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Hallo,Für mich ist NUFO einer der kommenden Giganten,Top Zahlen,Top Produkte,Top Managment!
Hier einmal kurz das Profile!

New Focus, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks brand. The Company`s fiber amplifier products are widely deployed in optical networks to enable the transmission of an increased amount of information at very high speeds over extended distances. Fiber amplifiers enhance the strength of optical signals. The Company`s wavelength management products, which process and control the many wavelengths on an optical fiber, enable network equipment providers to increase the number of channels transmitted and to accurately, efficiently and reliably manage a vast number of optical signals. The Company sells its products to over 50 customers including Agilent Technologies, Alcatel USA, Avanex Corporation, Corning Incorporated, Corvis Corporation, JDS Uniphase Corporation, Lucent Technologies, and Nortel Networks Corporation.

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Die Zahlen!
New Focus Announces Strong Fourth Quarter Financial Results And Raises Revenue Expectations for Fiscal Year 2001
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2000. The company`s revenue expanded sharply during the fourth quarter, marking the third consecutive quarter of strong sequential growth in the company`s fiber optic and photonics tool businesses. The company also increased revenue guidance for fiscal year 2001 based upon higher revenue expectations for its current businesses and incremental revenue from its new wholly-owned subsidiary, JCA Technology, Inc. The company`s financial results will incorporate JCA beginning with the first quarter of 2001.

Fourth Quarter Review:

Net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2000 was $33.9 million, a sequential increase of 52% over the $22.2 million in revenue for the company`s third fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2000. In the fourth quarter of 1999 net revenue was $6.8 million.

Net revenue from the company`s fiber optic products in the fourth quarter of 2000 totaled $25.3 million, up 70% from $14.9 million in the third quarter of 2000. In the fourth quarter of 1999 fiber optic products accounted for $2.5 million of the company`s net revenue. Net revenue from the company`s photonics tool products in the fourth quarter of 2000 totaled $8.6 million, up 17% from $7.3 million in the third quarter of 2000. In the fourth quarter of 1999 photonics tool products accounted for $4.3 million of the company`s net revenue.

The company recorded pro forma net income in the fourth quarter of 2000 of $2.6 million, or $0.04 per share based on 64.1 million diluted shares outstanding. The pro forma net income was attributable to a narrower operating loss and significant interest income derived from the company`s cash position. The company reported a pro forma net loss of $1.3 million, or $0.02 per share based on 58.1 million basic shares outstanding in the third quarter of 2000. The pro forma net loss for the fourth quarter of 1999 was $4.3 million, or $0.11 per share based on 37.5 million basic shares outstanding.

The pro forma calculations for the fourth and third quarters of 2000 excluded non-cash charges for the amortization of deferred stock compensation of $4.8 million and $5.9 million, respectively. The deferred stock compensation charge in the fourth quarter of 1999 was $0.1 million. The number of shares used in the calculation of the pro forma net income or loss per share for each reporting period assumes the conversion of the company`s convertible preferred stock into common stock, if applicable. Such conversion was completed in conjunction with the company`s initial public offering in May 2000.

Without the pro forma adjustments to eliminate the deferred stock compensation charges and to convert the company`s preferred stock into common stock, the company recorded a net loss for the fourth quarter of 2000 of $2.3 million, or $0.04 per share based on 60.5 million basic shares outstanding. The net loss for the third quarter of 2000 was $7.1 million, or $0.12 per share based on 58.1 million basic shares outstanding. For the fourth quarter of 1999 the net loss was $4.4 million, or $1.74 per share based on 2.5 million basic shares outstanding.

``We were extremely pleased with our fourth quarter financial results. Increased revenue, coupled with further improvements in our manufacturing efficiencies, pushed our fourth quarter gross margin to 31.3%, a sequential improvement of approximately nine percentage points over the third quarter. On the sales side, we experienced strong demand for all of our products throughout the quarter. On the production side, we began production in the first phase of our larger manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China toward the end of the quarter and achieved a high level of utilization at our smaller Shenzhen manufacturing facility during the entire quarter. In addition to this tremendous internal momentum, we completed our acquisition of JCA Technology, Inc. in mid-January,`` said Ken Westrick, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc.

Fiscal Year Results:

Net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2000 was $80.4 million, an increase of 252% over $22.8 million in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 1999. Net revenue from fiber optic products totaled $53.6 million and $5.0 million in the twelve months of 2000 and 1999, respectively. Net revenue from photonics tool products totaled $26.8 million and $17.8 million in the twelve months of 2000 and 1999, respectively.

On a pro forma basis, the net loss for fiscal 2000 was $12.2 million, or $0.22 per share based on 54.7 million basic shares outstanding. The pro forma net loss for the twelve months of 1999 was $9.1 million, or $0.30 per share based on 30.0 million basic shares outstanding. The deferred stock compensation charges excluded from the twelve months of 2000 and 1999 were $23.7 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

Without the pro forma adjustments to eliminate the deferred stock compensation charges and to convert the company`s preferred stock into common stock, the net loss for fiscal 2000 was $36.0 million, or $0.92 per share based on 38.9 million basic shares outstanding. The net loss for the twelve months of 1999 was $9.3 million, or $3.78 per share based on 2.5 million basic shares outstanding.

Business Outlook:

``We expect that fiscal year 2001 will represent another significant chapter in the growth of New Focus. On December 19, 2000 we announced our decision to proceed with the second phase of the expansion of our manufacturing facilities in Shenzhen, China based on the strength of our existing fiber optics business. With the completion of the acquisition of JCA Technology, Inc. earlier this month, we added a new product line of fiber optic products to our product portfolio. This new product line includes high-speed clock amplifiers and broadband data driver amplifiers for OC-48 and OC-192 modulators. Combining the expected revenue contributions from our existing businesses and JCA`s products, we are raising our revenue guidance for fiscal year 2001 from $150 million to $240 million,`` said Westrick.

The company is planning to expand manufacturing capacity at its recently acquired subsidiary, JCA Technology, Inc., due to the demand outlook for JCA`s products. In light of the JCA expansion and the company`s previously announced expansion plans for its U.S. and China facilities, the company is raising its projected capital expenditures for fiscal 2001 to $90-100 million from an earlier estimate of $70-80 million. With a cash balance of $485 million at the end of fiscal 2000, the company has more than sufficient cash resources to execute its expansion plans. In fiscal 2000 the company`s capital spending totaled approximately $52 million.

``We again saw significant improvement in our gross margin percentage in the recently completed quarter and expect further improvement throughout fiscal 2001. With the addition of the JCA product family, we now expect that our gross margin performance in the fourth quarter of 2001 will increase to 43-48% from our previously targeted margin range of 40-45%. Our targeted gross margin and revenue performance for fiscal 2001 should allow us to record positive pro forma operating income during the third and fourth quarters of 2001 and put us in position to move the breakeven point for operating income into the first half of 2001 should revenue growth accelerate beyond the targeted level,`` said Westrick.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release, and in particular the material in the section labeled ``Business Outlook,`` contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements regarding the expansion of manufacturing capacity, revenue growth, gross margin improvement, capital spending, the adequacy of cash reserves, and financial performance. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested. The risks and uncertainties include the supply-demand conditions in the company`s markets, the company`s ability to deliver products with price-performance characteristics comparable or better than the competition, the company`s ability to launch new products into production, and the company`s ability to successfully execute on aggressive manufacturing ramps, particularly in its new facilities in the People`s Republic of China, which in turn depends on the company`s ability to timely fit up manufacturing facilities, rapidly hire and train large numbers of people, and successfully complete customer qualifications of new production sites. The company`s ability to achieve better gross margin and financial performance is subject to the company`s ability to achieve improved manufacturing efficiencies, particularly in the manufacture of its fiber optic products, which in turn depends on the company`s ability to obtain higher manufacturing yields, improved labor productivity and better material utilization. As the company`s fiber optic products account for a larger proportionate share of the company`s total revenue due to the high customer demand for such products, the company`s overall gross margin performance will become increasingly dependent on the rate of improvement in the manufacturing efficiencies for these products. The company`s ability to achieve better gross margin and financial performance is also subject to the successful integration, expansion and operation of JCA Technology, Inc., the company`s recent acquisition. Other risk factors that may affect the company`s financial performance are listed in the company`s S-1 registration statement for its follow-on public offering and its most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About New Focus:

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Santa Clara and Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China that employ over 1,800 people.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].


NEW FOCUS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
Dec 31, Oct 1, Dec 31, Dec 31, Dec 31,
2000 2000 1999 2000 1999

Net revenues $33,875 $22,250 $6,845 $80,358 $22,842
Cost of net revenues 23,256 17,248 5,337 64,346 15,125
Gross profit 10,619 5,002 1,508 16,012 7,717
31.3% 22.5% 22.0% 19.9% 33.8%
Operating expenses:
Research and development,
net 10,620 7,270 3,501 26,391 9,481
Sales and marketing 1,789 1,526 1,126 5,880 3,856
General and administrative 3,483 2,538 1,159 9,813 3,340
Deferred stock
compensation 4,812 5,879 94 23,747 132
Total operating expenses 20,704 17,213 5,880 65,831 16,809

Loss from operations (10,085) (12,211) (4,372) (49,819) (9,092)
(29.8)% (54.9)% (63.9)% (62.0)% (39.8)%
Interest and other income
(expense), net 7,834 5,082 (19) 13,851 (177)

Loss before provision for
income taxes (2,251) (7,129) (4,391) (35,968) (9,269)

Provision for income taxes 4 2 2 6 4

Net loss $(2,255) $(7,131) $(4,393) $(35,974) $(9,273)
(6.7)% (32.0)% (64.2)% (44.8)% (40.6)%
Basic and diluted net loss
per share $(0.04) $(0.12) $(1.74) $(0.92) $(3.78)
Shares used to compute basic
and diluted net loss
per share 60,463 58,140 2,530 38,914 2,455

Pro forma basic and diluted
net income (loss) per
share excluding amortization
of deferred stock
compensation $0.04 $(0.02) $(0.11) $(0.22) $(0.30)
Shares used to compute pro
forma basic and
diluted net income (loss)
per share (A) 64,124 58,140 37,514 54,727 29,986


(A) Number of shares used for the pro forma net loss per share calculation for each reporting period assumes the conversion of convertible preferred stock into common stock. Such conversion was completed in conjunction with the May 2000 initial public offering.
NEW FOCUS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands)

Dec 31, 2000 Dec 31, 1999

ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and
short-term investments $485,493 $28,067
Trade accounts receivable, net 13,835 3,102
Inventories 30,385 6,217
Other current assets 4,805 364
Total current assets 534,518 37,750
Property and equipment, net 54,744 6,895
Other assets, net 11,682 207
Total assets $600,944 $44,852

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS` EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $21,556 $5,658
Accrued Expenses 10,355 2,540
Deferred research and development
funding 343 250
Current portion of long-term debt 281 276
Total current liabilities 32,535 8,724
Long-term debt, less current portion 111 368
Deferred rent 1,188 747
Stockholders` equity 567,110 35,013
Total liabilities and
stockholders` equity $600,944 $44,852

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

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Epoch Partners Issues a Research Note on New Focus
New Focus: Stellar Quarter; Revenue Guidance Bumped 60%
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Epoch Partners today issued a Research Note on New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - news). The Research Note, issued today by Mark Langley, Senior Analyst, Communications Equipment Subsystems with Epoch Partners, discusses New Focus` fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report. The following are key highlights included in the Research Note:


-- New Focus` fourth-quarter revenues of $33.9 million outdistanced our
estimate of $27.4 million and Street consensus of $26.4 million.
-- Higher-than-expected gross margins and operating leverage pushed the
company into profitability one quarter sooner than anticipated. Pro
forma EPS was $0.04; we had estimated a loss of $0.01, and the Street a
loss of $0.03.
-- Management was upbeat in a conference call, raising guidance for gross
margins and boosting its 2001 revenue target to $240 million from
$150 million.
-- On the product front, the company plans to ship three new passive
optical components in the first half of 2001, and tunable transmission
lasers remain on track to ship in sample quantities in the first half
of the year, with shipments for revenue in the second half.
-- We are raising our 2001 revenue estimate to $243.7 million from
$161.8 million and our 2001 EPS estimate to $0.23 from $0.15.
-- Our full note, with detailed analysis of each company, is available
free at: www.epoch.com.


To subscribe to Epoch Partners Communications Equipment Research via email alert, please visit: http://pluto.sparklist.com/scripts/lyris.pl?join=epochcommeq

Communications Equipment Research Coverage

Investors can visit Epoch`s Web site to read research coverage on the following public companies: Avanex Corporation, Avici Systems, Ceragon Networks, CIENA Corporation, Cisco Systems, Corvis Corporation, Endwave Corporation, Finisar Corporation, Floware Wireless Systems, Foundry Networks, JDS Uniphase Corporation, Lucent Technologies, Netro Corporation, New Focus, Inc., Netro Corporation, SDL, Inc., Sycamore Networks, and UTStarcom, Inc.

Full research coverage on other companies under coverage by Epoch is available for free to investors through the Epoch Web site (www.epoch.com).

About Epoch

Epoch Partners is a technology-enabled investment bank focused on high-growth companies and electronically connected institutional and individual investors.

The information contained herein is based on sources believed to be reliable but is neither all inclusive nor guaranteed by Epoch Partners. Opinions, if any, reflect our judgment at this time and are subject to change. Epoch Partners does not undertake to advise of changes in its opinion or the information. Epoch Partners may perform or seek to perform investment banking services for the issuers of securities which are the subject of our Research. Most of the companies Epoch Partners follows are emerging growth companies whose securities typically involve a higher degree of risk and more volatility than the securities of more established companies. The securities discussed in the Epoch Partners Research may be unsuitable for investors depending on their specific investment objectives and financial situation and needs. No report included in the Epoch Partners Research is a recommendation that any particular investor should purchase or sell any particular security in any amount or at all and is not a solicitation of any offer to purchase or sell from or to any particular investor. For additional information that may be available on the securities mentioned, please contact Epoch Partners.

Epoch Partners is a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, CRD number 103899.

SOURCE: Epoch Partners, Inc.

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http://www.newfocus.com/
Ich kann es jedem empf. sich mal NewFocus anzuschauen,wirklich eine Top Firma!
Gruß panik

[Welf]

@ panic

Du hast absolut recht, NUFO ist mir auch aufgefallen.

Die Marktkapitalisierung hält sich zudem noch in Grenzen.

Gewinnmitnahmen belasten derzeit den Kurs. Sollte es in den nächsten Tagen wegen des eher schlechten Gesamtmarktes weiter runter gehen, bin ich mit einer ersten Position drin.

Der Wert eignet sich IMHO sowohl als absolute Langfristanlage, sowie zusätzlich - zumindest derzeit- als Tradingposition.

Sieh Dir doch auch mal AVNX an, sowie -ganz andere Ecke und High Risk, aber mit enormem Potenzial- IATV.

Schönes Wochenende und beste Grüße

Welf

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@Welf
AVNX kenne ich seit der IPO,auch ein Topwert!
Bei NewFocus,warte ich ab,vielleicht fallen sie unter die 40$,dann schlage ich zu!
Gruß panik
p.s.Bei AVNX um die 40$,kauf ich auch

[Piddy]

hey
wie,es gibt hier welche die NUFO kennen?
wurde auch mal zeit.......in germany noch recht unendeckt,diese perle.
erstmal CSCO zahlen abwarten...dann könnte man sich enga-
gieren.
hier noch einige,zur info:
GSPN EXTR JNIC EPNY
gruss,piddy

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Quelle: Optische Netze(W)


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New Focus

Bei New Focus hätte die Woche kaum besser laufen können, abgesehen vom letzten Handelstag. Nachdem das Unternehmen deutlich über den Erwartungen liegende Geschäftszahlen gemeldet hat, stieg die Aktie bei hohen Umsätzen um mehr als 20%. Ein weiterer Grund für die hohe Nachfrage nach den Anteilsscheinen des Unternehmens war nicht zuletzt die Mitteilung, dass man die Umsatzerwartungen für das Geschäftsjahr 2001 von 150 Mio.$ auf 240 Mio.$. angehoben hat.



Die größten Kunden waren erneut die Unternehmen Agilent (15,6%), Corvis (17,1%) und Corning (10,5%). Das Management äußerte sich positiv über das Geschäft bei Corvis, was nach Einschätzung von New Focus sehr gut läuft. Ferner erwartet man in Kürze einen neuen Auftrag von Corning im Wert von 20 Mio.$. Analystenmeinungen zufolge ist ein Erfolgsfaktor des vergangenen Quartals die verstärkte Auslagerung der Produktion nach China, wodurch New Focus die Margen erhöhen konnte. Rund 90% der Glasfaserkomponenten werden in China hergestellt.



Obwohl die rückgängigen Investitionen der Service-Provider bereits bis auf Unternehmen wie Corning durchgedrungen sind, gibt es bei New Focus bisher noch keinerlei Anzeichen eines rückläufigen oder gar stagnierenden Geschäfts. Dem zu Folge unterstrichen zahlreiche Analysten ihre bestehenden Ratings für New Focus. Bei CIBC World Markets betonte man, dass New Focus das am schnellsten wachsende Unternehmen im Glasfasersektor ist. Ferner erwartet der Analyst, dass man in den kommenden Monaten den Kundenstamm verbreitern kann. Bei CE Unterberg wird das „strong buy“-Rating bestätigt, das Zwölf-Monats-Kursziel wird allerdings von 100$ auf 80$ gesenkt.

Gruß panik

[mr007]

moin,
ich habe mich etwas mit nufo beschäftig und kann eure begeisterung nicht so recht teilen, bin momentan in digl/oplk investiert da umsatz/gewinnwachstum sowie bewertung stimmen, bei recherchen für neue investments kamen in die engere wahl:
ocpi market cap ca. 698 mill., p/e ratio 67
occf s.o. ca. 729 mill., s.o. 117
nufo s.o. ca. 3,8 mrd. s.o. ?
ich habe mich klar für ocpi entschieden weil ich finde das der wert bei seinem wachstum klar unterbewertet ist; occf hat in der vergangenen woche wahnsinns news über ihren auftragseingang veröffentlicht; nufo ist in meinen augen gut doch einfach überbewertet!!!
spekulativer kauf vielleicht fibr!
mfg mr007

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Wilson McHenry Kicks Off New Year With New Offices and New Clients
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson McHenry Company, a leading high-technology PR firm based in Silicon Valley, today announced the opening of its newest office in San Francisco as well as the relocation and expansion of its offices in London, UK and New York. The agency also continues its client-win streak by adding five new companies to its roster.

As a result of the growing demand for the agency`s services in the Bay Area, the decision was made to open a third office located in the heart of downtown San Francisco. In addition, the agency`s London office moved to Trafalgar Square to accommodate the growing UK staff, and the burgeoning New York office moved closer to Silicon Alley while remaining on Madison Ave.

New clients include: Impresse Corp., a developer and provider of collaborative marketing solutions at the enterprise level; Round1 Private Capital Marketplace Inc., a financial services company providing infrastructure and services for the private capital market; Kanisa Inc., a leading provider of an interaction platform that drives business webs; New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), which supplies innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, and Echopass which provides a turnkey offering of communication services and applications for contact center enterprises.

``We are extremely pleased to be reaping the benefits of the seeds we sowed last year,`` said Julie McHenry, partner, Wilson McHenry Company. ``Our decision to open an office in San Francisco and the relocations in London and New York were fueled by our growing roster of staff and clients in those cities. Our expanded reach will help us more fully serve our newest clients as we leverage our extensive portfolio of proven programs on their behalf.``

About Wilson McHenry Company

Wilson McHenry Company is a full-service public relations and strategic business communications firm with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Salt Lake City and London, England. The company also maintains a presence in Miami, Denver, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. The Wilson McHenry Preferred Partner program, which is one of the largest worldwide networks of affiliate technology public relations firms, responds to clients` international marketing communications needs. Wilson McHenry`s industry-leading clients include Pioneer Electronics, Lucent NVG, American Express, Maxtor and Plantronics among others.


New Office Contact Information:

New York San Francisco
400 Madison Ave, 3rd fl 731 Market Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10017 San Francisco, CA 94103
646/254-7700 main 415/227-1200 main
646/254-7743 fax 415/227-1290 fax

London
Golden Cross House
8 Duncannon Street
Trafalgar Square
London WC2N 4JF
United Kingdom
+01144-20-7484-5085 WMC main
+01144 20 7484 5147 WMC fax

SOURCE: Wilson McHenry Company

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von Redherring:


The rebound also holds true for recent IPOs in the sector like that of New Focus (Nasdaq: NUFO), whose stock is up a startling 72 percent year-to-date. On Wednesday, the company announced better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, prompting a 12-month price target of $100 from Sanjiv Wadhwani, an analyst with Dain Rauscher Wessels. New Focus`s stock closed Thursday at $59.81.

Gruß panik

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New Focus to Present at Robertson Stephens Technology 2001 Conference
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced that Paul G. Smith, Vice President and General Manager, Telecom, and William L. Potts, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, will be presenters at the Robertson Stephens Technology 2001 Conference on Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. EST. A simultaneous audio webcast of the event will be provided by New Focus on its website at http://www.newfocus.com/investor.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.newfocus.com/investor.html .

Audio replays of the presentation will be accessible for fourteen days following the conference on the New Focus website. In conjunction with its recent fourth quarter conference call, the company has updated the ``target business model`` slide in the current version of the corporate presentation on its website to reflect the new guidance provided during the call. The company is updating other portions of the corporate presentation for the conference and will post the updated version on the company`s website on the day of the conference.

If you do not have web access, you may request copies of the presentation by calling our investor hotline number at 408-284-NUFO.

About New Focus:

New Focus, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Santa Clara and Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, Peoples Republic of China that employ over 1,800 people.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

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HEY MR007 entscheident ist das wachstum von quartal zum quartal da ist nufo stark im kommen OCPI hat ein rechtstreit mit Methode Electronics muttergesellschaft von STLW . OPLK auch nicht schlecht ( E-tek wurde von JDSU aufgekauft)waren auch die gründer von E-TEK

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Hi Mcdata
Werde mir demnächst Nufo kaufen!
Top Firma!
Gruß panik

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Customers

New Focus has long-standing relationships with Blue-Chip telecom OEMs through its photonic tools business and through its innovative component solutions. In addition, the company is establishing relationships with key start-ups via (1) its photonics tools business; (2) Blue-chip expatriates who have left leading vendors and wish to carry the relationship to the start ups; and (3) the way its new product positioning mirrors the needs of next-generation optical systems. New Focus has greater sell-through capabilities with both sets of customers as vendors add channel counts. We believe these relationships are key as next generation optical network vendors continue to pursue higher data rates, longer spans, rapid provisioning and lower total network costs.

We believe that New Focus is very well positioned to sell a deeper product pipeline into both established and emerging manufacturers. New Focus currently sells to more than 50 customers, including leading telecommunications component and system vendors and research laboratories. In Table 3 below is a breakdown of New Focus¹ customers by segment.

New Focus Sells to Major Telecom Vendors and Research Laboratories (Table 3)

Telecom CPG
Agilent* Applied Laser Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Alcatel USA* BFI Optilas KLA-Tencor Corp.
Avanex Corning Molecular Dynamics, Inc.
Corning* GSI Lumonics Positive Light
JDS Uniphase INDECO Schlumberger Technology Corp.

Note: An asterisk (*) denotes a customer representing 10% or greater of revenues in the second (June) quarter 2000
Source: New Focus

In the second quarter of 2000, Agilent contributed 14.2% of sales, Corvis contributed 11.6%, Alcatel contributed 11.0%, and Corning contributed 10.7%. The company¹s other customers include Avanex and JDS Uniphase. In Table 4, below, are some of telecom and systems customers and the products they purchase:

Selected New Focus Customers (Table 4)

Customer Products
Agilent Low-cost tunable laser for testing long-range optical equipment
Alcatel Wider wavelength range, lower loss, and more compact size circulator
Avanex Tunable test lasers for standard production line and swept wavelength lasers for next-generation high performance devices
Corning High-channel count circulators
Qtera (subsidiary of Nortel) Custom packaging solution

Source: New Focus and Epoch Partners

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New Focus Unveils First Widely Tunable Laser for Long-Haul And Ultra-Long-Haul Systems
PowerTune Delivers 20 Milliwatts of Optical Power Across the Entire C-band Bringing Wavelength Agility to All Levels of the Telecom Network
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, announced today the PowerTune(TM) tunable laser, the industry`s first tunable laser with the optical power levels required by the telecom backbone. PowerTune technology is designed to deliver, for the first time, the full benefits of wavelength agility to the entire optical network. The product will also serve metropolitan network applications that require high power and tunability. New Focus is scheduled to deliver PowerTune samples to its systems provider customers in April, with production to start in late 2001.

``We`re pleased to announce PowerTune, which builds on our many years of experience with tunable lasers and our capabilities in the design and volume manufacture of high performance optical components for the long-haul and ultra-long-haul markets. Installation of PowerTune tunable lasers in the telecom backbone will bring flexibility and efficiency to the network. End users will realize rapid system deployment, more reliable service, enhanced performance and reduced congestion problems,`` said Ken Westrick, New Focus president and CEO.

PowerTune consists of a laser module that includes the high power laser, wavelength locker, power control and other control functions along with control electronics. Its unique patent pending technology delivers 20 Milliwatts (+13dBm) of power over the entire C-band enabling the use of tunability in long-haul and ultra-long-haul networks.

``The bulk of optical networking systems sold today are for the long-haul market, which demand high levels of optical power,`` said Elizabeth Bruce, Research Analyst, Aberdeen Group. ``Lasers offering both wide tunability and high optical power will dramatically improve the efficiency and manageability of these networks.``


PowerTune`s Key Benefits

-- Allows deployment of "universal transmitters" thereby easing logistics
problems throughout the network and reducing down-time
-- Enables remote provisioning of bandwidth leading to more rapid service
activation and quick recovery from network failures
-- Enables dynamic bandwidth reconfiguration as traffic patterns change
resulting in less congestion and better bandwidth utilization

PowerTune Technology

-- Designed to offer three to five times more power output than any other
widely tunable laser technology announced to date, enabling deployment
of wavelength agility anywhere in the network
-- Designed to deliver an optically pure signal that permits tightly
spaced channels (50GHz) and supports advanced signaling techniques
-- Features built-in wavelength locker, power level control, programmable
back reflection functions and control electronics, easing system design
and speeding time to market


New Focus has over 155,000 square feet of manufacturing space worldwide, providing Telcordia(TM) compliant products to major DWDM`s. PowerTune is being tested throughout its development cycle to ensure that it conforms to Telcordia reliability standards (Telcordia 468).

About New Focus

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Santa Clara, California, Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China that employ approximately 1,800 people.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at investor@newfocus .com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward- looking statements which include, but are not limited to statements regarding expectations as to the performance of the Company`s PowerTune product and anticipated dates of sampling and production of the product. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested above in particular, risks and uncertainties associated with the anticipated timing of sampling and production of the PowerTune product as well as the anticipated capabilities. Risk factors that may affect the timing of the production and performance of the product are listed in the company`s S-1 registration statement for its follow-on public offering and its most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. Additional risk factors include (i) risk of defects in the product, (ii) delay in the Company`s manufacturing of the product, (iii) failure by the Company to timely expand its manufacturing capacity; (iv) lower than anticipated production yields, and (v) scarcity of component supply for the product. New Focus is under no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

SOURCE: New Focus Inc.

[dermafiosi1]

durch die zahlen von ciena wird nufo abgehen,bin sehr bullish.
gruß

[dermafiosi1]

new focus geht ab!

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New Focus Completes Acquisition of Globe Y. Technology
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced that the company has completed its acquisition of Globe Y. Technology, Inc. The merger will be treated as a purchase transaction for accounting purposes. Globe Y. Technology, Inc. will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Focus.

At the closing of the transaction today, New Focus issued 1,055,264 shares of its common stock in accordance with the merger terms, based on a ten-day average closing price of $47.3815 per share, for an aggregate consideration of approximately $50 million.

``The management teams at New Focus and Globe Y. are very pleased to have completed the merger of our two companies. The potential synergies in the combination of New Focus and Globe Y. from both a financial performance and a technology development perspective are exciting. Globe Y.`s product line of fused fiber coupling machines nicely complements our line of swept wavelength test and measurement instruments for the manufacturing plant floor. In addition, New Focus will use Globe Y.`s product line in the manufacture of some of our fiber optic components,`` said KenWestrick, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc.

New Focus reported a pro forma net loss of $12.2 million on $80.4 million in revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2000. Based on unaudited results, Globe Y. Technology, and its predecessor company Globe Y. Manufacturing, operated profitably for the twelve months ended December 31, 2000 on revenues of approximately $7.3 million. Globe Y.`s gross and operating margin percentages are already higher than New Focus` actual fourth quarter margins and targeted margins for 2001. As a result, the Globe Y. transaction will be accretive to the revenue and margin lines, measured on a pro forma per share basis excluding acquisition-related charges such as goodwill and compensation expenses, in the first full quarter of combined operations.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements, which include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the future financial performance of Globe Y. Technology and the accretive nature of the transaction on New Focus` future financial results. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested above. In particular, risks and uncertainties associated with the near term financial performance of Globe Y. Technology include the company`s ability to rapidly integrate Globe Y. Technology into its operations, the company`s ability to retain Globe Y. Technology`s key employees, and the company`s ability to rapidly hire and train additional employees. Risk factors that may affect New Focus` financial performance are listed in the company`s S-1 registration statement for its follow-on public offering and its most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus and Globe Y. Technology undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About Globe Y. Technology:

Globe Y. Technology, formerly Globe Y. Manufacturing, a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Focus, is a leading manufacturer of fused fiber coupling machines. Founded in 1997, the company produces equipment used in the production of fused fiber components such as fiber splitters, couplers, pump multiplexers and fibers with thermally expanded cores. The company is located in Fremont, California.

About New Focus:

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Santa Clara and Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China that employ over 1,800 people.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

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BUY EMERGING LEADERS
Is it time to get out there and buy like gangbusters? We need to see how this third wave of selling plays out, and gauge whether what we have on our hands is a mild recession or something rivaling Herbert Hoover`s worst nightmare. I still maintain a conviction that the list of emerging technology leaders mentioned in this column at the beginning of this year, which include JDS Uniphase (Nasdaq: JDSU), Ciena (Nasdaq: CIEN), and BEA Systems (Nasdaq: BEAS), will lead the technology markets into the next phase of growth.

I also still believe in the promise of optical components makers New Focus (Nasdaq: NUFO), Avanex (Nasdaq: AVNX), and Optical Communications Products (Nasdaq: OCPI), which have all fallen dramatically in recent weeks

[Welf]

Leute, seit Donnerstag bin ich bei NUFO drin.

Avanex in den zwanzigern dürfte man in absehbarer Zeit auch noch nachtrauern.

Viele Grüße an panik -fleißig, fleißig; Danke!-

Welf

[Zouzi1]

Kann ein großer werden?????? Gebe euch teilweise recht. Aber was momentan in diesem Bereich abläuft habe ich meine Zweifel. Zulieferer sind immer einem Margendruck(siehe Adva) ausgesetzt. Ich glaube wir bekommen die Aktien billiger. Sollte das Wachstum in den USA im 2 Halbjahr wieder anziehen bzw. 2002 durchstarten, wird New Focus sicher zu den großen Gewinnern gehören. Aber zur Zeit nur ein Tradingkauf!!

[storage]

zousi,newfocus kann nicht ein großer werden?
richtig sondern es wird ein großer!!!!
schaut euch die zahlen an,nächste zahlen schon im gewinn!!!
sehr gute produckte

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New Focus Introduces Fused Fiber Manufacturing Instruments at 2001 OFC Conference
Instruments and Software Enables Coupler Manufacturers to Rapidly Ramp-Up Production
ANAHEIM, Calif., March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today introduced its suite of fused-fiber manufacturing instruments at the 2001 Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference. The instruments provide engineers, operations officers and heads of manufacturing plants a simplified means to set-up plants and ramp up volume with extreme speed.

The suite consists of three families of products; the 781X-Fused Fiber Coupling Manufacturing Systems, the 7835-DWDM Trimming Tool and the 7823-Fiber Heat-Treatment System. New Focus achieved its best-of-breed suite of fused-fiber manufacturing instruments by combining its volume-manufacturing infrastructure, sales experience and superior customer service, with Globe Y.`s high performance fused-fiber manufacturing and heat-treatment systems expertise. Already established as the number one volume manufacturer of tunable lasers, New Focus is now positioned to drive to number one market share in fiber-optic components manufacturing systems and test-and-measurement tools for the manufacturing floor.

``We`re pleased that the combined experience and reputation of Globe Y. and New Focus has culminated in an extraordinarily comprehensive selection of fused-fiber manufacturing instruments that can significantly reduce plant set-up time and ramp up volumes,`` said Kenneth E. Westrick, President and CEO, New Focus, Inc. ``The three suites of instruments provide tremendous flexibility that allows operators and engineers to easily manufacture a variety of devices and will ultimately provide end users significant speed and productivity gains.``

Key Benefits
The 781X-Fused Fiber Coupling Manufacturing System
Provides tight control over all parameters for high repeatability
Provides process knowledge/``recipe`` for building fused fiber couplers


The 7835-DWDM Trimming Tool
* Provides high-precision, smooth motion stages with minimal backlash for
accurate and repeatable adjustment
* Provides an easy-to-use controller for tight parameter control

The 7823-Fiber Heat-Treatment System
* Provides high-precision, smooth motion stages with minimal backlash for
accurate and repeatable adjustment
* Significantly reduces the coupling losses between fibers and devices.


By expanding its product line, New Focus is now positioned to better address the needs of the component manufacturing market. The instruments, now available, are fully serviced by New Focus` highly regarded customer service and post-sales support team.

About New Focus

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Santa Clara, California, Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China that employ approximately 1,800 people.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements which include, but are not limited to statements regarding expectations as to the performance of the fused-fiber manufacturing instruments and New Focus`s ability to achieve market share in fiber-optic components manufacturing systems and test-and-measurement tools. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. Risk factors include (i) risk of defects in the products, (ii) delay in the Company`s manufacturing of the products, (iii) failure by the Company to timely expand its manufacturing capacity; (iv) lower than anticipated production yields (v) scarcity of component supply for the product; (vi) reduced demand for the products; and (vii) product introductions by competitors. Additional risk factors that may affect the performance of the products and New Focus`s ability to achieve market share are listed in the company`s S-1 registration statement for its follow-on public offering and its most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus is under no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at investor@newfocus .com.

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

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New Focus Unveils New Pump Combining Devices for Optical Amplifiers at the 2001 OFC Conference
State-of-the-Art Passive Products Feature High Power Handling Capability and Extremely Low Insertion Loss
ANAHEIM, Calif., March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today unveiled a line of state-of-the-art passive products at the 2001 Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference. The devices, which extend the company`s fiber amp component line, deliver high power handling capability and low insertion loss for advanced EDFAs and Raman amplifiers used in optical networks.

The new products, which are based on thin film technology, serve several applications within fiber amplifiers including the combination of the power output of pump sources and the combination of pump power with the signals being amplified. The product line also includes bandsplitters which are used to combine or split C and L band signals in an optical network system.

``These new pump combining products significantly expand New Focus`s line of passive optical components for leading OEMs,`` said Paul Smith, vice president and general manager of the optical modules and components group at New Focus, Inc. ``The products` value-added features -- high power handling capability, low insertion loss, and low polarization dependence -- enable optical systems with higher powers and higher channel counts. As a result, they yield superior benefits such as increased capacity and reach of optical networks.``

New Focus is currently sampling the family of pump combining devices to leading OEMs. The products will be demonstrated in the New Focus booth at OFC (Booth #1818).

As a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products, New Focus manufactures an array of superior passive products in high volume at its facilities in Shenzhen, China. New Focus tests its passive products to Telcordia(TM) standards to meet the industry reliability requirements.

About New Focus

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Santa Clara, California, Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China that employ approximately 1,800 people.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements which include, but are not limited to statements regarding expectations as to the performance of the pump combining products and their impact on New Focus`s product line. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested above due to particular risks associated with the anticipated capabilities and ability to produce these products. Risk factors that may affect the production and performance of the product are listed in the company`s S-1 registration statement for its follow-on public offering and its most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. Additional risk factors include (i) risk of defects in the product, (ii) delay in the Company`s manufacturing of the product, (iii) failure by the Company to timely expand its manufacturing capacity; (iv) lower than anticipated production yields, and (v) scarcity of component supply for the product. New Focus is under no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

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New Focus Announces Organizational Change and Reaffirms First Quarter Net Revenue Guidance
Paul G. Smith, Vice President and General Manager, to Depart
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced the departure of Paul G. Smith, vice president and general manager for a portion of the company`s telecom business. Smith is leaving to become president and chief executive officer of a privately held, venture-backed telecom systems company in San Jose. The company also indicated that net revenue for the first quarter ended April 1, 2001 should fall within the $38-41 million range announced in early March.

``Paul has been a significant contributor to the success of New Focus. We wish him all the best and thank him for his dedication and support over the past three years,`` said Kenneth E. Westrick, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc.

Effectively immediately, Westrick will assume responsibility for Smith`s sales and marketing functions on an interim basis. Dr. Timothy Day, vice president, chief technology officer and co-founder, will expand his role and directly lead the company`s research and development efforts. Previously, Day focused on the company`s strategic technology initiatives and acted in an advisory capacity on research and development programs across the company.

``I am now taking a more direct and active role in guiding the company`s sales and marketing activities, especially in our telecom business. Similarly, Tim is now directly responsible for development efforts in all product areas. This organization structure should allow us to focus our efforts and balance resources more effectively across the company. Managing spending levels is critical in this uncertain market environment and this realignment of responsibilities should help in this regard. We will, however, continue to fully fund product programs, such as our tunable laser subsystem for network applications, that address the needs of next-generation optical networks,`` said Westrick.

The company will announce its first quarter financial results on April 25, 2001 after the market closes.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements regarding the company`s expected net revenue for the first quarter of 2001 and the company`s ability to focus and balance resources more effectively, to manage spending levels, and to deliver innovative products for next-generation optical networks. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested. The risks and uncertainties include any accounting adjustments made during quarter close, the ability of current management to effectively manage a broader scope of responsibilities, the company`s ability to hire additional sales and marketing professionals, the company`s ability to maintain a staff of highly qualified engineers, the company`s ability to master complex technologies required for the design of innovative products, and the company`s ability to launch new products into production. Other risk factors that may affect the company`s financial performance are listed in the company`s fiscal year 2000 10-K annual report on file with the SEC. New Focus undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About New Focus

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Santa Clara and Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China that employ approximately 1,800 people.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com, call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

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[panik]

New Focus Schedules Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter Financial Results
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Network(TM) brand, today announced that the company will release its first quarter financial results after the close of the market on April 25, 2001. In conjunction with that release the company will host a conference call with the investment community at 5:00 p.m. EDT to discuss the results of the quarter and other developments in its business.

Interested parties may access the live conference call via telephone or the Internet.


Telephone: U.S. callers 800-946-0715 No Passcode
International callers 719-457-2643 No Passcode

Internet: Live webcast at http: //www.newfocus.com/investor.html


Replays of the live conference call will be accessible starting at approximately 8:00 p.m. EDT on April 25th through May 5th at 8:00 p.m. EDT as follows:

Telephone: U.S. callers 888-203-1112 Passcode: 420857
International callers 719-457-0820 Passcode: 420857

Internet: Webcast replay at http: //www.newfocus.com/investor.html


About New Focus

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Santa Clara and Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China that employ approximately 1,800 people.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail] .

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[panik]

[ciena]

Werde am Montag NewFocus kaufen!
Dafür meine Cienas verkaufen.

[ceckx]

newfocus RULES!!!!!!!
Super Aktie

[ciena]

So bin drin
Diese Woche Zahlen von newfocus!!!!!

kurzfristig luft bis 30$


ciena

[bbe]

das sieht aber garnicht gut aus...!

seltsam, alle axien, die ich in der letzten zeit auf der watch habe,
die zerlegt es ganz gewaltig...!?????

sowas, erst imnx,palm,und jetzt ppro und nufo!

gegen geld verrate ich euch, was ich noch so watche....!

gruß

[panik]

New Focus to cut 10 pct of U.S. workforce
SAN JOSE, Calif, April 25 (Reuters) - Fiber optic supplier New Focus Inc (NasdaqNM:NUFO - news) on Wednesday reported a first quarter net loss and said it will take a second quarter charge for job cuts as part of a restructuring it is taking due to uncertainty in the telecommunications sector.

Net revenue for the first quarter of 2001 was $40.8 million, up from $9.8 million in the first quarter of 2000.

The pro forma net loss was $31.3 million, or 44 cents, including a charge of $28.5 million for write-down of excess inventories and related charges, but excluding amortization of acquired intangibles, deferred compensation and related income tax effects.

The company expects second quarter revenues will fall in the $28-32 million range. As part of its restructuring, it will cut about 10 percent or 90 people from its U.S. work force and 50 percent or 450 from its China operations.

After the cuts, the company`s worldwide operations will employ 1,200 people, down from a peak employment level of approximately 2,100 people in early March.

At the $28-32 million revenue level our pro forma net loss for the second quarter will likely fall into a range of $8-12 million.

[dosto]

bbe

ihr kann dir noch sagen wo du ein paar (watch)en
abbekommen kannst.

lass uns trotzdem weiter-watchen-

the dead is not the end.
dosto

[panik]

Time Running Out: New Focus, Inc. (NUFO) Shareholders Have 11 Days To Be Appointed Lead Plaintiff In Class Action Lawsuit
INTERNET WIRE -- Shareholders are advised that the deadline to be appointed lead plaintiff in the securities fraud class action lawsuit against New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - news; "Nike" or the "Company") is May 11, 2001. Shareholders who wish to be included in the motion for lead plaintiff to be filed by Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP must contact the firm no later than May 9, 2001.
The lawsuit was commenced on behalf of purchasers of the publicly-traded securities of New Focus between January 30, 2001 and March 5, 2001 (the "Class Period"). Please visit our website at www.bernlieb.com or contact us by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

The case is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Named as defendants in the complaint are New Focus, Milton M. Chang (Chairman), Kenneth E. Westrick (President and Chief Executive Officer), Nicola Pignati (Chief Operating Officer), John A. Dexheimer (Director), R. Clark Harris (Director), Timothy Day (Chief Technology Officer), Robert A. Marsland (Vice President-Focused Research Division), George Yule (Vice President-World Wide Materials) and Bao-Tong Ma (Vice President and General Manager).

The complaint charges defendants with violations of sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. The complaint alleges that the defendants issued materially false and misleading information and failed to disclose material adverse information that misrepresented the Company`s financial condition and prospects . The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, defendants caused New Focus to issue a materially false and misleading press release raising the Company`s revenue guidance for the fiscal year 2001 from $150 million to $240 million. This January 30th press release caused the Company`s stock price to artificially escalate. In the five business days following the announcement, defendants sold over $35 million of their own stock, all the while knowing that the Company had a problem with inventory build-up and delayed and canceled orders from customers. Five weeks later, defendants admitted to the Company`s problems and lowered the guidance for the fiscal year 2001 to $170-190 million. As a result of defendants` dissemination of false and misleading information, the value of New Focus stock drastically dropped and plaintiff and the Class incurred substantial losses.

Defendants` misrepresentations caused the price of New Focus securities to be artificially inflated throughout the Class Period. Defendants took advantage of this run up in New Focus`s stock price to dump nearly $35 million of their own shares on unsuspecting investors.

Plaintiff seeks to recover damages on behalf of all those who purchased or otherwise acquired New Focus securities during the Class Period. If you purchased or otherwise acquired New Focus securities during the Class Period, and either lost money on the transaction or still hold the securities, you may wish to join in the action to serve as lead plaintiff. In order to do so, you must meet certain requirements set forth in the applicable law and file appropriate papers no later than May 8, 2001. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member`s claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP, or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.

Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP has been retained as one of the law firms to represent the Class. The attorneys at Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP have extensive experience in securities class action cases, and have played lead roles in major cases resulting in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars to investors. For more information about Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP, please visit our website at www.bernlieb.com. If you would like to discuss this action or if you have any questions concerning this Notice or your rights as a potential class member or lead plaintiff, you may contact Ms. Linda Flood, Director of Shareholder Relations, at Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP, 10 East 40th Street, New York, New York 10016, [phone] or 212-779-1414 or by e-mail at [e-mail].



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Contact:

Ms. Linda Flood
Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP
800-217-1522/212-779-1414
[e-mail]

[bbe]

@dosto

wie belieben zu meinen ???


gruß

[panik]

Only 8 Days Left: New Focus, Inc. (NUFO) Shareholders Have 8 Days To Be Appointed Lead Plaintiff In Class Action Lawsuit
INTERNET WIRE -- Shareholders are advised that the deadline to be appointed lead plaintiff in the securities fraud class action lawsuit against New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - news; "Nike" or the "Company") is May 11, 2001. Shareholders who wish to be included in the motion for lead plaintiff to be filed by Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP must contact the firm no later than May 9, 2001.
The lawsuit was commenced on behalf of purchasers of the publicly-traded securities of New Focus between January 30, 2001 and March 5, 2001 (the "Class Period"). Please visit our website at www.bernlieb.com or contact us by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

The case is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Named as defendants in the complaint are New Focus, Milton M. Chang (Chairman), Kenneth E. Westrick (President and Chief Executive Officer), Nicola Pignati (Chief Operating Officer), John A. Dexheimer (Director), R. Clark Harris (Director), Timothy Day (Chief Technology Officer), Robert A. Marsland (Vice President-Focused Research Division), George Yule (Vice President-World Wide Materials) and Bao-Tong Ma (Vice President and General Manager).

The complaint charges defendants with violations of sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. The complaint alleges that the defendants issued materially false and misleading information and failed to disclose material adverse information that misrepresented the Company`s financial condition and prospects. The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, defendants caused New Focus to issue a materially false and misleading press release raising the Company`s revenue guidance for the fiscal year 2001 from $150 million to $240 million. This January 30th press release caused the Company`s stock price to artificially escalate. In the five business days following the announcement, defendants sold over $35 million of their own stock, all the while knowing that the Company had a problem with inventory build-up and delayed and canceled orders from customers. Five weeks later, defendants admitted to the Company`s problems and lowered the guidance for the fiscal year 2001 to $170-190 million. As a result of defendants` dissemination of false and misleading information, the value of New Focus stock drastically dropped and plaintiff and the Class incurred substantial losses.

Defendants` misrepresentations caused the price of New Focus securities to be artificially inflated throughout the Class Period. Defendants took advantage of this run up in New Focus`s stock price to dump nearly $35 million of their own shares on unsuspecting investors.

Plaintiff seeks to recover damages on behalf of all those who purchased or otherwise acquired New Focus securities during the Class Period. If you purchased or otherwise acquired New Focus securities during the Class Period, and either lost money on the transaction or still hold the securities, you may wish to join in the action to serve as lead plaintiff. In order to do so, you must meet certain requirements set forth in the applicable law and file appropriate papers no later than May 8, 2001. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member`s claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP, or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.

Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP has been retained as one of the law firms to represent the Class. The attorneys at Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP have extensive experience in securities class action cases, and have played lead roles in major cases resulting in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars to investors. For more information about Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP, please visit our website at www.bernlieb.com. If you would like to discuss this action or if you have any questions concerning this Notice or your rights as a potential class member or lead plaintiff, you may contact Ms. Linda Flood, Director of Shareholder Relations, at Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP, 10 East 40th Street, New York, New York 10016, [phone] or 212-779-1414 or by e-mail at [e-mail].



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contact:

Ms. Linda Flood
Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP
212-779-1414
[e-mail]

[panik]

New Focus Introduces Industry`s First 10-Gigabit-per-second VCSEL for Laboratory Applications at 2001 CLEO Conference
First Off-the-Shelf High Speed Test-and-Measurement Tool Enables Faster Time-To-Market for Data Communications Engineers
BALTIMORE, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today unveiled the first commercially available 10-Gigabit per second, 850-nanometer vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) for laboratory applications. The New Focus Model 1780 VCSEL is designed for use in laboratory applications or for test and measurement of 10-Gbit/s data communications components. This product eliminates the need for users to build their own testing devices, enabling manufacturers to achieve earlier time-to-market for new products.

New Focus will be demonstrating Model 1780 at the 2001 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) Conference at Booth # 159.

``We`ve achieved the first off-the-shelf test source to streamline testing preparation for data communications engineers in the emerging 10G Ethernet market,`` said Andrew Davidson, project manager at New Focus and the developer of Model 1780. ``There is a lot of interest in high performance products that simplify testing as companies push into data communications, an area where faster time-to-market demand is very great.``

As an innovative provider of cutting-edge fiber-optic products, New Focus` addition of Model 1780 further positions the company to drive to number one market share in fiber-optic test-and-measurement tools for the manufacturing floor.


Key Benefits
* Uses high performance microwave circuitry to ensure clean delivery of
the electrical input to the VCSEL chip resulting in clean eye diagrams.

* Complements and can form a link with the New Focus Model 1580 Receiver.
With Model 1580 serving as a base reference, the two devices in tandem
enable testing of the fiber itself.


New Focus has shipped beta units to customers for evaluation and will now take orders for delivery in six weeks at a price of $6,500 each.

About New Focus

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Santa Clara and Camarillo, California; Madison, Wisconsin and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements which include, but are not limited to statements regarding expectations as to the performance of the vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) product and its ability to enable faster time-to-market for datacom engineers and the company`s future market share in certain markets. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested above. The risks and uncertainties include (i) risk of defects in the product, (ii) customer`s ability to achieve anticipated benefits of the product, (iii) delay in the company`s manufacturing of the product, (iv) failure by the company to timely expand its manufacturing capacity, (v) lower than anticipated production yields, (vi) scarcity of component supply for the product and, (vii) product introductions by competitors. Additional factors that may affect the production and performance of the product are listed in the company`s most recent 10-K annual report on file with the SEC. New Focus is under no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail] .

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SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[woernie]

bbe,

das liegt/lag am markt (trend).
von `97 bis `98 ist alles was ich gekauft habe gestiegen.
da dachte ich jeden morgen wenn ich in den spiegel schaute:
wow, ein boersenprofi! good morning ,sir!

zu spaet habe ich gemerkt, dass die aktien wegen des trends (bullmarket) gestiegen sind und nicht wegen mir.

und jetzt ist es eben seit ca. 14 monaten umgekehrt.

@nufo und fans

schliesse mich mr007 an! ocpi ist aussichtsreicher.

gruss woernie

[panik]

New Focus Launches Next Generation Optical Circulators
Circulators Are Optimized for Use in Next Generation DWDM L-Band Network Systems
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced the launch of its state-of-the-art optical circulators optimized for use in next generation DWDM L-band (1565-1605 nanometers) network systems. The optical circulators enable optical networking system designers to enhance system performance by delivering higher capacity with extended reach.

New Focus is the leading manufacturer of C-band, or conventional band, optical circulators. With the new circulators, New Focus extends its presence in optical circulators into the L-band, or long band, network which has potentially double the capacity of conventional DWDM networks.

The New Focus L-band circulators feature exceptional performance with low insertion loss, polarization mode dispersion and polarization dependent loss, and high power handling. They serve a number of applications within advanced optical networks including optical add/drop multiplexing (OADM), dispersion compensation modules (DCMs), tight channel spacing multiplexing/demultiplexing and bi-directional fiber amplifiers.

``With innovation and best-of-breed performance as core initiatives for New Focus, we`ve created L-band circulators that are truly cutting edge by building in premium features such as low polarization dependence loss, and low polarization mode dispersion,`` said Dr. Timothy Day, vice president, chief technology officer and co-founder of New Focus. ``As an increasing number of optical networks extend into the L-band for increased capacity, New Focus is strategically positioned to continue its drive to number one market share in optical circulators.``

New Focus is currently shipping customer qualification samples, and volume production is expected to begin early in the third quarter.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements which include, but are not limited to statements regarding expectations as to the performance of the optical circulator products, their impact on New Focus` product line, and the anticipated schedule for volume production.

These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested above due to particular risks associated with the anticipated capabilities and ability to produce these products. Risk factors that may affect the production and performance of the product are listed in the company`s S-1 registration statement for its follow-on public offering and its most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. Additional risk factors include: (i) risk of defects in the product, (ii) delay in the company`s manufacturing of the product, (iii) failure by the company to timely expand its manufacturing capacity; (iv) lower than anticipated production yields, and (v) scarcity of component supply for the product. New Focus is under no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About New Focus

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Santa Clara and Camarillo, California; Madison, Wisconsin and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail] .


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SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[panik]

New Focus Announces Voluntary Stock Option Exchange Program
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced a voluntary stock option exchange program for the company`s employees. The option exchange program allows New Focus employees to elect to cancel certain outstanding stock options in exchange for an equal number of replacement options to be granted in the future. New Focus is implementing the program to demonstrate its commitment to employee participation in the company`s achievements.

``One of the keys to our continued growth and success is the retention of our most valuable asset, our employees,`` said Ken Westrick, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc. ``We believe that providing meaningful equity ownership in our company through option grants serves to motivate and retain our employees and ensures their participation in our continued success.``

The total number of options eligible for the exchange under the program is 2,719,767. The replacement options will be issued to employees in two separate grants. Employees electing to cancel their current options will receive 30% of the replacement options in the first grant and 70% of the replacement options in a second, later grant. The first grant of replacement options will be issued as soon as practicable after the date the current options are cancelled (the ``Cancellation Date``). The second grant of replacement options will be issued no earlier than the first business day after the six-month period following the Cancellation Date. The exercise price of the replacement options will be set at the closing price of the Company`s Common Stock on the day before the grant of each replacement option. The Company anticipates commencement of the offer to exchange within two weeks of this announcement.

About New Focus:

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Santa Clara and Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[matthiasch]

@ Panik
Wo kauft ihr New Focus? In Deutschland ist doch kaum Umsatz!

[panik]

@matthiasch,ich kauf sie mal in usa ,mal in deutschland.Der Umsatz ist wenig in Deutschland ,aber es reicht.

Guß panik

[matthiasch]

Welches Kursziel traust du NUFO zu?
Steht die noch vor der Explosion? NUFO ist vom Tiefstkurs noch nicht so stark gelaufen wie andere Werte.
Ist das negativ zu bewerten?

[panik]

@matthiasch,Das Problem bei Nufo war das die Zahlen nicht so gut waren(fast wie alle im Fiber bereich).Wie du schon sagtest liegt Nufo vom tiefst kurs grade mal 3-4 $ Das Risiko nach unten ist für mich sehr gering das heißt,höchstens 11-12$(kommt natürlich darauf an was der Nasdaq macht)

Book Value (mrq*) $10.28


Total Cash (mrq) $369.6M

,also ich werde mir nächste Woche ein paar Nufos kaufen,langfristig halten!
Kursziel will ich nicht nennen,weil wirklich alles von der Wirtschaft,Nasdaq abhängt aber wenn alles gut läuft traue ich Nufo mehr als 50$ zu.
Gruß panik
P.s. Ich glaube sehr an NUFO!

[panik]

@matthiasch
schau dir mal Storagenetworks an ,Kürzel STOR
Super Aktie!
Gruß panik

[matthiasch]

Habe am Freitag schon Silicon Storage zu 13 Euro gekauft.
Fred Hager schreibt, dass SSTI total unterbewertet sein soll. Wenn wir 2003 einen bullischen Markt bekommen liegt das faire Kursziel bei 150$(wäre KGV 60), bei einem schwachen Umfeld bei 60$( wäre ein KGV von 20). Also nichts wie rein!
Werde mir am Montag NUFO nochmal genauer anschauen.Ist ja sowieso Feiertag in den USA.

[matthiasch]

@ Panik
Habe mich gerade verlesen!
Silicon Storage ist aber auch sehr interessant.
Storage Networks und Silicon Storage wurden beide im Aktionär empfohlen.

[matthiasch]

@Panik Vergleiche mal die beiden Werte!
Storage Networks 2002 Umsatz 300Mill$, Verlust!
Marktkapitalisierung 2 Milliarden///////
Silicon Storage 2002 Umsatz 420Mill$, Marktkapitalisierung 1 Milliarde$, Gewinn über 1§/Aktie

Spricht eigentlich klar für SSTI

[matthiasch]

Was hälst du von diesen Werten:
Avanex AVNX 30%
Silicon Storage SSTI 20%
Broadcom BRCM 30%
New Focus NUFO 20%

Habevor in diese Aktien investieren.

[panik]

@matthiasch,
Stor ist einzigartig,was die betreiben gibt es nur einmal an der börse,das ist STOR!
Das Gewinnwachstum ist sehr gut(Stor wächst schneller als SSTI,deshalb die höhere Bewertung ),Die haben ihre Zahlen getopt,wo alle anderen entäuscht haben,das sollte dir zu denken geben,und sie wachsen sehr schnell(geh mal auf die Website von Stor ,schau sie dir an )!Außerdem intressiert mich nicht ob Der Aktionär oder Fred Hager eine Aktie empfehlt.Man sollte selber rechachieren,und nicht auf andere hören.
Zu deinen käufen kann ich dir nichts sagen,das mußt du für dich entscheiden.
Von deinen Käufen gefällt mir am besten NUFO und SSTI.
Gruß panik
und Viel Glück!

[matthiasch]

Schau dir mal NETA an, von 3$ auf 16$!
Was hältst du von der? Marktkapitalisierung liegt bei 2,3Milliarden, NETA besitzt 800 Millionen Cash, Gewinn 100 Millionen.
Kurzfristig hatte díe eine Marktkapitalisierung von 400 Millionen, das bedeutet doppelt so viel Geld auf der Bank!

[matthiasch]

Und was jetzt?
Am besten nachkaufen, oder?

[panik]

Hi
keine panik
Nufo wurde abgestuft
nicht zu faßen!
ich glaube die werden noch billiger,ich kauf heute ein kleines packet.
Fast alle Fibers heute nochmals abgestuft,Oplk ,Nufo usw...


Gruß panik

[panik]

hier nochmal nachträglich!




Merrill Lynch also cut ratings on emerging telecom companies McLeodUSA (MCLD) and XO Communications (XOXO) to Neutral. These companies, known as competitive local exchange carriers, or CLECs, have been among the worst hit techs as investors doubt many of them can survive brutal competition from Baby Bells.

Elsewhere, CIBC World Markets cut ratings on fiber-optics-components makers JDS Uniphase (JDSU), New Focus (NUFO) and Oplink (OPLK) to Hold from Buy, saying the sector continues to deteriorate. ABN AMRO cut profit estimates on Compaq Computer (CPQ), saying PC demand continues weak. And, U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray cuts its annual profit estimates for software maker Oracle (ORCL) and maintained a Neutral rating.

[matthiasch]

Wer macht da lauter Umsätze mit einem Stück?
IST DIR DAS AUCH SCHON AUFGEFALLEN?

[panik]

Ja,Seltsam schon den ganzen Tag verkauft jemand nur 1 STÜCK!

[matthiasch]

jetzt kanns losgehen! NUFO bereits auf 10$!
HAbe heute unter 12 Euro gekauft.
HAst du auch nochmal zugeschlagen?
Glaube das könnte langsam der Boden sein.
Meine letzten paar habe ich zum Glück noch über 14 nullzunull verkauft. Ich glaube ich kaufe bei dem niedrigen Kursen AVNX. Einer wird sich bestimmt durchsetzen.

[panik]

Meine Order ging leider nicht durch.
Na ja mal sehen,natürlich morgen nicht vergeßen wichtige Wirtschaftsdaten
wenn die schlecht ausfahlen gehts mochmal runter ,und dann kann sich auch keine Nufo halten

Gruß panik

[panik]

Morningstar.com
Tech Collapse Doesn`t Alarm Black Oak Manager
By William Harding


Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund (NA: BOGSX) has witnessed extreme volatility since its December 29, 2000 inception. Although the fund gained nearly 30% in January 2001, thanks to a rebound in tech shares, that rally proved short-lived, as tech stocks tumbled in February and March. The fund enjoyed a nice rally in April 2001, but once again, that proved unsustainable. All told, the fund has shed 31% of its value for the year to date ended June 8, 2001, which is worse than 85% of its peers.

Comanager Thomas Hipp has been sticking to his guns through the recent unrest in the tech sector. He hasn`t made many changes to the fund`s holdings, and Hipp has used the recent weakness to pick up additional shares of some of the portfolio`s holdings on the cheap. Recently he has been adding to some names that are trading near their 52-week lows, including New Focus (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), an optical-component company, and OTG Software (Nasdaq: OTGS - news), a small-cap company that provides data-storage-managment software.

Morningstar.com`s Premium subscribers can read the full Analyst Report on this fund. Or read the latest Analyst Reports on 1,000 stocks and 2,000 funds, free for 30 days

[matthiasch]

Heute 8$, wie weit gehts noch runter?
Ich denke ich kaufe heute so um 9,5 Euro meine ersten Stücke.
Hatte letzte Zeit Glück mit dem Wiederausstieg.

[panik]

einfach krassssssss
was da abgeht nufo hat fast 400mil.$ cash
book value von 10$
nufo unter 8$
wahnsinn ,bin leider schon früher eingetiegen

[Robinson_Club]

Hi folks!

Passt bloß auf, es gibt riesige Insiderverkäufe!

;-)

[panik]

na klasse....kein wunder das nufo fällt....



By Shaheen Pasha Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)New Focus Inc. (NUFO) shares hit a 52week low Friday after a slew of insider transactions, led by U.S. Venture Partners, put selling pressure on the stock.

U.S. Venture Partners a "founding lead investor" in New Focus, according to the venture capital firm`s Web site registered about 500,000 restricted shares of the company in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Wednesday.

Additional restricted shares were registered with the SEC by 2180 Associates Fund and a private shareholder.

Once the Form 144 is filed with the SEC, the filers are permitted to sell the shares or any fraction of them within 90 days.

Traders said New Focus has seen a number of insider sales over the last month, and the stock price has continued downward as a result.

"The biggest issue is that it`s much worse out there than we expected in January," said Jim Jungjohann, analyst at CIBC World Markets Corp. "We firmly think that component pricing still has to cycle through the stocks for about another two quarters."

Jungjohann said he is confident that the company`s strong product positioning will allow it to rebound when the cloud hanging over the fiber optics space lifts. But he is concerned that an inventory correction is still under way, and that pricing could be an issue.

William Potts, New Focus` chief financial officer, wasn`t available for comment and a representative from U.S. Venture Partners couldn`t be reached.

Shares of New Focus recently changed hands at $8.04, down 96 cents, or 10.7%, on volume of 3.4 million. Average daily volume is 2.9 million shares.

The stock set a previous 52week low of $8.70 on Thursday. Its yearhigh of $165.13 was set July 25.

By Shaheen Pasha, Dow Jones Newswires; 2019382312; [e-mail]

(END) DOW JONES NEWS 060801

[panik]

New Focus to Present at Upcoming Conferences
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced that the company will participate in two investor conferences this week.

President and CEO, Ken Westrick, and Chief Financial Officer, William L. Potts, Jr., will be presenters at the CIBC Annual Investor Conference on Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 8:30 a.m. EDT. A simultaneous audio webcast of the event will be provided by New Focus on its website at http://www.newfocus.com/investor.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.newfocus.com/investor.html . Audio replays of the presentation will be accessible for fourteen days following the conference on the New Focus website.

Mr. Potts will also be presenting at the Frost Communications Infrastructure Conference on Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 11:45 a.m. EDT. Audio access to the presentation will be available for U.S. callers at 888-422-7101, participant code 741432, and for International callers at 608-250-9281.

The company will be updating its corporate presentation at the conferences and the updated version of the presentation will be posted to the company`s website. If you do not have web access, you may request copies of the presentation materials by calling our investor hotline number at 408-284-NUFO.

About New Focus:

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Santa Clara and Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[matthiasch]

Ich glaube das könnte heute endgültig der Tiefststand bei 7,2$ gewesen sein.Habe heute bei 8,85 und ganz wichtig am Tiefststand bei 8,8 Euro gekauft. (Belasse es erstmal bei 250 Stück)
Hast du auch nochmal gekauft?

[Kostolany4]

Insider-Verkäufe !!!

Äußerste Vorsicht !

Sehr selten bleiben nach Insiderverkäufen die schlechten Kurse aus.
Die Fiberoptic-Firmen haben alle volle Läger und die Kunden sind klamm.
Schlechte Kombination !

[panik]

Nein,ich hab noch nicht nachgekauft.


Warte noch ein bischen ab....
Gruß panik

[matthiasch]

Danke für eure Warnungen!
Habe NUFO am 12.06 wieder zu 9,3verkauft.
Das ist ja echt hammermäßig was da abläuft!!
NuFO im Future bei 6,6$. HAbe bei Yahoo nochmal nach NUFO geschaut, da ich es mit dem vielen Cash nicht glauben konnte. Cashbestand allein 4,8$. Wann kauft ihr, wie lange soll man noch warten?

[panik]

Hi


Ja mit den Fibers sieht nicht gut aus!

Ich faße im Moment nichts an!

Obwohl wie gesagt hat Nufo Menge Cash!
Ich werde wahrscheinlich bei 5$ einsteigen,die wir wahrscheinlich sehen werden!

Gruß panik
P.s. Nufo hat immer noch sehr großen Verkaufsdruck!

[matthiasch]

@ PAnik
Ich glaube NUFO fällt höchstens noch auf 5$.
Ich habe mir überlegt ob ich mal zwischen 7 und 8 Euro die ersten Stücke kaufe, um nicht vollständig draußen zu sein.
Ich erinnere nur mal an AVNX, die an einem Tag plötzlich 50% gestiegen ist. Könnte ich mir bei NUFO gut vorstellen.
Wieviel Cash hälst du momentan? In welchen Werten bist du investiert? HAbe am Freitag zu 30 Euro ein paar McDT gekauft.Denke aber, dass es ein Fehler war bei MCDT jetzt schon einzusteigen!
Schau mal unter NUANCE nach , da hab ich auch was geschrieben.

[panik]

NEW FOCUS INC {NUFO}

Go to Full Interactive Chart Quick Analysis
• picked by Robert Loest, IPS Millennium Fund
• SELL New Focus
• Loest says he recommended it on the 26th (May) at $48.94
• "I still think it`s an excellent company, but it`s beginning to look like overcapacity in the telecomm equipment sector, especially optical, may require a much longer extended period to absorb than we originally believed, and I recommend investors recognize their loss at this point and move on," he says



Hi
Im Moment bin ich in Hartcourt(langfristig),Oni Systems(ONIS) investiert.

Werde mir noch von den Werten welche kaufen:Newport(NEWP)-EXFO-und Stanford Miro.(SMDI)-Ut Starcom(UTSI)-Webmethods(WEBM)
kaufen.

Nuance ist zum traden ok.

Gruß panik

[cabinda]

@panik
zu oni: hast du diese meldung gesehen?
>Ende Mai hat Sun Micro die Absicht bei der amerikanischen Börsenaufsicht angemeldet, fast 970.000 Aktien des Anbieters von optischem Netzwerkequipment ONI zu verkaufen. Wann diese Transaktion stattfinden soll, ist noch nicht bekannt. Kürzlich haben weitere neun ONI-Führungskräfte insgesamt 490.000 Anteilscheine verkauft.< (w.o-meldung vom 16.06.01)
grüsse
cabinda

[panik]

Hi cabinda
Ja,Das habe ich schon gelesen

Gruß panik

[panik]

Heute wieder mal alle Fibers im Beschuß!

NUFO schon 5,70$!!

Bei 5$ baue ich wieder 1.Position auf!

Hab mich heute auch von ONIS getrennt.

Sieht wirklich nicht gut aus......

[matthiasch]

@ Panik
Jetzt am Ball bleiben und nicht in die Hose machen...
Nein aber mal echt: Hätte nicht gedacht, dass die nochmal so stark fällt, Avnx sogar noch stärker...
Zum Glück habe ich auch noch nicht gekauft! Hoffe, dass die für uns beide genug Aktien in Deutschland rausrücken

[panik]

Hi
Das hat nichts mit in die Hose machen zu tun!

Nur Fakt ist das alle Fibers und Tester einen sehr starken Druck haben!

Keine Bange die werden Nufo schon rausrücken
Gruß panik

[matthiasch]

Konnte es nicht lassen und habe heute schon mal ein paar gekauft.

[panik]

Ich warte noch ab mit NUFO,der hat immer noch zu großen Verkaufdruck!

Hab mir Utsi gekauft.

Gruß panik
p.s. nuan mit guten News

[matthiasch]

Hab ja eh nur 140 Stück gekauft zu 6,8 Euro.
Auf die 15% kommt es mir jetzt nicht mehr drauf an.
Bei 5 $ bin ich aber nochmal dabei!!!

[matthiasch]

NUFO bei 7,1 Euro wieder verkauft.

[panik]

@mattiasch

[ciena]

ich glaube das man nufo noch viiiieeel billiger bekommt!


ciena

[matthiasch]

Zu viel billiger geht bei Nufo gar nicht mehr

Bei NUFO gilt wohl abwarten und trinken.

[matthiasch]

Was ich eigentlich noch sagen wollte:
Mir ist aufgefallen, dass Nufo nie mal richtig explodiert.
Panik, was denkst du,liegt das noch an dem enormen Verkaufsdruck?
Hatte nämlich eigentlich schon vor mit Nufo 200%chen zu machen

[panik]

Nach den eklatanten Kursstürzen im optischen Netzwerksektor wird es in naher Zukunft keine Aufwärtsbewegung geben. Bereits in den letzten Tagen ernteten viele Unternehmen schlechte Kommentare von Seiten der Analystenschar, was auch am Mittwoch nicht abreißt. Der Anbieter von Komponenten New Focus wird heute von den Analysten bei Robertson Stephens mit einem „market perform“-Rating in die Beobachtung aufgenommen.



Auf Grund der äußerst schlechten Marktbedingungen und der beschränkten Produktpalette von New Focus im Segment der optischen Komponenten liegt der derzeitige faire Wert der Aktie bei 7$. Langfristig wird der Anteilsschein von zwei Entwicklungen besonders profitieren: Zum einen festigt und beschleunigt die aggressive Entwicklung im Bereich von Lasern und zum anderen das Wachstum im opto-elektronischen Bereich die Marktstellung des Unternehmens. Die Analysten mahnen allerdings zur Vorsicht, da es jetzt noch zu früh ist um den Erfolg der Entwicklungen sicher vorhersagen zu können.



Der Anteilsschein von New Focus kann im Handelsverlauf an Wert zulegen und liegt am Handelsende bei 5,88$, das ist ein Zugewinn von 3,70%.



Hi matthiasch

Die 200% kannst du machen wenn du langfristig kaufst
kurzfristig glaub ich nicht so schnell.
Ich werde mir das noch ein bischen anschauen,aber es gefällt mir immer noch nicht,hat immer noch großen Druck.
Nufo ist im Moment zu sehr abhängig vom Nasdaq,war früher nicht so.
Ich beobachte im Moment Exfo-und Newp,beides Tester

Gruß panik

[matthiasch]

Heute gehts rund, gibts irgendwelche Gründe?
Bei Yahoo stand nichts.

[panik]

Hi
Ja Jdsu wurde aufgestuft Nufo schon 15%+
Avnx 20%+ Shit!


Hast du gekauft?

[matthiasch]

Nein leider nicht.
Da hab ich meine paar zu 7,1 Euro letzt ja verschenkt...

[matthiasch]

JEtzt bin ich drin..Zu 7,5 Euro
mal sehn was kommt...
vielleicht verklopp ich sie im Laufe des Tages wieder

[panik]

Ich hab mir EXFO gekauft!

Toi ... Toi ...

Gruß panik

[matthiasch]

Na ist doch toll, NUFO aufgestuft.
Ich bin momentan total verunsichert,ob es wieder runtergeht.
Hab schon wieder verkauft.Obwohl es eh nur 200 waren.Übrigens kann ich keine SMILEYS mehr einfügen, Seite gesperrt.
Meinst du wirklich wir sehen noch die 54? Würde auf jeden Fall wieder ganz schön lange dauern.

[matthiasch]

Meine natürlich 5$ und nicht 54

[panik]

Hi
Schwer zu sagen ob wir die 5$ sehen,heute sah es sehr gut aus!
Werde wohl nächste Woche wieder einsteigen,hab keine Lust den Zug zu verpaßen

Gruß panik

[panik]

New Focus Invents Component That Enables Cost-Effective Networks
Industry`s First Hybrid for Raman Amplifiers Performs Dual Functionality and Delivers Nearly Double Efficiency
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber-optic products for next generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced it has invented the industry`s first hybrid device designed specifically for high-power Raman and erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs). Through a patent-pending design, the New Focus iPBC(TM) performs the dual functionality of a polarization beam combiner and an isolator while delivering almost twice the efficiency of conventional devices.

With this significant efficiency improvement, the new device enables designers to use fewer or lower power pump lasers resulting in more cost-effective networks with higher capacity and longer reach. The iPBC combines the power from two pump lasers while providing isolation from destabilizing back-reflected light. This combined functionality within a single device also saves network space and lowers manufacturing costs for system providers. Additionally, with its wide wavelength operating range, a single New Focus iPBC can accommodate a range of pump lasers, resulting in inventory cost reductions. The iPBC, like other New Focus passive components, is designed and tested for handling the high optical power levels required in advanced networks.

With the invention of this unique device, New Focus extends its position as a leading provider of high-performance passive components and expands its innovative line of components for Raman amplifiers and high-power EDFAs.

``New Focus has achieved a genuine breakthrough in passive components with this new hybrid product, and we`re pleased to introduce it to the market,`` said Dr. Timothy Day, vice president, chief technology officer and co-founder of New Focus, Inc. ``The iPBC opens the door for new amplifier designs, and as the sole supplier of this inventive device, New Focus builds on its commitment to drive our products to number one market share.``

New Focus will be demonstrating the iPBC at booth #4805, July 9-11, at the 2001 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (NFOEC) in Baltimore, Maryland.

New Focus is actively sampling the iPBC device. Customers have responded with favorable test results and New Focus is engaged with multiple customers for new designs.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward looking statements which include, but are not limited to statements regarding expectations as to the performance of the New Focus iPBC product, its impact on optical networks, the company`s ability to drive its products to number one market share, and the company`s ability to achieve design wins with customers. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested above. The risks and uncertainties include (i) the demand for Raman amplifiers and high-power EDFAs in light of slower growth expectations for the long haul and ultra-long haul telecommunications markets, customer budget constraints due to current economic conditions or changing customer product plans, (ii) delays in the transfer of the iPBC product from development into high volume production, (iii) manufacturing problems including lower-than-anticipated production yields, and (iv) product introductions by competitors that offer comparable benefits. Additional factors that may affect the production, performance or demand for the company`s products are listed in the company`s most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus is under no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About New Focus

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China that employ approximately 1,200 people.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com, call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[matthiasch]

Und hast du NUFO gekauft? Bin gestern zu 7,7 Euro wieder rein.

[panik]

Hi
Nein hab NOCH nicht gekauft,aber die Stärke gefällt mir so langsam von Nufo!
Gruß panik

[matthiasch]

Hab meine Nufo heute wieder raus zu 8,5Euro,
meine Cree zu 30,5 Euro verkauft.
Nächste Woche kommen wieder Gewinnmitnahmen, bin mir sicher!
Die QZahlen werden wieder verdammt schlecht sein, und nur weil ORCL seine schon revidierten Zahlen einhält, ist das noch keine Trendwende.
Wenn nicht hab ich gelitten, aber schöne Gewinne mitgenommen, zumindest bei Cree.

[matthiasch]

100

[matthiasch]

Das wars dann wohl NuFO 5$......
Heute wiedermal 17% plus auf 8,25$
Jetzt braucht man nicht mehr so schnell einsteigen. Meinst du die Fonds haben heute Abend wegen dem WINDOW-DRESSING oder wie das heißt umgeschichtet?

[matthiasch]

Nochmal eine Frage zu EXFO.
Einstieg bei ALLTIMELOW? Du hast deine ja erst verkauft hab ich gelesen.

[panik]

Hi
Die Kurse waren ja recht seltsam am Freitag ,ob die stimmen?? Ich weiß nicht!

Zu Exfo hab sie mir zurückgekauft(Freitag),Nufo leider nicht na mal sehen wie die Kurse am Montag ausschauen?

Gruß panik

[panik]

New Focus Launches Ultracompact Interleaver for High Capacity OC-192 Networks
Unique Design Enables Double Network Capacity at Lower Cost of Ownership
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced its newest wavelength management solution, a 50 gigahertz interleaver with the unique combination of ultracompact size, high performance and passive operation. The device enables cost-effective, high capacity networks by doubling capacity for OC-192, or 10 gigabits per second systems. The launch of the New Focus interleaver represents a major advancement by the company in addressing the growing market of wavelength management solutions for optical networks.

Through a patent-pending design, the New Focus interleaver features wide passbands, low dispersion, and low insertion loss required for advanced high data rate applications. The device has a distinctive ultracompact form and operates without the need for active temperature control, providing power and space savings. It also performs the most difficult stage of demultiplexing and multiplexing, enabling optical networks with 50 gigahertz-spaced signals and up to 160 OC-192 channels or 1.6 terabits per second of capacity.

New Focus has received positive feedback from customers who expressed strong interest in the new interleaver and were particularly impressed with the passive performance characteristics relative to the competition.

``We`re extremely excited about the interleaver because its inventive design enables New Focus to bring to market a truly best-of-breed, wavelength management solution,`` said Dr. Timothy Day, vice president, chief technology officer and co-founder of New Focus, Inc. ``The device not only enables high capacity via high data rates on tight channel spacings, but accomplishes this in an ultracompact form without active cooling, a remarkable achievement. As a result, we can offer companies the cost-saving benefit of significantly more capacity per dollar.``

The new product expands New Focus` wavelength management product line to four products which also includes the New Focus C/L Band Splitter, a wide-band component for combining or splitting C- and L-band signals in optical networks, L-Band Optical Circulators and C-Band Optical Circulators, both optimized for use in next-generation DWDM networks. Members of the press, industry analysts and conference delegates are invited to visit New Focus` booth, #4805 at the 2001 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (NFOEC) in Baltimore, Maryland, July 8 - 12, to learn more about the New Focus interleaver.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward looking statements which include, but are not limited to statements regarding expectations as to the performance of the New Focus interleaver product, its impact on optical networks, the company`s ability to drive its products to number one market share, and the company`s ability to achieve design wins with customers. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested above. The risks and uncertainties include (i) the demand wavelength management products in light of slower growth expectations for the long haul and ultra-long haul telecommunications markets, customer budget constraints due to current economic conditions or changing customer product plans, (ii) delays in the transfer of the interleaver product from development into high volume production, (iii) manufacturing problems including lower-than-anticipated production yields, and (iv) product introductions by competitors that offer comparable benefits. Additional factors that may affect the production, performance or demand for the company`s products are listed in the company`s most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus is under no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About New Focus

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com, call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.





P.s. So eben hat Avanex gewarnt!!!

Wird Nufo auch runterziehen!

Gruß panik

[matthiasch]

Nicht mal schlecht wenn man nicht investiert ist...
Ich glaube , da kann man sich Zeit lassen und mit anderen Werten zocken. Wenns ganz dumm kommt fallen Avnx, Nufo auf
3$.

[matthiasch]

Langsam kommen die 5$ ja wieder.Hoffe nur, dass sie dann nicht noch auf 2 oder 3$ fallen.

[matthiasch]

Übrigens danke für deine ganzen Empfehlungen!
Sind nämlich alles recht interessante Werte!
Schau dir mal MUSE an, wenn die noch ein bisschen korrigieren sind die verdammt interessant! Setze in letzter Zeit lieber auf die Unternehmen, die bereits Gewinne machen und noch nicht allzu groß sind.

[panik]

Da haben wir wohl den gleichen Geschmack,beobachte MUSE seit 3 Wochen!
Sehr gute Firma...aber ich finde man sollte jetzt nichts haben,ist einfach zu heiß im Moment

Gruß panik

[panik]

New Focus Releases Preliminary Second Quarter Financial Results
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced preliminary financial results for its second quarter ended July 1, 2001. Based on these preliminary results the company expects that its actual second quarter results will fall short of the company`s published guidance. The company will report its actual second quarter financial results and hold a conference call to review the company`s performance on July 25, 2001 after the close of the market.

Preliminary Second Quarter Results:

The company expects to report net revenue of approximately $27 million for the second quarter. The pro forma net loss for the second quarter, excluding a restructuring charge and amortization charges related to deferred stock compensation, goodwill and other intangibles, is expected to fall within the range of $18-21 million, or $0.25-0.29 per share. On April 25, 2001 the company projected net revenue of $28-32 million and a pro forma net loss, exclusive of an anticipated restructuring charge and amortization charges related to deferred stock compensation, goodwill and other intangibles, of $8-12 million for the second quarter of 2001.

The preliminary pro forma net loss for the second quarter includes an estimated charge of $7-9 million related primarily to additional inventory write-downs and order cancellation charges. This charge is based on a weaker demand outlook for the company`s products resulting from the current difficult conditions in the telecommunications market. The $18-21 million pro forma net loss for the second quarter excludes an estimated $5 million restructuring charge for previously announced work force reductions and planned facility closures.

``Despite difficult conditions within our markets we nearly met the low end of our published revenue guidance for the second quarter. As expected, revenue from passive products declined sharply on a sequential basis between the first and second quarters, and we expect lower revenues from this product family during the second half of this year. The second quarter pro forma net loss will exceed the high end of our published guidance due mainly to the unanticipated charge for additional inventory write-downs and order cancellation fees. Our balance sheet remains strong with a cash balance of approximately $340 million at the end of the June quarter. This level of cash reserves provides us with the resources and flexibility to weather the challenging times facing the fiber optics industry,`` said Ken Westrick, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc.

``In the second quarter we continued to follow our philosophy of investing aggressively in research and development projects for select new product programs. Such investments for the future are prudent, but the pursuit of future market opportunities demands high expenditure levels that adversely impact bottom line performance in current periods. In light of a growing perception that the current industry downturn will persist well into 2002, we will focus on additional cost reduction initiatives to improve our operating performance,`` said Westrick.

Earlier in March and April, the company announced two separate work force reductions that reduced the company`s worldwide employee population from 2,100 to 1,200 people. Approximately three-quarters of the work force reduction occurred at the company`s China manufacturing facilities as production rates were adjusted to lower unit demand levels. The company also previously announced plans to close two smaller manufacturing facilities. The $5.0 million restructuring charge for the second quarter reflects the costs associated with the work force reductions and facility closures.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements regarding the expected net revenue and pro forma net loss for the second quarter of fiscal year 2001, the expected charge associated with inventory write-downs and order cancellation fees included in the pro forma net loss for the second quarter of fiscal year 2001, the expected restructuring charge excluded from the pro forma net loss for the second quarter of fiscal year 2001, the expected cash balance at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2001, the likelihood that demand for the company`s passive products will continue to weaken during the second half of 2001, the company`s ability to broaden its portfolio of products through aggressive research and development spending, and the perception that the current industry downturn will persist well into 2002. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested. The risks and uncertainties include any accounting adjustments made during the quarter close that would modify the estimates provided above for the second quarter financial results; the difficulty of predicting improved industry conditions and forecasting company revenues due to continuing uncertainties regarding overall future demand within the telecommunications industry, inventory levels within the industry, sudden order reductions and cancellations by customers, lower backlog of customer orders, and potential pricing pressures that may arise from supply-demand conditions within the industry; the challenge of inventory management and valuation during periods of weakening demand; and the company`s ability to generate future revenue from new products commensurate with prior investments in research and development activities. Other risk factors that may affect the company`s financial performance are listed in the company`s fiscal year 2000 10-K annual report and most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About New Focus:

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Santa Clara and Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com, call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[matthiasch]

Gab schon lange nichts neues mehr von Nufo. In Deutschland wird nichts oder fast gar nichts mehr gehandelt, muss man sich eben mehr um die anderen Werte kümmern.
MUSE steht momentan gar nicht gut, was denkst du, wie weit fällt die noch?(Schätze bis 14$).

Wann bringt nufo eigentlich Q-zahlen?

[woernie]

hallo mattiasch,

siehe ein posting tiefer (panik): am 25.07. bringt NUFO Q-zahlen.

cu w.

[matthiasch]

Danke
Kommt davon wenn man zu faul ist die ganzen Berichte zu übersetzen...
....company`s performance on July 25, 2001 after the close of the market.... da stehts ja

[panik]

Danish NetTest launches patent suit in U.S.
COPENHAGEN, July 20 (Reuters) - Danish diversified technology group GN Store Nord said on Friday its NetTest fibre optic unit`s French and American subsidiaries had brought a patent lawsuit against U.S. New Focus Inc (NasdaqNM:NUFO - news).

The alleged patent infringement by New Focus relates to tuneable lasers whose patent is assigned to NetTest`s Photonetics, SAS and Photonetics Inc subsidiaries, GN said in a statement.

The laser features in TUNICS, Photonetics Inc`s core product line.

The case is to be heard in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, where Photonetics Inc and New Focus are incorporated.

No further information on the legal proceedings was given.

[matthiasch]

Heute Tag der Entscheidung, die Zahlen werden glaube ich sehr schlecht, Ausblick auch.
Was denkst du panik?

[panik]

HI matthisch

Nufo ist grade afterhour bei 4,70$

Es läuft im Moment die Conference call

Gruß panik

[panik]

Sieht nicht gut aus,war ja klar



New Focus loss widens, warns on third quarter
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 25 (Reuters) - Fiber-optic supplier New Focus Inc.(NasdaqNM:NUFO - news) on Wednesday reported a wider second-quarter proforma net loss and warned that it expects revenues to decline sequentially between the second and third quarters.

The company said the proforma net loss for the second quarter -- excluding a one-time charge -- widened to $12.5 million, or 17 cents a share, compared with a loss of $6.6 million, or 13 cents a share a year ago.

Revenues for the period were $26.6 million, up from $14.5 million a year ago but down from $40.8 million in the first quarter. The company blamed the slip from the prior quarter on a 41 percent sequential decrease in revenues from fiber-optic products and an 11 percent decline in revenue from its photonics tool products.

New Focus said it expects to report a proforma net loss of $18 million to $21 million, or 24 cents to 29 cents a share, in the third quarter, excluding any one-time items.

The company said it would also be cutting its expenses by about 18 percent, or $6 million, from second-quarter spending levels. It said it was likely to cut more jobs. Shares of New Focus closed off 13 cents at $5.60 on Nasdaq prior to the news.

[matthiasch]

Die hält sich aber verdammt gut mit 5,45$ !
Bist du momentan investiert?

[panik]

wundert mich auch ,das nufo sich gut hält.

Nein ich bin nicht in nufo investiert.

Gruß panik

[panik]

7:43AM New Focus (NUFO) 5.60: CSFB downgrades to HOLD from Buy as outlook continues to deteriorate; visibility extremely low and return to profitability could be over a year away .

[panik]

New Focus Adopts Stockholder Rights Plan
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced that the company`s board of directors has adopted a stockholder rights plan. Under the plan the company will issue a non-taxable dividend of one right for each share of the company`s common stock, par value of $0.001 per share, held by stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 31, 2001.

The plan is designed to assure stockholders fair value in the event of a future unsolicited business combination or similar transaction involving the company. New Focus indicated that the plan was not adopted in response to any attempt to acquire the company and that the company is not aware of any such efforts.

Each right will initially entitle stockholders to purchase for $40.00 a fractional share of the company`s preferred stock with economic terms similar to those of one share of the company`s common stock. The rights are not immediately exercisable and will become exercisable only upon the occurrence of certain events. If a person or group acquires or announces a tender or exchange offer that would result in the acquisition of fifteen percent or more of the company`s common stock while the stockholder rights plan remains in place, all rights holders, except the acquiring person or group, will be entitled to acquire the company`s common stock at a discount. The effect will be to encourage third parties interested in acquiring fifteen percent or more of the company`s common stock to negotiate with the company`s board of directors. The board of directors may terminate the stockholder rights plan or redeem the rights for $.001 per share within certain specified time frames. The rights will expire ten years from the record date of the plan. Further details of the plan are outlined in a letter that will be mailed to stockholders as of the record date.

About New Focus:

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[panik]

New Focus Announces Board Change
Dr. Milton Chang to Leave Board; R. Clark Harris Elected Chairman
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced that Dr. Milton Chang, chairman of the board, will step down effective immediately. R. Clark Harris, a board member of New Focus for over two years, has been elected to serve as chairman of the board. Dr. Chang is leaving the board of New Focus to dedicate time to his new venture, iNCUBIC. Dr. Chang will continue to make himself available to New Focus and assumes the title of founder and retired chairman of the company.

``We want to thank Milton for his tremendous contributions over the company`s eleven year history. I greatly appreciate the insights and assistance he has given me and other members of the company,`` said Ken Westrick, president and chief executive officer of New Focus. ``We are delighted Clark has agreed to assume the chairmanship. His management experience in both emerging and large, complex organizations will be particularly relevant as we address the near-term challenges facing our industry and position the company for long-term success,`` continued Westrick.

Mr. Harris has served as a director of New Focus since December 1998 and is currently a partner at NorthEast Ventures, a firm that provides strategic consulting and advisory services to high technology companies. Prior to joining NorthEast Ventures, he served as president of a major division of Uniphase, now JDS Uniphase, for three years. Before joining JDS Uniphase in 1995, Mr. Harris spent 19 years at United Technologies Corporation in various operating positions, including senior vice president of the Sikorsky Aircraft Division.

``When the telecommunications industry recovers, I am confident that New Focus will be well positioned for rapid growth because of its stellar customer list, deep technical competencies, and excellent manufacturing infrastructure. Additionally, the company has a number of significant active and passive products in the pipeline. As a result of the company`s progress, it is now time for me to focus my energies on what I do best, which is to incubate great companies,`` said Dr. Chang.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements which include, but are not limited to statements regarding the positioning of the company within the optical components industry, the company`s ability to grow rapidly in response to an industry recovery, and the company`s ability to successfully introduce, market and sell new active and passive products. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested. The risks and uncertainties include the rapidly-changing competitive landscape within the optical components industry as a result of the recent sharp downturn in the telecommunications industry, the company`s ability to maintain adequate infrastructure to support future growth in light of short-term actions required to preserve cash flow and improve results of operations, any unforeseen delays in completing the development of the company`s new products on a timely basis and achieving sufficient production to generate volume revenues, the company`s ability to gain customer acceptance of its new products, and the company`s ability to generate future revenue from new products commensurate with prior investments in research and development activities. Other risk factors that may affect the company`s financial performance are listed in the company`s fiscal year 2000 10-K annual report and most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About New Focus:

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[panik]

New Focus says names Harris as chairman
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug 13 (Reuters) - New Focus Inc. (NasdaqNM:NUFO - news), a supplier of fiber optic products, said on Monday that chairman Milton Chang will step down and be replaced by board member R. Clark Harris.

The company said Chang is leaving the board of New Focus to dedicate time to his new venture iNCUBIC. New Focus shares closed down 5 cents at $4.80 in Monday trading on the Nasdaq.

[panik]

New Focus Records Goodwill Impairment Charge
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced that the company filed its Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and recorded an impairment charge of $241.6 million against the goodwill associated with the company`s acquisitions of JCA Technology, Inc. and Globe Y. Technology, Inc.

On July 25, 2001, the company issued its second quarter financial results without the impact of this impairment charge. At that time the company indicated that it was finalizing the magnitude of the goodwill impairment charge and expected to incorporate this charge in its second quarter financial statements filed on Form 10-Q in mid-August. Relative to the previously announced financial results, the goodwill impairment charge increased the second quarter net loss, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, by the amount equal to the impairment charge. Including the impairment charge, the net loss for the second quarter was $297.7 million, or $4.07 per share. The goodwill impairment charge did not affect the previously announced pro forma net loss for the second quarter of $19.1 million, or $0.26 per share.

The significant downturns in the telecommunications and financial markets have negatively impacted the future revenue and cash flow expectations for the JCA and Globe Y businesses. The company determined the magnitude of the impairment charge by comparing the expected discounted future cash flows of these businesses to the carrying value of the related intangible assets. These intangible values were recorded at the closing of the acquisitions during a time period when stock valuations for companies in the telecommunications sector were at a much higher level. Under generally accepted accounting principles the remaining goodwill balance of $26.4 million will continue to be amortized through 2001 using an estimated life of four years. Goodwill amortization related to these acquisitions will be approximately $1.9 million in the third and fourth quarters of 2001. The company`s pro forma financial results exclude various charges, including goodwill amortization, and accordingly future pro forma results will remain unaffected by the changes in goodwill amortization arising from the impairment charge.

In July 2001 the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141, ``Business Combinations`` and SFAS No. 142, ``Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.`` Under these rules the company`s financial results, beginning with the first quarter of 2002, will no longer include the amortization of goodwill, but any remaining goodwill balance will become subject to annual impairment testing.

About New Focus:

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com, call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[matthiasch]

Hi panik!

Ich glaube NUFo fasse ich so schnell nicht an, die fällt auf 2$!
Wenn die weiterhin so große Verluste erwirtschaften, ist das Geld von 330Mill$ auch bald weg!

[panik]

Hi
Da ist was wahres dran!
Im Moment meide ich Fibers
aber wenn Nufo wirklich auf 2$ fallen sollte,dann werd ich mich eindecken (Hop oder Top)langfristig halten.

Gruß panik

[matthiasch]

Hi Panik!

Mittlerweile werden die Abschläge bei den Fibers kriminell.Bin im letzten Monat mehr zu den Biotechs übergegangen und recht gut gefahren, in was bist du noch long?

Naja, langfristig werden das Topeinstiegschancen sein!

[genya]

wer hat eigentlich den NUFO-dreck ausgegraben? Von 140 auf 3, das ist eine Leistung...

[Kostolany4]

Wieso sollte man eigentlich in eine Firma investieren, die es soeben geschafft
hat, 98% ihres Börsenwertes zu vernichten ?

So eine desolate Aktie würde ich nicht mal mit der Beißzange anfassen. Dieser
Cashburner ist fertig auf der Bereifung und hat keine Chance mehr in diesem
Umfeld. Genauso wie die anderen beiden Branchenkollegen. I am very sorry.

[matthiasch]

@Kostolany4

Ob ich jemals wieder in NUFO einsteige, kann ich momentan noch nicht sagen. Nur weiß ich, dass ich mir einen der aussichtsreichsten Glasfaserwerte ins Depot lege. Wer sagt, alle Glasfaserwerte wären tot, hat keine Ahnung.

[avci]

@GENYA!
toller kommentar
ALLE FIBERS WURDEN GEFI....
nicht nur nufo!
also laß die dummen kommentare

[panik]

New Focus Announces Stock Repurchase Program
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced that the company has been authorized by its board of directors to institute a stock repurchase program whereby up to 5,000,000 shares of its common stock may be repurchased in the open market from time to time.

``Our board of directors felt that an investment in our own stock would be beneficial to the company and its stockholders,`` said Ken Westrick, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc. He further noted that the repurchases will reduce the long-term potential dilution that might result from issuances under the company`s stock benefit plans.

About New Focus:

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[matthiasch]

Na, habt ihr gesehen, wie NUFO explodiert ist?!? Ganz ist die Luft also doch noch nicht raus.

[panik]

New Focus Unveils Ultra-Fast, Low Noise Swept Wavelength Tunable Laser; New Laser Enables Real-Time Measurement of Components
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced an ultra-fast, highly repeatable, tunable laser source specifically designed for testing passive fiber optic components. The new laser enables real-time adjustment and testing of both C and L band components during manufacture, increasing yield as well as throughput.

``This new instrument builds on New Focus` long success with tunable lasers,`` said Dr. Timothy Day, founder and chief technology officer, New Focus, Inc. ``The combination of ultra-fast sweep speeds, low noise and wide wavelength range gives our customers the ability to test C and L band components with a single instrument. Of course, this reduces their manufacturing costs, critical in today`s market.``


Technology features of the new 6500 Series laser:
-- Features an industry leading low noise figure of greater than 70 dB
(low ASE Option) while maintaining sweep speeds of 100 nm/s
-- Enhances New Focus` StableWave(TM) cavity providing wide C+L
mode-hop-free tuning
-- Offers high power (+6 dBm over C+L band) as an option
-- Tunes at 100-nm/s, enough speed to measure 40 channels or more in less
than a second
-- Designed specifically for heavy 24/7 duty cycles required on the
manufacturing floor


``The New Focus swept wavelength tunable laser addresses component manufacturers` critical needs for faster and flexible instruments,`` said Jay Patel, senior analyst, The Yankee Group. ``Such flexibility, during constantly changing market requirements, brings forth cost and time-to-market advantages for its customers.``

6500 Series laser design features:
-- Icon-driven, intuitive touch screen interface allows for immediate
installation in facilities around the world
-- Detachable LCD touch screen reduces footprint on the manufacturing
line


New Focus has shipped beta units to customers for evaluation and will begin taking orders in October 2001 for shipment beginning in December. Also, the product will be demonstrated in the New Focus stand at the European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) in Amsterdam, October 1 - 3, 2001 (Stand #3063).

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements regarding the expected performance of the company`s 6500 Series swept-wavelength laser, the anticipated benefits gained by customers through the use of this product, the general availability of this product in December 2001, and the company`s market share position in the tunable laser market. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested above. The risks and uncertainties include (i) delays in the transfer of this new product from development into high volume production, (ii) manufacturing problems, including lower-than-anticipated production yields, that could limit availability of this product, (iii) product introductions by competitors that offer comparable benefits, and (iv) reduced demand for test and measurement products arising from the difficult conditions within telecommunications markets that, in concert with competitive product offerings, could change market share positions within the tunable laser market.

Additional factors that may affect the production, performance or demand for the company`s products are listed in the company`s most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus is under no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About New Focus

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California; Madison, Wisconsin and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com; or call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or email us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[panik]

New Focus Announces Management Change; R. Clark Harris Replaces Kenneth E. Westrick as President and CEO
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced that Kenneth E. Westrick has resigned as the company`s president and chief executive officer and as a member of the company`s board of directors for personal reasons. R. Clark Harris, chairman of New Focus` board of directors, has been elected to serve as the company`s president and chief executive officer. Mr. Westrick will work with Mr. Harris on special transition assignments through the end of this year.

Mr. Harris has served as a director of New Focus since December 1998 and as the chairman of the board since August 2001. Mr. Harris is also currently a partner at NorthEast Ventures, a firm that provides strategic consulting and advisory services to high technology companies. Prior to joining NorthEast Ventures, he served as president of a major division of Uniphase, now JDS Uniphase, for three years. Before joining JDS Uniphase in 1995, Mr. Harris spent 19 years at United Technologies Corporation in various operating positions, including senior vice president of the Sikorsky Aircraft Division.

``We want to thank Ken for his contributions to New Focus over the past four years. Under his leadership New Focus broadened its product offerings into the telecommunications market, expanded its worldwide manufacturing capabilities, and deepened its research and development efforts. Additionally, he strengthened the company`s financial resources through multiple private and public financings. New Focus completed its initial public offering in May 2000 and a secondary public offering in August 2000, raising nearly $550 million to finance the company`s future development. In light of the demands over the past four years, Ken now wishes to spend more time with his family and we wish him well,`` said Harris.

``The board of directors is very pleased that Clark has accepted an expanded role at the company. Clark`s extensive operating and management experience in the telecommunications and other industries will be invaluable to New Focus as the company navigates through the difficult business challenges ahead,`` said Bob Pavey, board member of New Focus and general partner at Morgenthaler Ventures.

About New Focus:

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com, call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[panik]

New Focus Announces Third Quarter Financial Results and Additional Cost Reduction Measures
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2001. The company`s actual third quarter results were generally in line with the guidance provided by the company on July 25, 2001. This guidance indicated a range of $16-20 million for net revenue and a range of $18-21 million for net loss. The company today also announced plans for a 35% reduction in its worldwide work force over the next twelve months. The company will record a restructuring charge in its fourth quarter to reflect this action.

Third Quarter Review:

Net revenue for the third quarter of 2001 was $15.8 million, down from $26.6 million in the second quarter of 2001 and $22.2 million in the third quarter of 2000.

Net revenue from the company`s fiber-optic products in the third quarter of 2001 totaled $9.7 million, down from $19.0 million in the second quarter of 2001 and $14.9 million in the third quarter of 2000. Net revenue from the company`s photonics tool products in the third quarter of 2001 totaled $6.1 million, down from $7.6 million in the second quarter of 2001 and $7.3 million in the third quarter of 2000.

The pro forma net loss in the third quarter of 2001 was $18.0 million, or $0.24 per share based on 74.2 million shares outstanding. This pro forma net loss included a charge of $1.3 million for inventory write-downs and order cancellation fees. Excluding this charge, the net loss for the third quarter was $16.7 million, or $0.22 per share. In the second quarter of 2001 the company reported a pro forma net loss of $19.1 million, or $0.26 per share based on 73.1 million shares outstanding. This pro forma net loss included a charge of $6.6 million for the write-down of inventories and related charges. Excluding this charge, the net loss for the second quarter was $12.5 million, or $0.17 per share. The pro forma net loss for the third quarter of 2000 was $1.3 million, or $0.02 per share based on 58.1 million shares outstanding.

Based on results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the company recorded a net loss for the third quarter of 2001 of $32.0 million, or $0.43 per share based on 74.2 million shares outstanding. The net loss for the second quarter of 2001 was $297.7 million, or $4.07 per share based on 73.1 million shares outstanding. For the third quarter of 2000 the net loss was $7.1 million, or $0.12 per share based on 58.1 million shares outstanding.

``While our total net revenue of $15.8 million for the third quarter was at the low end of our revenue guidance range, more rapid progress against expense reduction targets improved our bottom line performance relative to our pro forma net loss guidance of $18-21 million. Our third quarter pro forma net loss, net of inventory write-downs and other charges, was $16.7 million. At the end of the second quarter we announced a goal to reduce our quarterly expense structure, defined as manufacturing overhead plus operating expenses, by $6 million between the second and fourth quarters of this year. Relative to this goal we reduced expenses by $3.6 million, or 60% of our targeted reduction, in the third quarter and we expect to realize the remainder this quarter,`` said Clark Harris, the newly appointed president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc. Mr. Harris has served on the board of directors of New Focus since December 1998, was elected chairman in August 2001 and assumed his additional positions last week.

The company`s cash and short-term investments stood at $301 million at the end of the third quarter, down $36 million from the end of June. In the third quarter the company`s capital expenditures totaled $9 million, down from $27 million and $15 million in the first and second quarters of 2001, respectively.

Business Outlook:

``We see continuing difficult times for the telecommunications industry for the balance of this year and 2002. In light of these expected conditions, we are taking aggressive steps to minimize our cash burn rate. In addition to the $6 million of quarterly cost reductions previously announced, we are taking actions to generate an incremental $10 million in quarterly savings by the end of 2002. These cost reductions will structure the company for profitability at $25 million in quarterly revenue,`` said Harris.

The company anticipates that the majority of the additional $10 million in quarterly cost savings will be generated by three major initiatives. First, the company will reduce its worldwide work force by an additional 35%, or approximately 400 people, by the end of 2002. About 40% of this planned reduction will occur by the end of this year. The company`s work force will be approximately 700 people at the end of 2002, down from the peak employment level of 2,100 people this past February. Second, product development spending will be reduced to a rate of $7-8 million per quarter by the end of 2002. This action will more closely align development expenses with recent changes in new product plans at various customers and with the company`s revenue expectations for 2002. Third, the company will aggressively transfer more production to its offshore manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China which will allow the company to further consolidate its current U.S. manufacturing facilities in the coming year.

``Turning back to the present, we now expect that net revenue in the fourth quarter will decline sequentially and fall within a range of $12-15 million. At this revenue level the pro forma net loss for the fourth quarter will likely be within a range of $14-17 million, or $0.19-0.23 per share. This projected pro forma fourth quarter net loss does not include any estimated provisions for additional inventory write-downs and cancellation charges. Due to the current economic climate and associated uncertainty within the telecommunications industry, the company is providing financial guidance for the fourth quarter only,`` said Harris.

Based on the current revenue outlook for the fourth quarter, the company is now targeting a net cash outflow for the fourth quarter of approximately $11-14 million, which represents a 50-60% improvement relative to the cash outflows in the second and third quarters of 2001. Achievement of this goal remains highly dependent on the realization of planned expense reductions, the minimization of capital expenditures, and the attainment of planned revenue. Cash outflows associated with the anticipated fourth quarter restructuring charge are not included in the $11-14 million estimate.

``We remain optimistic about the long-term prospects of the markets that we serve. We will closely monitor the performance of our various lines of business and will channel investments into those areas that allow us to deliver differentiated products to our customers. We are committed in our effort to reduce our quarterly cash burn rate and to preserve our strong balance sheet so that we are prepared to take full advantage of the eventual upturn in our industry,`` said Harris.

Composition of Pro Forma Results:

The company`s pro forma net losses exclude charges for restructuring activities, the amortization of acquired intangibles and deferred compensation, the write-off of acquired in-process R&D, and the income tax effects related to these charges. Pro forma losses, however, include charges related to inventory write-downs, order cancellation charges, and other charges that may not be repetitive in nature. The company separately identifies the magnitude of such charges. Pro forma net losses include amounts for net interest income and tax provisions.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release, and in particular the material in the section labeled ``Business Outlook,`` contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements regarding the revenue outlook for the fourth quarter of 2001, the projected pro forma net loss for the fourth quarter of 2001, the projected cash outflow for the fourth quarter of 2001, planned reductions in the company`s expense structure by the end of 2002, the company`s plan to effect a significant work force reduction, the company`s plan to transfer more production offshore to support a further consolidation of its U.S. manufacturing operations, and the company`s goal to achieve profitability at $25 million in quarterly revenue. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested. The risks and uncertainties include the difficulty of forecasting anticipated revenues due to weakness and uncertainties related to general economic conditions and overall demand within the telecommunications industry, inventory levels within the industry, sudden and unexpected order reductions and cancellations by customers, lower backlog of customer orders, and potential pricing pressures that may arise from supply-demand conditions within the industry; the high sensitivity of the size of the company`s net loss to its level of revenue due to the fixed and/or project oriented nature of its expenses; the challenge of managing inventory levels during periods of weakening demand; the difficulty of achieving anticipated cost reductions due to unforeseen expenses, including costs arising from the consolidation of the company`s manufacturing operations, that may arise in future quarters; the difficulty of achieving anticipated cost reductions due to an inability to reduce expenses without jeopardizing product development schedules; any unforeseen delays in completing the development of the company`s new products on a timely basis and achieving sufficient production to generate volume revenues; the company`s ability to gain customer acceptance of its new products; and the company`s ability to generate future revenue from new products commensurate with prior investments in research and development activities. Other risk factors that may affect the company`s financial performance are listed in the company`s fiscal year 2000 10-K annual report and most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About New Focus:

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].


NEW FOCUS, INC.
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Sep 30, Jul 1, Oct 1, Sep 30, Oct 1,
2001 2001 2000 2001 2000(A)

Net
revenues $15,838 $26,649 $22,250 $83,249 $46,483
Cost of
net
revenues 16,882 26,349 17,248 98,673 41,090
Gross profit (1,044) 300 5,002 (15,424) 5,393
(6.6)% 1.1% 22.5% (18.5)% 11.6%

Operating
expenses:
Research
and
develop-
ment, net 13,480 14,377 7,270 40,652 15,771
Sales and
marketing 2,592 2,942 1,526 7,981 4,091
General and
administra-
tive 5,010 6,429 2,538 17,643 6,330
Total
operating
expenses 21,082 23,748 11,334 66,276 26,192

Loss from
operations (22,126) (23,448) (6,332) (81,700) (20,799)
(139.7)% (88.0)% (28.5)% (98.1)% (44.7)%

Interest
and other
income, net 4,341 4,505 5,082 13,840 6,017
Loss before
provision
(benefit)
for income
taxes (17,785) (18,943) (1,250) (67,860) (14,782)
Provision
(benefit)
for income
taxes 175 175 2 525 2
Net loss $(17,960) $(19,118) $(1,252) $(68,385) $(14,784)
(113.4)% (71.7)% (5.6)% (82.1)% (31.8)%

Basic and
diluted
net loss
per share $(0.24) $(0.26) $(0.02) $(0.94) $(0.28)
Shares used
to compute
basic and
diluted net
loss per
share 74,212 73,086 58,140 73,130 52,829


(A) Number of shares used for the pro forma net loss per share calculation assumes the conversion of convertible preferred stock into common stock. Such conversion was completed in conjunction with the May 2000 initial public offering.
NEW FOCUS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Sep 30, Jul 1, Oct 1, Sep 30, Oct 1,
2001 2001 2000 2001 2000

Net
revenues $15,838 $26,649 $22,250 $83,249 $46,483
Cost of
net
revenues 16,882 26,349 17,248 98,673 41,090
Gross profit (1,044) 300 5,002 (15,424) 5,393
(6.6)% 1.1% 22.5% (18.5)% 11.6%

Operating
expenses:
Research
and develop-
ment, net 13,480 14,377 7,270 40,652 15,771
Sales and
marketing 2,592 2,942 1,526 7,981 4,091
General and
administra-
tive 5,010 6,429 2,538 17,643 6,330
Impairment
and Restruc-
turing
Charges 2,162 245,197 -- 247,359 --
Amortization
of acquired
intangibles 5,255 22,462 -- 62,554 --
Deferred
stock
compensation 11,766 16,057 5,879 53,147 18,935
Total
operating
expenses 40,265 307,464 17,213 429,336 45,127

Loss from
operations (41,309) (307,164) (12,211) (444,760) (39,734)
(260.8)% (1,152.6)% (54.9)% (534.3)% (85.5)%
Interest and
other
income, net 4,341 4,505 5,082 13,840 6,017

Loss before
provision
(benefit)
for income
taxes (36,968) (302,659) (7,129) (430,920) (33,717)

Provision
(benefit)
for income
taxes (5,000) (5,000) 2 (15,000) 2

Net loss $(31,968) $(297,659) $(7,131) $(415,920) $(33,719)
(201.8)% (1,117.0)% (32.0)% (499.6)% (72.5)%

Basic and
diluted
net loss
per share $(0.43) $(4.07) $(0.12) $(5.69) $(1.06)
Shares used
to compute
basic and
diluted net
loss per
share 74,212 73,086 58,140 73,130 31,783


NEW FOCUS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands)

Sep 30, 2001 Dec 31, 2000
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term
investments $301,395 $485,493
Trade accounts receivable, net 9,176 13,835
Inventories 10,780 30,385
Other current assets 13,645 4,805
Total current assets 334,996 534,518
Property and equipment, net 97,651 54,744
Intangibles, net 65,342 577
Other assets 13,988 11,105
Total assets $511,977 $600,944

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS` EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $3,938 $21,556
Accrued Expenses 13,213 10,355
Deferred research and development funding 743 343
Current portion of long-term debt 203 281
Total current liabilities 18,097 32,535
Long-term debt, less current portion 10 111
Deferred rent 1,459 1,188
Long-term deferred tax liability 10,536 --
Stockholders` equity 481,875 567,110
Total liabilities and stockholders` equity $511,977 $600,944

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[matthiasch]

Heißer Tipp aus Silicon Valley

Das Unternehmen New Focus [Nasdaq: NUFO Kurs/Chart ] aus dem Silicon Valley produziert eine Reihe von Next Generation-Glasfaserkomponenten für Ausrüster von Netzwerkfirmen. In seinen drei Geschäftsbereichen - passive Bauteile, aktive Bauteile und photonische Komponenten - entwickelt New Focus unter anderem Technologien zur Steuerung von Datenströmen in Glasfasernetzwerken. Zusätzlich bietet die Firma Komponenten zur Signalverstärkung und Testsysteme an. Ende 2000 gehörten die Ausrüster Corvis (17,6 Prozent Umsatzanteil), Agilent Technologies (14,4 Prozent) und Corning (10,6 Prozent) zu den größten Einzelkunden. Konkurrenz besteht unter anderem zu JDS Uniphase, Lucent Networks und Nortel Networks, zu denen jedoch gleichzeitig Kundenbeziehungen unterhalten werden.

Die Abhängigkeit von den Großkunden - kein Zufall, sondern Teil der Firmenstrategie - hat sich im Verlauf des letzten Geschäftsjahres negativ auf die Geschäftsentwicklung ausgewirkt. Die rückläufigen Investitionen im Kommunikationssektor traf zunächst die Großen der Branche und schließlich auch die Nischenplayer. New Focus hat auf die Entwicklung mit umfangreichen Sparmaßnahmen reagiert, die unter anderem die Reduzierung von 35 Prozent der Belegschaft (ca. 1.100) einschließt. Zusätzlich wurden die Ausgaben für Forschung und Entwicklung gesenkt, so dass sich der Kapitalaufwand in den letzten drei Quartalen von 27 über 15 auf 9 Millionen Dollar im letzten Quartal (Q3) verringert hat.

Aktuell verfügt New Focus über rund 310 Millionen Dollar in bar. Das Unternehmen ist zudem schuldenfrei. Nach einer Reihe von Änderungen im Top-Management und einer Vielzahl von Downgrades durch Analystenhäuser - seit März wurden die Titel insgesamt neun Mal heruntergestuft - markierte der Titel am 19.09. bei 2,10 Dollar sein Allzeittief. Aktuell notiert New Focus bei 3,27 Dollar, was den Konzern mit rund 240 Millionen Dollar oder 75 Prozent seiner Barreserven bewertet. Der geringe Kapitalbedarf von höchstens 17 Millionen Dollar pro Quartal (Durchschnitt Q1-Q3) sollte die Titel vor einem weiteren Einbruch schützen. Für das Gesamtjahr ist mit Umsätzen um die 100 Millionen Dollar und einem Nettoverlust vor Abschreibungen von 85 Millionen Dollar zu rechnen. Die Firma ist mit ihrer Kundenliste und den zukunftsorientierten Produkten hervorragend positioniert, um von einer möglichen Erholung im Glasfasermarkt zu profitieren.

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[modjo]

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Das Unternehmen New Focus [Nasdaq: NUFO Kurs/Chart ] aus dem Silicon Valley produziert eine Reihe von Next Generation-Glasfaserkomponenten für Ausrüster von Netzwerkfirmen. In seinen drei Geschäftsbereichen - passive Bauteile, aktive Bauteile und photonische Komponenten - entwickelt New Focus unter anderem Technologien zur Steuerung von Datenströmen in Glasfasernetzwerken. Zusätzlich bietet die Firma Komponenten zur Signalverstärkung und Testsysteme an. Ende 2000 gehörten die Ausrüster Corvis (17,6 Prozent Umsatzanteil), Agilent Technologies (14,4 Prozent) und Corning (10,6 Prozent) zu den größten Einzelkunden. Konkurrenz besteht unter anderem zu JDS Uniphase, Lucent Networks und Nortel Networks, zu denen jedoch gleichzeitig Kundenbeziehungen unterhalten werden.

Die Abhängigkeit von den Großkunden - kein Zufall, sondern Teil der Firmenstrategie - hat sich im Verlauf des letzten Geschäftsjahres negativ auf die Geschäftsentwicklung ausgewirkt. Die rückläufigen Investitionen im Kommunikationssektor traf zunächst die Großen der Branche und schließlich auch die Nischenplayer. New Focus hat auf die Entwicklung mit umfangreichen Sparmaßnahmen reagiert, die unter anderem die Reduzierung von 35 Prozent der Belegschaft (ca. 1.100) einschließt. Zusätzlich wurden die Ausgaben für Forschung und Entwicklung gesenkt, so dass sich der Kapitalaufwand in den letzten drei Quartalen von 27 über 15 auf 9 Millionen Dollar im letzten Quartal (Q3) verringert hat.

Aktuell verfügt New Focus über rund 310 Millionen Dollar in bar. Das Unternehmen ist zudem schuldenfrei. Nach einer Reihe von Änderungen im Top-Management und einer Vielzahl von Downgrades durch Analystenhäuser - seit März wurden die Titel insgesamt neun Mal heruntergestuft - markierte der Titel am 19.09. bei 2,10 Dollar sein Allzeittief. Aktuell notiert New Focus bei 3,27 Dollar, was den Konzern mit rund 240 Millionen Dollar oder 75 Prozent seiner Barreserven bewertet. Der geringe Kapitalbedarf von höchstens 17 Millionen Dollar pro Quartal (Durchschnitt Q1-Q3) sollte die Titel vor einem weiteren Einbruch schützen. Für das Gesamtjahr ist mit Umsätzen um die 100 Millionen Dollar und einem Nettoverlust vor Abschreibungen von 85 Millionen Dollar zu rechnen. Die Firma ist mit ihrer Kundenliste und den zukunftsorientierten Produkten hervorragend positioniert, um von einer möglichen Erholung im Glasfasermarkt zu profitieren.

[matthiasch]

@modjo
Einmal reicht doch, oder?

[panik]

New Focus Commences Volume Shipments Of First Raman Hybrid Component
iPBC(TM) Addresses Growing Industry Need for Increased Efficiency in High Power Amplifier Market
SAN JOSE, Calif, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber-optic products for next generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced that the company has begun volume shipments of its iPBC(TM), the industry`s first hybrid device designed specifically for high-power Raman and erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs). Through a patent-pending design, the New Focus iPBC(TM) performs the dual functionality of a polarization beam combiner and an isolator while delivering almost twice the efficiency of conventional stand-alone devices.

``Customer reception of our iPBC(TM) during product sampling over the past five months and the commencement of volume shipments will allow New Focus to address the emerging market for hybrid passive components,`` said Dr. Timothy Day, vice president, chief technology officer and co-founder of New Focus, Inc. ``The unique qualities of this passive component give New Focus a time-to-market advantage in hybrid products for high-power Raman and EDFAs,`` he added.

Responding to the emerging trend to offer advanced hybrid components in amplifier designs, the New Focus iPBC(TM) offers distinct performance advantages as well as cost and space savings for systems providers. The iPBC(TM), like other New Focus passive components, is designed and tested for handling high optical power levels required in advanced networks.

``New Focus continues to address critical needs within the industry by developing innovative products. Shipping this hybrid product for Raman amplification will open doors for development and deployment of other hybrid devices enabling systems manufacturers to reduce the cost and size of their equipment,`` said Jay Patel, senior analyst, Yankee Group.

The New Focus iPBC(TM) is fully qualified to Telcordia standards and is currently being sold directly by New Focus at prices comparable to the stand-alone devices.

Forward Looking Statements:

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements regarding the company`s ability to serve the emerging market for hybrid passive components for high-power Raman and erbium-doped fiber amplifiers through the introduction of its iPBC(TM), the anticipated benefits gained by customers through the use of this hybrid product, and the company`s ability to leverage its capabilities to design other innovative hybrid devices for systems manufacturers. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested above. The risks and uncertainties include (i) manufacturing problems, including lower-than-anticipated production yields, that could limit general availability of this product, (ii) product introductions by competitors that could offer comparable benefits, (iii) the lack of predictability in the demand for hybrid passive components for amplifiers due to business conditions, including excess component inventories, within the telecommunications market, and (iv) sluggish demand, in concert with competitive product offerings, which could change the company`s market position within this emerging market. Additional factors that may affect the production, performance or demand for the company`s products are listed in the company`s most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus is under no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About New Focus:

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

For more information about New Focus, visit its website at: www.newfocus.com.

SOURCE: New Focus

[icemen]

New Focus Appoints New Board Members
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks under the Smart Optics for Networks(TM) brand, today announced that Don G. Hallacy and Dr. Peter F. Bordui have joined the company`s board of directors. These two additions increase the size of the company`s board of directors to seven members.

As president of Technology Services at Sprint, Mr. Hallacy directs the design, engineering, operations, and performance management of the Sprint wireline domestic and international voice, data and Internet networks. He oversees the company`s Information Services and Information Technology organizations and is responsible for access management as well as integrated technology planning for domestic and international strategic ventures. Mr. Hallacy began his career with Sprint in 1992 and held several senior leadership positions in the areas of strategic growth, data networks operations, technology integration and emerging technologies. He left Sprint in 1999 to serve as president and chief executive officer of Eltrax Systems, Inc., an Internet application service provider. He returned to Sprint in 2000 and served as president of the company`s Internet business before accepting his current position later that year. Mr. Hallacy holds a bachelor`s degree in economics and computational math from Albion College.

Until his recent resignation, Dr. Bordui was vice president and general manager of the JDS Uniphase`s fiber-optic telecom source laser business. In this position he managed multiple business units in the Netherlands and the U.K. Prior to JDS Uniphase, Dr. Bordui served as vice president and general manager of the materials division for Crystal Technology, Inc., a Siemens company. He is currently chairman of Photonic Materials, Ltd. in Scotland. He holds a Ph.D. in material science and engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

``New Focus is very pleased that Don and Peter have accepted positions on our board. Both individuals will add new perspectives to our board discussions. Don will provide the company with a carrier-centric view of our business that should provide valuable insights for our product development efforts. Peter`s extensive background in material science and manufacturing, along with his experience in the fiber-optic components business, will assist us in the evaluation of new technologies and business opportunities,`` said R. Clark Harris, chairman, president and chief executive officer of New Focus.

About New Focus:

New Focus designs, manufactures and markets innovative fiber-optic products for next-generation optical networks. The company`s Smart Optics for Networks(TM) products enhance the performance of next-generation optical networks by enabling higher channel counts, faster data rates, longer reach lengths, new service capabilities, and lower costs of ownership. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, People`s Republic of China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com, call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[optical]

New Focus Introduces a New Family of Closed-Loop Motorized Stages
Closed-Loop Motorized Solution Provides Accurate and High-Resolution Motion Control for Increased Efficiency in Manufacturing Applications
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative products serving the telecommunications, test and measurement, and photonics tools markets, today announced the introduction of a new family of closed-loop motorized stages. These moveable platforms offer accurate, high-resolution motion control and placement for precision processes such as fiber-optic alignment and semiconductor wafer positioning. Compared to other closed-loop solutions, they are faster, more compact, easier to control, and offer better price-to-performance ratios.

``The addition of this family complements our line of existing motorized products. Our closed-loop motorized stages deliver a unique combination of high resolution over longer distances through the use of a novel piezo-electric motor,`` says Dr. Timothy Day, chief technology officer and founder of New Focus. ``With the inclusion of the linear, rotary, goniometer and Z-axis-wedge stages, we can now address the needs of the automated motion-control community in the telecommunications, semiconductor processing, electronic assembly, biomedical and disk-drive industries.``

Product features include high-resolution position encoders for accurate positioning to better than 50 nanometers, built-in limit switches for protecting the surrounding setup, and easy-to-use drivers. In addition, the combination of high speeds greater than 100 millimeters per second and bi-directional repeatability of less than 150 nanometers lets customers move the stages quickly, accurately, and with fewer errors. These product capabilities increase the efficiency and precision of automated manufacturing processes.

The family is the latest addition to the New Focus photonics tool chest. Photonics products manipulate light-the flow of photons -- just like electronic products manipulate electricity -- the flow of electricity.

These new products will be demonstrated at the Photonics West Tradeshow, booth #1628, in San Jose, California, January 22-24, 2002. Products will available from New Focus beginning April 1, 2002.

About New Focus:

New Focus manufactures differentiated optical and radio-frequency (RF) products for the next-generation communication networks and other photonics markets. New Focus product portfolio includes tunable lasers for both test and measurement and network applications, high speed opto-electronic devices, wavelength management products, and advanced photonics tools. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, China.

For more information about New Focus, visit the company`s Internet home page at www.newfocus.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements regarding the performance advantages and general availability of the company`s linear, rotary, goniometer and Z-axis-wedge closed-loop motorized stages. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested above. The risks and uncertainties include supply chain issues that limit product availability and product introductions by competitors that could offer comparable benefits. Additional factors that may affect the production, performance or demand for the company`s products are listed in the company`s most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus is under no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[optical]

Die Zahlen sind grausam!!!!!




New Focus Announces Financial Results for its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2001
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative products serving the telecommunications, test and measurement, and photonics tools markets, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2001 ended December 30, 2001. Fourth quarter revenue fell below the low end of the company`s revenue guidance range provided in October 2001 due in part to the deferral of certain revenue into fiscal year 2002. In spite of the lower-than-expected fourth quarter revenue level, the pro forma net loss for the fourth quarter was within guidance due to more rapid progress against the company`s cost reduction goals. As a result of this rapid progress, the company significantly reduced in its quarterly cash burn rate.

Fourth Quarter Review:

Net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2001 was $9.4 million, down from $15.8 million in the third quarter of 2001 and $33.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2000. The company`s guidance for fourth quarter net revenue was $12-15 million. At December 30, 2001 the company deferred the recognition of $2.0 million in net revenue and such revenue will be recognized upon satisfaction of the company`s revenue recognition criteria.

Net revenue from the company`s fiber-optic products in the fourth quarter of 2001 totaled $4.4 million, down from $9.7 million in the third quarter of 2001 and $25.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2000. Net revenue from the company`s photonics tool products in the fourth quarter of 2001 totaled $5.0 million, down from $6.1 million in the third quarter of 2001 and $8.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2000.

GAAP Results:

Based on results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the company recorded a net loss for the fourth quarter of 2001 of $79.5 million, or $1.07 per share based on 74.0 million shares outstanding. The net loss for the third quarter of 2001 was $32.0 million, or $0.43 per share based on 74.2 million shares outstanding. For the fourth quarter of 2000 the net loss was $2.3 million, or $0.04 per share based on 60.5 million shares outstanding.

The company`s fourth quarter 2001 results, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, included charges of $59.7 million associated with the impairment of intangible assets and restructuring and other activities. Additionally, these results include charges of $5.3 million for amortization of acquired intangibles and $5.0 million for deferred compensation. The restructuring and other charge for this period was $12.0 million, which reflected the estimated costs associated with the company`s twelve-month restructuring plan announced in October 2001. The impairment charge for this period was $47.7 million, which reflected additional write- downs of remaining intangibles, including goodwill, related to the company`s acquisitions of JCA Technology, Inc. and Globe Y. Technology, Inc. in early 2001. After consideration of this impairment charge, the company had $12.3 million of intangibles related to these two acquisitions on its year-end balance sheet.

Pro Forma Results:

The pro forma net loss in the fourth quarter of 2001 was $14.7 million, or $0.20 per share based on 74.0 million shares outstanding. This pro forma net loss included a charge of $0.2 million for order cancellation fees and a favorable one-time reduction of $1.5 million in company expenses. Excluding these effects, the net loss for the fourth quarter was $16.0 million, or $0.22 per share. The company`s guidance for pro forma net loss, excluding inventory write-downs, order cancellation fees and one-time adjustments, in the fourth quarter was $14-17 million, or $0.19-0.23 per share.

In the third quarter of 2001 the company reported a pro forma net loss of $18.0 million, or $0.24 per share based on 74.2 million shares outstanding. This pro forma net loss included a charge of $1.3 million for the write-down of inventories and related charges. Excluding this charge, the net loss for the third quarter was $16.7 million, or $0.22 per share. In the fourth quarter of 2000 the company was profitable and reported a pro forma net income of $2.6 million, or $0.04 per share based on 64.1 million shares outstanding.

``Continuation of sluggish demand throughout the telecommunications industry damped our revenue performance in the fourth quarter. The revenue deferral of $2 million into 2002 further reduced our top line performance in the quarter. Outstanding progress in our cost reduction program, however, offset the lost contribution margin from the lower-than-expected revenue, thus allowing us to fall within our net loss guidance for the fourth quarter. We initiated our cost reduction program in July 2001 and set a goal to cut our expense structure, defined as operating expenses plus manufacturing overhead, from $32 million in second quarter of 2001 to $16 million in the fourth quarter of 2002. We lowered the company`s expense structure by $5.7 million in the fourth quarter, raising the total savings over the past two quarters to $9.3 million. With our results to date, we are well on our way to achieving our total cost reduction goal of $16 million,`` said Clark Harris, chairman, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc.

``Our most important objective in the fourth quarter was to reduce our quarterly cash burn rate. Through our cost reduction activities and tight control over our working capital accounts, we lowered our fourth quarter cash outflow, defined as operating cash outflow less capital expenditures, to $6 million, a substantial improvement relative to our previous quarterly cash burn rate of $30-32 million per quarter during the second and third quarters,`` said Harris.

The company`s cash and short-term investments stood at $295 million at the end of the fourth quarter, down from $301 million at the end of September. Capital expenditures totaled approximately $1 million in the fourth quarter. The company`s capital spending was $10 million for the second half of 2001, down sharply from $43 million in the first half of 2001.

Fiscal Year Results:

Net revenue for the twelve months ended December 30, 2001 was $92.6 million, an increase of 15% over $80.4 million in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2000. While net revenues increased year-over-year, the company`s quarterly net revenues weakened significantly between the first and fourth quarters of 2001. Net revenue from fiber optic products totaled $65.3 million and $53.6 million in the twelve months of 2001 and 2000, respectively. Net revenue from photonics tool products totaled $27.3 million and $26.8 million in the twelve months of 2001 and 2000, respectively.

GAAP Results:

Based on results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the net loss for fiscal 2001 was $495.4 million, or $6.78 per share based on 73.0 million basic shares outstanding. The net loss for the twelve months of 2000 was $36.0 million, or $0.92 per share based on 38.9 million shares outstanding. The deferred stock compensation charges included in these results were $58.1 million and $23.7 million for the twelve months of 2001 and 2000, respectively. The results for 2001 also included restructuring and impairment charges of $307.1 million and amortization of acquired intangibles of $67.9 million.

Pro Forma Results:

On a pro forma basis, the net loss for fiscal 2001 was $83.1 million, or $1.14 per share based on 73.0 million shares outstanding. This pro forma net loss included charges of $36.6 million for inventory write-downs and related charges. Excluding these charges, the net loss for fiscal 2001 was $46.5 million, or $0.64 per share. The pro forma net loss for the twelve months of 2000 was $12.2 million, or $0.22 per share based on 54.7 million shares outstanding. This pro forma net loss did not include any charges for inventory write-downs and related charges.

Business Outlook:

``We see limited improvement in our business during the first half of 2002 due to continuing difficult times for the telecommunications industry. In light of these conditions, we will push forward aggressively with our previously announced cost reduction program and will remain highly focused on our cash burn rate. In line with our cost reduction objectives, we plan to close our manufacturing site in Camarillo, California in the early part of the third quarter of 2002 and will transfer production from this operation to other facilities. We will continue to review our various lines of business and will adjust our cost reduction plans and business strategies to fit market realities. Preservation of a strong balance sheet is critical during these uncertain times in our industry and we will make our decisions with this objective in mind,`` said Harris.

``Looking at the current quarter, we expect that net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2002 will fall within a range of $9-12 million. We expect to recognize in the first quarter at least one-third, and possibly all, of the $2 million in deferred revenue from the fourth quarter. At the projected revenue levels the pro forma net loss for the first quarter will likely be within a range of $14-16 million, or $0.19-0.22 per share. This projected pro forma net loss for the first quarter does not include any estimated provisions for additional inventory write-downs and cancellation charges. Due to the current economic climate and associated uncertainty within the telecommunications industry, the company is providing financial guidance for the first quarter of 2002 only,`` said Harris.

Based on the current revenue outlook for the first quarter of 2002, the company is now targeting a net cash outflow for the first quarter of approximately $10-13 million. This expected cash outflow would exceed the actual outflow of $6 million in the fourth quarter of 2001. Reductions in accounts receivable, reimbursements for non-recurring engineering expenses, and cash receipts on deferred revenue reduced the fourth quarter`s cash outflow by approximately $6 million in the fourth quarter of 2001. Such positive effects are not expected in the first quarter of 2002. Achievement of this goal remains highly dependent on the realization of planned expense reductions, the minimization of capital expenditures, and the attainment of planned revenue. Cash outflows associated with restructuring activities are not included in the first quarter estimate.

Composition of Pro Forma Results:

The company`s pro forma net losses exclude charges for restructuring activities, the impairment of goodwill, the amortization of acquired intangibles and deferred compensation, the write-off of acquired in-process R&D, and the income tax effects related to these charges. Pro forma losses, however, include charges related to inventory write-downs, order cancellation charges, and other charges that may not be repetitive in nature. The company separately identifies the magnitude of such charges. Pro forma net losses include amounts for net interest income and tax provisions.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release, and in particular the material in the section labeled ``Business Outlook,`` contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements regarding the revenue outlook for the first quarter of 2002 including an ability to recognize revenue deferred from the fourth quarter of 2001, the projected pro forma net loss for the first quarter of 2002, the projected cash outflow for the first quarter of 2002, planned reductions in the company`s expense structure by the end of 2002, and the company`s commitment to a cost reduction that involves further work force reductions and plant closures. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested. The risks and uncertainties include the difficulty of forecasting anticipated revenues due to weakness and uncertainties related to general economic conditions and overall demand within the telecommunications industry, excess inventory levels within the industry, sudden and unexpected order reductions and cancellations by customers, lower backlog of customer orders, and potential pricing pressures that may arise from supply-demand conditions within the industry; the high sensitivity of the size of the company`s net loss to its level of revenue due to the fixed and/or project oriented nature of its expenses; the challenge of managing inventory levels during periods of weakening demand; the difficulty of achieving anticipated cost reductions due to unforeseen expenses, including costs arising from the consolidation of the company`s manufacturing operations, that may arise in future quarters; the difficulty of achieving anticipated cost reductions due to an inability to reduce expenses without jeopardizing product development schedules; any unforeseen delays in completing the development of the company`s new products on a timely basis and achieving sufficient production to generate volume revenues; the company`s ability to gain customer acceptance of its new products; and the company`s ability to generate future revenue from new products commensurate with prior investments in research and development activities. Other risk factors that may affect the company`s financial performance are listed in the company`s fiscal year 2000 10-K annual report and most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward- looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About New Focus:

New Focus manufactures differentiated optical and radio-frequency (RF) products for the next-generation communication networks and other photonics markets. New Focus` product portfolio includes tunable lasers for both test and measurement and network applications, high speed opto-electronic devices, wavelength management products, and advanced photonics tools. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].


NEW FOCUS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
Dec. 30, Sep. 30, Dec. 31, Dec. 30, Dec. 31,
2001 2001 2000 2001 2000


Net revenues $9,390 $15,838 $33,875 $92,639 $80,358
Cost of net revenues 13,331 16,882 23,256 112,004 64,346
Gross profit (loss) (3,941) (1,044) 10,619 (19,365) 16,012
(42.0)% (6.6)% 31.3% (20.9)% 19.9%
Operating expenses:
Research and
development, net 8,172 13,480 10,620 48,824 26,391
Sales and marketing 2,210 2,592 1,789 10,191 5,880
General and
administrative 3,212 5,010 3,483 20,855 9,813
Impairment,
Restructuring and
Other Charges 59,719 2,162 -- 307,078 --
Amortization of
acquired intangibles 5,305 5,255 -- 67,859 --
Deferred stock
compensation 4,985 11,766 4,812 58,132 23,747
Total operating
expenses 83,603 40,265 20,704 512,939 65,831

Loss from operations (87,544) (41,309) (10,085) (532,304) (49,819)
(932.3)% (260.8)% (29.8)% (574.6)% (62.0)%
Interest and other
income, net 3,040 4,341 7,834 16,880 13,851

Loss before provision
(benefit) for income
taxes (84,504) (36,968) (2,251) (515,424) (35,968)

Provision (benefit) for
income taxes (5,000) (5,000) 4 (20,000) 6

Net loss $(79,504) $(31,968) $(2,255) $(495,424) $(35,974)
(846.7)% (201.8)% (6.7)% (534.8)% (44.8)%
Basic and diluted net
loss per share $(1.07) $(0.43) $(0.04) $(6.78) $(0.92)
Shares used to compute
basic and diluted net
loss per share 74,018 74,212 60,463 73,045 38,914


NEW FOCUS, INC.
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
Dec 30, Sep 30, Dec 31, Dec 30, Dec 31,
2001 2001 2000 2001 2000 (A)

Net revenues $9,390 $15,838 $33,875 $92,639 $80,358
Cost of net revenues 13,331 16,882 23,256 112,004 64,346
Gross profit (loss) (3,941) (1,044) 10,619 (19,365) 16,012
(42.0)% (6.6)% 31.3% (20.9)% 19.9%
Operating expenses:
Research and
development, net 8,172 13,480 10,620 48,824 26,391
Sales and marketing 2,210 2,592 1,789 10,191 5,880
General and
administrative 3,212 5,010 3,483 20,855 9,813
Total operating
expenses 13,594 21,082 15,892 79,870 42,084

Loss from operations (17,535) (22,126) (5,273) (99,235) (26,072)
(186.7)% (139.7)% (15.6)% (107.1)% (32.4)%
Interest and other
income, net 3,040 4,341 7,834 16,880 13,851

Income (loss) before
provision for income
taxes (14,495) (17,785) 2,561 (82,355) (12,221)

Provision for income
taxes 175 175 4 700 6

Net income (loss) $(14,670) $(17,960) $2,557 $(83,055) $(12,227)
(156.2)% (113.4)% 7.5% (89.7)% (15.2)%
Basic net income (loss)
per share $(0.20) $(0.24) $0.04 $(1.14) $(0.31)

Shares used to compute
basic net income (loss)
per share 74,018 74,212 60,463 73,045 38,914

Diluted net income (loss)
per share $(0.20) $(0.24) $0.04 $(1.14) $(0.22)

Shares used to compute
diluted net income
(loss) per
share 74,018 74,212 64,124 73,045 54,727

(A) Number of shares used for the pro forma net loss per share
calculation assumes the conversion of convertible preferred stock
into common stock. Such conversion was completed in conjunction with
the May 2000 initial public offering.


NEW FOCUS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands)

Dec 30, 2001 Dec 31, 2000
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and short-
term investments $294,655 $485,493
Trade accounts receivable, net 5,025 13,835
Inventories 9,240 30,385
Other current assets 8,857 4,805
Total current assets 317,777 534,518
Property and equipment, net 88,066 54,744
Intangibles, net 12,294 577
Other assets 11,587 11,105
Total assets $429,724 $600,944

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS` EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $2,438 $21,556
Accrued expenses 15,777 10,355
Deferred revenue and R&D funding 1,775 343
Current portion of long-term debt 109 281
Total current liabilities 20,099 32,535
Long-term debt, less current portion 7 111
Deferred rent 1,508 1,188
Stockholders` equity 408,110 567,110
Total liabilities and
stockholders` equity $429,724 $600,944

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

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New Focus Introduces New High Dynamic Range Power Meter
One of the Fastest Power Meters Available With a 70-dB Dynamic Range
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative products serving the telecommunications, test and measurement and photonics tools markets, today announced the introduction of the new High Dynamic Range (HDR) Power Meter. The HDR Power Meter is one of the first power meters with the speed and power range required for swept-wavelength measurements of high performance passive fiber-optic components. Swept-wavelength measurements performed with New Focus` Model 6528 swept-wavelength laser and HDR Power Meter enable real-time adjustment and testing of both C and L band components during manufacture, increasing yield as well as throughput.

``The HDR Power Meter allows New Focus to offer a more complete solution when combined with our test-and-measurement swept-wavelength laser,`` says Dr. Timothy Day, chief technology officer and co-founder of New Focus. ``Other power meters with this type of dynamic range are too slow to be used with our ultrafast Model 6528 swept-wavelength laser. The HDR Power Meter builds upon New Focus` expertise in detectors and continues our commitment to providing innovative high performance products.``

Designed specifically for sweep speeds of 100 nanometers per second, the HDR Power Meter uses a logarithmic circuit to provide very fast response and sensitivity over a wide wavelength range of 950-1630 nanometers and a broad optical power range of almost 70 decibels. The modular design allows the power meter to be easily integrated with the laser and data-acquisition system. A sample program is provided to simplify integration.

This new product will be demonstrated at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference, booth #2501, in Anaheim, California, March 19-21, 2002. The product is available for evaluation by contacting New Focus. Production units will be available in April.

About New Focus:

New Focus manufactures differentiated optical and radio-frequency (RF) products for next-generation communication networks and other photonics markets. New Focus` product portfolio includes tunable lasers for both test-and-measurement and network applications, high-speed opto-electronic devices, wavelength-management products, and advanced photonics tools. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, China.

For more information about New Focus, visit the company`s Internet home page at www.newfocus.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements regarding the performance advantages and general availability of the company`s High Dynamic Range Power Meter. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested above. The risks and uncertainties include supply chain issues that limit product availability and product introductions by competitors that could offer comparable benefits. Additional factors that may affect the production, performance or demand for the company`s products are listed in the company`s most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus is under no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

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New Focus Introduces Low Power 12.5-Gbit/s Data Drivers
New Generation of Data Drivers Offers Higher Performance and Lower Power Consumption Required for Next-Generation Networks
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative products serving the telecommunications, test and measurement and photonics tools markets, today announced the introduction of a family of 12.5-Gbit/s low power (LP) data drivers. This new generation of data drivers addresses the needs of advanced optical network systems requiring opto-electronic components that work at higher bit rates, consume less power, and provide improved electrical performance.

``This family of 12.5 LP drivers reflects New Focus` ability to apply our deep technical expertise to building advanced, next-generation modulator drivers and radio-frequency, or RF, amplifiers,`` says Dr. Timothy Day, chief technical officer and co-founder of New Focus. ``We continue to demonstrate our commitment to providing smaller, lower power devices that meet stringent industry standards.``

The new family of 12.5-Gbit/s LP data drivers can be optimized for bit rates from 9.95 to 12.7 Gbit/s with maximum output drive voltage in excess of 8 volts peak-to-peak. Depending on output voltage, power consumption can be as low as 3 watts, which represents a significant improvement over previous designs. The drivers are built using a flexible microwave integrated circuit (MIC) platform that enables rapid customization to best fit the customer`s specific application. Customer-selectable options include eye-crossing control, output attenuation, single- or dual-pin RF output-voltage detection, integrated bias-tee, inverting or non-inverting output, and various power supply and package options.

This advanced modulator driver family is the latest addition to the New Focus line of RF amplifiers for next-generation optical communications networks. Other leading RF products currently in production include clock amplifiers for driving lithium-niobate modulators as well as a broad range of microwave amplifiers.

The 12.5-Gbit/s LP data driver products will be demonstrated at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference, booth #2501, in Anaheim, California, March 19-21, 2002. Evaluation units are shipping and available by contacting New Focus.

About New Focus:

New Focus manufactures differentiated optical and radio-frequency (RF) products for the next-generation communication networks and other photonics markets. New Focus` product portfolio includes tunable lasers for both test-and-measurement and network applications, high speed opto-electronic devices, wavelength management products, and advanced photonics tools. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, China.

For more information about New Focus, visit the company`s Internet home page at www.newfocus.com.

Forward Looking Statement:

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward- looking statements regarding the company`s ability to serve the market for modulator drivers for lithium-niobate external modulators used within DWDM optical networking systems. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested above. The risks and uncertainties include (i) manufacturing problems, including lower-than-anticipated production yields, that could limit general availability of this product, (ii) product introductions by competitors that could offer comparable benefits, (iii) the lack of predictability in the demand for modulator driver components due to business conditions within the telecommunications market, and (iv) sluggish demand, in concert with competitive product offerings, which could change the company`s prospects for this product offering. Additional factors that may affect the company`s overall performance are listed in the company`s most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus is under no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

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New Focus Intends to Sell Passive Optical Component Product Line and Will Close Major Manufacturing Facility in China
Focus to Increase on Active Components, Photonics Tools, and Test And Measurement Products
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative products serving the telecommunications, test and measurement, and photonics tools markets, today announced that the company will divest operations related to the manufacture and sale of passive optical components. As a part of this action, the company will cease operations at its 243,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China after fulfillment of end-of-life orders from customers. The company is in contact with several parties in regard to the possible sale or licensing of the technology associated with the company`s passive optical component product line.

This product line divestiture and plant closure will reduce the company`s worldwide work force by approximately 350 people. The company expects to record a restructuring charge of $25-40 million associated with the passives product line divestiture, the China plant closure, and the related work force reductions. The restructuring charge will be recorded in either the first or second quarter of 2002, or possibly spread over both quarters, in compliance with current accounting rules. The company will continue to develop and market active components, such as tunable lasers, data drivers and clock amplifiers, as well as test and measurement products and photonics tools.

``Given our drive to reduce the company`s quarterly net loss and our desire to focus our investment spending, we can no longer afford the development and fixed manufacturing costs associated with this product line. Therefore, we will discontinue development work on all passive products early in the second quarter and cease operations at our large, offshore manufacturing facility no later than the end of the second quarter. We are in contact with several parties regarding the possible sale or licensing of the technology associated with our passives product line. Potential acquirers of this product line have also expressed interest in retaining key members of the company`s passive development team as part of the transaction. With the announcement of the closure of our China operations, we will now begin to actively market the building and equipment at our Shenzhen site,`` said Clark Harris, chairman, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc.

The company previously announced the planned closure of its Camarillo, California manufacturing facility by the early part of the third quarter of 2002. The work force reduction associated with this action involves approximately 160 people. Combined with the additional work force reduction announced today, the company`s headcount will drop to 390 people in the fourth quarter of 2002, down from 900 employees at the end of the fourth quarter of 2001 and down from the peak employment level of 2,100 people in February 2001. After closure of the Camarillo and China plants, the company will occupy 213,000 square feet of facilities, down from 573,000 square feet at the start of 2001.

The company expects to lower its expense structure, defined as operating expenses and manufacturing overhead, by an estimated $6 million per quarter as a result of the closure of the China facility and the elimination of development costs for passive products. The closure of the Camarillo facility and reductions in certain support activities should produce approximately $3 million in additional quarterly cost savings. When combined with savings realized in the second half of 2001, these actions are expected to yield an $18 million reduction in the company`s quarterly expense structure between the second quarter of 2001 and the fourth quarter of 2002. At revenue levels comparable to the fourth quarter of 2001, the company`s quarterly net loss will be cut by more than 50% upon realization of the projected savings. Additionally, the quarterly net revenue required to achieve profitability should drop to $20 million from the $25 million level previously announced due to the lower expense structure now forecasted for the fourth quarter of 2002.

``Even after these actions, our job is far from done. While we believe that we can grow revenue from our remaining product lines through internal actions, internal growth alone will not allow us to achieve our breakeven revenue level in a timely manner. Therefore, we plan to pursue mergers and acquisitions that will improve our market share position and increase our revenue in existing product areas. We will seek strategic partners for the continuing development of our tunable laser for network applications. We will also pursue the application of our optics and opto-electronics expertise to markets other than telecommunications. In all cases, we will continue to drive hard toward profitability,`` said Harris.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements regarding the company`s planned divestiture and sale of its passive optical component product line, its closure and planned sale of its China manufacturing facility, potential restructuring charges, headcount reductions, projected expense reductions and the company`s projected quarterly revenue level to achieve profitability, as well as the company`s plans to pursue potential mergers and acquisitions, strategic partner opportunities, and applications for its technologies beyond the telecommunications market. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested. The risks and uncertainties include our ability to divest the passives product line in a timely and efficient manner while fulfilling end-of-life obligations to our customers; the risk that we may not receive adequate value from the sale of our passives product line; the difficulty of achieving anticipated cost reductions due to unforeseen expenses, including costs arising from the consolidation of the company`s manufacturing operations and headcount reductions; the risk that we may not receive adequate value from the sale of our China manufacturing facility and equipment. Additionally, if we cannot effectively execute on our acquisition and partnering strategies and our expansion into potential new markets, we will be unable to achieve our profitability goal in a timely manner. We may experience difficulty in achieving anticipated cost reductions due to an inability to reduce expenses without jeopardizing product development schedules for product areas that will be an ongoing focus of our business. Furthermore, any unforeseen delays in completing the development of the company`s new products may limit our ability to generate volume revenues. We also may experience difficulty in gaining customer acceptance of our new products and in generating future revenue from new products commensurate with prior investments in research and development activities.

Other risk factors that may affect the company`s financial performance are listed in the company`s fiscal year 2000 10-K annual report and most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. The company`s fiscal year 2001 10-K annual report will be on file no later than April 1, 2002. New Focus undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About New Focus:

New Focus manufactures differentiated optical and radio-frequency (RF) products for the next-generation communication networks and other photonics markets. New Focus` product portfolio includes tunable lasers for both test and measurement and network applications, high speed opto-electronic devices, and advanced photonics tools. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

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New Focus Wins Dismissal of Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative products serving the telecommunications, test and measurement, and photonics tools markets, today announced that the company has successfully defended its position in the shareholder class action lawsuit filed against the company, its directors, and certain officers in March 2001. The lawsuit asserted violations of federal securities laws arising from the company`s January 30, 2001 announcement of revenue guidance for fiscal year 2001. On February 15, 2002, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California entered an order to dismiss the suit without prejudice. In dismissing the action, the court provided the plaintiffs with the opportunity to file an amended complaint within thirty days after the date of the order. The plaintiffs did not file an amended complaint before this deadline, thus concluding the lawsuit.

``We are extremely pleased with the federal court`s dismissal of the shareholder class action lawsuit. From the beginning of this suit we felt that the claims of the plaintiffs were weak and unfounded. In a strongly worded decision the court agreed with our view and ruled favorably on our motion to dismiss the suit. By winning at this point in the legal process, the lawsuit will not proceed to the costly and time-consuming discovery stage, which precedes a jury trial or settlement hearing. Additionally, the company`s legal defense costs are fully reimbursable under our insurance coverage,`` said Clark Harris, chairman, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc.

The Palo Alto law firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented New Focus and its directors and officers in the lawsuit.

About New Focus:

New Focus manufactures differentiated optical and radio-frequency (RF) products for the next-generation communication networks and other photonics markets. New Focus` product portfolio includes tunable lasers for both test and measurement and network applications, high speed opto-electronic devices, and advanced photonics tools. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com, call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

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New Focus Announces First Quarter Financial Results
Restructuring/Impairment Charges Recorded and Cost Reduction Target Raised
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative products serving the telecommunications, test and measurement, and photonics tools markets, today announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2002. Net revenue, net loss and net cash outflow for the first quarter fell within the company`s pro forma financial guidance provided in February 2002. The company`s first quarter results included restructuring and impairment charges of $24.0 million related to the divestiture of its passives product line, the closure of its China manufacturing plant, and work force reductions associated with these decisions. The company expects to record an additional restructuring charge of $4-6 million in its second quarter to complete these actions. The company previously indicated that the total charge for these actions would be $25-40 million and would be recorded in either the first or second quarter of 2002, or possibly spread over both quarters, in compliance with current accounting rules. The company also announced a higher cost reduction target for fiscal 2002 that lowers the quarterly net revenue required for profitability.

First Quarter Review:

Net revenue for the first quarter of 2002 was $10.1 million, up from $9.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2001 and down from $40.8 million in the first quarter of 2001. The company`s guidance for first quarter net revenue was $9-12 million. In the first quarter the company recognized $2.0 million in net revenue that was deferred in the fourth quarter of 2001.

Net revenue from the company`s telecom products in the first quarter of 2002 totaled $4.9 million, up from $4.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2001 and down from $32.3 million in the first quarter of 2001. Net revenue from the company`s photonics tool products in the first quarter of 2002 totaled $5.2 million, up from $5.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2001 and down from $8.5 million in the first quarter of 2001.

GAAP Results:

Based on results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the company recorded a net loss for the first quarter of 2002 of $46.4 million, or $0.62 per share based on 75.3 million shares outstanding. The net loss for the fourth quarter of 2001 was $79.5 million, or $1.07 per share based on 74.0 million shares outstanding. For the first quarter of 2001 the net loss was $86.3 million, or $1.22 per share based on 70.5 million shares outstanding.

The company`s first quarter 2002 results, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, included charges of $24.0 million for the impairment of tangible assets and restructuring activities. The impairment charge for this period was $23.4 million, which reflected write-downs that reduced the net book value of the company`s China facility and equipment associated with the manufacture and development of passive products to their estimated realizable value. The restructuring charge for this period was $0.6 million, which reflected a portion of the estimated costs for work force reductions associated with the passive product line divestiture and the China plant closure. Additionally, the GAAP results included charges of $1.3 million for amortization of acquired intangibles and $5.9 million for deferred compensation.

Pro Forma Results:

The pro forma net loss in the first quarter of 2002 was $15.2 million, or $0.20 per share based on 75.3 million shares outstanding. This pro forma net loss included a charge of $1.3 million for the write-down of passive product inventories. Excluding this charge, the net loss for the first quarter was $13.9 million, or $0.19 per share. The company`s guidance for its first quarter pro forma net loss, excluding inventory write-downs, order cancellation fees and one-time adjustments, was $14-16 million, or $0.19-0.22 per share.

In the fourth quarter of 2001 the company reported a pro forma net loss of $14.7 million, or $0.20 per share based on 74.0 million shares outstanding. This pro forma net loss included a charge of $0.2 million for order cancellation fees and a favorable one-time reduction of $1.5 million in company expenses. Excluding these effects, the net loss for the fourth quarter was $16.0 million, or $0.22 per share. In the first quarter of 2001 the company recorded a pro forma net loss of $31.3 million, or $0.44 per share based on 70.5 million basic shares outstanding. This pro forma net loss included a charge of $28.5 million for the write-down of excess inventories and related charges. Excluding this charge, the net loss for the first quarter was $2.8 million, or $0.04 per share based on 70.5 million basic shares outstanding.

``Our net revenue remained relatively flat on a sequential basis as business conditions in all product areas remained difficult. As anticipated, we experienced a slight reduction in our quarterly expense structure, defined as operating expenses plus manufacturing overhead, in the first quarter. The divestiture of our passive optical components product line and closure of our China plant that we announced in mid-March, however, will accelerate the realization of significant cost savings during the second half of this year. Our net free cash outflow, defined as operating cash flow less capital expenditures, for the first quarter was $12.3 million. Excluding a cash outflow of $0.9 million related to restructuring activities, our net free cash outflow was $11.4 million, which fell within our $10-13 million guidance range. Our overall cash outflow for the first quarter, including net financing activities, was $10.5 million,`` said Clark Harris, chairman, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc.

The company`s cash and short-term investments stood at $284.2 million at the end of the first quarter of 2002, down from $294.7 million at the end of 2001. Capital expenditures were $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2002.

Business Outlook:

``As previously indicated, we see limited opportunity for revenue growth in our business during 2002 due to continuing difficult market conditions within the telecommunications industry. We currently expect that net revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 will fall within a range of $8-11 million. At these projected revenue levels the pro forma net loss for the second quarter will likely be $13-15 million, or $0.17-0.20 per share. This projected pro forma net loss for the second quarter does not include any estimated provisions for restructuring charges and additional inventory write-downs. Due to the current economic climate and associated uncertainty within the telecommunications industry, the company is providing financial guidance for the second quarter of 2002 only,`` said Harris.

Based on the revenue and net loss outlooks for the second quarter of 2002, the company is targeting a net cash outflow for the second quarter of approximately $11-13 million. Cash outflows associated with restructuring activities are not included in this estimate. Achievement of this goal remains highly dependent on the realization of planned expense reductions, the minimization of capital expenditures, and the attainment of planned revenue.

``Based on restructuring actions previously announced, we had to reach $20 million in quarterly net revenue to achieve profitability. Given the continuing weak market conditions, we are now planning to make further reductions in our infrastructure costs that will lower the company`s expense structure by an additional $2-3 million per quarter. These additional expense reductions should reduce our breakeven quarterly revenue to $15-16 million. If our quarterly net revenue remains at the $10 million level and the additional expense savings are realized, our quarterly net loss would drop to $3-4 million in the fourth quarter of 2002, yielding a quarterly net cash outflow of less than $2 million in this time period. To augment revenue from our current product lines and to improve our bottom line performance, we are continuing to pursue our acquisition and partnering strategies. Our commitment to return to profitability remains unchanged,`` said Harris.

Composition of Pro Forma Results:

The company`s pro forma net losses exclude charges for restructuring activities, the impairment of goodwill, the impairment of tangible assets, the amortization of acquired intangibles and deferred compensation, the write-off of acquired in-process R&D, and the income tax effects related to these charges. Pro forma losses, however, include charges related to inventory write-downs, order cancellation charges, and other charges that may not be repetitive in nature. The company separately identifies the magnitude of such charges. Pro forma net losses include amounts for net interest income and tax provisions.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release, and in particular the material in the section labeled ``Business Outlook,`` contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements regarding the revenue outlook for the second quarter of 2002, the projected pro forma net loss for the second quarter of 2002, the projected cash outflow for the second quarter of 2002, potential impairment and restructuring charges, planned reductions in the company`s expense structure by the end of 2002, the company`s projected quarterly revenue level to achieve profitability, estimates of net loss and net cash outflow at the company`s current revenue level assuming realization of projected expense reductions, and the company`s commitment to its acquisition and partnering strategies. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested. The risks and uncertainties include the difficulty of forecasting anticipated revenues due to weakness and uncertainties related to general economic conditions and overall demand within the company`s markets, especially the telecommunications industry; the high sensitivity of the size of the company`s net loss to its level of revenue due to the fixed and/or project oriented nature of its expenses; and the difficulty of achieving anticipated cost reductions due to unforeseen expenses, including costs arising from the consolidation of the company`s manufacturing operations and the divestiture of certain product lines, that may arise in future quarters. Additionally, if we cannot effectively execute on our acquisition and partnering strategies and our expansion into potential new markets, we will be unable to achieve our profitability goal in a timely manner. We may experience difficulty in achieving anticipated cost reductions due to an inability to reduce expenses without jeopardizing product development schedules for product areas that will be an ongoing focus of our business. Furthermore, any unforeseen delays in completing the development of the company`s new products may limit our ability to generate volume revenues. We also may experience difficulty in gaining customer acceptance of our new products and in generating future revenue from new products commensurate with prior investments in research and development activities.

Other risk factors that may affect the company`s financial performance are listed in the company`s fiscal year 2001 10-K annual report on file with the SEC. New Focus undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About New Focus:

New Focus manufactures differentiated optical and radio-frequency (RF) products for the next-generation communication networks and other photonics markets. New Focus` product portfolio includes tunable lasers for both test and measurement and network applications, high speed opto-electronic devices, and advanced photonics tools. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, China.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com , call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].


NEW FOCUS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
Mar 31, 2002 Dec 30, 2001 Apr 1, 2001


Net revenues $10,096 $9,390 $40,762
Cost of net revenues 13,921 13,331 55,442
Gross profit (loss) (3,825) (3,941) (14,680)
(37.9)% (42.0)% (36.0)%
Operating expenses:
Research and development, net 7,362 8,172 12,795
Sales and marketing 2,578 2,210 2,447
General and administrative 3,902 3,212 6,204
Impairment, restructuring
and other charges 24,022 59,719 --
Amortization of
acquired intangibles 1,346 5,305 34,837
Deferred stock compensation 5,898 4,985 25,324
Total operating expenses 45,108 83,603 81,607

Loss from operations (48,933) (87,544) (96,287)
(484.7)% (932.3)% (236.2)%
Interest and other income, net 2,497 3,040 4,994

Loss before provision
(benefit) for income taxes (46,436) (84,504) (91,293)

Provision (benefit)
for income taxes -- (5,000) (5,000)

Net loss $(46,436) $(79,504) $(86,293)
(459.9)% (846.7)% (211.7)%
Basic and diluted
net loss per share $(0.62) $(1.07) $(1.22)
Shares used to compute
basic and diluted net
loss per share 75,259 74,018 70,460


NEW FOCUS, INC.
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
Mar 31, 2002 Dec 30, 2001 Apr 1, 2001

Net revenues $10,096 $9,390 $40,762
Cost of net revenues 13,921 13,331 55,442
Gross profit (loss) (3,825) (3,941) (14,680)
(37.9)% (42.0)% (36.0)%
Operating expenses:
Research and development, net 7,362 8,172 12,795
Sales and marketing 2,578 2,210 2,447
General and administrative 3,902 3,212 6,204
Total operating expenses 13,842 13,594 21,446

Loss from operations (17,667) (17,535) (36,126)
(175.0)% (186.7)% (88.6)%
Interest and other income, net 2,497 3,040 4,994

Loss before provision
for income taxes (15,170) (14,495) (31,132)

Provision for income taxes -- 175 175

Net loss $(15,170) $(14,670) $(31,307)
(150.3)% (156.2)% (76.8)%
Basic and diluted
net loss per share $(0.20) $(0.20) $(0.44)
Shares used to compute
basic and diluted net
loss per share 75,259 74,018 70,460


Pro Forma Reconciliation to GAAP:

Pro Forma loss $(15,170) $(14,670) $(31,307)

Impairment, restructuring
and other charges (24,022) (59,719) --
Amortization of
acquired intangibles (1,346) (5,305) (34,837)
Deferred stock compensation (5,898) (4,985) (25,324)
Benefit for income taxes -- 5,175 5,175

Net loss $(46,436) $(79,504) $(86,293)


NEW FOCUS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands)

Mar 31, 2002 Dec 30, 2001
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and
short-term investments $284,198 $294,655
Trade accounts receivable, net 5,370 5,025
Inventories 7,708 9,240
Other current assets 7,136 8,857
Total current assets 304,412 317,777
Property and equipment, net 60,678 88,066
Intangibles, net 10,948 12,294
Other assets 11,472 11,587
Total assets $387,510 $429,724

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS` EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $2,706 $2,438
Accrued expenses 13,206 15,777
Deferred revenue and R&D funding 979 1,775
Current portion of long-term debt 8 109
Total current liabilities 16,899 20,099
Long-term debt, less current portion 5 7
Deferred rent 1,557 1,508
Stockholders` equity 369,049 408,110
Total liabilities and
stockholders` equity $387,510 $429,724

SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.

[nete]

Finisar And New Focus Sign Definitive Agreement For Passive Optical Component Product Line
SUNNYVALE, CA--(INTERNET WIRE)--Apr 24, 2002 -- Finisar Corporation (Nasdaq:FNSR - news), a technology leader in gigabit fiber optic solutions for high-speed data networks, today announced that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the passive optical component product line from New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq:NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative products serving the telecommunications, test and measurement and photonics tools markets.

Under the terms of the agreement, Finisar will acquire the physical assets and intellectual property associated with New Focus` passive optical component product line. The physical assets include development and production equipment as well as certain raw material and finished goods inventories. New Focus will assign to Finisar the intellectual property rights to fifty pending and issued patents, proprietary know-how, and trademarks associated with its passive fiber optic components. New Focus will retain exclusive rights for use of this intellectual property outside the field of fiber optic communications. Finisar will grant to New Focus the ability to resell these passive optical components through New Focus` photonics tools catalog. Additionally, as part of the transaction, Finisar will employ certain key personnel from New Focus that have been associated with the passives product line.

New Focus will receive total consideration of approximately $12.75 million under the terms of the agreement. New Focus will receive an initial payment of approximately $6.75 million payable in the form of Finisar common stock that will be freely tradable. New Focus will also receive royalty payments that are subject to guaranteed minimum annual payments totaling $6.0 million during the first three years of the agreement. The royalty payments are based on a percentage of the sales of all products that utilize the transferred technology.

"Acquiring the passive optics product line from New Focus is another important step in our strategy to provide scalable bandwidth solutions for metro access networks," said Jerry Rawls, Finisar`s president and chief executive officer. "This acquisition enables Finisar to dramatically expand the number of wavelengths offered to our metro access customers. We will now be able to offer combinations of CWDM and DWDM wavelengths with a set of easily installed optical subsystems. Our product portfolio will now include athermal interleavers, isolators, circulators and pump combiners. These products, combined with Finisar`s DWDM GBIC transceivers and the multiplexers, optical channel performance monitors and EDFA amplifiers that we are adding to our product offering through our pending acquisition of BaySpec, will allow us to introduce DWDM upgrades to our CWDM metro access customers during the next quarter".

"For New Focus, this divestiture will allow us to concentrate our efforts on fewer product areas," said Clark Harris, chairman, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc. "Under the agreement we can still apply the technology and know-how underlying the passive component product line to markets other than fiber optic communications. Market areas of interest to us include photonic solutions for test and measurement, semiconductor processing, industrial applications and biotechnology. We will also be able to continue to offer these passive component products in our photonics tools catalog, thus maintaining a broad offering of photonics products for the scientific market."

The transaction is expected to close by the end of May 2002 and is subject to customary conditions.

SAFE HARBOR UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACTS OF 1995

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, as amended, including statements regarding Finisar`s expectations, beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the future. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based upon information available to Finisar as of the date hereof, and Finisar assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks include those associated with the rapidly evolving markets for Finisar`s products and uncertainty regarding the development of these markets; Finisar`s historical dependence on sales to a limited number of customers and fluctuations in the mix of customers in any period; ongoing new product development and introduction of new and enhanced products; the challenges of rapid growth followed by periods of contraction; intensive competition; and potential problems related to the assimilation and integration of the operations, technologies and products of a number of recently acquired companies and the pending acquisitions of BaySpec, Inc. and certain assets from New Focus, Inc. Other risks relating to Finisar`s business are set forth in Finisar`s Annual Report on Form 10?K and other interim reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Finisar:

Finisar Corporation (Nasdaq:FNSR - news) is a technology leader for fiber optic subsystems and network performance test systems. These products enable high-speed data communications for networking and storage applications over Gigabit Ethernet local area networks (LANs), Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs), and metropolitan area networks (MANs). The Company`s headquarters is in Sunnyvale, California, USA. www.finisar.com.

About New Focus:

New Focus manufactures differentiated optical and radio-frequency (RF) products for the next-generation communication networks and other photonics markets. New Focus` product portfolio includes tunable lasers for test and measurement and network applications, high-speed opto-electronic devices, and advanced photonics tools. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin and Shenzhen, China. For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at www.newfocus.com, call our Investors Relations Department at 408-284-NUFO, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

Finisar Corporation - 1308 Moffett Park Drive - Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1133




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Contact:
Contact: Steve Workman
Title: VP Finance, Chief Financial Officer
Voice: 408-548-1000

Contact: Shelby Palmer
Title: Investor Relations
Voice: 408-542-5050
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Contact: William L. Potts, Jr.
Company: New Focus, Inc.
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Voice: 408-284-5184
Email: [e-mail]

[matthiasch]

New Focus hat sich in den letzten Wochen sehr gut gehalten. Allerdings habe ich mich mittlerweile auch von NUFO verabschiedet.




Balance Sheet:

Period Ending Dec 30, 2001 Sep 30, 2001 Jul 1, 2001 Apr 1, 2001
Current Assets
Cash And Cash Equivalents $78,664,000 $96,057,000 $126,426,000 $148,260,000
Short Term Investments $215,991,000 $205,338,000 $210,499,000 $221,318,000
Net Receivables $5,025,000 $14,656,000 $16,104,000 $20,332,000
Inventory $9,240,000 $10,780,000 $14,620,000 $22,222,000
Other Current Assets $8,857,000 $8,165,000 $5,864,000 $5,734,000
Total Current Assets $317,777,000 $334,996,000 $373,513,000 $417,866,000

Long Term Assets
Long Term Investments N/A N/A N/A N/A
Property Plant And Equipment $88,066,000 $97,651,000 $92,609,000 $82,995,000
Goodwill $12,294,000 $65,342,000 $70,655,000 $334,752,000
Intangible Assets N/A N/A N/A N/A
Accumulated Amortization N/A N/A N/A N/A
Other Assets $11,587,000 $13,988,000 $6,595,000 $4,225,000
Deferred Long Term Asset Charges N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Assets $429,724,000 $511,977,000 $543,372,000 $839,838,000

Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable $18,215,000 $17,151,000 $26,624,000 $37,065,000
Short Term And Current Long Term Debt $109,000 $203,000 $272,000 $238,000
Other Current Liabilities $1,775,000 $743,000 $343,000 $343,000
Total Current Liabilities $20,099,000 $18,097,000 $27,239,000 $37,646,000
Long Term Debt $7,000 $10,000 $12,000 $92,000
Other Liabilities N/A N/A N/A N/A
Deferred Long Term Liability Charges $1,508,000 $11,995,000 $17,099,000 $22,188,000
Minority Interest N/A N/A N/A N/A
Negative Goodwill N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Liabilities $21,614,000 $30,102,000 $44,350,000 $59,926,000

Stock Holders Equity
Misc Stocks Options Warrants N/A N/A N/A N/A
Redeemable Preferred Stock N/A N/A N/A N/A
Preferred Stock N/A N/A N/A N/A
Common Stock $76,000 $76,000 $75,000 $76,000
Retained Earnings ($546,908,000) ($467,404,000) ($435,436,000) ($137,777,000)
Treasury Stock N/A N/A N/A N/A
Capital Surplus $977,541,000 $984,876,000 $983,287,000 $983,517,000
Other Stockholder Equity ($22,599,000) ($35,673,000) ($48,904,000) ($65,904,000)
Total Stockholder Equity $408,110,000 $481,875,000 $499,022,000 $779,912,000
Net Tangible Assets $395,816,000 $416,533,000 $428,367,000 $445,160,000 Allerdings stetige Abnahmen:O

[Investigator_Colombo]

Yo,

Wir pumpen NUFO über YAHOO (US) board.

Kaufen.

[panik]

Intel Acquires Tunable Laser Technology for Optical Communications From New Focus Inc. for $50 Million
Technology Helps Intel Accelerate Development of Lower Cost Optical Communications Components
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2002-- Intel Corporation has purchased the network tunable laser business and technology from New Focus Inc. in a cash transaction valued at approximately $50 million. As part of the agreement, approximately 40 employees from New Focus have joined Intel. Intel will also license technology and supply certain products to New Focus. New Focus will use these capabilities to continue supplying products to the test and measurement market segments.

When combined with Intel`s existing optical packaging expertise, the acquisition of network tunable laser technology will enable Intel to offer small form factor, low-cost tunable optical transceivers to accelerate the deployment of dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) equipment. DWDM equipment is used in optical communications networks to dramatically increase the available bandwidth of the existing fiber infrastructure.

In the future, this tunable laser technology will help redefine the economics of providing optical bandwidth by enabling service providers to rapidly shift the available capacity of their optical networks to quickly add bandwidth in response to customer needs -- a process known in the communications industry as "dynamic provisioning."

In the current market environment, network service providers are struggling to meet the growing demand for bandwidth from customers while operating within very tight capital expense budgets. DWDM equipment provides a solution to this problem by separating light waves that travel over existing optical fibers into as many as 80 individual wavelengths, each capable of carrying 10 Gigabits of data per second, effectively expanding the available bandwidth of the current fiber infrastructure by up to 80 times.

One of the drawbacks of DWDM solutions is that each wavelength has typically required a separate "fixed wavelength" laser designed to drive a specific wavelength, or color, of light over the fiber. This means that a 40-channel DWDM solution would require equipment manufacturers to stock 40 different transceivers, each with a different laser. Tunable transceivers can be adjusted through software to send different wavelengths of light over a fiber. Therefore, original equipment manufacturers can lower their costs by only qualifying and stocking a single tunable transceiver rather than different fixed wavelength parts.

"This acquisition augments the significant optical networking business that Intel has built over the past several years and Intel`s world class silicon design and manufacturing capabilities," said Gordon Hunter, vice president, Intel Communications Group, and general manager, Optical Products Group. "In particular, the addition of New Focus` tunable laser technology to the industry leading optical packaging technology we gained through the acquisition of LightLogic last year positions Intel as a leader in DWDM building blocks for the optical networking market segment."

"This transaction will also benefit New Focus by providing us with advanced tunable laser transponders from Intel that we will combine with our products to create more advanced test and measurement solutions for our customers," said Tim Day, chief technology officer and co-founder of New Focus.

The employees that have joined Intel are part of the Intel Communications Group and will be located in Intel facilities in Newark, Calif.

About Intel

Intel, the world`s largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.Intel.com/pressroom.

Note to Editors: Third party marks and brands are property of their respective holders.

Today`s press release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations or beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions about future events. These statements that are not historical facts, are subject to factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of future performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Intel. The forward-looking statements in this release address a variety of subjects including, for example the potential benefits of the acquisition. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: the risk that the acquired business will not be successfully integrated with Intel`s business; costs associated with the acquisition; matters arising in connection with the parties` efforts to comply with applicable regulatory requirements relating to the transaction; increased competition and technological changes in the industries in which Intel competes; business and economic conditions and trends in the computing and communications industries in various geographic regions; factors associated with doing business outside the United States, including currency controls and fluctuations, and tariff, import and other related restrictions and regulations; possible disruption in commercial activities related to terrorist activity or armed conflict in the United States, Israel and other locations, such as changes in logistics and security arrangements, and reduced end-user purchases relative to expectations; civil or military unrest or political instability in a locale; changes in customer order patterns; changes in the mix of microprocessor types and speeds sold as well as the mix of related chipsets, motherboards, purchased components and other semiconductor products; competitive factors, such as competing chip architectures and manufacturing technologies, competing software-compatible microprocessors, and acceptance of new products in specific market segments; pricing pressures; development and timing of introduction of compelling software applications; excess or obsolete inventory and variations in inventory valuation; continued success in technological advances, including development and implementation of new processes and strategic products for specific market segments; execution of the manufacturing ramp including the transition to 0.13-micron process technology; excess manufacturing capacity; the ability to sustain and grow new networking, communications, wireless and other Internet-related businesses and successfully integrate and operate any acquired businesses; unanticipated costs or other adverse effects associated with processors and other products containing errata (deviations from published specifications); litigation involving intellectual property, stockholder and other issues; and other risk factors listed from time to time in the company`s SEC reports, including but not limited to the report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 29, 2001 (Part II, Item 7, Outlook section).



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Contact:

Intel Corporation
William Giles, 503/264-7550
[e-mail]

[Wernherr]

Hallo,
da ich seit laengerem in NUFO investiert bin,
würde es mich so langsam mal interessieren,
ob der Laden nun pleite macht oder doch noch
mit einer Erholung zu rechnen ist.
Für jede Antwort bin ich dankbar, da meine
Nerven mittlerweile ebenfalls am Boden liegen !

freundliche Grüße

Frank

[proxim]

@wernherr

Also pleite wird NUFO auf keinen fall gehen!


Die haben sehr viel Cash.....aber steigen wird sie auch nicht,da es der Telekommunikationsbranche sehr schlecht geht!

Erwarte nicht das sich NUFO erholt...schau dir doch Nortel,Ciena usw... an

gruß

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LeCroy Corporation Selects New Focus as Strategic Provider
New Focus` Optical-to-Electrical Converters Extend WaveMaster(TM) Oscilloscopes` Functionality into Fiber-Optic Markets
SAN JOSE, Calif. and CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., July 23

/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - News), a leading provider
of photonics technology solutions, today announced that
LeCroy Corporation (Nasdaq: LCRY - News), a leading supplier of high-performance
digital oscilloscopes, selected the New Focus 3.5-GHz optical-to-electrical
(O/E) converter for use with LeCroy`s flagship WaveMaster(TM) 8500
oscilloscope. New Focus` converter will allow engineers to use the WaveMaster
8500 oscilloscope to analyze fiber-optic signal data.
"LeCroy`s partnership with New Focus will enable us to introduce an oscilloscope into the high-end of the important optical market for the first time," said LeCroy President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Reslewic. "New Focus` converter is the ideal O/E solution for the WaveMaster because it provides unparalleled levels of bandwidth, accuracy and performance -- a necessity for an oscilloscope at the very highest end of the market. We expect to continue to leverage New Focus` high-speed opto-electronic expertise in future silicon germanium-based products for the optical communications industry."

"LeCroy`s selection of New Focus` O/E converters for WaveMaster -- the industry`s first oscilloscope offering a combination of high-bandwidth, high sample rate and long memory -- is a testament to the strength of our technology," said Nic Pignati, President and Chief Executive Officer of New Focus, Inc. "Winning another top-tier customer such as LeCroy reaffirms our strategy to provide innovative photonics solutions to key companies in the telecom, semiconductor, industrial, and biomedical markets."

The partnership provides customers with faster, more accurate, waveform measurement and analysis across all communications wavelengths from 400-1650 nanometers and across multiple communications protocols, including Gigabit Ethernet, Fiber Channel, Xaui and OC-48.

The New Focus 3.5-GHz O/E converter comes standard with a multimode 62.5- micron fiber input and is available with either a gallium-arsenide (GaAs) detector for wavelengths from 400-900 nm or an indium-gallium-arsenide (InGaAs) detector for wavelengths from 900-1650 nm. The LeCroy Wavemaster 8500 oscilloscope uses revolutionary X-Stream(TM) technology for faster, easier measurement and WaveShape analysis that is an order-of-magnitude faster than existing architectures.

About LeCroy Corporation

LeCroy Corporation, headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, New York, develops, manufactures and markets electronic signal acquisition and analysis products and services. The Company leverages its core competency of "WaveShape Analysis," the analysis of complex electronic signals. Today, its primary products are high-performance digital oscilloscopes, which are used by design engineers and researchers in a broad range of industries, including electronics, computers and communications.

For more information about LeCroy Corporation, visit the Company`s Internet home page at www.lecroy.com.

About New Focus

New Focus develops and manufactures innovative photonics solutions for the telecommunications, semiconductor, industrial and biomedical markets. New Focus` product portfolio includes tunable lasers for test-and-measurement applications, precision opto-mechanical photonics tools, and high-speed opto- electronic devices. Founded in 1990, the company is a recognized technology leader in creating advanced optical products for both commercial and research customers. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California. For more information about New Focus, visit the company`s Internet home page at www.newfocus.com.

Safe Harbor

This release may contain forward-looking statements pertaining to the success of the WaveMaster 8500 using the New Focus 3.5-GHz O/E converter and those relating to any future collaboration between LeCroy and New Focus. All such forward-looking statements are only estimates of future results, and there can be no assurance that actual results will not materially differ from expectations. Actual performance and results of operations may differ materially from those projected or suggested in the forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, volume and timing of orders received, changes in the mix of products sold, competitive pricing pressure, the Company`s ability to anticipate changes in the market, the availability and timing of funding for the Company`s current products and the development of future products. Further information on potential factors that could affect LeCroy Corporation`s business is described in the Company`s reports on file with the SEC.


For more information contact:
For New Focus:
Joe Lee
Vice President - Marketing, New Focus
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

For LeCroy Corporation:
Raymond F. Kunzmann
Vice President, Finance
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

SOURCE: LeCroy Corporation


OSA Recognizes New Focus` Achievements in Tunable Lasers
Dr. Timothy Day, Co-Founder and CTO, to Receive Award at 2002 OSA Annual Meeting
Monday September 16, 4:15 pm ET


SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2002--New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq:NUFO - News), a leading provider of photonics technology solutions, today announced that the Optical Society of America (OSA), the premier professional society of optical scientists and engineers devoted to advancing the fields of optics and photonics, selected Dr. Timothy Day, co-founder and CTO, to receive the Engineering Excellence Award for his contributions to tunable lasers.
"We are delighted that the OSA has recognized Tim Day for his leadership role in tunable lasers," said Nic Pignati, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc. "Without question, this is a wonderful reflection upon the excellence of the laser engineering team he built over the years at New Focus. The entire company appreciates his continuing technology and business leadership, and we heartily congratulate Tim on achieving this honor."

"Among his technical endeavors, the external-cavity tunable laser is the most outstanding achievement," said Dr. Tingye Li, a pioneer and leader in optical fiber communications who retired from AT&T. "He pioneered and guided the work, which led to a most reliable and robust unit that has set the industry standard in meeting a broad spectrum of requirements for applications ranging from scientific research to telecommunications."

Currently New Focus is the leading supplier of tunable lasers for research and test-and-measurement in both telecom and non-telecom applications. The company`s first tunable laser offering was in 1992.

"Tim led the commercialization of tunable laser technology at New Focus with the introduction of its first tunable laser product for research applications," said Stanford University Professor Martin Fejer, a recognized authority in the field of optical-signal processing and nonlinear optics. "His pioneering work in cavity design, reliability and robustness, stability and accuracy, passive athermalization and cost reduction has enabled widespread acceptance of tunables outside of research laboratories."

The Engineering Excellence Awards is presented annually by the OSA Engineering Council to recognize technical achievements in optical engineering. Nominations are solicited in products, engineering publication, process, software, patents, engineering education, contributions to society, engineering management, and furthering public appreciation of optical engineering.

"The OSA`s Science and Engineering Council is proud to honor Dr. Day`s continuing contributions to the development of tunable external-cavity diode lasers into robust, commercially available devices. His pioneering work and leadership led to the widespread availability of compact, highly reliable, cost effective tunable lasers that meet exacting standards for scientific research as well as the stringent performance requirements of the telecommunications industry," said OSA`s Dr. Lenore McMackin.

The award ceremony will take place on Tuesday, October 1st at the Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. For more information regarding OSA`s Engineering Excellence Award, visit their website at www.osa.org.

About New Focus:

New Focus develops and manufactures innovative photonics solutions for the telecommunications, semiconductor, industrial and biomedical markets. New Focus` product portfolio includes tunable lasers for test-and-measurement applications, advanced photonics tools, and high-speed opto-electronic devices. Founded in 1990, the company is a recognized technology leader in creating advanced optical products for both commercial and research customers. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.

For more information about New Focus, visit the company`s Internet home page at www.newfocus.com.



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Contact:
New Focus
Joseph K. Lee, 408/450-6511 (Vice President - Marketing)
[e-mail]



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New Focus Partners with JPL to Develop Laser for Cesium Atomic Clocks in Space
JPL Using Existing 852nm Tunable Laser in Ground Tests of Atomic Clock
Monday September 23, 6:30 pm ET


SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 2002--New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq:NUFO - News), a leading provider of photonics technology solutions, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to develop lasers for NASA`s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Pasadena, Calif.). Based on New Focus` existing tunable laser technology, the next generation laser will be used to selectively excite particular transitions of atomic cesium, enabling the production of a new generation of high-performance frequency standards.
In the JPL application, the laser source will be used to "cool" the cesium atoms in a highly accurate atomic clock that will be carried by the Space Shuttle and placed on the International Space Station (ISS), as part of an experiment to test many of the predictions of Albert Einstein`s Theory of Relativity. The current New Focus tunable laser at 852 nanometers fits well with the extreme environmental demands of this application, providing high reliability, tunability and a narrow linewidth centered at the cesium atomic resonance wavelength. This next generation laser also has applications in the much larger market for commercial cesium clocks, including those deployed in GPS systems.

"We are extremely proud to be partnering with JPL to develop the lasers," said Dr. Timothy Day, chief technology officer and co-founder of New Focus. "As the industry leader in tunable lasers, it is an exciting challenge to build lasers that would be robust enough to withstand the space shuttle launch environment and operate for two years in space."

About New Focus

New Focus develops and manufactures innovative photonics solutions for the telecommunications, semiconductor, industrial and biomedical markets. New Focus` product portfolio includes tunable lasers for test-and-measurement applications, precision opto-mechanical photonics tools, and high-speed opto-electronic devices. Founded in 1990, the company is a recognized technology leader in creating advanced optical products for both commercial and research customers. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif.

For more information about New Focus, visit the company`s Internet home page at www.newfocus.com.



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Contact:
New Focus
Joseph K. Lee, 408/919-6011
[e-mail]



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New Focus Announces Stock Repurchase Program
Company Authorized to Repurchase up to $45 Million of its Common Shares
Tuesday October 8, 5:51 pm ET


SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2002--New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq:NUFO - News), a leading provider of photonics technology solutions, today announced that its board of directors has authorized a stock repurchase program to be commenced on or about October 28, 2002, pursuant to which the company may purchase up to $45 million of its common stock periodically in the open market or in negotiated block transactions. Share repurchases under the program will be made in compliance with SEC regulations and other legal requirements. On October 23, 2002, prior to the commencement of the repurchase program, the company will release financial results for its third quarter ended September 29, 2002.
The company will use its cash resources to fund the stock repurchase program. At September 29, 2002, New Focus had approximately $305 million in cash and approximately 76.6 million shares of common stock outstanding.

"To enhance stockholder value on a going-forward basis, we are initiating a balanced strategy of growing our core businesses, repurchasing our common shares and pursuing accretive acquisitions to strengthen our market position and financial performance. Given our current cash position, we believe the repurchases of New Focus stock at current market levels is a prudent investment and represents an attractive opportunity to enhance long-term stockholder value," said Nic Pignati, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the company`s stock repurchase program, potential share repurchases under the repurchase program, the source of funds for share repurchases, and the company`s plan to enhance to stockholder value. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested. The risks and uncertainties include the company`s ability to effect significant share repurchases at the company`s current low daily trading volume or at all. The company`s financial performance continues to remain subject to specific market and general economic conditions. As such, the company`s financial performance may be adversely affected and the company`s strategy to enhance stockholder value may change. Other risk factors that may affect the company`s financial performance are listed in the company`s various reports on file with the SEC, including its fiscal year 2001 annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of fiscal year 2002. New Focus undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements.

About New Focus:

New Focus develops and manufactures innovative photonics solutions for the telecommunications, semiconductor, industrial and biomedical markets. New Focus` product portfolio includes tunable lasers for test and measurement applications, advanced photonics tools and high speed opto-electronic devices. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the development of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com, call our Investors Relations Department at 408/919-2736, or e-mail us at [e-mail].



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Contact:
New Focus
William L. Potts, Jr., 408/919-5384 (CFO)



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New Focus Introduces Two New Receiver Lines: High-Gain 80-MHz Balanced Receivers and 3.5-GHz Receivers for Test and Measurement
Balanced Receivers Provide Better Small-Signal Detection at Lower Frequencies; 3.5-GHz Detectors are Compatible Across Multiple Communications Protocols
Thursday October 10, 8:53 pm ET


SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2002-- New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq:NUFO - News), a leading provider of photonics technology solutions, today announced the addition of two new detector lines: high-gain 80-MHz balanced receivers, and 3.5-GHz receivers for datacom / telecom test and measurement.
The Models 18X7 80-MHz balanced receivers provide higher gain, thus better signal detection, for coherent heterodyne-detection applications, including doppler LIght Detection And Ranging -- or LIDAR, a laser radar -- which is used to explore the atmosphere, and optical coherence tomography, which is used for mapping sub-surface features such as in the human body.

The Models 159X 3.5-GHz receivers are ideal for fast, accurate, waveform measurements across all communications wavelengths from 450-1630 nanometers, and across multiple communications protocols, including Gigabit Ethernet, Fiber Channel, Xaui, and OC-48.

"Both these new receiver lines complement our current line of leading photonic detectors," says Dr. Timothy Day, chief technology officer and co-founder of New Focus. "The development of these receivers demonstrates our continued dedication to our strong portfolio of high-performance opto-electronic devices."

The receivers are the latest additions to the New Focus photonics tool chest. Photonics products manipulate light -- the flow of photons -- just like electronic products manipulate electricity -- the flow of electricity. Photonics represent a key enabling technology in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, semiconductor IC processing, biotechnology, oil well recovery, and industrial sensing.

The new balanced receivers are ideal for picking out signals in a sea of noise. They work by subtracting the photocurrent from two well-matched photodetectors. Common-mode noise that is present on both the reference and signal beams, such as laser-intensity noise, is cancelled out and does not appear as part of the signal. Any imbalance between the photocurrents generated by the reference and signal detectors, however, is amplified. Available in both visible-wavelength and near-infrared models, these new receivers come with free-space or fiber-connectorized interfaces.

The new DC-coupled 3.5-GHz receivers come standard with a multimode 62.5-micron fiber input and are available with either a gallium-arsenide (GaAs) detector for wavelengths from 400-900 nanometers or an indium-gallium-arsenide (InGaAs) detector for wavelengths from 900-1650 nanometers. They are well suited for time-domain characterizations of 2.5-Gbit/s components and extinction-ratio measurements, as well as for frequency-domain measurements.

About New Focus:

New Focus develops and manufactures innovative photonics solutions for the telecommunications, semiconductor, industrial and biomedical markets. New Focus` product portfolio includes tunable lasers for test-and-measurement applications, advanced photonics tools, and high-speed opto-electronic devices. Founded in 1990, the company is a recognized technology leader in creating advanced optical products for both commercial and research customers. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.

For more information about New Focus, visit the company`s Internet home page at www.newfocus.com.



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Contact:
New Focus
Joseph K. Lee, 408/919-6011 (Vice President, Marketing)
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New Focus Announces Third Quarter Financial Results
Wednesday October 23, 4:25 pm ET
Company Completes Consolidation of Operations and Facilities


SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2002--New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq:NUFO - News), a leading provider of photonics and microwave solutions, today announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2002. Net revenue and net cash outflow for the third quarter were within the company`s pro forma financial guidance provided in July 2002, but the net loss fell slightly outside of the guidance range. The company`s third quarter results included restructuring and impairment charges that totaled approximately $37 million arising primarily from the closure of the company`s larger facility in San Jose. The financial results also included approximately $6 million for the partial write-down of an investment and a note receivable from a former officer. The company further announced that all major restructuring actions were implemented by the end of the third quarter as planned. As a result, the company is now firmly positioned to reach profitability at $13 million in quarterly net revenue.
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Third Quarter Review:

Net revenue for the third quarter of 2002 was $6.7 million, down from $9.1 million in the second quarter of 2002 and down from $15.8 million in the third quarter of 2001. The company`s net revenue guidance for the third quarter of 2002 was $6-8 million.

Net revenue from the company`s telecom products in the third quarter of 2002 totaled $2.4 million, down from $4.9 million in the second quarter of 2002 and down from $9.7 million in the third quarter of 2001. Net revenue from the company`s photonics tool products in the third quarter of 2002 totaled $4.3 million, up from $4.2 million in the second quarter of 2002 and down from $6.1 million in the third quarter of 2001.

GAAP Results:

Based on results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the company recorded a net loss for the third quarter of 2002 of $57.5 million, or $0.76 per share based on 76.1 million basic shares outstanding. In the second quarter of 2002 the company recorded a net profit of $2.3 million, or $0.03 per share based on 76.6 million diluted shares outstanding. Diluted shares included 1.0 million option shares based on the treasury stock method. The second quarter results included a gain of $41.5 million from sales of the company`s network tunable technology to Intel and passive optical component product line to Finisar. For the third quarter of 2001 the net loss was $32.0 million, or $0.43 per share based on 74.2 million shares outstanding.

Restructuring and impairment charges for the third quarter of 2002 totaled $36.6 million. Approximately $14.6 million of the total charge was attributable primarily to the non-cash write-off of leasehold improvements at the company`s larger San Jose facility that was vacated in September. The total charge also included approximately $22.0 million in estimated cash expenses for rent expenses, net of projected sublease income, on vacated space and for work force reductions completed in the third quarter. Additionally, the GAAP results for the third quarter included charges of $0.2 million for amortization of acquired intangibles and $3.4 million for deferred stock compensation.

Pro Forma Results:

The pro forma net loss in the third quarter of 2002 was $17.1 million, or $0.22 per share based on 76.1 million shares outstanding. This pro forma net loss included a favorable inventory adjustment of $0.6 million and non-operating charges totaling $6.3 million for the partial write-down of an investment and a note receivable from a former officer. Excluding the net effect of these items, the net loss for the third quarter was $11.4 million, or $0.15 per share. The company`s guidance for its third quarter pro forma net loss, excluding inventory write-downs, order cancellation fees and one-time adjustments, was $9-11 million, or $0.12-0.14 per share.

In the second quarter of 2002 the company reported a pro forma net loss of $14.5 million, or $0.19 per share based on 75.6 million shares outstanding. This pro forma net loss included a charge of $0.9 million for the write-down of passive product inventories. Excluding this charge, the net loss for the second quarter of 2002 was $13.6 million, or $0.18 per share. In the third quarter of 2001 the company recorded a pro forma net loss of $18.0 million, or $0.24 per share based on 74.2 million shares outstanding. This pro forma net loss included a charge of $1.3 million for inventory write-downs and order cancellation fees. Excluding this charge, the net loss for the third quarter of 2001 was $16.7 million, or $0.22 per share.

"Our pro forma net loss performance, measured without inventory and non-operating adjustments, improved between the second and third quarters. Even though net revenue dropped sequentially to $6.7 million from $9.1 million between the quarters, we narrowed our net loss to $11.4 million from $13.6 million. This performance was achieved primarily through a $4.4 million sequential decline in our quarterly expense structure, defined as operating expenses plus manufacturing overhead. Our overall cash and investment balance declined $10.9 million during the third quarter. This decline included a net outflow of $4.2 million related to restructuring activities and the receipt of $2.9 million in the form of a marketable security. Excluding these transactions, our adjusted cash outflow was $9.6 million, which was within our $8-10 million guidance range," said Nic Pignati, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc.

The company`s cash and short-term investments stood at $307.2 million at the end of the third quarter of 2002, down from $318.1 million at the end of the second quarter of 2002. Capital expenditures in the third quarter of 2002 were $0.4 million.

"During the third quarter we completed the facilities consolidation program by closing our 130,000 square foot facility in San Jose, California and downsizing our 31,000 square foot facility in Madison, Wisconsin. We now occupy approximately 60,000 square feet, or about 10% of the space that we occupied at the beginning of 2001. Our worldwide headcount at the end of the third quarter stood at approximately 275 people, down from a peak of 2,100 people in the first quarter of 2001. The third quarter marks the end of six quarters of restructuring actions and any restructuring and impairment charges recorded in our financial statements beyond the third quarter will be adjustments to prior period estimates and should be minimal in size relative to past charges," said Pignati.

Business Outlook:

"With the successful completion of our restructuring activities, the company`s near-term revenues will be based on three product lines -- photonics tools and associated OEM subsystems, tunable lasers, and RF amplifiers. Our strategy is to deliver photonics solutions and microwave products into emerging applications in the semiconductor, test and measurement, defense and industrial markets. We have redirected resources to these product areas and we are beginning to see the benefits from this strategic shift," said Pignati.

"Demand for our photonics tools and RF amplifiers has shown improvement, but the continuing weakness in the telecom test and measurement market has led to a reduction in orders for our OEM and benchtop tunable laser products. In fact, we are anticipating approximately $1 million in revenue from cancellation fees in the fourth quarter due to contract cancellations for OEM tunable products by two customers. Including the revenue from these cancellation fees, we currently expect that net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2002 will fall within a range of $7-9 million. Consistent with previous guidance, we expect to achieve an expense structure, defined as operating expenses plus manufacturing overhead, of approximately $10 million in the fourth quarter. At these projected revenue and expense structure levels, our pro forma net loss in the fourth quarter will likely be $3-5 million, or $0.04-0.07 per share," said Pignati.

Based on this outlook for net revenue and net loss, the company is targeting a net cash outflow for the fourth quarter of approximately $2-4 million. Cash outflows associated with restructuring activities are not included in this estimate. Achievement of this goal remains highly dependent on the realization of planned expense reductions and the attainment of planned revenue.

"With our restructuring efforts behind us, we are now focusing our attention and energy on building our core business. Growing and improving the financial performance of our current product lines is the foundation for our return to profitability and one prong of our strategic plan. The other prongs include a share repurchase program and an active acquisition program. The share repurchase program should increase the trading liquidity of our stock, enhance our cash value per share and improve our earnings per share when we reach profitability. Through acquisitions we intend to strengthen our market position as a provider of photonics and microwave solutions, increase our revenue and improve our bottom line performance. We believe that proper execution of this three-prong strategic plan will lead to improved shareholder value," said Pignati.

Composition of Pro Forma Results:

The company`s pro forma net losses exclude charges for restructuring activities, the impairment of goodwill and other acquired intangibles, the impairment of tangible assets, the amortization of acquired intangibles and deferred compensation, the write-off of acquired in-process R&D, gains on the sale of product lines and product technologies, and the income tax effects related to these items. Pro forma losses, however, include charges related to inventory write-downs, order cancellation charges, relocation expenses and other charges that may not be repetitive in nature. The company separately identifies the magnitude of such charges. Pro forma net losses include amounts for net interest income and tax provisions.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release, and in particular the material in the section labeled "Business Outlook", contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements regarding the revenue outlook for the fourth quarter of 2002, the projected pro forma net loss for the fourth quarter of 2002, the projected cash outflow for the fourth quarter of 2002, the expense structure for the fourth quarter of 2002, the company`s projected quarterly revenue level to achieve profitability, the end of the company`s restructuring actions and the likely minimization of restructuring and impairment charges in periods beyond the third quarter of 2002, and the improvement in shareholder value through the company`s three-pronged strategic plan. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested. The risks and uncertainties include the difficulty of forecasting anticipated revenues due to weakness and uncertainties related to general economic conditions and overall demand within the company`s markets and among its current and prospective customers; the high sensitivity of the size of the company`s net loss to its level of revenue due to the fixed and/or project oriented nature of its expenses; and the difficulty of achieving anticipated cost reductions due to unforeseen expenses, including costs arising from the consolidation of the company`s facilities and the divestiture of certain product lines, that may arise in future quarters. We may experience difficulty in achieving anticipated cost reductions due to an inability to reduce expenses without jeopardizing product development schedules for product areas that will be an ongoing focus of our business. Furthermore, any unforeseen delays in the introduction of new products may limit our ability to increase revenues. We also may experience difficulty in gaining customer acceptance of our new products and in generating future revenue from new products commensurate with prior investments in research and development activities. Additionally, if we cannot effectively execute on our acquisition and partnering strategies and our expansion into potential new markets, we will be unable to achieve profitability, measured on a pro forma basis, in a timely manner.

Other risk factors that may affect the company`s financial performance are listed in the company`s various reports on file with the SEC, including its fiscal year 2001 annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of fiscal year 2002. New Focus undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About New Focus:

New Focus develops and manufactures innovative photonics and microwave solutions for the telecommunications, semiconductor, industrial, and defense markets. New Focus` product portfolio includes tunable lasers for test and measurement applications, advanced photonics tools, RF amplifiers and high speed opto-electronic devices. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the development of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.

For more information about New Focus visit the company`s Internet home page at http://www.newfocus.com, call our Investors Relations Department at 408-919-2736, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

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NEW FOCUS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Sept. 29, June 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 29, Sept. 30,
2002 2002 2001 2002 2001

Net revenues $ 6,743 $ 9,114 $ 15,838 $ 25,953 $ 83,249
Cost of net
revenues 9,811 12,899 16,882 36,631 98,673
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Gross profit
(loss) (3,068) (3,785) (1,044) (10,678) (15,424)
(45.5)% (41.5)% (6.6)% (41.1)% (18.5)%
Operating
expenses:
Research and
development,
net 4,249 6,517 13,480 18,128 40,652
Sales and
marketing 1,837 2,312 2,592 6,727 7,981
General and
admini-
strative 3,688 4,289 5,010 11,879 17,643
Restructuring
charges 36,597 11,596 2,162 72,215 5,785
Amortization
of acquired
intangibles 183 1,323 5,255 2,852 49,154
In-process
research and
development -- -- -- -- 13,400
Impairment of
goodwill and
intangibles -- 7,692 -- 7,692 241,574
Deferred
stock
compensation 3,377 4,117 11,766 13,392 53,147
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total
operating
expenses 49,931 37,846 40,265 132,885 429,336
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Loss from
operations (52,999) (41,631) (41,309) (143,563) (444,760)
(786.0)% (456.8)% (260.8)% (553.2)% (534.3)%
Interest and
other income
(expense), net (4,501) 43,885 4,341 41,881 13,840
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income (loss)
before
provision
(benefit) for
income taxes (57,500) 2,254 (36,968) (101,682) (430,920)

Provision
(benefit) for
income taxes -- -- (5,000) -- (15,000)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income
(loss) $ (57,500) $ 2,254 $ (31,968) $(101,682) $(415,920)
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(852.7)% 24.7% (201.8)% (391.8)% (499.6)%
Basic and
diluted net
income (loss)
per share $ (0.76) $ 0.03 $ (0.43) $ (1.34) $ (5.69)
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Shares used to
compute basic
net loss per
share 76,112 75,608 74,212 75,766 73,130
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Shares used to
compute
diluted net
income per
share N/A 76,627 N/A N/A N/A
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NEW FOCUS, INC.
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Sept. 29, June 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 29, Sept. 30,
2002 2002 2001 2002 2001

Net revenues $ 6,743 $ 9,114 $ 15,838 $ 25,953 $ 83,249
Cost of net
revenues 9,811 12,899 16,882 36,631 98,673
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Gross profit
(loss) (3,068) (3,785) (1,044) (10,678) (15,424)
(45.5)% (41.5)% (6.6)% (41.1)% (18.5)%
Operating
expenses:
Research and
development,
net 4,249 6,517 13,480 18,128 40,652
Sales and
marketing 1,837 2,312 2,592 6,727 7,981
General and
admini-
strative 3,688 4,289 5,010 11,879 17,643
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total
operating
expenses 9,774 13,118 21,082 36,734 66,276
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Loss from
operations (12,842) (16,903) (22,126) (47,412) (81,700)
(190.4)% (185.5)% (139.7)% (182.7)% (98.1)%
Interest and
other income
(expense), net (4,232) 2,353 4,341 618 13,840
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Loss before
provision
(benefit) for
income taxes (17,074) (14,550) (17,785) (46,794) (67,860)

Provision
(benefit) for
income taxes -- -- 175 -- 525
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net loss $ (17,074) $ (14,550) $ (17,960) $ (46,794) $ (68,385)
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(253.2)% (159.6)% (113.4)% (180.3)% (82.1)%
Basic and
diluted net
loss per
share $ (0.22) $ (0.19) $ (0.24) $ (0.62) $ (0.94)
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Shares used to
compute basic
and diluted
net loss per
share 76,112 75,608 74,212 75,766 73,130
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Pro Forma
Reconciliation
to GAAP:

Pro Forma loss $ (17,074) $ (14,550) $ (17,960) $ (46,794) $ (68,385)

Impairment,
restructuring
and other
charges (36,597) (19,288) (2,162) (79,907) (247,359)
Amortization
of acquired
intangibles (183) (1,323) (5,255) (2,852) (49,154)
In-process
research and
development -- -- -- -- (13,400)
Deferred stock
compensation (3,377) (4,117) (11,766) (13,392) (53,147)
Gain/(loss)
from
divestitures (269) 41,532 -- 41,263 --
Benefit for
income taxes -- -- 5,175 -- 15,525
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income
(loss) $ (57,500) $ 2,254 $ (31,968) $(101,682) $(415,920)
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NEW FOCUS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands)

Sept. 29, 2002 Dec. 30, 2001
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and
short-term investments $ 307,238 $ 294,655
Trade accounts receivable, net 3,316 5,025
Inventories 4,363 9,240
Other current assets 3,477 8,857
---------- ----------
Total current assets 318,394 317,777
Property and equipment, net 27,011 88,066
Intangibles, net 1,556 12,294
Other assets 5,327 11,587
---------- ----------
Total assets $ 352,288 $ 429,724
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS` EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 1,683 $ 2,438
Accrued expenses 6,542 10,821
Restructuring liabilities 24,449 4,956
Deferred research and
development funding -- 1,775
Current portion of long-term debt -- 109
---------- ----------
Total current liabilities 32,674 20,099
Long-term debt, less current portion -- 7
Deferred rent 460 1,508
Stockholders` equity 319,154 408,110
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Total liabilities and
stockholders` equity $ 352,288 $ 429,724
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Contact:
New Focus
William L. Potts, Jr., 408/919-5384 (CFO)



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