Nova Reports Third Quarter 2015 Financial Results

REHOVOT, Israel, Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. (NASDAQ: NVMI), a leading innovator and a key provider of metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing, today reported its 2015 third quarter results. The company closed the acquisition of ReVera on April 2, 2015. Accordingly, the company's third quarter results include the contribution of ReVera, with no similar contribution in periods before the acquisition date.

Quarterly Highlights:

• Quarterly revenues of $40.4 million, in-line with guidance, up 48% year-over-year and essentially unchanged on a sequential basis compared to Q2 2015
• Non-GAAP net income of $6.3 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, exceeding guidance. Up 64% year-over-year and up 17% sequentially compared to Q2 2015
• Balanced sales mix, benefitting from strong service and software revenues, contributes to margin expansion and increased profitability
• Solid Foundry contribution with multiple competitive wins in multiple technology nodes
• The acquisition of ReVera continues to expand Nova's addressable market and leading to further customers diversification

A reconciliation between GAAP operating results and non-GAAP operating results is provided following the financial statements that are part of this release. Non-GAAP results exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets, all adjustments of deferred tax assets and liabilities, stock-based compensation expenses and acquisition related expenses.

Management Comments

"This was another strong quarter for Nova, with revenues in-line with our guidance and profitability that exceeded our guidance," commented Eitan Oppenhaim, President and CEO of Nova. "Our quarterly results benefited from a diverse mix of revenues, including elevated levels of software and service revenues, which drove better margins and profitability. During the quarter we continued to solidify our position in the Foundry segment with our advanced portfolio, achieving several wins in multiple advanced sites. With these solid results we expect to deliver a third consecutive year of record revenue in 2015, reinforcing our strategic plans to continue our profitable growth. This achievement is the result of a well-executed plan to strengthen our market position while diversifying our customer base and product mix."

Mr. Oppenhaim continued, "During 2015 we have built a solid platform, which is based on a broader customer base and a unique offering that can continue driving our long-term profitable growth while navigating through interim industry cycles."

2015 Third Quarter Results

Total revenues for the third quarter of 2015 were $40.4 million, similar to the second quarter of 2015 and an increase of 48% relative to the third quarter of 2014.

Gross margin for the third quarter of 2015 was 56%. This is compared with 47% in the second quarter of 2015 and compared with 54% in the third quarter of 2014.

Operating expenses in the third quarter of 2015 were $17.4 million. This is compared with $18.7 million in the second quarter of 2015 and compared to $11.5 million in the third quarter of 2014.

On a GAAP basis, the company reported net income of $5.4 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2015. This compares with net income of $2.2 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2015. The company reported net income of $3.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2014.

On a Non-GAAP basis, which excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets, adjustments of deferred tax assets, stock-based compensation expenses and acquisition related expenses, the company reported net income of $6.3 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2015. This compares sequentially to net income of $5.4 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2015, and to net income of $3.9 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2014.

2015 Fourth Quarter Financial Outlook

Management provided an outlook for the fourth quarter, the period ending December 31, 2015. Based on current estimates, management expects:

• $37 million to $41 million in revenue
• $0.11 to $0.20 in diluted non-GAAP EPS
• $0.08 to $0.17 in diluted GAAP EPS

Conference Call Information

Nova will host a conference call on October 27, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, to discuss the financial results, market trends and future outlook. To attend the conference call, please dial one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin by placing your calls five minutes before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.

U.S. Dial-in Number:  1-888-430-8691 
ISRAEL Dial-in Number:  1809-24-5906
INTERNATIONAL Dial-in Number:  1-719-325-2469

At:
4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
1:30 p.m. Pacific Time
10:30 p.m. Israeli Time

Please reference conference ID 5999414.

The conference call will also be webcast live from a link on Nova's website at http://ir.novameasuring.com. For those unable to participate in the conference call, there will be a replay available from a link on Nova's website at http://ir.novameasuring.com.

About Nova: Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. delivers continuous innovation by providing advanced metrology solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Deployed with the world's largest integrated-circuit manufacturers, Nova's products deliver state of the art, high performance metrology solutions for effective process control throughout the semiconductor fabrication lifecycle. Nova's holistic approach and complete suite of products, which combines high-precision hardware and cutting-edge software, support the development and production of the most advanced devices in today's high-end semiconductor market. Our technical innovation and market leadership enable customers to improve their process performance, products yields and time to market. Nova acts as a partner to semiconductor manufacturers from its offices around the world. Additional information may be found at www.novameasuring.com.

This press release provides financial measures that exclude non-cash charges for amortization of acquired intangible assets, all adjustments of deferred tax assets and liabilities, stock-based compensation expenses and acquisition related expenses and are therefore not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding Nova's performance because they reflect our operational results and enhances management's and investors' ability to evaluate Nova's performance before charges or benefits considered by management to be outside Nova's ongoing operating results. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that it is in the best interest of its investors to provide financial information that will facilitate comparison of both historical and future results and allows greater transparency to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A reconciliation of each GAAP to non-GAAP financial measure discussed in this press release is contained in the accompanying financial tables.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to future events or our future performance, such as statements regarding, but are not limited to, anticipated benefits, growth opportunities and other events relating to the acquisition of ReVera Incorporated, projections about our business and its future revenues, expenses and profitability. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward looking statements. These risks and other factors include but are not limited to: the ability to recognize benefits of the acquisition; risks that the acquisition disrupts current plans and operations; and impact of the acquisition on relationships with customers, distributors and suppliers. Factors that may affect our results, performance, circumstances or achievements also include, but are not limited to, the following: our dependency on a small number of large customers and small number of suppliers; the highly cyclical and competitive nature of the markets we target and we operate in; our inability to reduce spending during a slowdown in the semiconductor industry; our ability to respond effectively on a timely basis to rapid technological changes; our dependency on PEM; risks related to exclusivity obligations and non-limited liability that may be included in our commercial agreements and arrangements; our ability to retain our competitive position despite the ongoing consolidation in our industry; risks related to our dependence on our manufacturing facilities; risks related to changes in our order backlog; risks related to the financial, political and environmental instabilities in Asia; risks related to our intellectual property; new product offerings from our competitors; unanticipated manufacturing or supply problems; changes in tax requirements; changes in customer demand for our products; risks related to currency fluctuations and risks related to our operations in Israel. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties summarized under the heading "Risk Factors" in Nova's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2015. These factors are updated from time to time through the filing of reports and registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

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