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Novellus Systems Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results

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Novellus Systems, a leading provider of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, has reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2005. The company announced its results on October 17, 2005, with net sales reaching $158.7 million, a decrease of 12.4% from the second quarter of 2005. Despite this decline, the company's cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments increased by 4.1% to $879.5 million.

Richard Hill, chairman and chief executive officer, expressed concerns about the company's gross margin, which suffered due to higher warranty costs, lower absorption of operations overheads, and other timing effects. However, Hill emphasized the company's commitment to improving profitability and shareholder value through cost reduction, product quality improvements, and consolidation of manufacturing facilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Novellus Systems reported net sales of $158.7 million for the third quarter of 2005, a decline of 12.4% from the second quarter.
  • Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments increased by 4.1% to $879.5 million.
  • The company's gross margin suffered due to higher warranty costs, lower absorption of operations overheads, and other timing effects.
  • Richard Hill, chairman and chief executive officer, emphasized the company's commitment to improving profitability and shareholder value through cost reduction, product quality improvements, and consolidation of manufacturing facilities.
  • Novellus Systems is a leading provider of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, with products designed for high-volume production of advanced, leading-edge semiconductor devices.
  • The company operates globally, with subsidiaries in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Israel, India, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.

Statistics:

  • Net sales: $158.7 million
  • Decline from previous quarter: 12.4%
  • Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments: $879.5 million
  • Increase from previous quarter: 4.1%
  • Gross margin: decreased due to higher warranty costs, lower absorption of operations overheads, and other timing effects

Sources:

  • Novellus Systems, Inc. press release, October 17, 2005, Exhibit 99.1
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, October 17, 2005
  • Novellus Systems, Inc. Form 10-K and 10K/A, year ended December 31, 2004
  • Comtex SmarTrend(SM) Alert, October 13, 2005

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