GLOUCESTER, MA — (Marketwire) — 07/28/11 — Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. ("Varian Semiconductor") (NASDAQ: VSEA) today announced results for its fiscal year 2011 third quarter ended July 1, 2011.Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011 totaled $328.4 million, compared to revenue of $227.7 million for the same period a year ago. Varian Semiconductor recorded net income of $67.4 million, or $0.87 per diluted share during the third quarter of fiscal year 20
FREMONT, CA — (Marketwire) — 07/27/11 — Lam Research Corporation-s (NASDAQ: LRCX) highlights for the June 2011 quarter were:Lam Research Corporation today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 26, 2011. Revenue for the period was $752.0 million, gross margin was $338.5 million (45.0%), and net income was $125.9 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, compared to revenue of $809.1 million, gross margin of $374.0 million (46.2%), and net income of $182.2 million, or $1.45 per di
FREMONT, CA — (Marketwire) — 07/27/11 — AXT, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXTI), a leading manufacturer of compound semiconductor substrates, announced today that it has filed a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). When the shelf registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, AXT will have the option to offer and sell, from time to time in one or more offerings, up to $60 million of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, w
MONTREAL, CANADA — (Marketwire) — 07/27/11 — In addition to its current 400 metric tons of P1 grade production, Phostech will add an extra 500 metric tons of production capacity for its advanced grade. The new capacity is expected to come on stream in Q4 2011. This investment allows Phostech to diversify its product portoflio and helps to serve the increasing demand for its products.Christian Knobloch, General Manager of Phostech, says, "We are excited about this new product which gene
SUNNYVALE, CA — (Marketwire) — 07/26/11 — Zoran Corporation (NASDAQ: ZRAN), a leading provider of digital solutions for applications in the digital entertainment and digital imaging markets, today reported results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2011.Revenues for the second quarter of 2011 were $82.9 million, compared to $84.9 million for the previous quarter and $93.4 million for the second quarter of 2010. The Company reported a second quarter GAAP net loss of $25.5 million, or $0.5
SUNNYVALE, CA — (Marketwire) — 07/26/11 — QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK)Visual Enhancement Engine (VEE) technology brings exceptional image quality to the 5-inch WVGA screenDisplay Power Optimizer (DPO) technology works in concert with VEE to extend system battery life an average of 25%QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), the leader in low power Customer Specific Standard Products (), is proud to announce the receipt of the first volume production order for VEE and DPO technologies
FREMONT, CA — (Marketwire) — 07/25/11 — Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced its upcoming investor conference schedule:August 8, 2011 – Pacific Crest 13 Annual Global Technology Leadership Forum, 9:00 a.m. Pacific TimeAugust 9, 2011 – Oppenheimer 14 Annual Technology & Communications Conference, 7:25 a.m. Pacific TimeA live webcast of the presentations will be available to the public and can be accessed from the Investors- section of Lam-s website at . A replay of the
FREMONT, CA — (Marketwire) — 07/20/11 — Mattson Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTSN), a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, announced that the company will host a conference call on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (3:30 p.m. Pacific Time). The conference call will cover 2011 second quarter financial results and current business conditions.Mattson will also web cast a slide presentation in conjunction with the conference call. To a
– Price represents 40% all-cash premium to Zarlink shareholders – Combination would extend Microsemi-s reach into communications and medical markets – Improves competitive position for Zarlink and its products – Immediately accretive to Microsemi-s non-GAAP earnings before synergies – Microsemi is committed to completing compelling transaction for shareholders of both companies – Microsemi updates guidance – Conference call to be held at 8:30 a.m. EDT July 20, 2011