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23/01 3:22:01 PM

Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. answers investor`s question

(COMTEX) B: Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. answers investor`s question
B: Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. answers investor`s question on QAWire.com Ask
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New York City, New York, Jan 23, 2001 (The Wall Street Transcript via COMTEX)
-- Today, on the free QAWire service at www.qawire.com, Catalyst Semiconductor,
Inc. (Nasdaq:CATS) has joined the ranks of hundreds of leading firms and
answered an investor`s question.

Today on QAWire, we`ve published the answer to an investor`s questions in
regards to

Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:CATS)

Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. answered the following investor`s question:

It was revealed at the AEA-2000 presentation that Catalyst was developing
products in the fiber-optic area, in particular the CAT5220 fiber-optic laser
diode tuner. Could you comment on how the fiber optic market fits into
Catalyst`s business plan going forward, and how significant this area will be as
Catalyst continues to expand with new products outside of it`s standard memory
line?

The Answer is:

Catalyst currently manufactures a growing family of digital potentiometers,
which is based on the company`s proven eeprom processes. This is a natural
extension of the Catalyst technology base. Digital pots have been in development
for the past 18-24 months. Catalyst has a number of customers in
telecommunications, so expanding the number of products offered to existing
customers while adding to the company`s telecom presence, is a logical expansion
of Catalyst marketing activity. As everyone is aware, the future is bandwidth,
and optical networking is the backbone of bandwidth. Thus developing products as
the 5220, builds on existing technology with the existing customer base, while
adding addtional new global networking customers. Digital pots are not commodity
products as standard eeprom memories, with only three major competitors to
Catalyst. Thus designing in digital pots will enable Catalyst to establish
deeper and broader customer relationships for the long term future. The
development of products outside of the Catalyst standard memory products is a
major corporate investment. The fiber optic market will be only one of the new
markets that these product developments will open to Catalyst in the months and
years ahead, though optical will likely become one of the fastest growing of
those segments. Thanks for your interest in Catalyst Semiconductor.

Grüsse S_H

[Spanischer_Hund]

Es ist anzunehmen, dass auch dem CEO von Catalyst nicht verborgen geblieben ist, dass eine gewissen Abhängigkeit des CATS-Kurses von SSTI besteht. Gut möglich, dass evtl. PR´s schon in der Pipeline liegen, aber erst mal die Bekanntgabe der Quartalszahlen von SSTI (Do.) abgewartet wird! Aber: JMO!

Gruss S_H

[Spanischer_Hund]

Was für SSTI gilt, gilt eingeschränkt auch für CATS:


Flash defying the IC slowdown
Overcapacity not a problem as sales stay strong
By Jeanne Graham
EBN
(01/19/01, 06:02:30 PM EST)

Despite a massive amount of flash- memory capacity coming on line this year and some softening in the overall IC market, flash-chip sales will grow 50% without a serious overcapacity problem, according to market trackers.In stark contrast to the DRAM business, which has virtually no elasticity, the flash market is almost purely elastic, said Drew Peck, an analyst at SG Cowen Securities Corp., Boston. High elasticity means that if prices are cut by 10%, demand will increase by 20% or more. For the next several years, flash is going to be so elastic, more capacity is not going to be a particularly challenging issue, according to Peck.Flash sales grew 141% last year, to $11 billion, said Alan Niebel, an analyst at Web-Feet Research Inc., Monterrey, Calif. Revenue this year will increase 50%, to about $16.5 billion, he said. Manufacturing capacity will increase by at least 70%, but will not result in a serious overcapacity problem, Niebel added. “I know from talking with companies like Intel and Fujitsu that they`ve got long-term agreements taking up most of their capacity for 2001, which is the same scenario for 2002.” Despite disappointing shipments of cell phones-the biggest user of flash-pent-up demand from other OEM markets has continued to buoy flash sales. “There are lots of different areas for flash that are still growing,” Niebel said. Those areas include set-top boxes, MP3 players, digital cameras, DVDs, GPS systems, and Internet appliances. Market analysts say the slump in PC sales and lower-than-expected cell-phone sales might cause an inventory correction during the first quarter, but that would be only temporary. “We don`t see dramatic changes in the marketplace,” said Phi-lippe Berge, director of central marketing at STMicroelectronics Inc., Lexington, Mass. “We see a growing demand for flash in terms of quantities, essentially linked to the growth of various end applications. And we see a continuing increase in the density of the flash products we`re being asked to ship.” Bing Yeh, president and chief executive of Silicon Storage Technology Inc., Sunnyvale, Calif., projects a doubling of his company`s revenue growth to $1 billion in 2001. “Our strategy is to be a broad-based supplier of products from very low density to very high density.” SST is a fabless company with a strategy that takes advantage of the fragmented flash market by offering diverse products to support many applications, Yeh said. “For every company, DRAM is the same,” he said. “It can be plugged into the same socket. It has a commodity nature. But flash is not like that.” Executives at both Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Sunnyvale, Calif., and Intel Corp., Santa Clara, Calif, said they expect a cooling off in the flash market, but both also forecasted increased sales compared with 2000. Hector Ruiz, AMD`s president, predicted a 40% increase in flash sales, pointing to end products that are broad-based and the company`s rather small participation in the cell-phone market. Intel, whose capital spending budget is $7.5 billion, has no changes in flash plans, said Curt Nichols, vice president of the company`s flash product group. Those plans include ramping up Fab23 in Colorado, Fab15 in Oregon, and Fab11 in Mexico. “Demand has been exceeding supply for more than a year and a half now,” Nichols said. Unlike some manufacturers, Intel sells about two-thirds of its flash products to the cell-phone market, which is expected to grow 30% in 2001, Nichols said. The remaining third of Intel`s flash goes to communications for products such as set-top boxes and routers, he said.


http://ebnonline.com/story/OEG20010119S0084

Gruss S_H

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Press Release
Catalyst Semiconductor Schedules News Release/Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter Fiscal 2001 Financial Results
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 2001--Catalyst Semiconductor (Nasdaq:CATS - news) announced today that it will report its third quarter 2001 financial results following the close of regular trading on Wednesday, February 14, 2001. The news release will be followed by a conference call available to all interested parties at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A copy of the news release will be available on the company`s web site or by calling Joan Vargas of Catalyst Semiconduct or at 408/542-1051.


The Catalyst Conference Call may be accessed via:

Telephone: Dial 888/740-4844 prior to the start of the
call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time/5:00 p.m.
Eastern Time.
Note: If the number of lines allocated to the
call is exhausted, the webcast or replay
should be utilized.

Internet Simulcast: www.catsemi.com or www.streetfusion.com
Please allow 15 minutes prior to the call to
visit these sites to download and install any
necessary audio software.

Replay: The teleconference will be rebroadcast until
4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Wednesday,
February 28, 2001 and can be accessed by:

- Dialing 800-633-8284 and entering
reservation no. 17931791

- Clicking on the "Quarterly Conference Call"
icon on the company`s web site.

About Catalyst Semiconductor

Founded in 1985, Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The Company designs and markets a broad range of programmable products, including Flash Memories, Serial and Parallel EEPROMs, NVRAM, Digital Potentiometers, Microcontroller Supervisory circuits and other programmable Mixed Signal products. Catalyst products are used in telecommunications, networking systems, computation, industrial and consumer markets, driven by the Internet revolution. Typical applications include modems, network cards, PC BIOS, DIMM modules, cellular telephones, digital satellite box receivers, set-top boxes and Internet routers. Catalyst`s Quality Management System is ISO 9001 certified. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the Company`s Web site at www.catsemi.com.

[gourmet]

und nun ist das ergebnis da:
1.25 $ eps für neun monate bei einem kurs unter 6 $
> 30 mio cash bei 90 mio market kap und so gut wie keinen schulden
sehr klever formulierter outlook
in summe: mir gefällt es (egal ob und wie es sich direkt auf den kurs auswirkt)
Wednesday February 14, 4:12 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
Catalyst Semiconductor Announces Third Quarter Results
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2001--Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ:CATS - news) today announced revenues for the third quarter ended January 31 totaled $23.6 million, up 89% from revenues of $12.5 million in the third quarter a year ago. Net income for the quarter was $7.0 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, up 204% from $2.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in the third quarter last year. On a sequential quarterly basis, revenue was down 26% and net income was down 30%.

The Company`s balance sheet shows cash and cash equivalents of $32.6 million, an increase of $9.2 million versus the previous quarter. Stockholders` equity increased by $7.2 million during the quarter, to a total of $36.8 million as of January 31, 2001.

``Results are up significantly from the year-ago period but down from the two preceding quarters of fiscal 2001, and are reflective of the same general business slowdown that virtually all technology companies have been facing. Fortunately, we believe that our restructuring over the past two years, competitive positioning, cost structure and improved cash position put us in excellent position to weather this economic slowdown,`` said Radu Vanco, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Nine-Month Results

Nine month results showed net income of $25.6 million, or $1.25 per share diluted, on revenues of $80.9 million. This compares with net income of $5.1 million, or 27 cents per share, on revenues of $32.4 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2000.

Outlook

``Although the length of either the semiconductor slowdown or the general economic slowdown are subject to considerable uncertainty, we believe that our cost structure is competitive. Our competitive cost structure, improved product lineup, and highly improved cash position put us in a better position than we have ever been before to operate in this environment of uncertainty. Nevertheless, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001, we expect continuing pressure on ASPs, revenues and gross margins. At this point, we believe that gross profits for the fourth quarter will remain above our break-even point. We have backlog in place, which if shipped by the end of the fourth quarter as expected, by itself will put the Company above the break-even position and we expect to book and ship additional orders in the ordinary course of business during the fourth quarter as well,`` Vanco said.

[JediRitter]

hi,

wie siehts aus ... ? beschissen, alles säuft ab !

ein total beschissen gelaunter
Jedi


PS: shorten ist zur zeit das beste ...

[hyperuser]

Hupps Catalyst 12% in USA und hier bereits 18% !
Was ist los ?? Weiß jemand was ??
Im Prinzip ist es mir ja egal - ich freue mich halt !

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Friday April 6, 10:02 am Eastern Time
Press Release
Catalyst Semiconductor Introduces Broad Line of Digitally Programmable Potentiometers -- DPP
New Family Continues Catalyst`s Thrust Into Analog, Mixed-Signal Strategy

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 6, 2001--Catalyst Semiconductor (Nasdaq:CATS - news) today introduced a new family of mixed-signal, nonvolatile Digitally Programmable Potentiometers (DPP(TM)). These devices are specifically designed to replace mechanical potentiometers and trimmers over a broad spectrum of applications. They are ideal for automating the calibration and adjustment of electronic systems to lower system costs, enhancing overall system performance and improving system reliability. They allow remote adjustments and controls that are not possible with mechanical potentiometers which require manual or machine adjustment.

``Catalyst`s new line of digitally programmable potentiometers (DPP) is ideal for final calibration of high-volume products such as optical transceivers, camcorders, and mobile internet terminals on automated production lines,`` said Barry Wiley, Vice President, Corporate Marketing. ``They are also ideal for adjustment of equipment in locations that are hard to access, or in hazardous environments. Best of all, they`ll never wear out.``

``Catalyst Semiconductor is committed to expanding its presence in the analog, mixed-signal marketplace,`` Wiley continued. ``Following our introduction of DPPs, will be programmable microprocessor supervisors, low dropout linear regulators and charge pumps, all of which are scheduled for introduction throughout the balance of the year.``

DPP(TM) Advantages over Mechanical Potentiometers

For decades, mechanical potentiometers have been universally employed in electronic circuitry. They are used in millions of electronic products, for every conceivable application. Yet, until quite recently, electronic potentiometers were not sufficiently cost-competitive to be considered a viable alternative. However, with improved productivity and yields from Catalyst`s sub-micron CMOS manufacturing processes, electronic potentiometers are now fully cost-competitive with mechanical potentiometers and, for many applications, actually provide a lower total system cost.

Digitally programmable potentiometers offer many other benefits, as well. They have better settability, drift specifications and cycle-life specifications than mechanical potentiometers. They fit into smaller spaces with multiple potentiometers possible in a single package. They provide superior tracking between multiple potentiometers. It is easier to change a setting with electronic potentiometers and accurately change it back. Using industry standard IC packages, they are easily machine-insertable and offer far better resilience to environmental contaminants. Also, DPPs can function in volatile as well as non-volatile modes, whereas mechanical potentiometers are inherently non-volatile.

Twelve Member Family

Catalyst`s first wave of digitally programmable potentiometers has twelve models. Currently in full production are the CAT514, CAT515, CAT524 and CAT525 quad, 256-tap potentiometers. The dual CAT512, CAT522, CAT513 and CAT523 256-tap potentiometers, and the single CAT511 and CAT521 256-tap potentiometers will be available for sampling in June. The low-cost CAT5112 and CAT5114 single, 32-tap potentiometers are sampling now, with volume shipments scheduled for June.

In addition, two single, 100-tap models, the CAT5111 and CAT5113, will be added to the line-up during the third quarter. Additional DPP products are planned for introduction later this year.

All models are controlled via a 3-wire serial interface. Both buffered and non-buffered outputs are available. The quad and dual devices have independently programmable DPPs with output ranges that include both supply rails. Output settings, stored in non-volatile static RAM, are not lost when the device is powered down and are automatically reinstated when power is returned.


Product Pricing

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CAT5114P/S/R/U Single 32 Tap $0.48
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CAT5112P/S/R/U Single 32 Tap with output buffer $0.51
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CAT511P/J Single 256 Tap $1.14
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CAT521P/J Single 256 Tap with output buffer $1.24
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CAT513P/J Dual 256 Tap $1.33
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CAT523P/J Dual 256 Tap with output buffers $1.43
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CAT512P/J Dual 256 Tap $1.46
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CAT522P/J Dual 256 Tap with output buffers $1.57
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CAT514P/J Quad 256 Tap $1.49
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CAT524P/J Quad 256 Tap with output buffers $1.69
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CAT515P/J Quad 256 Tap with independent inputs $1.95
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CAT525P/J Quad 256 Tap with independent inputs $2.10
and output buffers
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Devices are offered in industry-standard pinouts, DIP and surface mount SOIC packages, and standard commercial (0 to 70 degree centigrade) and industrial temperature (-40 to 85 degree centigrade) ranges. The CAT5112 and CAT5114 are also offered in MSOP and TSSOP packages. Ball Grid Array (BGA) packaging is planned for the fourth quarter.

About Catalyst Semiconductor

Founded in 1985, Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The Company designs and markets a broad range of programmable products including Flash Memories, Serial and Parallel EEPROMs, NVRAM, Digitally Programmable Potentiometers, Microcontroller Supervisory circuits and other programmable Mixed Signal products. Catalyst products are used in telecommunications, networking systems, computation, industrial and consumer markets, driven by the Internet revolution. Typical applications include modems, network cards, PC BIOS, DIMM modules, cellular telephones, digital satellite box receivers, set-top boxes and Internet routers. Catalyst`s Quality Management System is ISO 9001 certified. For additional information about Catalyst Semiconductor, visit our web site at www.catsemi.com

Except for those statements that report the Company`s historical results, the statements being made are forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ from expectations include the following: economic conditions in the market generally and in the semiconductor industry specifically, volatility in supply and demand affecting revenues and market prices, price and availability of silicon foundry, assembly and test subcontract capacity required to meet financial targets and/or meet backlog requirements, risks and delays associated with bringing up new production capabilities with deliveries from subcontractors, timing and market acceptance of new products, increased expenses associated with new product introductions or process changes, delays in developing or achieving volume production of new products, which can result in delays or failure to contribute to revenues and profits, ability of the Company to maintain its customer and vendor base and delays in and/or inability in raising additional capital. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained under the heading ``Certain Factors That May Affect the Company`s Future Results of Operations`` listed from time to time in Catalyst`s SEC reports, including but not limited to the report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2000 and Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended October 31, 2000 and January 31, 2001.


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Contact:
Catalyst Semiconductor
Gary Craig, 408/542-1140 (General Contact)
[e-mail]
Cari Pangelinan, 408/542-1029 (Image Contact)
[e-mail]


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Catalyst Semiconductor Disputes Xicor Patent Claim
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2001--

Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:CATS - news) today confirmed that a lawsuit alleging patent infringement against certain limited new products offerings was filed on April 17 by Xicor, Inc. in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Based on its limited review of the complaint, Catalyst believes that the patent lawsuit is meritless and intends to vigorously defend itself. In addition, Catalyst management does not view the lawsuit as representing a material risk to the Company`s consolidated operations or financial performance, as the patent suit relates to a product line which is not part of the Company`s broadly diversified core business and which has not contributed in any significant way to the Company`s past or current revenues. As previously announced in its April 6 press release, Catalyst is in the process of developing a number of different new product families which the Company plans to release over the next twelve months and which are not related to this law suit.

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/010418/0709.html


IMO eine Klage, die keine Bedeutung hat - im Gegenteil, schön zu wissen, dass die Katze noch lebt !!!

@gourmet
Hab gesehen, dass Du Dich immer noch ab und zu im YAHOO-Finance-Board rumtreibst! Viel Info ist da aber nicht zu bekommen, oder? Na ja, hoffe jedenfalls auf bessere Zeiten, denn der ganze SEMI-Bereich ist doch ziemlich verprügelt worden. Was mich gestern bei der Bekanntgabe der Intel-Zahlen gestört hat, war die Tatsache, dass die Lagerbestände von Flash-Produkten im Vergleich sehr hoch waren. Nun ja, denke aber nicht, dass man daraus für SSTI irgendetwas ableiten kann! Wünsche Dir gute Geschäfte und bis demnächst!

Grüsse S_H

[Spanischer_Hund]

Monday May 21, 8:00 am Eastern Time
Press Release
Catalyst Semiconductor Enters High Speed SPI Compatible Serial EEPROM Market
10MHz Clock Rate and 1.8V - 6V Operation
$250 Million Market

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2001--Catalyst Semiconductor (Nasdaq:CATS - news) today announced the addition of the 32K-bit density CAT25C32 and CAT25C33 and the 64K-bit density CAT25C64 and CAT25C65 SPI(TM) bus compatible memory products to its serial EEPROM product line. The new devices feature a 10MHz clock rate and operate with power supplies ranging from 1.8 volts to 6.0 volts. Clock rate is 25 times higher than I2C (TM) devices operating at 400kHz.

``Fast, 10MHz SPI bus compatible EEPROM memories are a major addition to our broad line of Serial EEPROMs,`` said Catalyst Semiconductor Product Marketing Manager Gary Craig. ``The worldwide market for SPI bus compatible EEPROMs reached $250 million in 2001 and this should exceed $450 million by 2003. Cellular and wireless communication applications, modems and consumer equipment demand fast Serial EEPROMs that must also operate at low battery voltages. With 10MHz operation and low operating voltage, the CAT25C32/33/64/65 achieve a new level of power and performance in the popular SPI memory architecture.``

The CAT25C32 and CAT25C64 have four memory block protection modes, and the CAT25C33 and CAT25C65 have six memory block protection modes. All of the devices operate in the two most popular SPI serial clock modes (0,0 & 1,1). The four new products are organized as 4K x 8 and 8K x 8.

Advanced Software and Hardware Data Write Protection

The CAT25C32/33/64/65 Serial EEPROM family maximizes system flexibility and reliability with advanced data write protection. The memory can be partitioned into segments having different levels of write protection, thus preventing changes to certain data while allowing data changes to other portions of the memory. In addition to software write protection, the devices offer hardware write protection. Using the write protection input pin the system designer can protect specific blocks of the memory area reserved for configuration or serialization data, such as serial numbers or system setup parameters, from inadvertent changes. With these write protection features there is no need for additional components to permanently protect system configuration data.

High Speed, Low Power and Compact Packages

The CAT25C32/33/64/65 target applications where high performance, extended battery life and small size are essential. Packaging options include PDIP, small SOIC and low profile TSSOP packages. They are specified to operate from a low-voltage power source of 1.8 volts to 6.0 volts for read and program operations. Standby current is only picoamperes.

Price and Availability

Pricing for the CAT25C32 and CAT25C33 Serial EEPROM Memory in the SOIC, PDIP or TSSOP package is $0.85 at 10,000 pieces. Pricing for the CAT25C64 and CAT25C65 Serial EEPROM Memory in the SOIC, PDIP or TSSOP package is $0.95 at 10,000 pieces. Larger quantities are priced at significantly lower levels. Samples are available now, and production quantities are scheduled for the third quarter.

About Catalyst Semiconductor

Founded in 1985, Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The Company designs and markets a broad range of programmable products including Flash Memories, Serial and Parallel EEPROMs, NVRAM, Digital Potentiometers, Microcontroller Supervisory circuits and other programmable Mixed Signal products. Catalyst products are used in telecommunications, networking systems, computation, industrial and consumer markets, driven by the Internet revolution. Typical applications include modems, network cards, PC BIOS, DIMM modules, cellular telephones, digital satellite box receivers, set-top boxes and Internet routers. Catalyst`s Quality Management System is ISO 9001 certified. For additional information about Catalyst Semiconductor, visit our web site at www.catsemi.com

Except for those statements that report the Company`s historical results, the statements being made are forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ from expectations include the following: economic conditions in the market generally and in the semiconductor industry specifically, volatility in supply and demand affecting revenues and market prices, price and availability of silicon foundry, assembly and test subcontract capacity required to meet financial targets and/or meet backlog requirements, risks and delays associated with bringing up new production capabilities with deliveries from subcontractors, timing and market acceptance of new products, increased expenses associated with new product introductions or process changes, delays in developing or achieving volume production of new products, which can result in delays or failure to contribute to revenues and profits, ability of the Company to maintain its customer and vendor base and delays in and/or inability in raising additional capital. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained under the heading ``Certain Factors That May Affect the Company`s Future Results of Operations`` listed from time to time in Catalyst`s SEC reports, including but not limited to the report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2000 and Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended October 31, 2000 and January 31, 2001.

Editor Note: High-resolution electronic images are available by contacting Cari Pangelinan, Catalyst Semiconductor at 408/542-1029 or by email at [e-mail].

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Earnings am 30.05.:

Wednesday May 23, 8:04 am Eastern Time
Press Release
Catalyst Semiconductor Schedules News Release/Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2001 Financial Results
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2001--Catalyst Semiconductor (Nasdaq:CATS - news) announced today that it will report its fourth quarter and fiscal 2001 financial results following the close of regular trading on Wednesday, May 30, 2001. The news release will be followed by a conference call available to all interested parties at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A copy of the news release will be available on the company`s web site www.catsemi.com or by calling Joan Vargas of Catalyst Semiconductor at 408/542-1051.


The Catalyst Conference Call may be accessed via:

Telephone: Dial 800/348-6433 prior to the start of
the call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time /
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Note: If the number of lines allocated to
the call is exhausted, the webcast or
replay should be utilized.

Internet Simulcast: www.catsemi.com or www.streetfusion.com.
Please allow 15 minutes prior to the call
to visit these sites to download and
install any necessary audio software.

Replay: The teleconference will be rebroadcast
until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Wednesday,
June 13, 2001 and can be accessed by:

-- Dialing 800/633-8284 and entering
reservation number 18955367
or
-- Clicking on the "Quarterly Conference
Call" icon on the company`s web site.

[hyperuser]

Grrrrrrrr f..k !! Was ist passiert ? 16% ging es abwärts.
Gibt es Nachrichten ? Auf deren HM gibt es nichts.

[Spanischer_Hund]

@hyper
Ganz ruhig! Heute nach Handelsschluß USA komen Q-Zahlen - es gibt jetzt 2 Möglichkeiten für den Kursrutsch:
1. da wissen wieder einige mehr (schlechte Zahlen/Aussichten) und sind vorher rausgegangen
2. es sind sich viele unsicher und nehmen (falls vorhanden) Gewinne mit!

Überbewerten würde ich den gestrigen Verlauf nicht, denn so hoch war das Handelsvolumen nicht!
Aber egal welche der Varianten tatsächlich in Frage kommt: CATS sind so niedrig bewertet, daß ein schlechtes Quartal bereits eingepreist sein müsste! Wichtig sind nur die Aussichten - und da hat uns der CEO bisher wenig Freude bereitet! Mal schauen, ob er heute abend besser drauf ist!!!

Grüsse S_H

[hyperuser]

@Spain Dog

Mercy für die Antwort. Bin auch nicht wirklich nervös, da für mich Langfristinvest.
Aber Deine Antwort beruhigt mich alleine schon deshalb, das ich nicht der einzige bin der CATS noch beobachtet bzw. investiert ist. Wo ist Kasmarski ?

Gruß

[Spanischer_Hund]

@hyper

Keine Ahnung - in letzter Zeit war ich Alleinunterhalter! Angst hab ich vor heute abend auch nicht, da ich auch langfristig investiert bin! Lassen wir uns überraschen - ich bin trotzdem vorsichtig optimistisch!!

Gruß, S_H

[Spanischer_Hund]

Hey, echt nicht schlecht!!!!

Catalyst Semiconductor Announces Preliminary 4th Quarter, Fiscal Year Results

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2001--Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:CATS - news) today announced preliminary results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2001.

Revenues for the fourth quarter totaled $17.3 million, up 1% from revenues of $17.1 million in the fourth quarter a year ago. Net income for the quarter was $2.2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, down 55% from $4.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter last year. On a sequential quarterly basis, revenue was down 27% and net income was down 69%. Fourth quarter results include inventory charges to the cost of sales of $1.6 million. Without these charges, earnings would have been $3.8 million or $0.19 per diluted share.

The Company`s balance sheet shows cash and cash equivalents of $30.5 million, a decrease of $2.1 million versus the previous quarter. The principal reasons for the decrease were the payment of the last installment of $5.0 million to Oki Electric resulting from a previously announced agreement and the financing of increased inventory. Stockholders` equity increased by $2.8 million during the quarter, to a total of $39.6 million as of April 30, 2001.

Fiscal Year Results

Preliminary results for fiscal 2001 showed net income of $27.8 million, or $1.38 per diluted share, on revenues of $98.1 million. This compares with net income of $10.0 million, or 50 cents per diluted share, on revenues of $49.5 million in fiscal 2000.

``Fourth quarter revenues were flat compared the year-ago period but down from the three preceding quarters of fiscal 2001, and are reflective of the same general business slowdown that virtually all technology companies have been facing,`` said Radu Vanco, chairman and chief executive officer. ``As expected, margins and net profits were also affected by this slow down.

``Recently we were able to negotiate more favorable terms for wafer purchases from our foundries. This should have a favorable impact on our ability to compete in this tight market as we go forward. We decided to take advantage of this opportunity and purchased certain quantities of fairly low priced strategic inventory. While this has resulted in charges of $1.6 million against the fourth quarter results, we believe that, as we move forward, this will put us in a much better position not only in terms of cost but also in our ability to serve our customers and in securing a larger capacity with our suppliers. We are in effect building an improved business model for the Company,`` he said.

Outlook

``Although the length of either the semiconductor slowdown or the general economic slowdown are subject to considerable uncertainty, we believe that our cost structure is competitive. We believe that our cost structure combined with lower prices negotiated with principal contractors, improved product lineup, and highly improved cash position put us in a better position than we have ever been to operate in this environment of uncertainty. Nevertheless, for at least the first quarter of fiscal 2002, we expect continuing pressure on ASPs, revenues and gross margins. Lower backlog and increased dependence on turns make forecasting more difficult. Our intention is to continue to focus on product development and to prepare to take advantage of more favorable business circumstances as they materialize in the future,`` concluded Vanco.

Investor Conference Call

The Company will conduct a conference call on fiscal fourth quarter results beginning at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) today. The call will be available to all investors and media via the company`s Web site www.catsemi.com, at www.streetfusion.com, or by dialing 800/348-6433. A replay of the call will be aired from approximately 4:00 p.m. today until 5:00 p.m. on June 13 at the company`s Web site or by dialing 800/633-8284, entering reservation number 18955367 and following operator instructions.

About Catalyst Semiconductor

Founded in 1985, Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif. The Company designs and markets a broad range of programmable products, including Flash Memories, Serial and Parallel EEPROMs, NVRAM, Digital Potentiometers, Microcontroller Supervisory circuits and other programmable Mixed Signal products. Catalyst products are used in telecommunications, networking systems, computation, industrial and consumer markets, driven by the Internet revolution. Typical applications include modems, network cards, PC BIOS, DIMM modules, cellular telephones, digital satellite box receivers, set-top boxes and Internet routers. Catalyst`s Quality Management System is ISO 9001 certified. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the Company`s Web site at www.catsemi.com.

Except for those statements that report the Company`s historical results, the statements being made are forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ from expectations include the following: economic conditions in the market generally and in the semiconductor industry specifically, volatility in supply and demand affecting revenues and market prices, price and availability of silicon foundry, assembly and test subcontract capacity required to meet financial targets and/or meet backlog requirements, risks and delays associated with bringing up new production capabilities or with deliveries from subcontractors, timing and market acceptance of new products, increased expenses associated with new product introductions or process changes, delays in developing or achieving volume production of new products, which can result in delays or failure to contribute to revenues and profits, ability of the Company to maintain its customer and vendor base and delays in and/or inability in raising additional capital. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements is contained under the heading ``Certain Factors That May Affect the Company`s Future Results of Operations`` listed from time to time in Catalysts` SEC reports, including but not limited to the report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2000 and Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended July 31, 2000, Oct. 31, 2000 and Jan. 31, 2001.

[gourmet]

hallo s_h,
wird uns moralisch stützen (auswirkungen auf den kurs sind z.zt. schwer zu prognostizieren), daß cats weiterhin gewinne macht (wenn ich mich recht erinnere hat radu im letzten quartalbericht verhalten von "keinen verlusten" gesprochen was als +-0 interpretiert wurde.).
mit cats gehe ich auf jeden fall weiter den weg durch die krise. irgendwann zahlt sich dies dann (imo) in schönen steuerfreien gewinen aus.
zu ssti: hatten ja einen deutlicheren umsatzeinbruch als cats (-50 % sequentiell), wollen aber in diesem quartal 5 % sequentiell zulegen (= gewinn) - mal sehen, ob dies gehalten werden kann.
den rest wie sndk kannst du vergessen, die machen im ganzen jahr 2001 keine 11 cent gewinn - nichts für mich zumindest.
viele grüße
gourmet

[Spanischer_Hund]

@gourmet

Aktuelles KGV: 3,26 !!!!!

Gut ok, die Zahlen des 4.Quartals haben gezeigt, daß sich die Chip-Branche momentan in einem Tief befindet - welch Überraschung!? Es ging doch vielmehr darum, ob es CATS auch schafft/geschafft hat, sich in einem schwierigen Umfeld zu behaupten und ob ihr Geschäftsmodell funktioniert! Und wie das funktioniert!!! Ein Gewinn von 19cent (11cent + 8cent für zusätzlich geschaffene Foundry-Kapazitäten) bei diesem Umfeld halte ich für ein sehr gutes Ergebnis!
Hab mal gestern in den CC gehört bzw. mich im YAHOO-Board umgehört, was Radu von sich gegeben hat - und es waren alle begeistert (im Gegensatz zum letzten CC!). Weiterhin hatte es den Anschein, daß ziemlich viele pot. institutionelle Anleger zugegen waren! Wir sind zwar von der Mart-Kap. noch zu klein, um ein Rating zu rechtfertigen, aber vielleicht haben wir Glück, und es wird mal ein größerer Fisch auf unsere Katze aufmerksam!
Ich halte Kurse um 10 $ bis Jahresende (auch bei weiterhin schwierigem Börsenumfeld) für keine Utopie - sollte sich aber herausstellen, daß es im Chipmarkt wieder aufwärts geht, wird CATS dank der erworbenen, günstigen Kapazitäten überproportional davon profitieren und wir sollten wieder alte Höhen sehen!! Ich habe jedenfalls heute nochmals kräftig zugekauft!!

Gute Geschäfte und viele Grüße, S_H

[Spanischer_Hund]

Nachtrag zwecks dem Interesse seitens inst. Anleger:

One of the callers on the conference call was a heavy hitter in the semiconductor industry - analyst, Dan Scovel from Needham and company. Did anyone catch this???????I did. I sense analyst coverage in the near future. I can smell a strong buy price target $12 or $15 coming.

I am familiar with Scovel`s research on another stock I am long: Genesis Microchip (GNSS). I hit a home run on it. $10 to $26 in 1 month. Scovel has had a buy on the shares and he does research which is more ahead of the curve than the average idiot analyst on wall street.

Needham has a lot of institutional credibility because the research is more pure and not related to M&A activity like the other big banks. Scovel is in the semi industry. He could light CATS on fire with coverage. The fundamentals are sound as I said in my previous post but another catalyst for Catalyst wouldn`t hurt.


Quelle Yahoo-Board!
Wer weiß, vielleicht steigt ja das Interesse an CATS, wenn wir wieder zweistellige Kurse sehen - im Moment sind wir einfach zu günstig zu haben!!!

[Spanischer_Hund]

Wie deutlich CATS unterbewertet ist, zeigt folgender Vergleich zu anderen Semi´s - man beachte, daß die -Zeichen auch tatsächlich für Verlust stehen!!!

Zahlen gliedern sich wie folgt:

Kürzel/ Letztes Q-Ergebniss / Jahresergebniss / akt. Kurs

ADPT / -.21 / .41 / 8.76
ARTI / -.17 / -.10 / 9.00
CHPC / -.14 / -.04 / 7.27
ESST / -.07 / .72 / 6.99
GEMP / -.01 / .17 / 7.35
HEII / -.16 / .02 / 8.58
MTCH / .03 / .15 / 8.90
PSIT / .05 / .54 / 8.85
WFR / -.25 / -.48 / 6.90
XICO / -.48 / -.04 / 6.98


CATS / .11 / 1.36 / 5.20


Beeindruckend, nicht wahr!!??
Quelle: YAHOO-Board, Mess.-Nr. 7291

[gourmet]

was zu dem thema bewertungsschieflagen gut passt:
Für Merrill Lynch sieht die unmittelbare Zukunft des Anbieters von Flash-Speicherkarten SanDisk trübe aus. Analyst Chris Danely rechnet für das laufende Jahr mit einem Verlust von 25 Cent je Aktie. Bisher ging er von 19 Cent aus. Für das kommende Jahr erwartet er 10 Cent Gewinn je Anteilschein. Seine frühere Schätzung lag bei 15 Cent.

Als Gründe führt er hohe Lagerbestände bei den Kunden von Sandisk und wachsenden Preisdruck an.

[Spanischer_Hund]

Die ganze Verzweiflung und das ganze Unverständnis bzgl. des CATS-Kurses auf den Punkt gebracht:

Silicon Investor has 237 companies listed in the semi industry. 27 were in the red today.
The other 90% were higher or unchanged.

Only four had a greater percentage drop in price today than CATS. (ELNT,PRTH,SATC and
SMTL).

The day (May 21) of the PR announcing CATS products moving into the high speed SPI EEPROM market
CATS closed at $4.81. We post effectively
a 19 cent positive quarter and a good CC between then and now and we`re valued at $4.75.

The Nas is rallying, the SOXX is rallying and
CATS is going lower. We announce new products
and a much better than expected earnings result and we trade like we are going belly up. Never mind that we have had 10 straight quarters of positive earnings, have $30 million in the bank and are growing our headcount and product list in a down cycle.

Hell, this ain`t a dot com. A TTM P/E of 3.5
and forward P/E based on .19/Q of 6.25.

Does the Street hate CATS that much? They sure seem like the would rather take a bunch of dogs higher than give us a shot.

Quelle: Yahho-Board, Mess.-Nr.7416

Grüße, S_H

PS: @gourmet
Ein Investment in SanDisk hätte ich auch nie erwogen - für mich war SSTI einfach die bessere/attraktivere Aktie!! Die Zeit arbeitet im Moment für und nicht gegen uns! Bei SSTI und CATS sehen wir im Moment Einstiegskurse, über die wir uns IMO in zwei Jahren nur noch kopfschüttelnd wundern werden!!

[Spanischer_Hund]

Für alle Insider (nur gourmet ?) eine sehr interessante News:

Monday June 18, 12:30 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: LSI Logic Corporation

LSI Logic to Sell Mixed-Signal Colorado Springs Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility to X-FAB

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- LSI Logic Corporation (NYSE: LSI - news) and X-FAB Semiconductor Foundries AG today announced the signing of a definitive agreement calling for X-FAB to purchase LSI Logic`s semiconductor manufacturing facility for approximately $120 million.

X-FAB of Erfurt, Germany provides mixed-signal and advanced analog foundry services. The company is purchasing LSI Logic`s 1635 Aeroplaza Drive facility. The mixed-signal manufacturing facility, which can produce about 3,000 eight-inch wafers per week, employs 0.35-micron, 0.50-micron, 0.60-micron process technologies and has demonstrated 0.25-micron capability.

Last April, LSI Logic announced its plans to close the Colorado Springs facility in direct response to the adverse economic climate and the widespread inventory correction in worldwide communications markets.

``Immediately after announcing our intent to close the Colorado Springs facility, we initiated our efforts to locate a semiconductor manufacturer looking for an eight-inch, mixed signal fab,`` said Joe Zelayeta, LSI Logic executive vice president of Worldwide Manufacturing. ``As a result of this successful effort, many of our employees impacted by the closure decision will have the opportunity to continue working at the Aeroplaza facility. This is a win-win proposition for all of the involved parties.``

``The purchase of the Colorado Springs facility is consistent with our technology roadmap, which focuses on producing advanced analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for our customer base,`` said Hans Juergen Straub, X-FAB president and chief executive officer. ``This agreement provides us with an eight-inch, 0.35-micron and 0.25-micron capable facility that is staffed by an experienced and dedicated workforce. This facility is well suited for our mixed signal and advanced analog technology needs.``

Zelayeta said that LSI Logic is consolidating its manufacturing capacity at its two major sites in Gresham, Oregon and Tsukuba, Japan. He said that LSI Logic has more than adequate advanced manufacturing capacity to meet the anticipated demand for its ASIC and standard product solutions.

The agreement is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals including the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.

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Die Nachricht hat natürlich nur einen Sinn, wenn man folgendes berücksichtigt:

Catalyst befindet sich in der glücklichen Lage, in einer Holding-Struktur eingebunden zu sein. Die Elex N.V.-Holding ist Aktionär von Catalyst mit einem Anteil von ca. 33,8 %. Gleichzeitig besitzt Elex die Mehrheit an der Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems N.V. und die Geschäftsanteile der Firmen X-FAB Erfurt und X-FAB Texas zu 100 % sowie weiteren Unternehmen der Halbleiterbranche. Die Firma Melexis ist an der EASDAQ unter dem Kürzel MLXS notiert.

Jetzt muß man nur noch 1 und 1 zusammenzählen!!

Grüße S_H

[gourmet]

guten morgen s_h,
danke für die info. vieleicht ist es noch zu früh am tag, aber ich stehe auf dem schlauch. was versprichts du dir davon für cats. danke für die antwort im voraus.
viele grüße
gourmet
ps: wie befürchtet hat der markt nicht rational auf das letzte ergebnis reagiert. mit etwas (schwarzem) humor könnte man sagen, daß zum glück das investment schon zu mehr als 50 % durch cash gedeckt ist.

[Spanischer_Hund]

@gourmet

Hallo!
Wie bereits schon beschrieben ist CATS in eine Holding-Struktur eingebunden - Catalyst und X-Fab sind beides Töchter der Elex N.V.-Holding!
Seit diesem Jahr fertigt die X-Fab auch für Catalyst - allerdings bisher mit nur sehr begrenzten Kapazitäten!
Ich gehe davon aus, daß der Aufkauf von X-Fab wohl überlegt ist, denn LSI hatte ja vor, dieses Werk zu schließen. Es ist also davon auszugehen, daß durch diesen Aufkauf weitere Kapazitäten frei werden und diese hauptsächlich durch Aufträge von CATS bedient werden - warum sonst würde X-Fab dieses Risiko eingehen, wenn nicht bestimmte Aufträge bzw. Aussichten auf zusätzlichen Wafer-Bedarf bestehen würden!?

Zusätzliche Kapazitäten durch X-Fab bedeuten widerrum für CATS geringere Abhängigkeit von Oki und evtl. Preisvorteile durch genannte Konzern-Struktur!!

Für die Zukunft scheint CATS also gerüstet - wenn man bedenkt, daß CATS auch bisher schon eine hervorragende Kosten-Erlös-Struktur hatte und dies jetzt weiter ausgebaut wird, dann kann ich nur sagen: strong buy !!

Grüße S_H

[Spanischer_Hund]

@gourmet

Eine ähnliche Meinung aus dem Yahoo-Board:

X-FAB expansion is a positive for CATS
by: peak_007 06/19/01 07:28 am EDT
Msg: 7716 of 7716

This was a good catch by Mr Semi.

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010618/sfm123.html

There is no way you can argue that this doesn`t help CATS directly. CATS gets wafer supply from XFAB which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Elex NV (a Belgian Holding Company). Elex NV is CATS largest shareholder owning 32% of CATS according to Bloomberg.

In other words, Elex NV is expanding their opperations in XFAB here in the United States by a 120MM purchase of a U.S. manufacturing facility. XFAB is expanding because it is probably buying the assets at a discount in this weak tech environment but more importatnly, it senses market opportunity in the future. Now where would XFAB sense market opportunity. Well, it has existing fabrication agreements already in place with Catalyst. Not only that, the CEO of Elex NV serves on the board of directors for CATS. Remember the European sounding caller on the conference call???? He sounded German but was probably Belgian and somehow affiliated with Elex or XFAB.

This is important stuff. Read between the lines. It signals a potential better position for CATS in the future. At sub $4 it is very clear to me that one should be a buyer and not a seller here.

Good catch Semi`s. To those who want to learn more about the CATS, XFAB, ELEX, OKI relationship and many other important details here is a link to the SEC Edgar pages:


http://www.edgar-online.com/bin/edgardoc/finSys_main.asp?dcn… 5


Gruß, S_H

[hyperuser]

Hmmm .. sehr gute News. Werde vermtl. doch noch einige Stücke ordern - mal schauen ob ich noch Bares auftreiben kann.

[Spanischer_Hund]

Mann oh mann - die Nachrichten werden immer besser - der Kurs reagiert aber leider (noch) nicht!


Catalyst Semiconductor Confirms Support of the Low Density Flash Market
6/25/01 5:14 AM
Source: Business Wire

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 2001--

1 Megabit and 2 Megabit Flash Demand Lives On

$200 Million Market

Catalyst Semiconductor (Nasdaq:CATS) today announced continued and strong support for its low-density flash memory product line. Catalyst supplies 1-Megabit, CAT28F010 and CAT28F001, and 2-Megabit, CAT28F020, flash devices that use a true single-transistor memory cell architecture and are fully compatible with Intel (Nasdaq:INTC) 28F001, 28F010 and 28F020 flash memory devices.
"Intel recently issued Product Change Notification No. 1095-01 indicating their 28F001, 28F010 and 28F020 products were scheduled for discontinuance," said Catalyst Semiconductor Product Marketing Manager Gary Craig. "We want OEM users faced with this supply discontinuance to realize Catalyst Semiconductor offers direct replacements for these flash memory products. Catalyst has designed its process and fab capacity to be extremely efficient at 1-Megabit and 2-Megabit densities. We have no plans to exit this niche market and stand ready to support both old and new customers."

Mr. Craig added additional information on product supply and demand by saying, "The worldwide market for these low-density flash devices reached $200 million in 2000. Many OEM products designed with these low-density flash devices are far from their end-of-life and will continue in production for many years. Our continued focus on this flash market segment gives existing Intel customers assurance a reliable, long-term source for 28F001, 28F010 and 28F020 flash memory is available from Catalyst Semiconductor. Through our support and product supply, OEMs can turn to Catalyst Semiconductor for product rather than divert engineering resources to product redesigns."

Grüße S_H

[Spanischer_Hund]

CATS hat endlich die neue Homepage:

http://www.catalyst-semiconductor.com/iko_bld_page.cfm

Grüße S_H

[gourmet]

dem heutigen kurs nach zu urteilen wird es doch eher positiv gesehen, daß die übernahme gescheitert ist

Kauf von US-Chipfabrik durch Schaltkreis-Hersteller X-Fab geplatzt

ERFURT (dpa-AFX) - Die millionenschwere Übernahme einer Chip-Fabrik in den USA durch den Erfurter Schaltkreis-Herstellter X-Fab ist geplatzt. Kurz vor dem rechtskräftigen Vertragsabschluss über den Erwerb der LSI Logic Waferfab in Colorado Springs (Colorado) habe es Differenzen gegeben, teilte die X-Fab Semiconductor Foundries AG am Montag in Erfurt mit. Noch im Juni hieß es, die US-Fabrik werde für 120 Mio. USD (272,6 Mio DM) gekauft.

"Das wirtschaftliche Risiko war größer als ursprünglich angenommen", begründete X-Fab-Vorstand Hans-Jürgen Straub den Abbruch des Geschäfts. Meinungsverschiedenheiten habe es über Vertragsdetails zu wirtschaftlichen Daten gegeben. Ein Kompromiss sei nicht möglich gewesen, sagte Straub der dpa. Die aktuellen Probleme auf dem Halbleitermarkt hätten bei der Entscheidung keine Rolle gespielt. Mit der Fabrik in den USA sollten die Kapazitäten des Erfurter Herstellers von derzeit mehr als 12.000 Siliziumscheiben (Wafer) pro Woche um 3.000 erhöht werden./DP/ro/sh

[Spanischer_Hund]

Catalyst Semiconductor Pushes EEPROM Technology for Mixed-Signal ICs with New Supervisory Circuit

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 2001--Catalyst Semiconductor (Nasdaq:CATS - news) today announced the expansion of its Analog EEPROM (AE2 (TM)) mixed-signal product strategy with the availability of its CAT116x Microprocessor Supervisory Circuits with Serial 16-Kbit EEPROM memory. The three-member family features versions with dual polarity reset outputs, manual reset capability and watchdog capability. Five reset voltage threshold options support 5-volt, 3.3-volt and 3-volt powered systems. The 16-Kbit EEPROM uses an I2C(TM) interface and features hardware write protection.

``The combined market for medium density serial EEPROM and discrete supervisory circuits exceeded $250 million1 last year,`` said Catalyst Semiconductor Director of Marketing, David Gillooly. ``The low-cost, multi-function CAT116x family simplifies embedded system design and is an example of the added-value EEPROM memory capability gives traditional analog circuits. In volume, we expect the CAT116x family will be lower in cost than present two circuit solutions. In the future, Catalyst EEPROM technology will be used in our power management devices, such as low dropout voltage regulators, PWM controllers and DC-DC converters for enhanced performance and greater manufacturing flexibility through on-chip programmability.``

I2C Interfaced EEPROM Memory Included

Each device has a 400kHz, I2C(TM) compatible memory interface to the on-chip 16-Kbit EEPROM memory. A hardware write protection signal on the WP pin places the entire memory array into a READ only mode. In addition, whenever the power supply falls below the reset threshold or until the power supply voltage is above the reset threshold during power up, a supply lockout circuit inhibits writes to memory. Both features provide a high degree of data integrity.

Watchdog Timer Restarts ``Stuck`` Systems

The Catalyst CAT1161 and CAT1163 feature increased system-monitoring capability. Even with the correct power supply voltage, a system can become locked in an unwanted state. A system can become frozen or ``stuck`` in a non-operating state when hardware fails or software malfunctions. For such cases, the watchdog circuit on the CAT1161 and CAT1163 will detect when a system has failed and issue a system-reset signal. A watchdog circuit, coupled with error recovery software code, can prevent annoying and potentially dangerous system failures.

The CAT1161 and CAT1163 devices integrate a 1.6-second watchdog timer on-chip. The timer monitors a signal for activity. Any activity on the monitored pin will cause the timer to restart its 1.6-second count. If no activity is detected on a monitored signal during the watchdog period, the watchdog timer ``times-out`` and the reset signals become active.

The CAT1161 watchdog timer monitors the Serial/Data Address (SDA) line internally, thus eliminating an external PC board trace. For maximum application flexibility, the CAT1163 has a watchdog input (WDI) pin for monitoring any signal. The low-cost CAT1162 does not have watchdog capability.

Protect Systems from Lost Power and Brownouts

The CAT1161/2/3 devices detect power-up, power-down and brownout power states. Whenever the supply voltage is below the reset threshold, reset signals become active. Reset signals remain valid for power supply voltages as low as 1 volt. During power-up or after a brownout condition, the reset signals remain active for a minimum of 130 milliseconds and a maximum of 270 milliseconds. This allows the system to stabilize before the controller or ASIC is allowed to restart.

Unlike simple supervisory circuits, each Catalyst device has both an active high and an active low reset pin. In addition, the reset pins can serve as manual reset inputs for a mechanical switch. A wide selection of microcontrollers from Philips, Intel, Motorola, Hitachi and Microchip are supported.

Packaging, Price and Availability

To support 3-volt, 3.3-volt and 5-volt powered systems, each CAT1161/2/3 has five reset threshold voltage options ranging from 2.55 volts to 4.5 volts. Package options include the 8-pin SO and 8-pin DIP. Commercial and industrial operating temperature range devices are available. Samples and production quantities are available now.

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Catalyst EE Watchdog Watchdog 10,000 Piece
Device Memory Timer Input Signal Price

CAT1161 16 Kbits Yes Internal SDA $0.45
CAT1162 16 Kbits No No Watchdog $0.43
CAT1163 16 Kbits Yes WDI $0.45

Supervisory Circuits and Applications

Power supply supervisors monitor voltages to insure the system microprocessor or embedded microcontroller have sufficient supply voltage for operation. If the supply voltages are not adequate, a system reset is issued. Low power supply voltages can cause unreliable operation, halt the processor, or in severe cases allow the system controller to issue improper commands.

Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), computers, controllers, automotive systems, ``smart`` instruments, and mobile electronic systems such as cellular phones, pagers, portable computers and data terminals are potential applications for the CAT116x supervisory circuits with EEPROM memory.

[icemen]

Catalyst Semiconductor Announces Stock Repurchase Program
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2001--Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:CATS - news) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 1.5 million shares of the company`s common stock. The Company currently has approximately 17.8 million shares outstanding.

Depending on market conditions, availability and other factors, repurchases may be made from time to time, at management`s discretion, in the open market and in negotiated transactions, including block transactions, with purchases undertaken or suspended without prior notice to protect the interests of all Catalyst shareholders.

Radu Vanco, the Company`s Chief Executive Officer, stated, ``The Board`s decision to begin this program was made in view of the prices at which the company`s common stock has recently traded, which we believe do not reflect the true long-term value of the company to shareholders.``

About Catalyst Semiconductor

Founded in 1985, Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The Company designs and markets a broad range of programmable products including Flash Memories, Serial and Parallel EEPROMs, NVRAM, Digital Potentiometers, Microcontroller Supervisory circuits and other programmable Mixed Signal products. Catalyst products are used in telecommunications, networking systems, computation, industrial and consumer markets, driven by the Internet revolution. Typical applications include modems, network cards, PC BIOS, DIMM modules, cellular telephones, digital satellite box receivers, set-top boxes and Internet routers. Catalyst`s Quality Management System is ISO 9001 certified. For additional information about Catalyst Semiconductor, visit our web site at www.catsemi.com

Safe Harbor Statement

The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding Catalyst Semiconductor`s stock repurchase program. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Further risks are detailed in Digital Impact`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 29, 2001.


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Contact:

Catalyst Semiconductor
Joan Vargas, 408/542-1051 or 408/542-1405 (Facsimile)
[e-mail]

[hyperuser]

Danke für diese Nachricht .. ist ja auch mal etwas gutes.
Bin jetzt mal gespannt wie CAT sich weiterentwickelt.

[Spanischer_Hund]

@all
Hallo!
Wollte nur mal nachfragen, ob es hier noch den einen oder anderen CATS-Investierten gibt!
In der Vergangenheit hat sich gezeigt, dass sich der Kurs von CATS ziemlich genau an dem von Silicon Storage orientiert hat - den letzten Aufschwung hat CATS bis jetzt noch verpasst, aber es ist damit zu rechnen, dass es früher oder später passiert! Ich denke deshalb, dass wir im Moment gute Einstiegskurse sehen und auf Sicht von 6 Monaten mit entsprechenden Umfeld wieder die 5 $ Marke überspringen werden!



Gruß SH

[gourmet]

hallo s_h
cats und ssti sind nach wie vor im depot (inzwischen sogar ein paar mehr als noch vor einem halben jahr)
viele grüße
gourmet

[hyperuser]

Hi all,
auch ich habe noch Cats im Bestand - habe zwar ein wenig geblutet, aber werde mich an denen festbeissen bis Gewinn
droht.

[hyperuser]

Hmmm CAT steigt gerade um rund 13% und ich weiß nicht warum ?? Wer weiß mehr ???

[Spanischer_Hund]

@gourmet
@hyperuser

Freut mich, dass Ihr auch noch an Bord seid!
Heute wurden bei CATS immerhin mal wieder 1800 Aktien in F gehandelt - kommt nicht allzuoft vor - der Anstieg war abzusehen - CATS folgt früher oder später SSTI - und dies ist nun geschehen!
Das einzige Problem, was CATS betrifft, liegt meiner Meinung nach in der Nischen-Produktion von CATS - zu viele potentielle Anleger sehen darin eher eine Gefahr als eine Chance für CATS zu Überleben!
Ich persönlich denke, dass die Chancen überwiegen (siehe z.B. den angekündigten Produktionsstopp von Intel bis mitte diesen Jahres für Flash-Produkte, die sie nicht mehr rentabel produzieren können!). CATS hat sich auf diese Nische spezialisiert und wird immer wieder gerne das Folge-/Alternativprodukt anbieten, dass vom Markt immer noch gebraucht wird!

Auf steigende Kurse und viele Grüsse,

SH

[Micky_Maus]

Heute habe ich auch abgeräumt, seht nur:

die in Berlin gehandelten 125 Stücke sind jetzt in meinem Depot, das war mein letztes Geld und darf nicht in die Hose gehen. 3,30€ sollte ein guter Einstieg sein.

Hmm, 72 Mitarbeiter hat der Schuppen und noch 30 Mio $ in Cash sowie keine nennenswerte Schulden. Wenn hier ein großer Investor einsteigt, geht`s aber rund.

Die Umsätze selbst an der Nasdaq sind aber recht mau.
Mal sehen, wie sich das entwickelt. Ich halte 1 Jahr und verkaufe dann steuerfrei mit Gewinn!!

[Micky_Maus]

Na also, +13%. Wer sagt es denn. Läßt sich gut an.

[hyperuser]

Da kommt doch Freude auf .. auch wenn einige andere auch
aus ganz allgemeinen Gründen steigen freue ich mich doch gerade sehr über unser CATzchen !
Weiter weiter ...

[gourmet]

na, so langsam bekommt das formen
viele grüße
gourmet

[Micky_Maus]

Unser Kätzchen schnurrt aber wieder schön.

30% Gewinn in einem Monat, ich glaube, ich verkaufe. War ein schönes Ding!

[hyperuser]

Heute geht da irgendwas ??? Kauft Ihr Eure Depots gerade voll oder gibts was Tolles zu berichten ?

[hyperuser]

Seit Ihr alle draussen aus der Aktie ?? Oder wisst Ihr auch nichts neues (weder gut noch schlecht) über unser Investment. Es ist verdammt ruhig hier geworden ... okay, der Kursverlauf läßt mich auch nicht gerade auf dem Tisch tanzen.

[Spanischer_Hund]

@hyperuser
Noch drinnen!

Am Montag, 10.06., kommen Zahlen:

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2002--Catalyst Semiconductor (Nasdaq:CATS - News) announced today that it will report its fiscal fourth quarter and year end 2002 financial results following the close of regular trading on Monday, June 10, 2002.

Bis denne und Gruß
SH

[Heulsusi]

Hallo Ihr alle!

Bin ziemlich neu hier im Board, aber schon lange in der Aktie. Ich halte es gerne nach Lynch, je weniger Tamtam um eine Aktie gemacht wird, desto besser. CATS ist bei einem (wohl irgendwann mal kommenden) Wirtschaftsaufschwung bestens positioniert. Zudem sind Bankschulden ein Fremdwort und eine hübsche Barposition ist ja wohl auch nicht schlecht. CATS ist die Aktie, die ich mit Abstand am längsten jemals in einem Depot hatte und ich denke sie auch längerfristig nicht zu verkaufen. Mein Schnitt ist übrigens bei ca. 4,50 Euro.

Stay long!

Grüsse

Heulsusi

[Spanischer_Hund]

Solides Quartalsergebnis 4Q/02: 6 cent Gewinn pro Aktie!!!!!

Monday June 10, 4:00 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc.
Catalyst Semiconductor Reports Higher Revenues, Net Income of $0.06 Per Share for 4th Quarter
Profit for the Fiscal Year
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2002--Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:CATS - News), a developer and marketer of programmable products used in telecommunications, networking systems, computation, automotive, industrial and consumer markets, said today that it continued its return to profitability on higher revenues in its fourth fiscal quarter.

For the quarter ended April 30, 2002, Catalyst had net income of $1.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, on revenues of $12.5 million, a 17 percent increase over the revenues of the prior quarter. This compares with net income of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, on revenues of $10.7 million in the third fiscal quarter of 2002. In the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago, Catalyst earned $1.7 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, on revenues of $17.2 million.

As of April 30, 2002, Catalyst had cash and cash equivalents of $26.3 million, a decrease of $2.7 million versus the previous quarter. During the quarter, the Company repurchased a block of 1.5 million shares of its common stock for $4.7 million in a private transaction which was authorized separately from its ongoing open market repurchase program. Stockholders` equity decreased during the quarter by $2.9 million to $35.4 million, or $2.08 per basic share at the end of the quarter, as a combined result of the net income and the stock repurchase.

"Our fourth fiscal quarter revenue and bottom line results reflect increased demand for our products, particularly in markets in the Far East. We also continue to see signs that prices are no longer deteriorating and that customer inventories are stabilizing," said Radu Vanco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

He said the company continues to be one of the industry`s lowest-cost producers, "and we made progress in further reducing our costs during the fourth quarter. For example, although our revenues increased 17 percent for the quarter, our cost of goods sold rose just 6 percent. At the same time our operating expenses decreased by 4%, while R&D actually increased by 4%.

"The current economic landscape is still difficult to assess. We continue to have relatively reduced backlog and to be dependent on substantial turns (bookings scheduled to ship within the same quarter) in meeting our revenue objectives. Unless there is a significant improvement in economic growth, we are cautious as to whether revenue increases experienced in the third and fourth quarters can be continued in the short term because we believe this growth was due principally to inventory adjustments," Vanco said.

Fiscal Year Results

For fiscal 2002, Catalyst reported net income of $770,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, on revenues of $42.8 million. In the previous year, the Company reported net income of $27.4 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, on revenues of $98.0 million. This is the fourth consecutive fiscal year that Catalyst has been profitable.


Das Zahlenwerk könnt Ihr nochmal nachlesen unter:
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/020610/100400_1.html

Grüsse SH

[Micky_Maus]

Na, jetzt wieder rein? Die derzeitige Kursschwäche ist ja schon seltsam.

[hyperuser]

Hallo,

ist hier eigentlich noch jemand ? Sp. Hund ? Katzmarski ?

Habt Ihr alle die Schna ... e voll und verkauft ?

Gruß

[Spanischer_Hund]

@hyperuser
Bin noch in CATS investiert aber halte mich vorwiegend in den Ami-Boards auf - in D sind einfach zu wenig Interessenten. Jedenfalls sieht der letzte Kursverlauf recht vielversprechend aus - und auch die neueste Meldung passt da gut ins Bild. Allerdings scheint mir so langsam aber sicher eine Bewertung erreicht, die o.k. ist - für die nahe Zukunft seh ich nur noch begrenztes Potential - aber wer weiß es schon. Ich hätte ja auch niemals mit so einem Zwischenspurt gerrechnet.
Gruß SH

[borazon]

Bin nahe dran zu verkaufen.
Überlege Tausch in RFMD oder (zugegebenermaßen langweilig) TXN.

[gourmet]

hi sh,
ich habe dir vor ein paar tagen schon mal was im ssti thread geschrieben - schön daß du noch dabei bist (hast hoffentlich auch schön zugegriffen in den letzten monaten - die saat geht auf)
@borazon: salopp gesagt: bist du des wahnsinns (weil du verkaufen willst) - die party fängt (IMO) erst an und dürfte noch 2 jahre gehen.
kam heute zu cats
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2003--Catalyst Semiconductor (NASDAQ:CATS - News) today announced it has inventory and production capacity available to support customers of Fairchild Semiconductor affected by Fairchild`s announced exit from the nonvolatile memory business. Catalyst Semiconductor has a broad line of I2C, Microwire and SPI EEPROM memory products that have made it one of the world`s leading EEPROM suppliers. Catalyst Semiconductor operates seven direct sales offices and has distribution relationships worldwide.
"It came to our attention in early July 2003 that Fairchild Semiconductor issued Product Change Notification (PCN) 20032603. This PCN indicated Fairchild`s decision to discontinue manufacturing numerous EEPROM devices that are alternate sourced by Catalyst Semiconductor. In addition, on July 17, 2003, Fairchild Semiconductor issued a press release indicating that Fairchild`s restructuring plans included an exit from the non-volatile memory business. Over the past several years Catalyst Semiconductor continued to develop and introduce additional EEPROM products while other suppliers such as Xicor and now Fairchild abandoned all or segments of the EEPROM market," said Catalyst Semiconductor Product Marketing Manager Gary Craig.

Mr. Craig continued, "We want OEM and Distribution users faced with Fairchild`s supply discontinuance notice to realize Catalyst Semiconductor offers direct replacements for Fairchild EEPROMs. We have maintained a profitable EEPROM business and stand ready to support both old and new customers. At Catalyst Semiconductor, we are dedicated to supplying and supporting the electronics industry over the long term with competitively priced, high-quality EEPROM products."

[hyperuser]

Hallo @ all,

die Aktie macht wieder richtig Spaß. Leider ist es (zumindest für mich) doch recht mühsam über Cat Info´s
zu bekommen.
Aber im Prinzip ist es mir ja fast schon egal - Hauptsache es geht nach Norden

Freudiger Gruß an alle CATS-Freunde !

[gourmet]

hi zusammen,
na s_h - noch kräftig dabei ?

ich hab da noch was schönes - wie es in heller und pfennig zu bewerten ist weiß ich zwar selbst nicht, aber es klingt sehr nett (nicht vergessen - CATS ist (noch) eine relativ kleine klitsche die - wenn alles planmäßig läuft - nächstes jahr in den russel 3000 kommen dürfte)

Catalyst Semiconductor Selected by Sony Corporation as Green Partner Program Member
Tuesday November 25, 5:00 am ET

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 25, 2003--Catalyst Semiconductor (Nasdaq:CATS - News) today announced that after a review process Sony Corporation of Japan certified Catalyst Semiconductor`s environment management system as meeting the requirements of the Sony Green Partner Program.
"Our early investments, initiated over two years ago, led to Catalyst offering lead-free and halogen-free integrated circuits in the fall of 2002. Our selection to the Sony Green Partner Program is a great honor and recognition of our overall environment protection program," said Catalyst director of Worldwide Quality Systems, Dan Terry.

Sony`s Green Partner Program

The Sony Green Partner program encourages suppliers to introduce Green Partner environmental management systems and products. Green Partners must comply with Sony`s goals and standards relating to substances and materials. Sony certification Green Partners are required to:

Maintain and provide data on products and supplier products and material to demonstrate they do not contain hazardous substances such as cadmium, mercury and lead
Establish procedures across manufacturing, quality, product, purchasing and sales operations to ensure materials used are environment friendly
Develop action plans to maintain standards and apply corrective actions as necessary
Pass audits of manufacturing facilities

[gourmet]

huhu s_h,
schöner tag heute - ich denke, du bist ja nach wie vor in CATS und SSTI - bei CATS werden wir uns jetzt wieder 3 monate schlafen legen können.
viele grüße und bis denne
gourmet

[Spanischer_Hund]

Hey gourmet!
Natürlich bin ich noch in CATS investiert - allerdings nicht mehr in vollem Umfang - es gibt ja auch noch andere tolle Werte, die bedient werden wollen
Volldampf voraus heißt es aber bei mir in Sachen Silicon Storage - die Zahlen heute waren absolut top - denke wir werden an unseren beiden Babys noch viel Freude haben
Was ist eigentlich mit Dir? Bis Du auch schon auf irgendein NANO-Pferd aufgehüpft?
Bis bald und demnächst, Gruß SH

@all
Auch Grüße und noch viel Erfolg allen CATS bzw. SSTI-Investierten!

[gourmet]

schön von dir zu lesen s_h,
jo, SSTI, die asiatische firma mit amerikanischem anstrich - da bin ich natürlich auch noch mit vollem boot dabei
39% of revs from Taiwan
25% of revs from China
3.7% of revs from Europe
6% from the US.

phantasie mit superflash3 etc... bleibt wie cats auch in 2004 unangetastet.

viele grüße (natürlich an alle hier) und bis die monate bzw. zu den (100%ig super)cats earnings
gourmet

[gourmet]

zu der frage nano - leider aus TINY viel zu früh abgehüpft.
viele grüße nochmals