Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Reports Fiscal Year 2011 Third Quarter Results

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Reports Fiscal Year 2011 Third Quarter Results

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

Lam Research Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 26, 2011

Lam Research Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 26, 2011

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

AXT, Inc. Files Universal Shelf Registration Statement

AXT, Inc. Files Universal Shelf Registration Statement

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

Phostech Lithium Inc. Announces a Production Expansion for its Newly Developed LFP Advanced Grade at its St-Bruno, Quebec Plant

Phostech Lithium Inc. Announces a Production Expansion for its Newly Developed LFP Advanced Grade at its St-Bruno, Quebec Plant

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

Zoran Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results

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

QuickLogic Receives First High Volume Production Order From Pantech for Tablet Phone

QuickLogic Receives First High Volume Production Order From Pantech for Tablet Phone

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

Lam Research Corporation Announces Participation at Upcoming Conferences

Lam Research Corporation Announces Participation at Upcoming Conferences

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

Mattson Technology Announces Availability of Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results Conference Call and Web Cast

Mattson Technology Announces Availability of Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results Conference Call and Web Cast

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

Microsemi Corporation Announces Proposal to Acquire Zarlink Semiconductor, Inc. for CAD $3.35 in Cash, Updates Guidance

Microsemi Corporation Announces Proposal to Acquire Zarlink Semiconductor, Inc. for CAD $3.35 in Cash, Updates Guidance

– 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