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Camtek (CAMT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 13, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Rafi Amit - Chief Executive Officer and ChairmanMoshe Eisenberg - Chief Financial OfficerRamy Langer - Chief Operating OfficerMatthew Prisco - DirectorBlayne Curtis - Managing DirectorBrian Chin - DirectorCraig Ellis - Director of ResearchMichael Mani - Equity Research AssociateVivek Arya - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Charles Shi - Managing Director - Senior AnalystKyle Bleustein - Equity AnalystGus Richard ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q1 2025 revenues reached $119 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of over 20% [5] - Gross margin improved to over 52%, contributing to a record operating income of over $37 million, a nearly 30% increase compared to the same period last year [6] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $38.7 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, compared to $31.3 million, or $0.64 per share in Q1 2024 [15] - Operating margin was 31.5%, compared to 29.9% in Q1 2024 [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue distribution: 45-50% from high-performance computing (HPC) applications, about 20% from other advanced packaging applications, and the remainder from CMOS image sensors, compound semiconductors, and general 2D applications [6] - The company sold systems to over 35 different customers, indicating a robust and diverse business model [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Geographic revenue split for the quarter was 91% from Asia and 9% from the rest of the world [13] - The company has not seen any material impact from geopolitical issues or tariff policies, as most sales are not targeted at the US market [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The primary growth engine for the upcoming years will be advanced packaging, particularly in HPC supporting AI applications [9] - The company is positioned strongly in the advanced packaging market, with a focus on technological leadership and competitiveness [12] - New technologies are expected to drive new tool requirements, particularly with the transition to HBM4 [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while there are uncertainties in the market due to geopolitical issues, they have not experienced delays or order cancellations [8] - The company expects Q2 2025 revenue in the range of $120 million to $123 million, representing approximately 18% year-over-year growth [8] - Management remains optimistic about the growth potential in both HPC and advanced packaging markets [48] Other Important Information - The company generated $23.6 million in cash from operations, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $523 million at the end of the quarter [16] - Inventory levels increased to $141.5 million, primarily due to building inventory for newly introduced products [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about competition from KLA - Management expressed confidence in their competitive position, highlighting their ability to meet specific market requirements faster than larger competitors [21][22] Question: Product positioning for HBM4 - Management indicated that customers typically prefer to buy new equipment rather than upgrade existing tools, and they are well-positioned with both the Hawk and Eagle product lines [25][26] Question: HPC revenue outlook for the full year - Management expects HPC to continue to be a strong segment, maintaining a similar revenue range as seen in Q1 [28] Question: Growth outlook for the back half of the year - Management is optimistic about growth, supported by a healthy backlog and pipeline [32] Question: Update on new products - Management reported positive customer feedback and increased orders for the new products, expecting significant revenue contributions in 2025 [36][37] Question: Gross margin outlook - Management expects gross margins to remain within the 51-52% range, with improvements anticipated as new products ramp up [40] Question: Impact of tariffs on competition - Management does not foresee any competitive advantage from tariffs, as they are monitoring the situation closely [41] Question: Trends in HPC and COAS - Management noted growth in both HPC and COAS markets, with optimism about future demand [45][46] Question: Market share in HPC - Management believes they have maintained or grown their market share, particularly in 2D applications [64] Question: Order dynamics and visibility - Management indicated that while there is some caution in the market, they have not experienced material impacts on business [70]

证券研究报告 半导体设备&零部件行业2024年报&2025一季报总结： 业绩持续高增，看好自主可控趋势下国产替代加速 2 ⚫ 收入端延续高速增长态势，盈利水平进一步提升。我们选取14家半导体设备行业重点标的【北方华创】【中 微公司】【拓荆科技】 【华海清科】【长川科技】【芯源微】【至纯科技】【华峰测控】【盛美上海】【万 业企业】【精测电子】【赛腾股份】【微导纳米】【中科飞测】和4家半导体零部件行业重点标的【英杰电气 】【汉钟精机】【新莱应材】【富创精密】。 1）收入端：2024&2025Q1十四家半导体设备企业合计实现营 业收入732.2/177.4亿元，同比+33/+37%；四家半导体零部件企业合计实现营业收入113.4/24.7亿元，同比+9/- 6%；2）利润端：2024&2025Q1十四家半导体设备企业合计实现归母净利润119.0/25.8亿元，同比+15/+37%， 四家半导体零部件企业合计实现归母净利润16.1/2.0亿元，同比-5/-45%；3）费用端：2024&2025Q1十四家半 导体设备企业期间费用率为34.7/38.9%，同比+0.5/-5.2pct，2024&2025Q1四家半导体零部 ...

1）收入端：2024&2025Q1十四家半导体设备企业合计实现营业收入732.2/177.4亿元， 同比+33/+37%；四家半导体零部件企业合计实现营业收入113.4/24.7亿元，同比+9/-6%；2） 利润端：2024&2025Q1十四家半导体设备企业合计实现归母净利润119.0/25.8亿元，同比 +15/+37%，四家半导体零部件企业合计实现归母净利润16.1/2.0亿元，同比-5/-45%；3）费 用端：2024&2025Q1十四家半导体设备企业期间费用率为34.7/38.9%，同比+0.5/-5.2pct， 2024&2025Q1四家半导体零部件企业期间费用率为15.8/18.9%，同比-0.3/+2.4pct；4）订单 方面：2024&2025Q1十四家半导体设备企业合同负债合计分别为192.1/199.1亿元，同比 +14.1/+6.3%，2024&2025Q1四家半导体零部件企业合同负债合计为14.1/14.4亿元，同 比-12.8/-13.8%。 东吴证券近日发布半导体设备&零部件行业2024年报&2025一季报总结：收入端： 2024&2025Q1十四家半导体设备企业合计实现营业收入7 ...

Amtech Systems (ASYS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call May 12, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Erica Mannion - Investor Relations, SapphireRobert Daigle - Chairman & CEOWade Jenke - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Craig Irwin - Managing Director, Senior Research AnalystMark Miller - Equity Research Analyst Operator Good day, and welcome to Amtech Systems Fiscal Second Quarter twenty twenty five Conference Call. Please note that this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the call ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the fiscal second quarter of 2025, net revenue was $15.6 million, representing a decrease of 36% from fiscal Q1 and a decrease of 39% from the second quarter of fiscal 2024, primarily due to a customer dispute that delayed shipment of a $4.9 million order [16][19] - GAAP net loss for the second quarter was $31.8 million or $2.23 per share, compared to a GAAP net income of $0.3 million or $0.02 per share for the preceding quarter [19] - Adjusted EBITDA was negative $1.4 million for fiscal Q2 2025, compared to $1.9 million for the preceding quarter [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Thermal Processing Solutions segment experienced a shipment delay due to a customer dispute, impacting revenue [5] - The Semiconductor Fabrication Solutions segment saw stabilization with a book-to-bill ratio slightly above one, indicating improved order intake [16] - Advanced packaging equipment bookings exceeded total bookings for all of fiscal 2024, driven by strong demand in AI applications [9][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - There was a broader softening in demand within the mature node semiconductor market, affecting both equipment and consumables [6] - Orders for reflow equipment in the U.S. were weak due to high tariffs, but this was offset by strength in Asia for AI-related advanced packaging equipment [10][31] - The company noted a sustained downturn in capital investment across industrial and automotive sectors [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on operational efficiency and broadening its customer and application base to navigate the current demand headwinds [6][11] - There is an emphasis on expanding recurring revenue streams, including consumables, parts, and services, which offer higher margins and more stable revenue [10][14] - The company is pursuing a semi fabless operating model, including headcount reductions and optimized manufacturing resources [21][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about long-term growth despite near-term challenges, citing a strong cash position of $13.4 million and a disciplined financial strategy [12][20] - The company anticipates total annualized savings of $11 million on a run rate basis as it exits the fiscal year [12] - Management highlighted the potential benefits of U.S. policies aimed at repatriating semiconductor manufacturing, which could provide tailwinds for the business [32] Other Important Information - The company recorded an impairment charge of $22.9 million and an inventory write-off of $6 million in the second fiscal quarter due to prolonged weakness in the mature node semiconductor market [7][17] - Non-GAAP gross margin for the second quarter was 36%, compared to 34% in the same prior year period, driven by fixed cost reductions and product mix [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of U.S.-China trade disputes on business activity - Management noted that the impact of tariffs on the Semiconductor Fabrication Solutions segment was minimal, as most products are produced in the U.S. for the U.S. market [30] - There is hope for positive tailwinds from repatriating manufacturing to the U.S., which could benefit the company [32] Question: Insights on silicon carbide power semiconductor industry - Management discussed the potential for advanced packaging technologies to drive growth, particularly in thermal management challenges for AI GPUs [36][37] Question: Current margin profile of existing backlog - Management confirmed that the current margin profile of the existing backlog is near historic levels, indicating improved profitability potential [40][41] Question: Specific products driving strong demand for advanced packaging - The primary demand is for reflow equipment used in advanced packaging, particularly for AI applications [43] Question: Revenue from spares and service - Approximately 25% of the Thermal Process Solutions segment revenue comes from parts and service [45]

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