' shareholders, regulatory clearance and other customary closing
conditions.




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                            PART II OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1      LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
                  None.

ITEM 2      CHANGES IN SECURITIES
                  Not Applicable.

ITEM 3      DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
                  Not Applicable.

ITEM 4      SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

            The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of KLA Instruments Corporation
            was held on November 18, 1996 at the Company's corporate
            headquarters in San Jose, California. Of the 51,062,224 shares
            outstanding as of the record date, 46,439,642 shares (90.9%) were
            present or represented by proxy at the meeting.

            1.     The table below  presents  the  results of the  election of
                   the Company's board of directors.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 Votes               Votes
                                                  For              Withheld
                                              ----------           ---------
                  <S>                          <C>                  <C>    
                  Samuel Rubinovitz           45,971,086           474,309
                  Kenneth Levy                46,008,305           437,090
</TABLE>

            2. The stockholders approved amendments to the Company's 1982 Stock
            Option Plan (the "Option Plan") to (a) increase the number of shares
            reserved for issuance under the Option Plan by 1,600,000 shares, and
            (b) provide for automatic increases (i) each subsequent year by an
            amount equal to three percent of the outstanding shares and (ii) by
            an amount equal to the number of shares repurchased at any time for
            issuance under the Option Plan, and (c) to extend the term of the
            Option Plan to July 29, 2006. This proposal was approved by the
            stockholders and received 21,231,159 votes for, 18,012,212 votes
            against, with 131,618 votes abstaining, and 7,070,406 broker
            non-votes.

            3. The stockholders approved an amendment to the 1981 Employee Stock
            Purchase Plan to increase the number of shares reserved thereunder
            by 800,000 shares. This proposal was approved by the stockholders
            and received 38,207,365 votes for, 1,062,224 votes against, with
            109,400 votes abstaining, and 7,066,406 broker non-votes.

            4. The stockholders ratified the appointment of Price Waterhouse LLP
            as the Company's independent accountants for the fiscal year ended
            June 30, 1997. This proposal received 46,305,643 votes for, 46,851
            votes against, with 92,901 votes abstaining.

ITEM 5      OTHER EVENTS
                  Not Applicable.




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ITEM 6      EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)         Exhibits

            2.1   Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated January 14, 1997 by
                  and among the Company, Tencor Instruments, a California
                  corporation ("Tencor") and Tiger Acquisition Corp., a
                  California corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the
                  Company (incorporated herein by reference to the exhibits to
                  Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 22,
                  1997).

            11.1  Calculations of Earnings Per Share

            27.1  Financial Data Schedule

            99.1  Stock Option Agreement dated January 14, 1997 by and between
                  Tencor and the Company (incorporated herein by reference to
                  the exhibits to Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC
                  on January 22, 1997).

            99.2  Stock Option Agreement dated January 14, 1997 by and between
                  the Company and Tencor (incorporated herein by reference to
                  the exhibits to Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC
                  on January 22, 1997).

(b)         Reports on Form 8-K

            Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 22, 1997

            The Company filed a Form 8-K on January 22, 1997 announcing the
            signing on January 14, 1997 of an Agreement and Plan of
            Reorganization with Tencor Instruments. In connection with the
            merger, holders of outstanding Tencor common stock will receive, in
            exchange for each share of Tencor common stock held by them, one
            share of the Company's common stock. The merger is intended to be a
            tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue
            Code of 1986, as amended, and is intended to be treated as a pooling
            of interests for financial reporting purposes in accordance with
            generally accepted accounting principles. The transaction is
            conditioned on obtaining the approval of both companies'
            shareholders, regulatory clearance and other customary closing
            conditions.



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<PAGE>   14

                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



                                    KLA INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION

                                    (Registrant)





February 11, 1997                   /s/ ROBERT J. BOEHLKE                   
- -------------------                 ------------------------------------
Date                                Robert J. Boehlke
                                    Vice President Finance and Administration,
                                    and Chief Financial Officer


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                                EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit Number    Description
- --------------    ---------------


       2.1        Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated January 14, 1997 by
                  and among the Company, Tencor Instruments, a California
                  corporation ("Tencor") and Tiger Acquisition Corp., a
                  California corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the
                  Company (incorporated herein by reference to the exhibits to
                  Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 22,
                  1997).

      11.1        Calculations of Earnings Per Share

      27.1        Financial Data Schedule

      99.1        Stock Option Agreement dated January 14, 1997 by and between
                  Tencor and the Company (incorporated herein by reference to
                  the exhibits to Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC
                  on January 22, 1997).

      99.2        Stock Option Agreement dated January 14, 1997 by and between
                  the Company and Tencor (incorporated herein by reference to
                  the exhibits to Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC
                  on January 22, 1997).


<PAGE>   1
                                  EXHIBIT 11.1

                           KLA INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
                        CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
                                   (UNAUDITED)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                                              December 31,        December 31,
(In thousands except per share amounts)        1996      1995    1996     1995
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                           <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>    
Primary earnings per share

Net income                                    $21,331  $29,835  $45,308  $57,161
                                              =======  =======  =======  =======

Average common and common
  equivalent shares:
   Average common shares outstanding           51,307   50,363   51,244   50,512
   Dilutive options                             1,777    2,023    1,361    1,885
                                              -------  -------  -------  -------
                                               53,084   52,386   52,605   52,397
                                              =======  =======  =======  =======

Net income per share                          $  0.40  $  0.57  $  0.86  $  1.09
                                              =======  =======  =======  =======
</TABLE>


<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AND THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                                        <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                                    6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          JUN-30-1997
<PERIOD-START>                             JUL-01-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1996
<CASH>                                        161,181
<SECURITIES>                                  218,752
<RECEIVABLES>                                 125,456
<ALLOWANCES>                                    3,103
<INVENTORY>                                   126,349
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                              477,479
<PP&E>                                        133,459
<DEPRECIATION>                                 58,812
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                758,759
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                         163,360
<BONDS>                                             0
                               0
                                         0
<COMMON>                                           51
<OTHER-SE>                                    589,032
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                  758,759
<SALES>                                       315,825
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                              315,825
<CGS>                                         149,186
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                 149,186
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                              104,912
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                    0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                803
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                68,648
<INCOME-TAX>                                   23,340
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                            45,308
<DISCONTINUED>                                      0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                     0
<CHANGES>                                           0
<NET-INCOME>                                   45,308
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                    0.86
<EPS-DILUTED>                                    0.86
        

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