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Cymer Reports Fourth Quarter and 2011 Operating Results

Companies mentioned in this article: Cymer, Inc.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cymer, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYMI), the world's leading supplier of light sources used by chipmakers to manufacture advanced semiconductor devices, today announced operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.

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For the fourth quarter of 2011:

    --  net income totaled $12.5 million, equal to $0.40 per share (diluted),
        compared to net income of $32.9 million, equal to $1.08 per share
        (diluted) in the fourth quarter of 2010 and net income of $11.3 million,
        equal to $0.36 per share (diluted), in the third quarter of 2011.
    --  revenue totaled $152.9 million compared to revenue of $146.9 million in
        the fourth quarter of 2010, and revenue of $128.7 million in the third
        quarter of 2011.

For the year ended December 31, 2011:

    --  net income totaled $80.2 million equal to $2.58 per share (diluted),
        compared to net income of $91.0 million, equal to $3.02 per share
        (diluted) for the year ended December 31, 2010.
    --  revenue totaled $594.2 million compared to revenue of $534.2 million in
        the prior year.

Commenting on results, Bob Akins, Cymer's chief executive officer, said, "In 2011 we achieved record company revenue and delivered targeted margins while significantly increasing our investment in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) source technology. In the fourth quarter, deep ultraviolet (DUV) pulses at chipmakers remained high. We also began delivering product enhancements increasing customer realized value for OnPulse covered light sources. DUV light source shipments increased from third quarter levels and we were pleased to have received customer acceptance on three of the six 3100 EUV sources we have shipped to date. During the fourth quarter we also completed installation of our first TCZ Gen 5 system at a leading display manufacturer."

In the fourth quarter of 2011, the company shipped 32 light sources, of which 18 were KrF and 14 were ArF immersion, and the company installed 33 DUV light sources at chipmaker locations. Gross profit was $76.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2011, yielding a 50 percent gross margin. Total operating expenses, which include research and development and selling and administrative expenses, were $54.8 million. Total operating income was $21.6 million or 14.1 percent of revenue. The 2011 effective tax rate was 26 percent, resulting in a fourth quarter effective tax rate of 42 percent. This rate was higher than originally planned due to lower than anticipated annual R&D tax credits and higher than forecasted fourth quarter pre-tax income.

DUV and Installed Base Products (IBP) bookings for the fourth quarter of 2011 totaled $125 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 0.96. Forty-two percent of the DUV bookings were ArF immersion and 58 percent were KrF. The company ended the quarter with a DUV backlog of approximately $48 million.

For the full year 2011, the company shipped 154 DUV light sources, of which 88 were ArF immersion, 61 were KrF, and 5 were ArF dry. The company reported gross profit of $305.1 million for the full year 2011, yielding a 51.4 percent gross margin. Total operating expenses for the year of $197.6 million includes research and development, selling and administrative expenses. Total operating income was $107.6 million or 18.1 percent of revenue.

As of December 31, 2011, cash and investments totaled approximately $324 million, an increase of approximately $107 million from December 31, 2010.

Company Outlook

Commenting on the outlook for the first quarter of 2012, Akins stated, "We expect Installed Base Products revenue to remain at or above the prior quarter level led by installed base growth, increased ArF pulses and light source product enhancements. We anticipate shipping a similar number of DUV ArF Immersion light sources, as compared to last quarter, but a lower number of KrF. We also anticipate recognizing revenue on our fourth 3100 EUV source and our third TCZ system. We will continue to invest in EUV development resources, manufacturing capacity, and field support. We view 2012 as a pivotal year for advancing power and performance for 3100 fielded sources and 3300 source demand."

Based on information available at this time, Cymer is providing the following guidance for the first quarter of 2012:

    --  Revenue to be approximately $138 million.
    --  Gross margin to be approximately 48 to 49 percent.
    --  R&D expenses to be approximately $39 to $41 million dollars.
    --  SG&A expenses to be approximately $16.5 million.
    --  The effective tax rate to be approximately 32 percent.

Cymer's management will hold a conference call at 2:00 pm (PDT) today, February 2, 2012, to discuss fourth quarter and 2011 operating results and first quarter 2012 guidance. This press release, the conference call and accompanying slides may be accessed on the investor relations page of the company's Web site at www.cymer.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical in nature are forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to statements regarding the development and performance of the company's EUV source technology, the company's development of and manufacturing capability for its silicon crystallization tool for the display industry, expectations for DUV pulses and growth in Installed Base Products revenue, and the statements under the caption "Company Outlook" above. These statements are predictions based on current information and expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. In addition, statements regarding backlog and book-to-bill ratios should not be read as predictions or projections of future performance. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in any of such statements due to various factors, including but not limited to: the risk that the company's EUV 3100 sources, which are still under development and not capable of supporting the commercial production of integrated circuits, may not meet customer specifications or may have reliability or performance problems; the risk that commercial EUV systems may not be introduced by the company on time, or at all; the risk that a competitor's EUV or other source may be selected over the company's EUV source; the demand for semiconductors in general, and, in particular, for leading-edge devices with smaller geometries; cyclicality in the market for semiconductor manufacturing equipment; the timing of customer orders, shipments and acceptances; delays or cancellations by customers of their orders; the performance and market acceptance of the company's new products or technologies; new and enhanced product offerings by competitors; the company's ability to meet its production and product development schedules; the rate at which semiconductor manufacturers adopt new technologies and purchase and take delivery of photolithography tools from the company's customers; the company's ability to secure adequate supplies of critical components for its advanced products; the company's ability to manage its expense levels and unanticipated expenses; the company's ability to achieve its forecasted gross margin which includes its ability to absorb manufacturing costs; the company's ability to align its cost structure with forecasted business levels; the company's ability to manage its foreign currency exposure; the performance and conditions in the United States and world financial markets; the policies and actions of the United States and other governments; and general economic conditions. For a discussion of these and other factors which may cause our actual events or results to differ from those projected, please refer to the company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

About Cymer

Cymer, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYMI) is the market leader in developing light sources, used by chipmakers worldwide to pattern advanced semiconductor chips, and is pioneering a new silicon crystallization tool for the display industry. Cymer's light sources have been widely adopted by the world's top chipmakers and the company's installed base comprises approximately 3,750 systems. Continuing its legacy of leadership, Cymer is currently pioneering the industry's transition to EUV lithography, the next viable step on the technology roadmap for the creation of smaller, faster chips. The company is headquartered in San Diego, Calif., and supports its customers from numerous offices around the globe. Cymer maintains a Web site to which it regularly posts press releases, SEC filings, and additional information about Cymer. Interested persons can also subscribe to automated e-mail alerts or RSS feeds. Please visit www.cymer.com.

Cymer and all other Cymer product or service names used herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Cymer, Inc. Any other marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective holders.



    CYMER, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
     (UNAUDITED)
    (in thousands, except per share data)
                                                Three Months
                                                   Ended                  Years Ended
                                               December 31,              December 31,
                                               ------------              ------------
                                              2011          2010        2011          2010
                                              ----          ----        ----          ----
    Revenue                               $152,880      $146,854    $594,212      $534,209
    Cost of revenue                         76,504        68,859     289,076       261,442
                                            ------        ------     -------       -------
    Gross profit                            76,376        77,995     305,136       272,767
                                            ------        ------     -------       -------

    Operating expenses:
       Research and
        development                         37,164        25,043     130,638        89,193
       Sales and marketing                   6,900         5,464      25,126        22,656
       General and
        administrative                      10,708        10,352      41,793        39,802
                                            ------        ------      ------        ------
         Total operating
          expenses                          54,772        40,859     197,557       151,651
                                            ------        ------     -------       -------
    Operating income                        21,604        37,136     107,579       121,116
                                            ------        ------     -------       -------
    Other income
     (expense):
       Foreign currency
        exchange (loss)
        gain                                  (133)           11         742            (6)
       Interest income                         381           132         848           524
       Interest expense                       (220)         (189)       (741)         (605)
       Other income                              6             9           6            55
    Total other income
     (expense)                                  34           (37)        855           (32)
                                               ---           ---         ---           ---
    Income before income
     taxes                                  21,638        37,099     108,434       121,084
    Income tax expense                       9,167         4,236      28,193        30,271
                                             -----         -----      ------        ------
    Net income                             $12,471       $32,863     $80,241       $90,813
                                           -------       -------     -------       -------
       Net loss
        attributable to
        noncontrolling
        interest in
        subsidiary                               -          -     -        148
                                               ---           ---         ---           ---
    Net income
     attributable to
     Cymer, Inc.                           $12,471       $32,863     $80,241       $90,961
                                           =======       =======     =======       =======
    Earnings per share:
       Basic                                 $0.41         $1.11       $2.63         $3.05
                                             =====         =====       =====         =====
       Diluted                               $0.40         $1.08       $2.58         $3.02
                                             =====         =====       =====         =====
    Weighted average
     shares outstanding:
       Basic                                30,588        29,710      30,469        29,777
                                            ======        ======      ======        ======
       Diluted                              31,289        30,351      31,101        30,124
                                            ======        ======      ======        ======



    CYMER, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
     (UNAUDITED)
    (in thousands)

                                                   December 31,
                                                   ------------
                                                   2011            2010
                                                   ----            ----
    ASSETS
    Current assets:
       Cash and cash equivalents               $125,027        $154,312
       Restricted cash                            5,903               -
       Short-term investments                   124,712          54,964
       Accounts receivable, net                 123,970         127,747
       Inventories                              221,740         213,002
       Deferred income taxes                     26,963          11,961
       Other current assets                      35,601          55,027
                                                 ------          ------
         Total current assets                   663,916         617,013
    Long-term investments                        73,811           7,506
    Property, plant and equipment, net          119,015         104,705
    Deferred income taxes                        34,591          35,690
    Goodwill                                     16,792           8,833
    Intangible assets, net                        9,928           7,645
    Other assets                                  9,691           5,939
    Total assets                               $927,744        $787,331
                                               ========        ========
    LIABILITIES
    Current liabilities:
       Accounts payable                         $38,876         $27,731
       Deferred revenue                          56,546          30,593
       Deferred income taxes                        171               -
       Other current liabilities                 49,619          68,121
                                                 ------          ------
         Total current liabilities              145,212         126,445
    Deferred revenue                              5,871             690
    Deferred income taxes                         1,463              21
    Other liabilities                            27,255          21,920
         Total liabilities                      179,801         149,076
                                                =======         =======
    EQUITY
    Cymer, Inc. stockholders' equity:
       Preferred stock                                -               -
       Common stock                                  44              43
       Additional paid-in capital               658,755         620,272
       Treasury stock                          (492,890)       (492,890)
       Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (11,918)         (2,881)
       Retained earnings                        593,952         513,711
                                                -------         -------
       Total equity                             747,943         638,255
    Total liabilities and equity               $927,744        $787,331
                                               ========        ========



    CYMER, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
    (in thousands)
                                                            Years Ended
                                                            December 31,
                                                            ------------
                                                            2011            2010
                                                            ----            ----
    Operating activities:
       Net income                                        $80,241         $90,813
       Adjustments to reconcile net income to
        net cash provided by
         operating activities:
         Depreciation, amortization and accretion         20,291          19,223
         Stock-based compensation                         18,118          10,603
         Bad debt recoveries                                (306)           (843)
         Excess tax benefits from stock option
          exercises                                       (4,017)         (2,087)
         Provision for deferred income taxes              (8,929)         12,755
         Loss on disposal or impairment of
          property, plant and equipment                      127             609
         Change in assets and liabilities:
           Restricted cash                                (5,903)          1,235
           Accounts receivable                             3,885         (48,659)
           Accounts receivable, related party                  -             732
           Inventories                                   (14,678)        (30,698)
           Other assets                                   14,894         (27,947)
           Accounts payable                                8,857           7,976
           Accounts payable, related party                     -          (9,284)
           Deferred revenue                               28,806           8,665
           Other liabilities                             (24,927)         21,395
                                                         -------          ------
              Net cash provided by operating activities  116,459          54,488
                                                         -------          ------
    Investing activities:
       Acquisition of property, plant and
        equipment                                        (25,250)        (15,810)
       Cash paid for acquisition of eDiag, net
        of cash acquired                                  (3,785)              -
       Purchases of investments                         (305,172)       (100,056)
       Proceeds from sold or matured investments         167,986         105,211
                                                         -------         -------
              Net cash used in investing activities     (166,221)        (10,655)
                                                        --------         -------
    Financing activities:
       Proceeds from issuance of common stock             16,320           9,446
       Purchase of noncontrolling interest                     -          (2,186)
       Excess tax benefits from stock option
        exercises                                          4,017           2,087
       Repurchase of common stock into treasury                -         (19,310)
       Payments under capital lease obligations             (155)              -
                                                            ----             ---
              Net cash provided by (used in) financing
               activities                                 20,182          (9,963)
                                                          ------          ------
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
     and cash equivalents                                    295           2,061
                                                             ---           -----
    Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
     equivalents                                         (29,285)         35,931
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
     the year                                            154,312         118,381
                                                         -------         -------
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of the
     year                                               $125,027        $154,312
                                                        ========        ========
    Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
     information:
       Interest paid                                        $234            $405
                                                            ====            ====
       Income taxes paid                                 $35,070         $42,295
                                                         =======         =======
    Supplemental disclosure of non-cash
     operating, investing and financing
     activities:
      Net increase (decrease) in acquisition of
       property and equipment included in
       accounts payable                                   $1,443         $(1,774)
                                                          ======         =======
      Net decrease (increase) in in-transit
       proceeds from issuance of common stock                $41            $(11)
                                                             ===            ====
      Property and equipment acquired under
       capital lease obligations                            $738            $136
                                                            ====            ====
      Future install payments for acquisition
       of eDiag                                           $8,412              $-
                                                          ======             ===

SOURCE Cymer, Inc.