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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999.
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the period from ________ to ________.
Commission File Number 0-11348
SILICON VALLEY GROUP, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
DELAWARE 94-2264681
(State of incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
101 METRO DRIVE, SUITE #400, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95110
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(408) 441-6700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NONE
(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 [ ]
The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock as of
July 30, 1999 was 33,064,679.
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SILICON VALLEY GROUP, INC.
INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of June 30,
1999 and September 30, 1998 3
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the
Quarters and Nine Months Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 4
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for
the Nine Months Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 5
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 6
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 10
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 24
SIGNATURES 26
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
SILICON VALLEY GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
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June 30, September 30,
1999 1998
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(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and equivalents $ 113,549 $ 121,575
Temporary investments 38,016 28,425
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $9,238 and $8,232 respectively) 97,806 121,562
Refundable income taxes 6,466 15,000
Inventories 203,248 212,975
Prepaid expenses and other assets 8,145 7,485
Deferred taxes 36,848 22,740
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Total current assets 504,078 529,762
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - NET 180,999 191,022
DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS 7,341 6,070
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET 3,328 3,736
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TOTAL $ 695,746 $ 730,590
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 21,045 $ 25,346
Accrued liabilities 108,890 130,532
Current portion of long-term debt 715 640
Income taxes payable 479 1,284
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Total current liabilities 131,129 157,802
LONG-TERM DEBT 5,278 5,865
DEFERRED AND OTHER LIABILITIES 6,374 5,393
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred Stock - 15,000 shares 14,976 --
Common Stock - shares outstanding:
June 30, 1999: 33,063,066
September 30, 1998: 32,696,394 407,450 404,462
Retained earnings 133,293 160,384
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,754) (3,316)
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Stockholders' equity 552,965 561,530
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TOTAL $ 695,746 $ 730,590
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See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
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SILICON VALLEY GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
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Quarters Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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NET SALES $ 136,894 $ 116,385 $ 283,877 $ 500,964
COST OF SALES 89,034 78,297 197,817 310,974
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GROSS PROFIT 47,860 38,088 86,060 189,990
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research, development and related
engineering 24,016 20,673 61,668 67,302
Marketing, general and administrative 28,719 29,884 68,286 106,040
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (4,875) (12,469) (43,894) 16,648
INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME-NET 2,126 1,339 4,916 4,650
INTEREST EXPENSE (288) (227) (862) (736)
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (3,037) (11,357) (39,840) 20,562
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES (972) (4,540) (12,749) 5,674
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (2,065) $ (6,817) $ (27,091) $ 14,888
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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - BASIC $ (0.06) $ (0.21) $ (0.82) $ 0.46
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SHARES USED IN PER SHARE
COMPUTATIONS - BASIC 33,031 32,556 32,874 32,393
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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - DILUTED $ (0.06) $ (0.21) $ (0.82) $ 0.45
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SHARES USED IN PER SHARE
COMPUTATIONS - DILUTED 33,031 32,556 32,874 32,890
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See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
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SILICON VALLEY GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
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Nine Months Ended
June 30,
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1999 1998
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ (27,091) $ 14,888
Reconciliation to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 35,044 27,918
Amortization of intangibles 408 678
Deferred income taxes (14,108) (13,387)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 23,756 11,038
Inventories 9,727 (7,575)
Prepaid expenses (660) 390
Deposits and other assets (1,271) (344)
Accounts payable (4,301) (15,587)
Accrued and deferred liabilities (20,077) 1,520
Income taxes payable/refundable 7,729 1,720
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Net cash provided by operating activities 9,156 21,259
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of temporary investments (44,757) (5,186)
Maturities of temporary investments 35,374 39,189
Purchases of property and equipment (25,021) (66,378)
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Net cash used for investing activities (34,404) (32,375)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of debt (512) (1,938)
Proceeds from borrowings -- 250
Sale of Convertible Preferred Stock 14,976 --
Sale of Common Stock 2,988 3,193
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Net cash provided by financing activities 17,452 1,505
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH (230) (3,324)
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS (8,026) (12,935)
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS:
Beginning of period 121,575 129,689
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End of period $ 113,549 $ 116,754
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See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
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SILICON VALLEY GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared
by the Company without audit and reflect all adjustments, consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments, which in the opinion of management are necessary
to present fairly the financial position and the results of operations for the
interim periods. The statements have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the
instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. The interim
condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
September 30, 1998. Results for fiscal 1999 interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of results to be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30,
1999.
The Company uses a 52-53 week fiscal year ending on the Friday closest to
September 30. Both fiscal 1999 and 1998 contain 52 weeks.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its wholly-owned subsidiaries, after elimination of intercompany transactions
and balances.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the consolidated condensed financial statements
and accompanying notes. The Company regularly assesses those estimates and,
while actual results may differ, management believes that the estimates are
reasonable.
2. INVENTORIES
Inventories are comprised of:
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June 30, September 30,
1999 1998
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Raw materials $ 84,409 $103,738
Work-in-process 113,345 103,362
Finished goods 5,494 5,875
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$203,248 $212,975
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3. NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income
(loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the
period. Diluted net income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that
could occur if securities to issue common stock (convertible preferred
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stock and common stock options) were exercised or converted into common stock.
Common share equivalents are excluded from the computation in loss periods, as
their effect is antidilutive.
Options to purchase 4,200,000 shares of common stock at weighted average
exercise prices ranging from $4.66 to $32.69 per share were outstanding at June
30, 1999 but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS. At June 30,
1999 the Series 1 Preferred Stock is convertible into 1,111,111 shares of common
stock and has been excluded from the computation of diluted EPS.
4. REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company recognizes revenue when the buyer accepts and takes title to the
equipment, generally upon shipment. During the quarter ended December 31, 1998,
the Company recognized approximately $20,000,000 of net sales to one customer
who accepted and took title to the related equipment, and agreed to normal
payment terms, but requested that the Company store the equipment until
predetermined shipment dates. No such sales occurred during the quarters ended
March 31, and June 30, 1999. At June 30, 1999, the Company was storing a total
of approximately $4,600,000 of such equipment from this customer. The customer
has rescheduled the predetermined shipment dates for the remaining equipment
through May 2000.
5. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
In the first quarter of fiscal 1999, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS
No. 130 establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive
income. Components of comprehensive income (loss) include net income (loss),
unrealized gains (losses) on investments and foreign currency translation
adjustments. The adoption of SFAS No. 130 required additional disclosure but did
not impact the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operation
or cash flows. For the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 1999 and
1998, the components of total comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:
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Three months ended Nine months ended
June 30, June 30,
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Net income (loss) $ (2,065) $ (6,817) $(27,091) $ 14,888
Net unrealized gain on investments 39 -- 208 --
Cumulative translation adjustment 39 (257) 354 (2,873)
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Other comprehensive income (loss) 78 (257) 562 (2,873)
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Total comprehensive income (loss) $ (1,987) $ (7,074) $(26,529) $ 12,015
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6. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS 131,
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." This
statement establishes annual and interim reporting standards for a Company's
business segments and related disclosures about its
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products, services, geographic areas and major customers. This statement is
required to be adopted in the Company's annual consolidated financial statements
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999. The Company believes that the
application of SFAS No. 131 will not have a material effect on the Company's
consolidated financial statements.
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes accounting and reporting
standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivatives used for
hedging activities. It requires that all derivatives be recognized either as an
asset or liability, be measured at fair value and that the results of such
measurement be included either in the income statement or in stockholders'
equity, depending on the nature of the transaction. SFAS No. 133 is effective
for the Company for fiscal year 2001. The Company believes that the application
of SFAS No. 133 will not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated
financial statements.
7. RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company recorded restructuring and
related charges of $33,680,000. The charge included costs of $28,521,000
resulting from the termination of the Company's previously announced 200-APS
photoresist processing system and a provision of $5,159,000 for reductions in
the Company's workforce that included severance compensation and benefit costs.
Changes to the restructuring accrual in fiscal 1999 are as follows (in
thousands):
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200-APS
Severance Inventory and Other
and Purchase Customer Exit
Benefits Commitments Obligations Costs Total
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Balance at
September 30, 1998 $ 3,006 $ 1,832 $ 2,293 $ 201 $ 7,332
Incurred to date (1,767) (1,832) (1,694) (201) (5,494)
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Balance at
June 30, 1999 $ 1,239 $ -- $ 599 $ -- $ 1,838
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The Company expects to make cash payments of approximately $1,338,000 related to
the restructuring for the remaining three months of fiscal 1999, with the
remaining $500,000 in cash payments to occur in fiscal 2000. Substantially all
employee terminations will be completed in the fourth quarter of 1999.
8. PREFERRED STOCK
On May 5, 1999 Intel Corporation ( "Intel" ) made a $15,000,000 equity
investment in the Company in the form of a purchase of 15,000 shares of newly
issued non-voting Series 1 Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series 1 Preferred").
The Series 1 Preferred investment is convertible into 1,111,111 shares of the
Company's Common Stock subject to adjustments for events of dilution in certain
circumstances such as stock splits or dividends. Intel has the option to
convert, at any time, it's Series 1 Preferred into shares of the Company's
Common Stock.
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In connection with the Series 1 Preferred investment, Intel and the Company
entered into an agreement for the development of 157-nanometer lithography
technology. This agreement obligates the Company, among other things, to develop
and sell to Intel a predetermined number of initial tools. Intel has agreed to
provide advance payments for the development and manufacture of these machines
based on predetermined milestones. Under certain conditions, the Company is
obligated to dedicate a certain amount of 157-nanometer unit production output
to Intel. The Company is required to use the proceeds from the Series 1
Preferred investment and funds received under this development agreement for the
development of technology for use on 157-nanometer lithography equipment.
9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On July 6, 1999 ("the Closing date") the Company completed the acquisition of
the Semiconductor Equipment Group ( SEG ) of Watkins-Johnson. On the closing
date the Company made a preliminary payment to Watkins-Johnson in the amount of
approximately $9,000,000 and assumed liabilities of approximately $37,000,000.
These amounts are based upon certain values of assets and liabilities at
December 31, 1998 and subsequently will be adjusted to reflect the changes in
business activity through the final closing Balance Sheet of July 2, 1999. The
acquisition of certain assets, assumed liabilities and foreign subsidiaries of
SEG will be accounted for under the purchase accounting method. In connection
with this transaction the Company has negotiated an arrangement for a third
party to acquire SEG's manufacturing location in Scotts Valley, California and
lease it to the Company.
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SILICON VALLEY GROUP, INC.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to
certain risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below, as well as
risk factors included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 1998, that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date
hereof. Forward-looking statements are indicated by an asterisk (*) following
the sentence in which such statement is made. The Company undertakes no
obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these
forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances
after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company designs, manufactures, markets and services semiconductor processing
equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. The Company's products
are used in photolithography for exposure and photoresist processing, and in
deposition for oxidation/diffusion and low pressure chemical vapor deposition
("LPCVD") and with the acquisition of the Semiconductor Equipment Group of
Watkins-Johnson, thermal processing products which address atmospheric pressure
chemical vapor deposition ("APCVD"). The Company manufactures and markets
photolithography exposure SVGL products, photoresist processing Track products,
oxidation/diffusion, chemical vapor deposition and LPCVD, APCVD Thermco products
and certain precision optical components.
The semiconductor industry into which the Company sells its products is highly
cyclical and has, historically, experienced periodic downturns that have had a
severe effect on the semiconductor industry's demand for semiconductor
processing equipment. As a result of the Asian economic crisis which began in
1997, an oversupply of certain semiconductor products, the impact of low cost
personal computers, and various other factors, semiconductor manufacturers have
reduced planned expenditures and cancelled or delayed the construction of new
fabrication facilities. This slowdown in demand began to impact the Company
during the first quarter of fiscal 1998 and has continued to impact the Company
through the third quarter of fiscal 1999. The slowdown in demand resulted in the
Company experiencing lower new customer orders, customer deferrals of scheduled
equipment delivery dates and, to a lesser extent, customer order cancellations.
Customer orders with scheduled delivery dates are referred to by the Company as
bookings. Third quarter fiscal 1999 new bookings of $142,878,000 were below
second quarter fiscal 1999 new bookings of $165,710,000, but exceeded first
quarter fiscal 1999 new bookings of $87,286,000, fourth quarter fiscal 1998 new
bookings of $65,936,000 and third quarter fiscal 1998 new bookings of
$135,051,000. Last year's lower bookings, order rescheduling and cancellations,
have caused sales during the first nine months of fiscal 1999 to decline from
the corresponding period of the prior year. A continued decrease in sales could
result in further reductions in the Company's gross margin and net income during
future periods.* There can be no assurance that the Company will not experience
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further customer delivery deferrals, additional order cancellations or a
prolonged period of customer orders at reduced levels, any or a combination of
which would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business and results
of operations.*
In an effort to lessen the impact of these lower sales volumes, the Company took
several steps in fiscal 1998 to reduce operating expenses including a reduction
in workforce, temporary shutdowns and the restructuring of certain portions of
the Company's business. During the third quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company
reduced its workforce by approximately 200 employees and shut down the majority
of its operations for five days. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998, the
Company shut down the majority of its operations for ten additional days and
recorded restructuring and related charges of $33,680,000. The restructuring and
related charges include costs of $28,521,000 resulting from the termination of
the Company's previously announced 200-APS photoresist processing system and a
provision of $5,159,000 for the July and September 1998 reductions in the
Company's workforce for approximately 950 employees.
Historically, the Company has relied on a limited number of customers for a
substantial percentage of its net sales. In fiscal 1998, the Company's two
largest customers accounted for 40% and 17% of net sales. During the first nine
months of fiscal 1999, this trend continued as the Company's two largest
customers accounted for 56% and 7% of net sales. The Company believes that, for
the foreseeable future, it will continue to rely on a limited number of major
customers for a substantial percentage of its net sales.* As a result of delays
in delivering initial quantities of the subsequently terminated 200-APS Track
product, one of the Company's largest Track customers has decided to purchase
systems with similar capabilities from another supplier. We expect that the
decision by such customer to purchase systems from other suppliers and the
cancellation of the 200 APS Track product will continue to have an adverse
effect on Track product sales in future periods.* (See "Risks Inherent in the
Company's Business - Rapid Technological Change; Dependence on New Product
Development"). The loss of any other significant customer or additional
reductions in orders by a significant customer, including reductions in orders
due to market, economic or competitive conditions in the semiconductor industry,
or delays in the introduction of newly developed products and product
enhancements will further exacerbate the adverse effect the customer order
rescheduling and cancellations discussed above will have on the Company's
business and results of operations.*
During the first quarter of fiscal 1999, the Company recognized net sales of
approximately $20,000,000 from one customer who accepted and took title to the
related equipment and agreed to normal payment terms, but requested that the
Company store the equipment until predetermined shipment dates. No such sales
occurred during the quarters ended March 31, and June 30, 1999. At June 30,
1999, the Company was storing a total of approximately $4,600,000 of such
equipment from this customer. The customer has rescheduled the predetermined
shipment dates for the remaining equipment through May 2000.
Net sales for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 1999 were $136,894,000, up 123%
from net sales for the preceding quarter of $61,496,000 and 18% above net sales
of $116,385,000 for the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year. The
increase in net sales compared to the preceding quarter was principally the
result of increased shipments of SVGL products. The increase in net sales
compared to the year earlier quarter was due to increased SVGL product shipments
offset in part by reduced shipments of Track and Thermco products.
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During the first nine months of fiscal 1999 net sales of $283,877,000 declined
43% from net sales of $500,964,000 during the comparable period of fiscal 1998.
The decrease in net sales between periods is due to reduced shipments of Track,
Thermco and SVGL products.
During the third quarter of fiscal 1999 the Company recorded new bookings of
$142,878,000, a decrease of approximately 14% from the preceding fiscal
quarter's new bookings of $165,710,000, and an increase of 14% over third
quarter fiscal 1998 new bookings of $135,051,000. The Company includes in
backlog only those orders to which a purchase order number has been assigned by
the customer, with all terms and conditions agreed upon and for which delivery
has been specified within twelve months. During the third quarter of fiscal
1999, customer orders for three 193-nanometer machines totaling $31,500,000 were
cancelled and removed from the Company's backlog due to customer requirements
having changed. (See "SVGL - Research and Development Funding")
After giving affect to the cancelled orders discussed above, the Company's
backlog at June 30, 1999 totaled $334,627,000, below March 31, 1999 backlog of
$360,143,000 but above the backlog of $255,928,000 and $254,130,000 at December
31, 1998 and September 30, 1998, respectively. At June 30, 1999, backlog
included orders for 52 Micrascan photolithography systems. Additionally, the
Company had orders for 2 additional systems with scheduled delivery dates
outside the twelve-month backlog window.
Gross margin was 35% in the third quarter of fiscal 1999, compared to 23% during
the preceding quarter and 32.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 1998. The
improvement in gross margin during the third quarter of fiscal 1999 compared to
the second quarter of fiscal 1999 is primarily the result of increased
shipments. Third quarter fiscal 1999 gross margin improved over the
corresponding period of the prior fiscal year due primarily to increased
shipments of SVGL products offset in part by reduced shipment volumes of Thermco
products.
For the nine months ended June 30, 1999 gross margin was 30.3% compared to 37.9%
for the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year. The decline from the
year-earlier period is due primarily to a decrease in shipments resulting in
reduced factory utilization.
Research, development and related engineering ("R&D") expenses are net of
funding received from outside parties under development agreements. Such funding
is typically payable upon the attainment of one or more development milestones
that are specified in the agreement. Neither the spending, nor the recognition
of the funding related to the development milestones is ratable over the term of
the agreements.
R&D expenses were $24,016,000 (18% of net sales) for the third quarter of fiscal
1999, $21,651,000 (35% of net sales) for the preceding quarter and $20,673,000
(18% of net sales) for the third quarter of fiscal 1998. For the third and
second quarters of fiscal 1999 and the third quarter of fiscal 1998, development
funding of $1,071,000, $600,000 and $3,731,000 respectively was recognized and
offset against R&D expense. R&D expense increased over the second quarter of
fiscal 1999 primarily in the SVGL division due to higher spending on the
Company's 157-nanometer development program. The increase in R&D expense over
the third quarter of fiscal 1998 is primarily attributed to reduced development
funding having been offset against R&D expense, increased spending on the 157nm
development program, offset in part by reduced spending on the 200-APS Track
product resulting from its fourth quarter fiscal 1998 cancellation.
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R&D expense for the nine months ended June 30, 1999 was $61,668,000 (22% of net
sales) compared to $67,302,000 (13% of net sales) for the same period of the
prior fiscal year. For the nine-month periods ended June 30, 1999 and 1998,
funding recognized under joint development agreements and offset against R&D
expenditures was $2,139,000 and $9,235,000, respectively. The increase in R&D
expense between periods is primarily attributable to reduced development funding
having been offset against R&D expense.
Marketing, general and administrative expenses (MG&A) were $28,719,000 (21% of
net sales) for the third quarter of fiscal 1999, $20,094,000 (33% of net sales)
for the preceding quarter and $29,884,000 (26% of net sales) for the third
quarter of fiscal 1998. The increase in MG&A over the preceding quarter was
principally due to increased shipments and higher product support costs. The
decrease in MG&A from the year earlier quarter is primarily due to reduced
sales, administrative and support costs off set in part by higher shipment
related costs.
During the nine months ended June 30, 1999, MG&A expenses were $68,286,000 (24%
of net sales) compared to $106,040,000 (21% of net sales) for the comparable
period of fiscal 1998. The decrease in expenses between periods is attributable
to reduced shipment related costs resulting from reduced shipment volumes,
reduced product support costs and reduced general and administrative expenses
resulting from the reductions in force of the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998.
The Company had an operating loss of $4,875,000 for the third quarter of fiscal
1999, an operating loss of $27,575,000 for the preceding quarter and an
operating loss of $12,469,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 1998. The
decreased operating loss from the previous quarter was primarily the result of
higher net sales at improved gross margin offset in part by increased shipment
and R&D related cost. In comparison to the third quarter of fiscal 1998,
operating profit improved due to higher net sales at improved gross margin.
For the nine months ended June 30, 1999 the Company had an operating loss of
$43,894,000 compared to operating income of $16,648,000 during the corresponding
period of the prior fiscal year. The decline in operating profit between periods
is primarily due to reduced gross margin resulting from reduced net sales
partially offset by reduced operating expenses.
Interest and other income for the third quarter of fiscal 1999 was $2,126,000
compared to $1,325,000 in the previous quarter of fiscal 1999 and $1,339,000
during the third quarter of the previous fiscal year. For the nine months ended
June 30, 1999 interest and other income was $4,916,000 compared to $4,650,000
for the comparable period of fiscal 1998. The increase in third quarter and nine
months ended June 30 1999 interest and other income over the previous quarter
and the year earlier periods was primarily due to foreign exchange translation
gains.
Interest expense was $288,000 during the third quarter of fiscal 1999, compared
to $200,000 in the preceding quarter and $227,000 in the third fiscal quarter of
1998. During the nine months ended June 30, 1999, interest expense was $862,000
compared $736,000 during the year earlier period of fiscal 1998.
The Company recorded a 32% income tax benefit for the nine months ended June 30,
1999 compared to a 50% tax benefit for fiscal 1998. Variations in the Company's
effective tax rate relate primarily to changes in the geographic distribution of
the Company's pretax income and certain tax free and tax advantaged interest
income.
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The Company had a net loss of $2,065,000 ($0.06 diluted loss per share) for the
third quarter of fiscal 1999 compared to a net loss of $6,817,000 ($0.21 diluted
earnings per share) for the third quarter of fiscal 1998 and a net loss of
$17,994,000 ($0.55 diluted loss per share) for the second quarter of fiscal
1999. For the nine months ended June 30, 1999, the Company had a net loss of
$27,091,000 ($0.82 diluted loss per share), compared to net income of
$14,888,000 ($0.45 diluted earnings per share) for the comparable period of
fiscal 1998.
RISKS INHERENT IN THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS
Fluctuations in Quarterly Results. The Company has, at times during its
existence, experienced quarterly fluctuations in its operating results. Due to
the relatively small number of systems sold during each fiscal quarter and the
relatively high revenue per system, customer order rescheduling or
cancellations, or production or shipping delays can significantly affect
quarterly revenues and profitability. The Company has experienced, and may again
experience, quarters during which a substantial portion of the Company's net
sales are realized near the end of the quarter.* Accordingly, shipments
scheduled near the end of a quarter, which are delayed for any reason, can cause
quarterly net sales to fall short of anticipated levels. Since most of the
Company's expenses are fixed in the short term, such shortfalls in net sales
could have an adverse effect on the Company's business and results of
operations.* The Company's operating results may also vary from quarter to
quarter based upon numerous factors including the timing of new product
introductions, product mix, level of sales, the relative proportion of domestic
and international sales, activities of competitors, acquisitions, international
events, currency exchange fluctuations, and difficulties obtaining materials or
components on a timely basis.* In light of these factors, the Company may again
experience variability in its quarterly operating results.*
Rapid Technological Change; Dependence on New Product Development. Semiconductor
manufacturing equipment and processes are subject to rapid technological change.
The Company believes that its future success will depend upon its ability to
continue to enhance its existing products and their process capabilities and to
develop and manufacture new products with improved process capabilities that
enable semiconductor manufacturers to fabricate more advanced semiconductors
with increased efficiency.* The Company is developing Track and Lithography
products, and has shipped limited quantities of Thermco products, capable of
processing 300mm wafers in anticipation of the industry's transition to this
larger wafer standard.* Failure to successfully introduce these or any other new
products in a timely manner would result in the loss of competitive position and
could reduce sales of existing products.* In addition, new product introductions
could contribute to quarterly fluctuations in operating results as orders for
new products commence and increase the potential for a decline in orders of
existing products, particularly if new products are delayed.*
From time-to-time, the Company has experienced delays in the introduction of its
products and product enhancements due to technical, manufacturing and other
difficulties and may experience similar delays in the future.* For example,
during fiscal 1996, the Company announced the subsequently terminated 200-APS
Track product. Initial shipments of the 200-APS were scheduled to commence
during the second quarter of fiscal 1997, and were delayed until the second
quarter of fiscal 1998. This delay, as well as industry developments, caused the
Company to implement a plan, which was announced on September 30, 1998, to
terminate future development and shipments of its 200-APS products, and to
concentrate its efforts on completing a new product which had been in
development for approximately one year. There can be no assurance that the
Company will not experience delays in development or
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manufacturing problems related to its new product as a result of instability of
the design of either the hardware or software elements of the new technology, or
be able to efficiently manufacture the new product or other products.* These
issues could result in product delivery delays and a subsequent loss of future
sales.* Semiconductor manufacturers tend to select either a single supplier or a
primary supplier for a certain type of equipment. The Company believes that
prolonged delays in delivering initial quantities of newly developed products to
multiple customers, whether due to the protracted release of product from
engineering into manufacturing or due to manufacturing difficulties, could
result in semiconductor manufacturers electing to install competitive equipment
in their fabrication facilities and could preclude industry acceptance of the
Company's products.* For example, the Company's largest Track customer has
decided to secure deliveries from another source, a decision the Company
believes is primarily due to the delay and subsequent termination of the
200-APS. Initial shipments into the market of a new technology Track product is
not expected until fiscal 2000.* As a result, competitors will increase their
market share, and it will be increasingly more difficult for the Company to
regain market position.* The Company's inability to effect the timely production
of new products or any failure of these products to achieve market acceptance
could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business and results of
operations.*
Historically, the unit cost of the Company's products has been the highest when
they are newly introduced into production and cost reductions have come over
time through engineering improvements, economies of scale and improvements in
the manufacturing process.* As a result, new products have, at times, had an
unfavorable impact on the Company's gross margins and results of operations.
There can be no assurance that the initial shipments of new products will not
have an adverse effect on the Company's profitability or that the Company will
be able to attain design improvements, manufacturing efficiencies or
manufacturing process improvements over time.* Further, the potential
unfavorable effect of newly introduced products on profitability can be
exacerbated when there is intense price competition in the marketplace.*
Competition. The semiconductor equipment industry is intensely competitive. The
Company faces substantial competition both in the United States and other
countries in all of its products. The Company's competitors include Tokyo
Electron, Ltd. ("TEL") and DaiNippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd. in photoresist
processing equipment; TEL and Kokusai Electric Co., Ltd. in oxidation/diffusion,
LPCVD equipment and its newly acquired APCVD product from Watkins-Johnson; and
Nikon, Canon, ASM Lithography and other suppliers of photolithography exposure
equipment, and projection aligners. The trend toward consolidation in the
semiconductor processing equipment industry has made it increasingly important
to have the financial resources necessary to compete effectively across a broad
range of product offerings, to fund customer service and support on a worldwide
basis and to invest in both product and process research and development.
Significant competitive factors include technology and cost of ownership, a
formula which includes such data as initial price, system throughput and
reliability and time to maintain or repair. Other competitive factors include
familiarity with particular manufacturers' products, established relationships
between suppliers and customers, product availability and technological
differentiation. Occasionally, the Company has encountered intense price
competition with respect to particular orders and has had difficulty
establishing new relationships with certain customers who have long-standing
relationships with other suppliers. The Company believes that outside Japan and
the Pacific Rim it competes favorably with respect to most of these factors.*
(See "Importance of Japanese and Pacific Rim Markets".)
Many of the Company's competitors are Japanese corporations. Although the
economic conditions in Asia are improving, the Company believes that an
oversupply of equipment from certain Japanese
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competitors may continue to cause more severe price competition in its non-Asian
markets.* To compete effectively in these markets, the Company may be forced to
reduce prices, which could cause further reduction in net sales and gross
margins and, consequently, have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial condition and results of operations.*
Importance of the Japanese and Pacific Rim Markets. The Company's customers are
heavily concentrated in the United States and Europe. The Japanese and Pacific
Rim markets (including fabrication plants located in other parts of the world
which are operated by Japanese and Pacific Rim semiconductor manufacturers)
represent a substantial portion of the overall market for semiconductor
manufacturing equipment. To date, neither the Company's shipments into Japan nor
the Pacific Rim have been significant. The Company believes that the Japanese
companies with which it competes have a competitive advantage because their
dominance of the Japanese and Pacific Rim semiconductor equipment market
provides them with the sales and technology base to compete more effectively
throughout the rest of the world. The Company is not engaged in any significant
collaborative effort with any Japanese or Pacific Rim semiconductor
manufacturers. As a result, the Company may be at a competitive disadvantage to
the Japanese equipment suppliers that are engaged in such collaborative efforts
with Japanese and Pacific Rim semiconductor manufacturers. The Company believes
that it must substantially increase its share of these markets if it is to
compete as a global supplier.* Further, in many instances, Japanese and Pacific
Rim semiconductor manufacturers fabricate devices such as dynamic random access
memory devices ("DRAMs"), with potentially different economic cycles than those
affecting the sales of devices manufactured by the majority of the Company's
U.S. and European customers. Failure to secure customers in these markets may
limit the global market share available to the Company and may increase the
Company's vulnerability to industry or geographic downturns.*
In the past, several of the Company's larger customers have entered into joint
ventures ("JV") with European, Japanese or Pacific Rim semiconductor
manufacturers. In such cases, the Company has encountered intense price
competition from foreign competitors who are suppliers to the non-U.S. member of
the JV. Further, in certain instances the Company has not secured the equipment
order when the non-U.S. member has had the responsibility for selecting the
equipment to be used by the JV in its U.S. operations. There can be no assurance
that as the Company's customers form additional alliances, whether in the U.S.
or in other parts of the world, that the Company will be successful in obtaining
equipment orders or that it will be able to obtain orders with sufficient gross
margin to generate profitable transactions, either of which could have an
adverse effect on the Company's results of operations.*
Throughout the Pacific Rim, the Company is attempting to compete with major
equipment suppliers having significant market share and established service and
support infrastructures in place. Although the Company has invested in the
staffing and facilities that it believes are necessary to sell, service and
support customers in the Pacific Rim, it anticipates that it will encounter
significant price competition as well as competition based on technological
ability.* There can be no assurance that the Company's Pacific Rim operations
will be profitable, even if it is successful in obtaining significant sales into
this region.* Further, due to recent economic issues in certain Asian countries,
particularly Korea, the Company's ability to penetrate such markets has been
more difficult. Failure to secure customers in these markets would have an
adverse effect on the Company's business and results of operations.*
Due to the high cost of building, equipping and maintaining fabrication
facilities, many customers are outsourcing their manufacturing to foundries,
many of which are located in Taiwan. Although the Company is focused on
increasing its penetration into Taiwan, it has had limited success in securing
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volume orders from companies in this area, which have long standing
relationships with the Company's competitors. If the company is not successful
in penetrating this market, it could have an adverse effect on the Company's net
sales and results of operations.*
Risks Associated with Acquisition of Watkins-Johnson Company's Semiconductor
Equipment Group. On July 6, 1999 ("the Closing date") the Company completed the
acquisition of the Semiconductor Equipment Group ("SEG") of Watkins-Johnson. On
the closing date the Company made a preliminary payment to Watkins-Johnson in
the amount of approximately $9,000,000 and assumed liabilities of approximately
$37,000,000. The acquisition of the assets of SEG is accompanied by a variety of
risks, which could prevent the Company from realizing any significant benefits
from the transaction. The Company may experience difficulty with integrating the
operations and personnel of the business acquired from Watkins-Johnson, need
additional financial resources to fund the operations of the acquired business,
be unable to maximize the Company's financial and strategic position by the
incorporation or development of the acquired technology or lose key employees of
the acquired business. The acquisition of SEG also included the assumption of
certain liabilities of SEG, which may prove more costly than the Company
anticipates. For example, certain environmental remediation steps have been put
in place at the site, there can be no assurance that additional environmental
hazards or liabilities will not surface which may have an adverse impact on the
Company's business. In order to successfully integrate SEG, the Company must,
among other things, continue to attract and retain key personnel, integrate the
acquired products, technology and information systems from engineering, sales
and marketing perspectives, and consolidate functions and facilities, which may
result in future charges to streamline the combined operations. Difficulties
encountered in the integration of SEG may have a material adverse effect on the
Company.*
Year 2000. As the Year 2000 approaches, a universal issue has emerged regarding
how existing application software programs and operating systems can accommodate
date values. The Company has completed the modification of its internal-use
computer software for the Year 2000. The third party costs associated with such
modifications were not material and were expensed in fiscal 1998. The Company
does not segregate internal costs incurred to assess and remedy deficiencies
related to the Year 2000 problem or modifications to its products, however, the
Company has incurred approximately $124,000 with third parties to identify and
modify its internal-use computer systems. Although the Company believes that the
solutions, which were extensively tested, have resulted in its internal-use
systems being Year 2000 compliant, there can be no assurance that unforeseen
problems that could disrupt operations will not arise, or that the Company will
not be required to expend further cost and effort to solve such problems.*
The Company has evaluated its products and identified those areas containing
date sensitive Year 2000 issues. The Company has informed its customers of ship
dates for Year 2000 compliant products and has made available for potential sale
the necessary modifications to bring previously shipped products into
compliance. The Company is in the process of contacting its suppliers and
service providers to ascertain their state of readiness and compliance for Year
2000 issues. The Company will continue to monitor their progress and compliance
for these issues. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company's
suppliers and service providers will timely provide the Company with products or
services which are Year 2000 compliant. Any failure to do so by such third
parties could have a material adverse impact on the Company's results of
operations.*
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At this time the Company does not feel it is necessary to develop a contingency
plan. As risks are identified, plans will be developed and implemented as
required.
Although the Company believes its Year 2000 plans will be successful, there can
be no assurance that unforeseen problems will not happen which could have a
material adverse effect on the Company.*
Business Interruption. The Company manufactures its Track products in San Jose,
California and substantially all of its Thermco products in Orange and Scotts
Valley, California. Tinsley's optical components are manufactured in Richmond
and North Hollywood, California. These California facilities are located in
seismically active regions. SVGL's photolithography exposure products are
manufactured in Wilton and Ridgefield, Connecticut. If the Company were to lose
the use of one of its facilities as a result of an earthquake, flood or other
natural disaster, the resultant interruptions in operations would have a
material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial
condition.*
Euro Conversion. On January 1, 1999, 11 of the 15 member countries of the
European Union established fixed conversion rates between each of their existing
sovereign currencies and the Single European Currency. The participating
countries adopted the euro as their common legal currency on that date, with a
transition period through January 2002 regarding certain elements of the Euro
change. In January 1999, the Company implemented changes to its internal systems
to make them euro capable. The cost of system modifications to date has not been
material, nor are future system modifications expected to be material.* The
Company does not expect the transition to, or use of, the euro to have a
material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial
condition.*
SVGL - Uncertain Market for Micrascan Products. The Company believes that the
photolithography exposure equipment market is one of the largest segments of the
semiconductor processing equipment industry.* To address the market for advanced
photolithography exposure systems, the Company has invested and expects to
continue to invest substantial resources in SVGL's Micrascan technology and its
family of Micrascan DUV step-and-scan photolithography systems, capable of
producing line widths of .10 micron and below. The development of a market for
the Company's Micrascan step-and-scan photolithography products will be highly
dependent on the continued trend towards finer line widths in integrated
circuits and the ability of other lithography manufacturers to keep pace with
this trend through either enhanced technologies or improved processes.* The
Company believes DUV lithography will be required to fabricate devices with line
widths below 0.3 micron.* Semiconductor manufacturers can purchase DUV steppers
to produce product at .25 micron line widths. However, the Company believes that
as devices increase in complexity and size and require finer line widths, the
technical advantages of DUV step-and-scan systems, as compared to DUV steppers,
will enable semiconductor manufacturers to achieve finer line widths with
improved critical dimension control which will result in higher yields of faster
devices.* The Company also believes that the industry transition to DUV
step-and-scan systems has accelerated in calendar 1999 and that advanced
semiconductor manufacturers are beginning to require volume quantities of
production equipment as advanced as the current and pending versions of
Micrascan to produce both critical and to some degree sub-critical layers of
semiconductor devices.* Currently, competitive DUV step-and-scan equipment
capable of producing .25 micron line widths and below is available in limited
quantities from two competitors, and the Company believes that at least one
other manufacturer of advanced photolithography systems will begin limited
shipments of step-and-scan machines in the near future.* There can be no
assurance that the Company will be successful in competing with such systems.*
Further, if manufacturers of DUV steppers are able to
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further enhance existing technology to achieve finer line widths sufficiently to
erode the competitive and technological advantages of DUV step-and-scan systems,
or other manufacturers of step-and-scan systems are successful in supplying
sufficient quantities of product in a timely manner that are technically equal
to or better than the Micrascan, demand for the Micrascan technology may not
develop as the Company expects.*
The Company believes that advanced logic devices and DRAMs will require
increasingly finer line widths.* Consequently, SVGL must continue to develop
advanced technology equipment capable of meeting its customers' current and
future requirements while offering those customers a progressively lower cost of
ownership.* In particular, the Company believes that it must continue its
development of future systems capable of printing line widths finer than .10
micron and processing 300mm wafers.* Any failure by the Company to develop the
advanced technology required by its customers at progressively lower costs of
ownership could have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial
condition and results of operations.*
The Company believes that for SVGL to succeed in the long term, it must sell its
Micrascan products on a global basis. The Japanese and Pacific Rim markets
(including fabrication plants located in other parts of the world which are
operated by Japanese and Pacific Rim semiconductor manufacturers as well as the
foundries located primarily in Taiwan) represent a substantial portion of the
overall market for photolithography exposure equipment. To date, the Company has
not been successful in penetrating either of these markets. (See "Importance of
the Japanese and Pacific Rim Markets".)
SVGL - Need to Increase Manufacturing Capacity and System Output. The Company
believes that its ability to supply systems in volume will be a major factor in
customer decisions to commit to the Micrascan technology.* Based upon the
expected transition from steppers to step-and-scan equipment for
photolithography equipment, and potential future demand for advanced lithography
products, the Company has been in the process of increasing SVGL's production
capacity under an extremely aggressive expansion schedule. In August 1996, as
part of this expansion, the Company purchased from The Perkin-Elmer Corporation
a 243,000 square foot facility occupied by SVGL in Wilton, Connecticut and an
additional 201,000 square foot building, which SVGL now occupies, in Ridgefield,
Connecticut. The Company has invested in significant capital improvements
related to the buildings purchased and the equipment required to expand the
production capabilities of SVGL. While the Company has essentially completed its
expansion activities, it has not invested in all of the metrology and other
equipment required to maximize manufacturing capacity until industry demand
recovers.* However, the Company plans to continue increasing capacity to produce
optical components, thus enabling it to quickly respond to customer
requirements. Once demand recovers, the timely equipping of facilities to
successfully complete the increase in capacity will require the continued
recruitment, training and retention of a high quality workforce, as well as the
achievement of satisfactory manufacturing results on a scale greater than SVGL
has attempted in the past. There can be no assurance that demand will recover
or, that if it does, that the Company can manage these efforts successfully. Any
failure to successfully manage such efforts could result in product delivery
delays and a subsequent loss of future revenues. In particular, the Company
believes that protracted delays in delivery quantities of current and future
Micrascan products could result in semiconductor manufacturers electing to
install competitive equipment in their advanced fabrication facilities, which
could impede acceptance of the Micrascan products on an industry-wide basis.*
This could result in the Company's operating results being adversely affected by
the increase in fixed costs and operating expenses related to increases in
production capacity if net sales, for any reason, do not increase
commensurately.*
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The time required to build a Micrascan system is significant. If SVGL is to be
successful in supplying increased quantities of Micrascan systems, it will not
only need to be able to build more systems, it will need to build them faster.*
SVGL will require additional trained personnel, additional raw materials and
components and improved manufacturing and testing techniques to both facilitate
volume increases and shorten manufacturing cycle time.* To that end, SVGL is
continuing to develop its vendor supply infrastructure, and implement
manufacturing improvements.* Additionally, the Company believes that as it
increases its penetration of the Micrascan product, it must resume increasing
its factory, field service and technical support organization staffing and
infrastructure to support the anticipated customer requirements.* There can be
no assurance that the Company will not experience manufacturing difficulties or
encounter problems in its attempt to increase production and upgrade or expand
existing operations.*
One of the most critical components of the Micrascan systems is the projection
optics, which are primarily manufactured by SVGL. As part of its overall
investment in capacity, the Company has increased SVGL's optical manufacturing
floor space. The Company believes that in order for SVGL to be a viable supplier
of advanced lithography systems in the future, it must successfully reduce the
cycle times required to build projection optics.*
In November 1997, the Company acquired Tinsley Laboratories, Inc. ("TLI") in
exchange for approximately 1,091,000 shares of Company Common Stock. TLI
designs, manufactures and sells precision optical components, assemblies and
systems to customers in a variety of industries and research endeavors. The
primary reasons for the acquisition were TLI's technology and expertise relating
to aspherical lenses, a key component of SVGL's photolithography products, the
adaptation of certain of TLI's manufacturing processes by SVGL and TLI's
commencement of the fabrication of non-aspherical lenses which are currently
produced by SVGL. However, there can be no assurance that TLI's manufacturing
technology is scaleable, or that such expertise can be transferred without
substantial time or expense, if at all.* The inability of SVGL to transfer this
production technology for use in processes of a substantially larger scale or
the inability of TLI to manufacture non-aspherical lenses for SVGL in sufficient
quantities to realize efficiencies of scale could adversely affect the Company's
ability to realize any significant benefits from the acquisition of TLI.*
The Company believes that protracted delays in delivering quantities of both
current and future generations of Micrascan products to multiple customers could
result in semiconductor manufacturers electing to install competitive equipment
in their advanced fabrication facilities, and could preclude industry acceptance
of the Micrascan technology and products.* In addition, the Company's operating
results could also be adversely affected by the increase in fixed costs and
operating expenses related to increases in production capacity and field service
and technical support activities if net sales do not increase commensurately.*
SVGL - Sole Source Materials and Components. Most raw materials and components
not produced by the Company are available from more than one supplier. However,
certain raw materials, components and subassemblies are obtained from single
sources or a limited group of suppliers. Although the Company seeks to reduce
its dependence on these sole and limited source suppliers, and the Company has
not experienced significant production delays due to unavailability or delay in
procurement of component parts or raw materials to date, disruption or
termination of certain of these sources could occur and such disruptions could
have at least a temporary adverse effect on the Company's business and results
of operations.* Moreover, a prolonged inability to obtain certain components
could have a
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material adverse effect on the Company's business and results of operations and
could result in damage to customer relationships.*
The raw material for a proprietary component of the optical system for the
Micrascan is available from only one supplier. The supplier has expanded its
capacity to meet SVGL's projected long-term requirements and has created and
stored agreed upon quantities of safety stock. There can be no assurance that
the supplier will be able to provide acceptable quantities of material required
by SVGL.* Additionally, a version of the Company's Micrascan III
photolithography system utilizes an Excimer laser that is manufactured in volume
by only one supplier, which until the first quarter of fiscal 1998 was the only
supplier the Company had determined could meet its specifications. SVGL has
recently qualified an additional source of lasers for its current and future
versions of Micrascan products, allowing the potential for the integration of
such lasers into its system configurations.* However, there can be no assurance
that its customers will be receptive to procuring products with lasers from this
supplier, or the supplier will be able to provide product of sufficient quantity
and quality. If these suppliers were unable to meet their commitments, SVGL
would be unable to manufacture the quantity of products required to meet the
anticipated future demand, which would have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business and results of operations.*
SVGL - Research and Development Funding. Historically, the Company has depended
on external funding to assist in the high cost of development in its
photolithography operation. Beginning in fiscal 1996, the Company entered into
agreements with certain customers (the "Participants") whereby each agreed to
assist in funding the Company's development of an advanced technology
193-nanometer Micrascan system. In exchange for such funding, each Participant
received the right to purchase one such system and, in addition, received a
right of first refusal (ratable among such Participants) to all such machines
manufactured during the first two years following the initial system shipments.
For each initial system ordered, each Participant agreed to fund $5,000,000 in
such development costs. The agreements call for each Participant to pay
$1,000,000 of initial development funding and four subsequent payments of
$1,000,000 upon the completion of certain development milestones. The
Participants may withdraw from the development program without penalty, but
payments made against completed development milestones are not refundable and
all rights to future equipment are forfeited. At June 30, 1999, the Company had
received and recognized $20,000,000 in funding from program Participants against
research and development expenditures. Three competitors of the Company have
either announced the development of, or have shipped 193-nanometer products. In
June 1999, certain participants decided that their product needs have changed
for initial 193-nanometer machines and have withdrawn from the program and
chosen to use or are evaluating other solutions. There can be no assurances that
the remaining Participant will continue in the program.* In the event that the
Company does not receive the funding anticipated under the agreements, it would
be required to replace the shortfall from its own funds or other sources.* If
the Company were required to use its own funds, its research and development
expenses would increase and its operating income would be reduced
correspondingly. The agreements with the Participants stipulate that if the
Company receives funding for the development program in excess of $25,000,000,
it will issue, ratably to the Participants, credits totaling such excess in the
form of a cash discount which can be applied to the purchase of additional
products by each Participant. There is no assurance that the Company will
receive all funding which it currently anticipates or that it will be able to
obtain future outside funding beyond that which it is currently receiving, and
any failure to do so could have a material adverse impact on the Company's
results of operations.*
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In May 1999, the Company entered into an agreement with Intel Corporation
("Intel") for the development of 157-nanometer lithography technology. This
agreement obligates the Company among other things to develop and sell to Intel
a predetermined number of initial tools. Intel has agreed to provide advanced
payments for the development and manufacture of these machines, based upon
predetermined milestones. Separately, Intel has made a $15,000,000 investment in
the Company in the form of a purchase of Series 1 Convertible Preferred Stock
(see Note 8 to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements). The Company is
obligated to dedicate a certain amount of its 157-nanometer unit production
output to Intel. The Company is required to use the proceeds from the Series 1
Preferred investment and funds received under the development agreement for the
development of technology for use on 157-nanometer lithography equipment. There
can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in developing
157-nanometer technology or will be able to manufacture significant quantities
of machines to satisfy its obligations to Intel or other customers.
SVGL - Market Penetration. The Company believes that for SVGL to succeed in the
long term, it must expand its customer base and sell its Micrascan products on a
global basis.* The Japanese market (including fabrication plants operated
outside Japan by Japanese semiconductor manufacturers), the Taiwanese market and
the Korean market represent a substantial portion of the overall market for
photolithography exposure equipment. To date, the Company has not been
successful penetrating any of these markets. Economic difficulties in certain
Asian economies, particularly Korea, may adversely effect the Company's ability
to penetrate such markets.*
SVGL - Future Profitability. If SVGL is to attain its objective of being a
volume supplier of advanced photolithography products, the Company believes that
it must expand its customer base to include additional customers from whom it
secures and successfully fulfills orders for production-quantities of Micrascan
products.* The Company believes that in light of the downturn in industry
demand, costs associated with the continued development of the Micrascan
technology, the expansion of SVGL's manufacturing capacity, the related increase
in manpower and customer support, increased competition and the potential
difficulties inherent in manufacturing sub-.25 micron Micrascan products, in
particular the projection optics required for these products, there can be no
assurance that SVGL will be able to operate profitably in the future.*
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On or about August 12, 1998, Fullman International Inc. and Fullman Company LLC
(collectively, "Fullman") initiated a lawsuit in the United States District
Court for the District of Oregon alleging claims for fraudulent conveyance,
constructive trust and declaratory relief in connection with a settlement the
Company had previously entered into resolving its claims against a Thailand
purchaser of the Company's equipment. In its complaint against the Company,
Fullman, allegedly another creditor of the Thailand purchaser, alleges damages
of approximately $11,500,000 plus interest. The Company has successfully moved
to transfer the case to the United States District Court for the Northern
District of California.
While the outcome of such litigation is uncertain, the Company believes it has
meritorious defenses to the claims and intends to conduct a vigorous defense.
However, an unfavorable outcome in this matter could have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial condition.*
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On July 8, 1999, the Company filed a complaint for copyright infringement to
protect its investment and intellectual property from six third party vendors
("the Defendants"). The complaint was filed against the Defendants alleging that
the named defendants have infringed upon certain copyrights owned by the Company
on its 8X series equipment by duplicating or modifying software in the
refurbishment and sale of replacement boards. The complaint further asks for
preliminary and permanent injunction against the Defendants' further
infringement of the Company's copyrights and sale of infringing systems and
boards, and for an award of damages. One of the Defendants has filed a
counterclaim against the Company in response to the Company's complaint.
In addition to the above, the Company, from time to time, is party to various
legal actions arising out of the normal course of business, none of which is
expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial position or
operating results.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At June 30, 1999, cash and cash equivalents and temporary investments totaled
$151,565,000, a slight increase of $1,565,000 from the September 30, 1998
balance of $150,000,000. The increase was primarily attributable to net cash
provided by operating activities and the sale of Preferred stock partially
offset by capital equipment purchases.
On June 30, 1998, the Company entered into an unsecured $150,000,000 bank
revolving line of credit agreement that expires June 30, 2001. Advances under
the line bear interest at the prime rate or 0.65% to 1.50% over LIBOR. The
agreement includes covenants regarding liquidity, profitability, leverage, and
coverage of certain charges and minimum net worth and prohibits the payment of
cash dividends. On May 14, 1999, certain of the covenants were amended, in part
to allow for the Company's second quarter fiscal 1999 net loss. The Company is
in compliance with the covenants as amended. At August 13, 1999, there were no
borrowings outstanding under the facility.
The Company believes that it has sufficient working capital and available bank
credit to sustain operations and provide for the expansion of its business for
the next twelve months.*
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
SILICON VALLEY GROUP, INC.
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
On or about August 12, 1998, Fullman International Inc. and Fullman
Company LLC (collectively, "Fullman") initiated a lawsuit in the United
States District Court for the District of Oregon alleging claims for
fraudulent conveyance, constructive trust and declaratory relief in
connection with a settlement the Company had previously entered into
resolving its claims against a Thailand purchaser of the Company's
equipment. In its complaint against the Company, Fullman, allegedly
another creditor of the Thailand purchaser, alleges damages of
approximately $11,500,000 plus interest. The Company has successfully
moved to transfer the case to the United States District Court for the
Northern District of California.
While the outcome of such litigation is uncertain, the Company believes
it has meritorious defenses to the claims and intends to conduct a
vigorous defense. However, an unfavorable outcome in this matter could
have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition. *
On July 8, 1999, the Company filed a complaint for copyright
infringement to protect its investment and intellectual property from
six third party vendors ("the Defendants"). The complaint was filed
against the Defendants alleging that the named defendants have
infringed upon certain copyrights owned by the Company on its 8X series
equipment by duplicating or modifying software in the refurbishment and
sale of replacement boards. The complaint further asks for preliminary
and permanent injunction against the Defendants' further infringement
of the Company's copyrights and sale of infringing systems and boards,
and for an award of damages. One of the Defendants has filed a
counterclaim against the Company in response to the Company's
complaint.
In addition to the above, the Company, from time to time, is party to
various legal actions arising out of the normal course of business,
none of which is expected to have a material effect on the Company's
financial position or operating results.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
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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) Exhibits.
27.0 Financial Data Schedule for the fiscal quarter ended June 30,
1999.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
The Company filed a report on Form 8-K on July 16, 1999 in connection
with the acquisition of the business of the Semiconductor Equipment
Group of Watkins-Johnson Company.
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SILICON VALLEY GROUP, INC.
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.
SILICON VALLEY GROUP, INC.
..........................
(Registrant)
Date: August 16, 1999 By: /s/ Papken S. Der Torossian
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Papken S. Der Torossian
Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board
Date: August 16, 1999 By: /s/ Russell G. Weinstock
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Russell G. Weinstock
Vice President Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Number Description
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27.0 Financial Data Schedule for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 1999.
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