Magma and Camtek Team to Enhance Yield of Advanced Semiconductors

SAN JOSE, Calif. and MIGDAL HA'EMEK, Israel, July 14, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magma(r) Design Automation Inc. (Nasdaq:LAVA - News), a provider of chip design software, today announced that Camtek Ltd. (Nasdaq:CAMT - News) has integrated Magma's YieldManager(r) software into Falcon, Camtek's flagship line of automated wafer inspection and metrology systems, and will sell it as an option. The combination of Camtek's automated inspection platforms and Magma's YieldManager allows fab engineers to more effectively analyze inline defect data and yield data to accelerate root cause identification of yield problems, ensuring higher yields and reducing manufacturing costs. Camtek systems deliver outstanding 2D and 3D capabilities in a versatile and flexible platform that meets the evolving demands of any design application. Cleanroom compatibility and compliance with factory automation standards allows Camtek systems to fit seamlessly into the most advanced production environments. YieldManager is a customizable yield-management software system that allows engineers to collect, correlate, analyze and share critical data. YieldManager combines high-level correlation of data from disparate sources with the rapid drill-do...
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CAMTEK LTD Financials

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Camtek Regains Compliance With NASDAQ Minimum Bid Price Rule

MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, October 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CAMT), today announced that on Thursday, October 1, 2009, the Company received notice from the NASDAQ Stock Market stating that since the closing bid price of the Company's ordinary shares has been at or above $1.00 per share for at least 10 consecutive trading days, it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price rule enumerated in NASDAQ Listing Rule 5450(a)(1). The closing price of Camtek's ordinary shares listed on NASDAQ, on October 1, 2009, $1.16, an increase of over 230% from the closing price on December 31, 2008."We are very pleased to regain compliance with the NASDAQ rule, primarily due to the substantial share price increase from January 1, 2009," commented Rafi Amit, Camtek's CEO. "Looking ahead, we continue to invest in R&D, laying the foundations for long term growth, both organic as well as through acquisitions, with a view to further driving value".ABOUT CAMTEK LTD.With headquarters in Migdal Ha'Emek Israel, Camtek Ltd., designs, develops, manufactures, and markets automatic optical inspection systems and related products. Camtek's automatic inspection systems are used to enhance both production processes and yield for manufacturers in the printed circuit board industry, the high density interconnect substrate industry and the semiconductor manufacturing and packaging industry. This press release is available at http://www.camtek.co.il.This press release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future performance of the Company. These statements are only prediction...
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Camtek Announces Signing of Agreement for the Acquisition of SELA - Semiconductor Engineering Laboratories LTD.

MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, September 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CAMT), today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of SELA- Semiconductor Engineering Laboratories Ltd. ("SELA"). SELA is engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of automated SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) and TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope) sample preparation equipment, primarily for the semiconductor industry.As consideration for the shares, Camtek will pay to SELA's shareholders contingent future payments in the aggregate amount of up to $9.5 million, based on SELA's revenues.SELA, with 26 employees and revenues of $3.8 million and $4.4 million in 2008 and 2007, respectively, has more than 275 systems installed worldwide. Many of these systems are located at world-leading semiconductor fabrication facilities. This, combined with Camtek's well-established infrastructure in manufacturing, sales, service, R&D and facilities, will allow Camtek to increase its revenues, shorten the time-to-market of SELA's unique products and further strengthen Camtek's presence in the semiconductor market.SELA recently introduced the Xact, the first TEM sample preparation tool using Adaptive Ion Milling (AIM) technology. The AIM technology brings numerous advantages to traditional FIB (Focused Ion Beam) technology by reducing the sample thickness to below 30nm over a large area with high precision and throughput and with superior image quality. This complement of attributes is essential to meet the growing market requirements for nano-scale material analysis, both in the semiconductor segment and in the wider field of advanced material development, including delivery of significantly reduced turnaround times and enhanced productivity. The continuous device shrinking trend and material complexi...
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Camtek Announces Sequential Growth in Revenues and Gross Profit in Third Quarter 2009

MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, November 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - 16% Sequential Revenue Increase From Second Quarter 2009;- 45% Sequential Increase in Gross ProfitCamtek Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CAMT), today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. Main Financial Highlights: - Gross margin increased to 42%, up from 34% in second quarter 2009 - Operating and net loss narrowed substantially compared to prior quarter - Cash and cash equivalents balance increase $1.8 million during the quarter Third Quarter Financial Results:Revenues for the third quarter of 2009 increased 16% to $14.5 million, compared to $12.5 million in the second quarter of 2009. Revenues in the third quarter last year totaled $19.1 million.Gross profit for the third quarter totaled $6.1 million, a 45% increase compared to the $4.2 million gross profit in the second quarter of 2009. Gross profit for the third quarter of 2008 totaled $6.5 million. Gross margin for the third quarter of 2009 totaled 42%, compared to 34% in the second quarter of 2009 and 34% in the third quarter of 2008. The higher gross margin in the third quarter resulted from a more favorable product and service mix as compared to the prior quarter. Gross margin for the third quarter of 2008 included an inventory write-off of $1.5 million compared to a $0.5 million write-off this quarter.Operating loss for the third quarter of 2009 narrowed substantially to $180 thousand, compared to the $2.1 million operating loss in the prior quarter. Operating loss in the third quarter of 2008 totaled $3.8 million.Net loss for the third quarter of 2009 totaled $0.33 million, or $0.01 per share, compared to $2.1 million, or $0.07 per share in the prior quarter. Net loss for the third quarter last year totaled $4.1 mil...
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Q3 2009 Camtek Earnings Release - Time Not Supplied

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Camtek Announces Closing of the Acquisition of SELA - Semiconductor Engineering Laboratories Ltd

MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, November 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CAMT), today announced that further to its announcement on September 24, 2009, regarding the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of the entire share capital of SELA - Semiconductor Engineering Laboratories Ltd. ("SELA"), it has completed the acquisition of Sela. In consideration for the shares, Camtek will pay to SELA's shareholders future payments in the aggregate amount of up to $9.5 million, contingent upon SELA's revenues.SELA is engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of automated SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) and TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope) sample preparation equipment, primarily for the semiconductor industry. SELA has more than 275 systems installed worldwide, many of which are located at world-leading semiconductor fabrication facilities.SELA recently introduced the Xact, the first TEM/STEM sample preparation system using Adaptive Ion Milling (AIM) technology. The AIM technology brings numerous advantages to traditional FIB (Focused Ion Beam) technology by reducing the sample thickness to below 30nm over a large area with high precision and throughput and with superior image quality."SELA is a significant addition to our technological assets, and we are eager to leverage Camtek's global infrastructure, sales and support teams, manufacturing and facilities, to continue to service SELA's existing customer base, while targeting new customers. Sela will function as a Business Division within Camtek, led by Mr. Colin Smith, formerly SELA's CEO and President, who will assume the position of VP at Camtek and Sela Division manager" commented Rafi Amit, Camtek's CEO.ABOUT CAMTEK LTD.With headquarters in Migdal Ha'Emek Israel, Camtek Ltd., designs, develops, manufactures, and markets automa...
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