Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:ESIO), a leading supplier of innovative laser-based manufacturing solutions for the microtechnology industry, will announce results for its fiscal 2013 third quarter after the market closes on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Following the release, Nick Konidaris, chief executive officer of ESI, will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT to discuss the company’s results along with business highlights and outlook. A webcast of the conference call will air simultaneously, with access available at investors.esi.com [2].

About ESI, Inc.

ESI is a leading supplier of innovative, laser-based manufacturing solutions for the microtechnology industry. Our systems enable precise structuring and testing of micron to submicron features in electronic devices, semiconductors, LEDs and other high-value components. We partner with our customers to make breakthrough technologies possible in the microelectronics, semiconductor and other emerging industries. Founded in 1944, ESI is headquartered in Portland, Ore., with global operations from the Pacific Northwest to the Pacific Rim. More information is available at www.esi.com [5].