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Trading Spotlight
Besser noch hier DIREKT einsteigen - der ECHTE Profiteur:
Der aktuelle Tip der Woche:
MATERNUS Kliniken ( WKN 604400 )
Wichtige Kennzahlen:
Handel im geregelten Markt/ First Market ( Xetra, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, München, Berlin, Düsseldorf )
Börsenkurs: 0,67€. Frankfurt ( Stand: 11.07.2003 )
Marktkapitalisierung: ca. 6,8Mill.€
Kurzportrait des Unternehmens:
Die Geschäftstätigkeit der MATERNUS-Kliniken AG ist auf den Erwerb und den Betrieb von Rehabilitationskliniken, Altenpflegeeinrichtungen und -wohnheime sowie Dienstleistungs- gesellschaften im sozialen und karitativen Bereich konzentriert. Damit bewegt sich das Unternehmen im Gesundheitsmarkt, der sich seit einiger Zeit in einer Umbruchphase in Richtung Wettbewerb befindet.
Die MATERNUS Seniorenwohn- und Pflegeeinrichtungen bieten ihren Bewohnern ein neues
Zuhause einschließlich fachgerechter Pflege und Betreuung auf höchstem Niveau.
Beim gesamten Handeln stehen Menschlichkeit, Verständnis, Respekt und Höflichkeit im Umgang mit den Bewohnern an erster Stelle. Das körperliche und seelische Wohlbefinden dieser ist oberstes Ziel.
Die Kliniken für Rehabilitation- und Anschlußheilbehandlungen gehören aufgrund ihrer
qualitativ hochstehenden und medizinisch-technischen Betreuungskonzepten, den neuesten
Behandlungsmethoden und den vielfältigen Therapieangeboten zu den hochwertigsten Kliniken in Deutschland. In Zusammenarbeit mit den Kostenträgern und anderen Partnern entwickelt MATERNUS neue, kundenorientierte und marktfähige Behandlungs- und Rehabilitationskonzepte.
Aktuelle Situation des Unternehmens:
Nach einem sehr schwierigen Geschäftsjahr 2002 mit einem insbesondere durch Abschreibungen und Wertberichtigungen negativen Gesamtergebnis der MATERNUS Kliniken AG steht das Geschäftsjahr 2003 ganz im Zeichen der Kostenoptimierung und Restrukturierung. Diese bereits mit Erfolg:
So verbesserten sich im 1. Quartal des laufenden Geschäftjahres mit Ausnahme des Bereiches Rehabilitation alle übrigen Sektoren der MATERNUS Gruppe. So wurde im 1. Quartal ein EBITDA ( Ergebnis vor Abschreibungen, Zinsen und Steuern ) in Höhe von 2Mill.€ erzielt.
Für das zweite Quartal wird mit einem weiteren Auslastungsanstieg gerechnet, welcher sich direkt positiv auf das Quartalsergebnis auswirken wird.
Laut letztem Geschäftsbericht wird die Übernahme neuer Einrichtungen darüber hinaus zu einer deutlich höheren Bettenkapazität und daraus resultierend zu einem insgesamt verbesserten Ergebnis führen. Die Ergebnissituation des MATERNUSKonzerns soll sich zudem im 2. Quartal 2003 aufgrund der Beteiligungserträge des Bereichs Seniorenwohn- und Pflegeeinrichtungen sowie des Wegfalls von Einmalbelastungen deutlich verbessern.
Der Vorstand der MATERNUS-Kliniken AG beabsichtigt des weiteren, das strategische Konzept für die MATERNUS-Gruppe (schrittweisen Ausbau z. B. durch den Erwerb, die
Managementübernahme und der Einbringung chancenreicher Beteiligungen) konsequent fortzuführen. Dabei soll der Blickpunkt besonders auf attraktive Akquisitionsmöglichkeiten gelegt werden.
Gerade dieser positive Ausblick für das 2. Halbjahr des laufenden Geschäftsjahres macht die MATERNUS Kliniken AG ( WKN 604400 ) zu einem hoch interessanten Turn-around Kandidaten, der jetzt auch an der Börse wieder entdeckt werden dürfte.
Dafür sprechen insbesonders folgende Anhaltspunkte:
1.) Das Geschäftsfeld der MATERNUS Kliniken besitzt gerade vor dem Hintergrund des
Wandels der Bevölkerungsstruktur hervorragende Zukunftsperspektiven mit rasanten Wachstumschancen:
Die Lebenserwartung der Menschen in Deutschland hat sich durch den medizinischen Fortschritt in den vergangenen Jahren erheblich erhöht und führt zu einem starken Anstieg des Anteils älterer Menschen an der Gesamtbevölkerung, welches die Nachfrage nach Leistungen vor allem im Bereich Seniorenwohn- und Pflegeeinrichtungen weiter steigen läßt.
2.) Die Zahlen des 1.Quartals machen Hoffnung, das angestrebte Ziel in den Folgequartalen deutlich wachsen zu können, erreichen zu können. Neben dem bereits verbessertem Ergebnis
dürften keine weiteren Abschreibungen mehr nötig sein, die bisher das positive Gesamtbild noch eingetrübt haben.
Bei einem Umsatz von über 105 Millionen € im Geschäftsjahr 2002, wobei das 1. Quartal 2003 einen weiteren Anstieg brachte, ist die MATERNUS Gruppe auf einem sehr guten Weg zurück in die Profitabilität.
2.) Der Chart und die Bewertung:
Die Aktie befand sich seit längerem in einem Abwärtstrend, den sie in den vergangenen drei Monaten stoppen konnte. Seit dieser Zeit befindet sie sich in einer Seitwärtsbewegung mit einer gesunden Bodenbildung um die 60 cents. Der Wert ist völlig ausgebombt und bislang nicht wiederentdeckt wurden, da durch die besondere Fokussierung auf Technologiewerte Aktien aus anderen vielversprechenden Branchen oftmals einfach nicht mehr beachtet wurden. Mit einer Bewertung von lediglich etwa 6,8Mill. € wird die AG niedriger bewertet als so manches Ex-Neuer Markt Unternehmen, welches mit Jahresumsätzen unter 5 Millionen € und deutlich schlechteren finanziellen Kennziffern und schwächerer Liquidität arbeitet.
Dies allein läßt die derzeitige Bewertung als absurd erscheinen.
Die Aktie befindet sich noch auf Allzeittief, d.h. das Potenzial der Aktie ist zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt als besonders hoch einzustufen, insbesondere beim Wiedererwachen des Interesses instutioneller Anleger.
Hier sollte vor dem folgenden Hintergrund das BESONDERE Augenmerk gelegt werden:
3.) Neue ÜBERNAHMEFANTASIE:
Großaktionär WCM ( hält ca. 48% der MATERNUS-Anteile ) hat in letzter Zeit Schlagzeilen durch die Gerüchte um den Einstieg diverser Investoren gemacht.
Wahrscheinlicher ist ein solcher aber zunächst bei den MATERNUS Kliniken:
Bei der WCM AG soll es bereits Anfragen geben, die als durchaus konkret zu bezeichnen sind. Als Interessenten werden die ebenfalls börsennotierten RHÖN-Klinikum AG und die CURANUM AG gehandelt - dies macht durchaus Sinn! Beide Unternehmen sind sehr profitabel und haben schon in der Vergangenheit ihren Firmenbestand konsequent ausgebaut.
Im Moment bietet sich eine Übernahme der MATERNUS Kliniken an, da ein Unternehmen mit einem dreistelligen Millionenumsatz an der Börse sehr niedrig bewertet ist.
Das Angebot dürfte nicht unter 15Mill.€. ( = ca. 1,5€ pro Aktie ) liegen, wobei sich die WCM AG bislang bedeckt hält. Es ist möglicherweise damit zu rechnen, dass hier eine Kurspflege betrieben werden soll, denn um jeden Preis dürfte sich auch die WCM nicht von ihrem Paket trennen wollen.
Aus diesem Grund allein dürfte neben den obigen Fundamentaldaten die MATERNUS Kliniken AG in den Fokus der Anleger rücken.
Am 14.08.2003 findet die Hauptversammlung statt - es könnte bereits im Vorfeld zu sehr interessanten Nachrichten kommen, die den Kurs treiben sollten.
Vergessen Sie nicht: Die MATERNUS-Aktie ( WKN 604400 ) befindet sich noch am Tief!
Zusammenfassung:
Die MATERNUS Kliniken AG ( WKN 604400 ) bietet aktuell eine sehr hohe Wahrscheinlichkeit auf einen kurzfristigen Kurssprung. Bei Überschreiten der 200-Tage-Linie um 80-85 cents könnten schnell weitere zweistellige prozentuale Kursgewinne folgen, die bis in den Bereich eines möglichen Übernahmeangebots bei 1,5-2€. gehen könnten. Die Marktkapialisierung würde dann noch immer günstig erscheinen ( ca. 16Mill.€ ) Bei Überschreiten der Marke von 1-1,2€ sollten Stop-loss Kurse im Bereich um die 200Tage-Linie bei 80 cents gesetzt werden. Je nach aktuellem Newsflow ist die weitere Anlagestrategie zu überdenken.
Kaufen bis ca. 85-90 cents.
Kurz-/ Mittelfristiges Kursziel: 1,2€./ 1,5-2€.
Stop-loss: Vorerst bei ca. 45-50cents, bei steigendem Kurs nachziehen.
Besprochene Aktie: MATERNUS Kliniken AG ( WKN 604400 )
Chart:
Weitere Informationen: MATERNUS AG Investor Relations, Tel. 0511/ 12323-243
Haftungsausschluß: Alle Angaben ohne Gewähr. An der Börse sind Gewinne und Verluste möglich.
Jeder Anleger ist für seine Entscheidungen selber verantwortlich.
Viel Erfolg!
Der Nebenwerte Beobachter
Der aktuelle Tip der Woche:
MATERNUS Kliniken ( WKN 604400 )
Wichtige Kennzahlen:
Handel im geregelten Markt/ First Market ( Xetra, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, München, Berlin, Düsseldorf )
Börsenkurs: 0,67€. Frankfurt ( Stand: 11.07.2003 )
Marktkapitalisierung: ca. 6,8Mill.€
Kurzportrait des Unternehmens:
Die Geschäftstätigkeit der MATERNUS-Kliniken AG ist auf den Erwerb und den Betrieb von Rehabilitationskliniken, Altenpflegeeinrichtungen und -wohnheime sowie Dienstleistungs- gesellschaften im sozialen und karitativen Bereich konzentriert. Damit bewegt sich das Unternehmen im Gesundheitsmarkt, der sich seit einiger Zeit in einer Umbruchphase in Richtung Wettbewerb befindet.
Die MATERNUS Seniorenwohn- und Pflegeeinrichtungen bieten ihren Bewohnern ein neues
Zuhause einschließlich fachgerechter Pflege und Betreuung auf höchstem Niveau.
Beim gesamten Handeln stehen Menschlichkeit, Verständnis, Respekt und Höflichkeit im Umgang mit den Bewohnern an erster Stelle. Das körperliche und seelische Wohlbefinden dieser ist oberstes Ziel.
Die Kliniken für Rehabilitation- und Anschlußheilbehandlungen gehören aufgrund ihrer
qualitativ hochstehenden und medizinisch-technischen Betreuungskonzepten, den neuesten
Behandlungsmethoden und den vielfältigen Therapieangeboten zu den hochwertigsten Kliniken in Deutschland. In Zusammenarbeit mit den Kostenträgern und anderen Partnern entwickelt MATERNUS neue, kundenorientierte und marktfähige Behandlungs- und Rehabilitationskonzepte.
Aktuelle Situation des Unternehmens:
Nach einem sehr schwierigen Geschäftsjahr 2002 mit einem insbesondere durch Abschreibungen und Wertberichtigungen negativen Gesamtergebnis der MATERNUS Kliniken AG steht das Geschäftsjahr 2003 ganz im Zeichen der Kostenoptimierung und Restrukturierung. Diese bereits mit Erfolg:
So verbesserten sich im 1. Quartal des laufenden Geschäftjahres mit Ausnahme des Bereiches Rehabilitation alle übrigen Sektoren der MATERNUS Gruppe. So wurde im 1. Quartal ein EBITDA ( Ergebnis vor Abschreibungen, Zinsen und Steuern ) in Höhe von 2Mill.€ erzielt.
Für das zweite Quartal wird mit einem weiteren Auslastungsanstieg gerechnet, welcher sich direkt positiv auf das Quartalsergebnis auswirken wird.
Laut letztem Geschäftsbericht wird die Übernahme neuer Einrichtungen darüber hinaus zu einer deutlich höheren Bettenkapazität und daraus resultierend zu einem insgesamt verbesserten Ergebnis führen. Die Ergebnissituation des MATERNUSKonzerns soll sich zudem im 2. Quartal 2003 aufgrund der Beteiligungserträge des Bereichs Seniorenwohn- und Pflegeeinrichtungen sowie des Wegfalls von Einmalbelastungen deutlich verbessern.
Der Vorstand der MATERNUS-Kliniken AG beabsichtigt des weiteren, das strategische Konzept für die MATERNUS-Gruppe (schrittweisen Ausbau z. B. durch den Erwerb, die
Managementübernahme und der Einbringung chancenreicher Beteiligungen) konsequent fortzuführen. Dabei soll der Blickpunkt besonders auf attraktive Akquisitionsmöglichkeiten gelegt werden.
Gerade dieser positive Ausblick für das 2. Halbjahr des laufenden Geschäftsjahres macht die MATERNUS Kliniken AG ( WKN 604400 ) zu einem hoch interessanten Turn-around Kandidaten, der jetzt auch an der Börse wieder entdeckt werden dürfte.
Dafür sprechen insbesonders folgende Anhaltspunkte:
1.) Das Geschäftsfeld der MATERNUS Kliniken besitzt gerade vor dem Hintergrund des
Wandels der Bevölkerungsstruktur hervorragende Zukunftsperspektiven mit rasanten Wachstumschancen:
Die Lebenserwartung der Menschen in Deutschland hat sich durch den medizinischen Fortschritt in den vergangenen Jahren erheblich erhöht und führt zu einem starken Anstieg des Anteils älterer Menschen an der Gesamtbevölkerung, welches die Nachfrage nach Leistungen vor allem im Bereich Seniorenwohn- und Pflegeeinrichtungen weiter steigen läßt.
2.) Die Zahlen des 1.Quartals machen Hoffnung, das angestrebte Ziel in den Folgequartalen deutlich wachsen zu können, erreichen zu können. Neben dem bereits verbessertem Ergebnis
dürften keine weiteren Abschreibungen mehr nötig sein, die bisher das positive Gesamtbild noch eingetrübt haben.
Bei einem Umsatz von über 105 Millionen € im Geschäftsjahr 2002, wobei das 1. Quartal 2003 einen weiteren Anstieg brachte, ist die MATERNUS Gruppe auf einem sehr guten Weg zurück in die Profitabilität.
2.) Der Chart und die Bewertung:
Die Aktie befand sich seit längerem in einem Abwärtstrend, den sie in den vergangenen drei Monaten stoppen konnte. Seit dieser Zeit befindet sie sich in einer Seitwärtsbewegung mit einer gesunden Bodenbildung um die 60 cents. Der Wert ist völlig ausgebombt und bislang nicht wiederentdeckt wurden, da durch die besondere Fokussierung auf Technologiewerte Aktien aus anderen vielversprechenden Branchen oftmals einfach nicht mehr beachtet wurden. Mit einer Bewertung von lediglich etwa 6,8Mill. € wird die AG niedriger bewertet als so manches Ex-Neuer Markt Unternehmen, welches mit Jahresumsätzen unter 5 Millionen € und deutlich schlechteren finanziellen Kennziffern und schwächerer Liquidität arbeitet.
Dies allein läßt die derzeitige Bewertung als absurd erscheinen.
Die Aktie befindet sich noch auf Allzeittief, d.h. das Potenzial der Aktie ist zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt als besonders hoch einzustufen, insbesondere beim Wiedererwachen des Interesses instutioneller Anleger.
Hier sollte vor dem folgenden Hintergrund das BESONDERE Augenmerk gelegt werden:
3.) Neue ÜBERNAHMEFANTASIE:
Großaktionär WCM ( hält ca. 48% der MATERNUS-Anteile ) hat in letzter Zeit Schlagzeilen durch die Gerüchte um den Einstieg diverser Investoren gemacht.
Wahrscheinlicher ist ein solcher aber zunächst bei den MATERNUS Kliniken:
Bei der WCM AG soll es bereits Anfragen geben, die als durchaus konkret zu bezeichnen sind. Als Interessenten werden die ebenfalls börsennotierten RHÖN-Klinikum AG und die CURANUM AG gehandelt - dies macht durchaus Sinn! Beide Unternehmen sind sehr profitabel und haben schon in der Vergangenheit ihren Firmenbestand konsequent ausgebaut.
Im Moment bietet sich eine Übernahme der MATERNUS Kliniken an, da ein Unternehmen mit einem dreistelligen Millionenumsatz an der Börse sehr niedrig bewertet ist.
Das Angebot dürfte nicht unter 15Mill.€. ( = ca. 1,5€ pro Aktie ) liegen, wobei sich die WCM AG bislang bedeckt hält. Es ist möglicherweise damit zu rechnen, dass hier eine Kurspflege betrieben werden soll, denn um jeden Preis dürfte sich auch die WCM nicht von ihrem Paket trennen wollen.
Aus diesem Grund allein dürfte neben den obigen Fundamentaldaten die MATERNUS Kliniken AG in den Fokus der Anleger rücken.
Am 14.08.2003 findet die Hauptversammlung statt - es könnte bereits im Vorfeld zu sehr interessanten Nachrichten kommen, die den Kurs treiben sollten.
Vergessen Sie nicht: Die MATERNUS-Aktie ( WKN 604400 ) befindet sich noch am Tief!
Zusammenfassung:
Die MATERNUS Kliniken AG ( WKN 604400 ) bietet aktuell eine sehr hohe Wahrscheinlichkeit auf einen kurzfristigen Kurssprung. Bei Überschreiten der 200-Tage-Linie um 80-85 cents könnten schnell weitere zweistellige prozentuale Kursgewinne folgen, die bis in den Bereich eines möglichen Übernahmeangebots bei 1,5-2€. gehen könnten. Die Marktkapialisierung würde dann noch immer günstig erscheinen ( ca. 16Mill.€ ) Bei Überschreiten der Marke von 1-1,2€ sollten Stop-loss Kurse im Bereich um die 200Tage-Linie bei 80 cents gesetzt werden. Je nach aktuellem Newsflow ist die weitere Anlagestrategie zu überdenken.
Kaufen bis ca. 85-90 cents.
Kurz-/ Mittelfristiges Kursziel: 1,2€./ 1,5-2€.
Stop-loss: Vorerst bei ca. 45-50cents, bei steigendem Kurs nachziehen.
Besprochene Aktie: MATERNUS Kliniken AG ( WKN 604400 )
Chart:
Weitere Informationen: MATERNUS AG Investor Relations, Tel. 0511/ 12323-243
Haftungsausschluß: Alle Angaben ohne Gewähr. An der Börse sind Gewinne und Verluste möglich.
Jeder Anleger ist für seine Entscheidungen selber verantwortlich.
Viel Erfolg!
Der Nebenwerte Beobachter
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Electroglas Unveils NETprobing Technology
Monday July 14, 8:35 am ET
Company`s Innovative Prober Technology Helps Chipmakers Attain Faster Answers to Critical Manufacturing Questions
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2003--Electroglas, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLS - News), a leading supplier of wafer probers and prober-based test handling solutions for the semiconductor industry, today announced the introduction of its new NETprobing technology, delivering a networked system of "smart" probers that improve overall test floor efficiency through remote monitoring and control, as well as automated data collection, analysis and reporting. This advanced functionality, dispersed across a sort floor, can help chipmakers get faster answers to critical questions about device quality, manufacturing performance and corrective action needed.
"Electroglas has been on the leading edge of advanced wafer probing technologies for the more than 30 years, taking the industry from manual to semi-automatic, and then on to fully automatic wafer probers. Now we are launching the next major evolution in probing -- NETprobing," said Curt Wozniak, chairman and CEO at Electroglas. "NETprobing gives chipmakers the insight and control they need to improve sort floor efficiency and drive down test costs. I believe this capability will become a requirement set by manufacturers as they adopt 300mm technology. It truly is a smarter way to probe."
NETprobing technology allows sort floor managers to view the status of and take control over any wafer prober, anywhere in the world, right from their desktops. Yield and bin information can be tracked, machine status monitored, live video images viewed and probing recipes changed, all from a web-based user interface.
The Sort Event Manager module allows for automatic e-mail or pager notification of any excursions or anomalies in either the device test results or machine characteristics, and built-in statistical process control functionality allows for automatic control over many aspects of the wafer probing process. The system also provides for centralized management and storage of prober recipes and wafer maps.
As part of Electroglas` focus on delivering advanced, prober-based technologies that enable smarter manufacturing, all Electroglas probers can incorporate NETprobing technology. Electroglas will also provide the technical support necessary to integrate NETprobing into existing test operations, and offer a NETprobing upgrade for current Electroglas customers who wish to extend the capabilities of their Electroglas probers.
NETprobing technology will be demonstrated on the latest model of Electroglas` flagship 300mm prober -- the EG5/300 NETprober -- in booth #10718 in McEnery Hall during the Final Manufacturing portion of SEMICON West 2003, being held July 16-18 at the San Jose Convention Center. More information on NETprobing technology and the EG5/300 NETprober, is also available by contacting Electroglas at 408/528-3000 or visiting www.electroglas.com.
About Electroglas, Inc.
Electroglas is a supplier of innovative probers, prober-based test handlers, test automation software and services that improve the overall effectiveness of semiconductor manufacturers` wafer and device testing processes by delivering faster answers to questions about device quality, manufacturing performance and corrective action needed. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the company has been a leading equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry for over four decades, and has an installed base of more than 15,000 systems worldwide. Electroglas` stock trades on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "EGLS." More information about the company and its products is available at www.electroglas.com.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contact:
Electroglas, Inc.
Cristie Lynch, 408/528-3167
Communications Manager
clynch@electroglas.com
or
Loomis Group
Jennifer Anselmo, 415/882-9494 (Media)
Director Marketing
anselmoj@loomisgroup.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Source: Electroglas, Inc.
Electroglas Unveils NETprobing Technology
Monday July 14, 8:35 am ET
Company`s Innovative Prober Technology Helps Chipmakers Attain Faster Answers to Critical Manufacturing Questions
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2003--Electroglas, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLS - News), a leading supplier of wafer probers and prober-based test handling solutions for the semiconductor industry, today announced the introduction of its new NETprobing technology, delivering a networked system of "smart" probers that improve overall test floor efficiency through remote monitoring and control, as well as automated data collection, analysis and reporting. This advanced functionality, dispersed across a sort floor, can help chipmakers get faster answers to critical questions about device quality, manufacturing performance and corrective action needed.
"Electroglas has been on the leading edge of advanced wafer probing technologies for the more than 30 years, taking the industry from manual to semi-automatic, and then on to fully automatic wafer probers. Now we are launching the next major evolution in probing -- NETprobing," said Curt Wozniak, chairman and CEO at Electroglas. "NETprobing gives chipmakers the insight and control they need to improve sort floor efficiency and drive down test costs. I believe this capability will become a requirement set by manufacturers as they adopt 300mm technology. It truly is a smarter way to probe."
NETprobing technology allows sort floor managers to view the status of and take control over any wafer prober, anywhere in the world, right from their desktops. Yield and bin information can be tracked, machine status monitored, live video images viewed and probing recipes changed, all from a web-based user interface.
The Sort Event Manager module allows for automatic e-mail or pager notification of any excursions or anomalies in either the device test results or machine characteristics, and built-in statistical process control functionality allows for automatic control over many aspects of the wafer probing process. The system also provides for centralized management and storage of prober recipes and wafer maps.
As part of Electroglas` focus on delivering advanced, prober-based technologies that enable smarter manufacturing, all Electroglas probers can incorporate NETprobing technology. Electroglas will also provide the technical support necessary to integrate NETprobing into existing test operations, and offer a NETprobing upgrade for current Electroglas customers who wish to extend the capabilities of their Electroglas probers.
NETprobing technology will be demonstrated on the latest model of Electroglas` flagship 300mm prober -- the EG5/300 NETprober -- in booth #10718 in McEnery Hall during the Final Manufacturing portion of SEMICON West 2003, being held July 16-18 at the San Jose Convention Center. More information on NETprobing technology and the EG5/300 NETprober, is also available by contacting Electroglas at 408/528-3000 or visiting www.electroglas.com.
About Electroglas, Inc.
Electroglas is a supplier of innovative probers, prober-based test handlers, test automation software and services that improve the overall effectiveness of semiconductor manufacturers` wafer and device testing processes by delivering faster answers to questions about device quality, manufacturing performance and corrective action needed. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the company has been a leading equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry for over four decades, and has an installed base of more than 15,000 systems worldwide. Electroglas` stock trades on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "EGLS." More information about the company and its products is available at www.electroglas.com.
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Contact:
Electroglas, Inc.
Cristie Lynch, 408/528-3167
Communications Manager
clynch@electroglas.com
or
Loomis Group
Jennifer Anselmo, 415/882-9494 (Media)
Director Marketing
anselmoj@loomisgroup.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Source: Electroglas, Inc.
Electroglas Enters High Growth Segment of Final Test Market with Strip Test Handler
Monday July 14, 8:34 am ET
Based on Electroglas` Proven Prober Technology, Sidewinder is the Industry`s Fastest and Most Accurate Handler for Packaged Devices in Strip or Panel Format
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2003-- Electroglas, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLS - News), a leading supplier of wafer probing and test handling solutions for the semiconductor industry, today unveiled Sidewinder, the first strip test handling system based on advanced 300mm wafer prober technology. Designed for production handling of packaged semiconductor components in panel or leadframe format, Sidewinder leverages Electroglas` proven prober technology to deliver superior throughput and accuracy for this rapidly growing final test market.
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"Strip testing is an enabling technology for the handling of chip scale packages (CSPs) and other fine geometry packages that are difficult to test in singulated format. Sidewinder`s accuracy extends this to even finer geometries, which will be critical as this segment gains momentum," said Tim Boyle, vice president, CTO, and head of the Electroglas` expansion efforts into the final test market. "Higher parallel test capability of strip testing, combined with Sidewinder`s industry leading throughput, also enables significant cost reductions in test, even for small outline package (SOP), quad flat no-lead (QFN) and other well established high volume packages," he added.
According to forecasts from Electronic Trends Publications, the San Jose, CA-based market research firm, the CSP segment, is projected to show a CAGR of over 25% through 2007.
"Over the past 40 years we`ve developed expertise in precisely handling wafers on the sort floor, and now we`re putting that knowledge to work, delivering innovative solutions for this rapidly growing final test market," said Curt Wozniak, chairman and CEO of Electroglas. "Sidewinder represents the latest development in our strategy to extend our prober technology, delivering a breakthrough in terms of speed and accuracy for final test handling."
Sidewinder employs Electroglas` proven linear motor, air bearing stage technology, enabling wear-free, frictionless performance at an extremely high speeds. Proprietary high-speed handling and machine vision delivers unmatched strip-to-strip index times. Additionally, Sidewinder can be equipped with a large thermal soak area, which provides wait free testing even at maximum throughput.
"Combining Electroglas` air bearing stage with unique handling and alignment methodology allows Sidewinder to deliver unprecedented throughput for final test," said Bob Fenton, director of Marketing. "With strip-to-strip index speeds nearly three times faster than competitive test handlers, and package-to-package speeds that are up to twice as fast, Sidewinder sets a new standard."
By applying its wafer mapping experience to final test, Electroglas delivers fast and flexible management of a data driven final-test process. This enables Sidewinder to generate strip maps that can then be passed on to other equipment, and allows the system to be easily integrated with assembly line automation solutions, including Electroglas` line of test process optimization software. Electroglas` vast experience working with automated test equipment (ATE) vendors also ensures the system can be easily integrated with leading ATE solutions.
Sidewinder can be deployed as a stand-alone handler with cassette input/output modules, or easily integrated in-line with existing assembly equipment via a SMEMA interface.
Sidewinder is the second final test handling solution Electroglas has built based on prober technology. The first, Pathfinder, was introduced in 2002 and is designed for the handling of wafer-level packages and known good die.
To learn more about Sidewinder, please visit Electroglas in booth #10718 in McEnery Hall during the Final Manufacturing portion of SEMICON West 2003, being held July 16-18 at the San Jose Convention Center. More information is also available by contacting Electroglas at 408/528-3000 or visiting www.electroglas.com.
About Electroglas, Inc.
Electroglas is a supplier of innovative probers, prober-based test handlers, test automation software and services that improve the overall effectiveness of semiconductor manufacturers` wafer and device testing processes by delivering faster answers to questions about device quality, manufacturing performance and corrective action needed. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the company has been a leading equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry for over four decades, and has an installed base of more than 15,000 systems worldwide. Electroglas` stock trades on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "EGLS." More information about the company and its products is available at www.electroglas.com.
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Contact:
Electroglas, Inc.
Cristie Lynch, 408/528-3167
Marketing Communications Manager
clynch@electroglas.com
or
Loomis Group
Jennifer Anselmo, 415/882-9494 (Media)
Director
anselmoj@loomisgroup.com
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Source: Electroglas, Inc.
Monday July 14, 8:34 am ET
Based on Electroglas` Proven Prober Technology, Sidewinder is the Industry`s Fastest and Most Accurate Handler for Packaged Devices in Strip or Panel Format
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2003-- Electroglas, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLS - News), a leading supplier of wafer probing and test handling solutions for the semiconductor industry, today unveiled Sidewinder, the first strip test handling system based on advanced 300mm wafer prober technology. Designed for production handling of packaged semiconductor components in panel or leadframe format, Sidewinder leverages Electroglas` proven prober technology to deliver superior throughput and accuracy for this rapidly growing final test market.
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"Strip testing is an enabling technology for the handling of chip scale packages (CSPs) and other fine geometry packages that are difficult to test in singulated format. Sidewinder`s accuracy extends this to even finer geometries, which will be critical as this segment gains momentum," said Tim Boyle, vice president, CTO, and head of the Electroglas` expansion efforts into the final test market. "Higher parallel test capability of strip testing, combined with Sidewinder`s industry leading throughput, also enables significant cost reductions in test, even for small outline package (SOP), quad flat no-lead (QFN) and other well established high volume packages," he added.
According to forecasts from Electronic Trends Publications, the San Jose, CA-based market research firm, the CSP segment, is projected to show a CAGR of over 25% through 2007.
"Over the past 40 years we`ve developed expertise in precisely handling wafers on the sort floor, and now we`re putting that knowledge to work, delivering innovative solutions for this rapidly growing final test market," said Curt Wozniak, chairman and CEO of Electroglas. "Sidewinder represents the latest development in our strategy to extend our prober technology, delivering a breakthrough in terms of speed and accuracy for final test handling."
Sidewinder employs Electroglas` proven linear motor, air bearing stage technology, enabling wear-free, frictionless performance at an extremely high speeds. Proprietary high-speed handling and machine vision delivers unmatched strip-to-strip index times. Additionally, Sidewinder can be equipped with a large thermal soak area, which provides wait free testing even at maximum throughput.
"Combining Electroglas` air bearing stage with unique handling and alignment methodology allows Sidewinder to deliver unprecedented throughput for final test," said Bob Fenton, director of Marketing. "With strip-to-strip index speeds nearly three times faster than competitive test handlers, and package-to-package speeds that are up to twice as fast, Sidewinder sets a new standard."
By applying its wafer mapping experience to final test, Electroglas delivers fast and flexible management of a data driven final-test process. This enables Sidewinder to generate strip maps that can then be passed on to other equipment, and allows the system to be easily integrated with assembly line automation solutions, including Electroglas` line of test process optimization software. Electroglas` vast experience working with automated test equipment (ATE) vendors also ensures the system can be easily integrated with leading ATE solutions.
Sidewinder can be deployed as a stand-alone handler with cassette input/output modules, or easily integrated in-line with existing assembly equipment via a SMEMA interface.
Sidewinder is the second final test handling solution Electroglas has built based on prober technology. The first, Pathfinder, was introduced in 2002 and is designed for the handling of wafer-level packages and known good die.
To learn more about Sidewinder, please visit Electroglas in booth #10718 in McEnery Hall during the Final Manufacturing portion of SEMICON West 2003, being held July 16-18 at the San Jose Convention Center. More information is also available by contacting Electroglas at 408/528-3000 or visiting www.electroglas.com.
About Electroglas, Inc.
Electroglas is a supplier of innovative probers, prober-based test handlers, test automation software and services that improve the overall effectiveness of semiconductor manufacturers` wafer and device testing processes by delivering faster answers to questions about device quality, manufacturing performance and corrective action needed. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the company has been a leading equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry for over four decades, and has an installed base of more than 15,000 systems worldwide. Electroglas` stock trades on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "EGLS." More information about the company and its products is available at www.electroglas.com.
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Contact:
Electroglas, Inc.
Cristie Lynch, 408/528-3167
Marketing Communications Manager
clynch@electroglas.com
or
Loomis Group
Jennifer Anselmo, 415/882-9494 (Media)
Director
anselmoj@loomisgroup.com
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Source: Electroglas, Inc.
NEWSSSSS!!!
Electroglas Names Former Tokyo Electron Executive as Vice President of Sales
Tuesday July 15, 8:31 am ET
Industry Veteran to Spearhead Sales Efforts as Electroglas Introduces New NETprober Technology and Test Handling System
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 2003-- Electroglas, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLS - News), a leading supplier of wafer probing and test handling solutions for the semiconductor industry, today announced that Patrick Kiely, industry veteran and former Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) executive, has joined Electroglas as vice president of worldwide sales and service. An experienced sales, service and marketing expert, Mr. Kiely will lead Electroglas sales and customer support efforts as the company launches innovative new systems and software, based on its proven prober technologies.
"Not only is Mr. Kiely a highly qualified leader who has repeatedly proven his ability to increase revenues, but he is an individual that is recognized and respected throughout the semiconductor industry," said Curt Wozniak, Chairman and CEO of Electroglas. "His track record, combined with the innovative new technologies our team has been working on over the past several years, should serve us well as we address current and prospective customers` pressing manufacturing questions, helping deliver faster answers with our probers, test handlers and test automation software."
Most recently, Mr. Kiely served as director of test systems operations at TEL, where he managed sales, service, marketing, and engineering functions for the wafer prober business unit, among others, with revenue between $40-80 million. Formerly the director of sales for KLA Instruments` ATS Division, where he was responsible for sales of automatic wafer probers and led a staff that set records for sales and backlogs, Mr. Kiely has a history of successfully implementing strategies and managing teams that increased sales for his company.
In addition to his stints at KLA and TEL, Mr. Kiely has worked for Watkins Johnson, as the manager for strategic accounts. Mr. Kiely`s career in technology began at Digital Equipment, which he joined after serving for three years in the US Marine Corps. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University.
About Electroglas, Inc.
Electroglas is a supplier of innovative probers, prober-based test handlers, test automation software and services that improve the overall effectiveness of semiconductor manufacturers` wafer and device testing processes by delivering faster answers to questions about device quality, manufacturing performance and corrective action needed. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company has been a leading equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry for over four decades, and has an installed base of more than 15,000 systems worldwide. Electroglas` stock trades on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "EGLS." More information about the company and its products is available at www.electroglas.com.
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Contact:
Electroglas, Inc.
Cristie Lynch, 408/528-3167 (Corporate)
clynch@electroglas.com
or
Loomis Group
Jennifer Anselmo, 415/882-9494 (Media)
anselmoj@loomisgroup.com
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Source: Electroglas
Electroglas Names Former Tokyo Electron Executive as Vice President of Sales
Tuesday July 15, 8:31 am ET
Industry Veteran to Spearhead Sales Efforts as Electroglas Introduces New NETprober Technology and Test Handling System
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 2003-- Electroglas, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLS - News), a leading supplier of wafer probing and test handling solutions for the semiconductor industry, today announced that Patrick Kiely, industry veteran and former Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) executive, has joined Electroglas as vice president of worldwide sales and service. An experienced sales, service and marketing expert, Mr. Kiely will lead Electroglas sales and customer support efforts as the company launches innovative new systems and software, based on its proven prober technologies.
"Not only is Mr. Kiely a highly qualified leader who has repeatedly proven his ability to increase revenues, but he is an individual that is recognized and respected throughout the semiconductor industry," said Curt Wozniak, Chairman and CEO of Electroglas. "His track record, combined with the innovative new technologies our team has been working on over the past several years, should serve us well as we address current and prospective customers` pressing manufacturing questions, helping deliver faster answers with our probers, test handlers and test automation software."
Most recently, Mr. Kiely served as director of test systems operations at TEL, where he managed sales, service, marketing, and engineering functions for the wafer prober business unit, among others, with revenue between $40-80 million. Formerly the director of sales for KLA Instruments` ATS Division, where he was responsible for sales of automatic wafer probers and led a staff that set records for sales and backlogs, Mr. Kiely has a history of successfully implementing strategies and managing teams that increased sales for his company.
In addition to his stints at KLA and TEL, Mr. Kiely has worked for Watkins Johnson, as the manager for strategic accounts. Mr. Kiely`s career in technology began at Digital Equipment, which he joined after serving for three years in the US Marine Corps. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University.
About Electroglas, Inc.
Electroglas is a supplier of innovative probers, prober-based test handlers, test automation software and services that improve the overall effectiveness of semiconductor manufacturers` wafer and device testing processes by delivering faster answers to questions about device quality, manufacturing performance and corrective action needed. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company has been a leading equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry for over four decades, and has an installed base of more than 15,000 systems worldwide. Electroglas` stock trades on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "EGLS." More information about the company and its products is available at www.electroglas.com.
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Contact:
Electroglas, Inc.
Cristie Lynch, 408/528-3167 (Corporate)
clynch@electroglas.com
or
Loomis Group
Jennifer Anselmo, 415/882-9494 (Media)
anselmoj@loomisgroup.com
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Source: Electroglas
BIG NEWSSSSSSS!!!!!!
Electroglas Sells Front-End Software Product Lines to FEI Company, Reaffirms and Narrows Financial Guidance for 2nd Quarter
Tuesday July 15, 9:11 am ET
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 2003--Electroglas, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLS - News), a leading supplier of wafer probing and test handling solutions for the semiconductor industry, today announced that it has sold its Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Fab Solutions software product lines to FEI Company (Nasdaq:FEIC - News) for $6 million in cash plus the assumption of certain liabilities. The product lines, including Electroglas` Yield Manager and Merlin`s Framework products, will form the foundation of a new FEI division that will be staffed, in part, by existing Electroglas` DFM and Fab Solutions employees.
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"Earlier this year, we set out to narrow our focus, concentrating on delivering advanced wafer probers and extending our wafer probing technologies to drive equipment and process efficiencies throughout the back-end," said Curt Wozniak, chairman and CEO of Electroglas. "The sale of these product lines reaffirms that focus, allowing us to spend more time developing and delivering innovative products, such as our recently launched NETprobing technology and Sidewinder strip test handler, helping customers to overcome their most critical manufacturing challenges."
As part of the purchase, FEI will assume control of Electroglas` DFM and Fab Solutions engineering operations in Mumbai, India. Electroglas will work closely with FEI to provide a seamless transition and a continued high level of support for customers who are currently using the DFM and Fab Solutions products.
"We are very excited about the strategic value of this acquisition. It is a key element of our growth and design to yield focus," said Vahe` Sarkissian, chairman, president and CEO of FEI. "Electroglas` highly popular Merlin`s Framework(TM) CAD navigation software will greatly enhance FEI`s suite of solutions for circuit edit and support our design to yield strategy."
Updating financial guidance delivered as part of its Q1 financial release, Electroglas expects revenues for its second fiscal quarter, ended June 28th, 2003, to be in the range of $10 million to $11 million. In addition, in the Q1 financial release Electroglas announced the intended sale of its optical wafer inspection operations. This sale was not completed as expected and Electroglas has discontinued further development of wafer inspection products. Electroglas will continue to support existing inspection customers.
About Electroglas, Inc.
Electroglas is a supplier of innovative probers, prober-based test handlers, test automation software and services that improve the overall effectiveness of semiconductor manufacturers` wafer and device testing processes by delivering faster answers to questions about device quality, manufacturing performance and corrective action needed. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company has been a leading equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry for over four decades, and has an installed base of more than 15,000 systems worldwide. Electroglas` stock trades on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "EGLS." More information about the company and its products is available at www.electroglas.com.
About FEI
FEI is a nanotechnology company providing enabling 3D Structural Process Management(TM) solutions to the world`s technology leaders in the fields of semiconductors, data storage, structural biology and industry. Its range of industry-leading DualBeam(TM) and single column focused ion and electron beam products enables manufacturers and researchers to keep pace with technology shifts and develop next generation technologies and products. FEI`s products allow advanced three-dimensional metrology, device editing, trimming, and structural analysis for management of sub-micron structures including those found in integrated circuits, high-density magnetic storage devices, industrial materials, chemical compounds, and biological structures. FEI solutions deliver enhanced production yields, lower costs and faster time to market-critical benefits in highly competitive markets. Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, FEI has approximately 1,600 employees worldwide, with additional development and manufacturing operations located in Peabody, Massachusetts; Sunnyvale, California; Eindhoven, The Netherlands; and Brno, Czech Republic. More information can be found on the FEI website at: www.feicompany.com.
Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements including statements relating to (a) the assumption of operations by FEI and a seamless transition and continued high level of support for customers who are currently using the DFM and Fab Solutions products and (b) our expectations regarding second quarter revenues. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to the risk that we are unable to recognize revenue in the anticipated quarter and that current order estimates are not realized. We assume no obligation to update this information. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to Electroglas` business in general, see the risk disclosures in Electroglas` SEC filings, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed from time to time with the SEC.
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Contact:
Electroglas, Inc.
Cristie Lynch, 408/528-3167
Marketing Communications Manager
clynch@electroglas.com
or
Loomis Group
Jennifer Anselmo, 415/882-9494 (Media)
Director
anselmoj@loomisgroup.com
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Source: Electroglas, Inc.
Electroglas Sells Front-End Software Product Lines to FEI Company, Reaffirms and Narrows Financial Guidance for 2nd Quarter
Tuesday July 15, 9:11 am ET
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 2003--Electroglas, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLS - News), a leading supplier of wafer probing and test handling solutions for the semiconductor industry, today announced that it has sold its Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Fab Solutions software product lines to FEI Company (Nasdaq:FEIC - News) for $6 million in cash plus the assumption of certain liabilities. The product lines, including Electroglas` Yield Manager and Merlin`s Framework products, will form the foundation of a new FEI division that will be staffed, in part, by existing Electroglas` DFM and Fab Solutions employees.
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"Earlier this year, we set out to narrow our focus, concentrating on delivering advanced wafer probers and extending our wafer probing technologies to drive equipment and process efficiencies throughout the back-end," said Curt Wozniak, chairman and CEO of Electroglas. "The sale of these product lines reaffirms that focus, allowing us to spend more time developing and delivering innovative products, such as our recently launched NETprobing technology and Sidewinder strip test handler, helping customers to overcome their most critical manufacturing challenges."
As part of the purchase, FEI will assume control of Electroglas` DFM and Fab Solutions engineering operations in Mumbai, India. Electroglas will work closely with FEI to provide a seamless transition and a continued high level of support for customers who are currently using the DFM and Fab Solutions products.
"We are very excited about the strategic value of this acquisition. It is a key element of our growth and design to yield focus," said Vahe` Sarkissian, chairman, president and CEO of FEI. "Electroglas` highly popular Merlin`s Framework(TM) CAD navigation software will greatly enhance FEI`s suite of solutions for circuit edit and support our design to yield strategy."
Updating financial guidance delivered as part of its Q1 financial release, Electroglas expects revenues for its second fiscal quarter, ended June 28th, 2003, to be in the range of $10 million to $11 million. In addition, in the Q1 financial release Electroglas announced the intended sale of its optical wafer inspection operations. This sale was not completed as expected and Electroglas has discontinued further development of wafer inspection products. Electroglas will continue to support existing inspection customers.
About Electroglas, Inc.
Electroglas is a supplier of innovative probers, prober-based test handlers, test automation software and services that improve the overall effectiveness of semiconductor manufacturers` wafer and device testing processes by delivering faster answers to questions about device quality, manufacturing performance and corrective action needed. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company has been a leading equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry for over four decades, and has an installed base of more than 15,000 systems worldwide. Electroglas` stock trades on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "EGLS." More information about the company and its products is available at www.electroglas.com.
About FEI
FEI is a nanotechnology company providing enabling 3D Structural Process Management(TM) solutions to the world`s technology leaders in the fields of semiconductors, data storage, structural biology and industry. Its range of industry-leading DualBeam(TM) and single column focused ion and electron beam products enables manufacturers and researchers to keep pace with technology shifts and develop next generation technologies and products. FEI`s products allow advanced three-dimensional metrology, device editing, trimming, and structural analysis for management of sub-micron structures including those found in integrated circuits, high-density magnetic storage devices, industrial materials, chemical compounds, and biological structures. FEI solutions deliver enhanced production yields, lower costs and faster time to market-critical benefits in highly competitive markets. Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, FEI has approximately 1,600 employees worldwide, with additional development and manufacturing operations located in Peabody, Massachusetts; Sunnyvale, California; Eindhoven, The Netherlands; and Brno, Czech Republic. More information can be found on the FEI website at: www.feicompany.com.
Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements including statements relating to (a) the assumption of operations by FEI and a seamless transition and continued high level of support for customers who are currently using the DFM and Fab Solutions products and (b) our expectations regarding second quarter revenues. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to the risk that we are unable to recognize revenue in the anticipated quarter and that current order estimates are not realized. We assume no obligation to update this information. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to Electroglas` business in general, see the risk disclosures in Electroglas` SEC filings, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed from time to time with the SEC.
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Contact:
Electroglas, Inc.
Cristie Lynch, 408/528-3167
Marketing Communications Manager
clynch@electroglas.com
or
Loomis Group
Jennifer Anselmo, 415/882-9494 (Media)
Director
anselmoj@loomisgroup.com
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Source: Electroglas, Inc.
1:23PM Small-cap semi stocks demonstrate relative strength : As news continues to filter out of the Semicon West conference (now in its second day), traders seem to be shifting their focus to a host of lesser-known semiconductor names that provide fab equipment, including: ASTT (+18.0%), EGLS (+16.9%), JMAR (+14.4%), ZIGO (+12.7%), GGNS (+10.3%, profiled earlier), NANO (+8.4%), ASYT (+7.5%), and MTSN (+6.9%).
KINESYS Software, Electroglas and Intercon Technology Form Partnership to Automate Strip Processing in the Test Assembly Area
Wednesday July 16, 9:00 am ET
Major Equipment Manufacturers Collaborate on Integration of Assembly Line Production Supervisor (ALPS)
SAN JOSE, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jul 16, 2003 -- SEMICON West -- KINESYS Software, Inc., a leading provider of software for the automation of semiconductor manufacturing processes, announced today that it has entered into separate agreements with two major equipment suppliers to collaborate on the development of non-proprietary solutions for the automation of semiconductor final manufacturing processes. The suppliers are Intercon Technology, Inc., a United States subsidiary of TOWA Corporation of Kyoto, Japan, and Electroglas, Inc. of San Jose.
KINESYS Software is the provider of the world`s leading non-proprietary wafer mapping/equipment integration software for inkless assembly. The company`s flagship Assembly Line Production Supervisor (ALPS) product line extends wafer mapping capability to strip and tray maps, and the equipment interface has been extended to allow many different types of equipment to be connected, e.g. bump inspection, wafer probe, flip chip, mold, strip test, laser mark and singulation.
"Intercon Technology and Electroglas are important additions to a growing list of worldwide suppliers of assembly equipment that have integrated ALPS compatibility into their product line," said Dave Huntley, president, KINESYS Software. "The synergy of our combined expertise will enable us to integrate semiconductor assembly from wafer probe/sort through to the singulated device, providing process control solutions for a wide variety of equipment that will both reduce costs and afford manufacturers the data necessary to track flawed components through the assembly process right back to the wafer."
Intercon Technology will work with KINESYS Software on the integration of augmented mapping and tracking capability into their singulation equipment. Intercon Technology is the American subsidiary of TOWA Corporation responsible for the design and manufacture of singulation systems. TOWA Corporation is the world`s largest supplier of auto-molding process technology and equipment.
"This arrangement between three companies, that have in common a long-standing history of developing successful automation solutions for assembly and test, emphasizes the growing importance of strip handling and testing," said Kim Tan, President, Intercon Technology. "Together KINESYS, Electroglas and Intercon form a formidable team, united by a common goal of bringing process control solutions to the entire integrated packaging assembly line."
Electroglas, Inc. will likewise collaborate with KINESYS Software on the integration of strip testing into assembly. Electroglas recently announced its advanced prober based strip test handler -- Sidewinder. Sidewinder`s unique combination of high-speed handling and machine vision, based upon the company`s proven prober technology, allows unprecedented accuracy and throughput in a strip test cell.
"Our goal at Electroglas is to provide fast, innovative answers to our customers` pressing manufacturing questions, and collaborating with experienced partners such as Intercon and KINESYS helps us accomplish this mission," said Bob Fenton, director of marketing, Electroglas, Inc. "Our combined products form a well integrated solution for strip processing that offers significant performance gains for customers, and we look forward to demonstrating that at SEMICON West."
ALPS will be demonstrated at SEMICON West 2003 (Final Manufacturing) in San Jose July 16-18 at both the Electroglas booth (# 10718) and the TOWA/Intercon booth (# 10142) in McEnery Hall at the San Jose Convention Center.
Companies interested in participating in beta testing the new ALPS features may contact KINESYS Software, Inc.
About KINESYS Software, Inc.
Founded in 1992, KINESYS Software is a privately held company based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, and having a United States office in Petaluma, CA. The company is focused on the automation of semiconductor final manufacturing (test, assembly and packaging) processes. In particular, it offers innovative software products and expert support services for inkless assembly and equipment integration. For more information on the company, visit the web site, www.kinesysinc.com, or call Henk Barreveld in the Netherlands at +31 (30) 233 2331, or Dave Huntley in the US office +1 (707) 766-8855.
About Intercon Technology, Inc.
Founded in 1986, Intercon Technology`s core business is centered on delivering semiconductor capital equipment for singulation in final manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Intercon excels in identifying market opportunities then applying our technology to provide the market with industry leading products and services. Intercon holds patents in singulation and continues to differentiate technology by developing and integrating innovative solutions to new packaging challenges. More information about the company and its products is available at www.intercontechnology.com.
About Electroglas, Inc.
Electroglas is a supplier of innovative probers, prober-based test handlers, test automation software and services that improve the overall effectiveness of semiconductor manufacturers` wafer and device testing processes by delivering faster answers to questions about device quality, manufacturing performance and corrective action needed. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company has been a leading equipment provider to the semiconductor industry for over four decades, and has an installed base of more than 15,000 systems worldwide. Electroglas` stock trades on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "EGLS." More information about the company and its products is available at www.electroglas.com.
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Wednesday July 16, 9:00 am ET
Major Equipment Manufacturers Collaborate on Integration of Assembly Line Production Supervisor (ALPS)
SAN JOSE, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jul 16, 2003 -- SEMICON West -- KINESYS Software, Inc., a leading provider of software for the automation of semiconductor manufacturing processes, announced today that it has entered into separate agreements with two major equipment suppliers to collaborate on the development of non-proprietary solutions for the automation of semiconductor final manufacturing processes. The suppliers are Intercon Technology, Inc., a United States subsidiary of TOWA Corporation of Kyoto, Japan, and Electroglas, Inc. of San Jose.
KINESYS Software is the provider of the world`s leading non-proprietary wafer mapping/equipment integration software for inkless assembly. The company`s flagship Assembly Line Production Supervisor (ALPS) product line extends wafer mapping capability to strip and tray maps, and the equipment interface has been extended to allow many different types of equipment to be connected, e.g. bump inspection, wafer probe, flip chip, mold, strip test, laser mark and singulation.
"Intercon Technology and Electroglas are important additions to a growing list of worldwide suppliers of assembly equipment that have integrated ALPS compatibility into their product line," said Dave Huntley, president, KINESYS Software. "The synergy of our combined expertise will enable us to integrate semiconductor assembly from wafer probe/sort through to the singulated device, providing process control solutions for a wide variety of equipment that will both reduce costs and afford manufacturers the data necessary to track flawed components through the assembly process right back to the wafer."
Intercon Technology will work with KINESYS Software on the integration of augmented mapping and tracking capability into their singulation equipment. Intercon Technology is the American subsidiary of TOWA Corporation responsible for the design and manufacture of singulation systems. TOWA Corporation is the world`s largest supplier of auto-molding process technology and equipment.
"This arrangement between three companies, that have in common a long-standing history of developing successful automation solutions for assembly and test, emphasizes the growing importance of strip handling and testing," said Kim Tan, President, Intercon Technology. "Together KINESYS, Electroglas and Intercon form a formidable team, united by a common goal of bringing process control solutions to the entire integrated packaging assembly line."
Electroglas, Inc. will likewise collaborate with KINESYS Software on the integration of strip testing into assembly. Electroglas recently announced its advanced prober based strip test handler -- Sidewinder. Sidewinder`s unique combination of high-speed handling and machine vision, based upon the company`s proven prober technology, allows unprecedented accuracy and throughput in a strip test cell.
"Our goal at Electroglas is to provide fast, innovative answers to our customers` pressing manufacturing questions, and collaborating with experienced partners such as Intercon and KINESYS helps us accomplish this mission," said Bob Fenton, director of marketing, Electroglas, Inc. "Our combined products form a well integrated solution for strip processing that offers significant performance gains for customers, and we look forward to demonstrating that at SEMICON West."
ALPS will be demonstrated at SEMICON West 2003 (Final Manufacturing) in San Jose July 16-18 at both the Electroglas booth (# 10718) and the TOWA/Intercon booth (# 10142) in McEnery Hall at the San Jose Convention Center.
Companies interested in participating in beta testing the new ALPS features may contact KINESYS Software, Inc.
About KINESYS Software, Inc.
Founded in 1992, KINESYS Software is a privately held company based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, and having a United States office in Petaluma, CA. The company is focused on the automation of semiconductor final manufacturing (test, assembly and packaging) processes. In particular, it offers innovative software products and expert support services for inkless assembly and equipment integration. For more information on the company, visit the web site, www.kinesysinc.com, or call Henk Barreveld in the Netherlands at +31 (30) 233 2331, or Dave Huntley in the US office +1 (707) 766-8855.
About Intercon Technology, Inc.
Founded in 1986, Intercon Technology`s core business is centered on delivering semiconductor capital equipment for singulation in final manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Intercon excels in identifying market opportunities then applying our technology to provide the market with industry leading products and services. Intercon holds patents in singulation and continues to differentiate technology by developing and integrating innovative solutions to new packaging challenges. More information about the company and its products is available at www.intercontechnology.com.
About Electroglas, Inc.
Electroglas is a supplier of innovative probers, prober-based test handlers, test automation software and services that improve the overall effectiveness of semiconductor manufacturers` wafer and device testing processes by delivering faster answers to questions about device quality, manufacturing performance and corrective action needed. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company has been a leading equipment provider to the semiconductor industry for over four decades, and has an installed base of more than 15,000 systems worldwide. Electroglas` stock trades on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "EGLS." More information about the company and its products is available at www.electroglas.com.
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