REHOVOT, Israel, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova Measuring Instruments (Nasdaq: NVMI), a leading innovator and a key provider of metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2016, the period ended June 30, 2016.

Second Quarter 2016 Highlights:


    --  Revenues grew sequentially to $35.6 million, within guidance
    --  GAAP net income of $3.2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, within
        guidance
    --  Non-GAAP net income of $4.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share,
        exceeding guidance
    --  Multiple competitive wins yield record quarterly Optical CD bookings of
        $45 million
    --  Received repeat order from a leading memory customer for X-Ray solution


                                   GAAP Results ($K)
                                    ----------------

                                              Q2 2016         Q1 2016         Q2 2015
                                              -------         -------         -------

    Revenues                                          $35,575         $34,056         $40,552
    --------                                          -------         -------         -------

    Net Income                                         $3,153          $2,905          $2,150
    ----------                                         ------          ------          ------

    Earnings per Diluted Share                          $0.11           $0.11           $0.08
    --------------------------                          -----           -----           -----

                               NON-GAAP Results ($K)
                                --------------------

                                              Q2 2016         Q1 2016         Q2 2015
                                              -------         -------         -------

    Net Income                                         $4,703          $4,450          $5,402
    ----------                                         ------          ------          ------

    Earnings per Diluted Share                          $0.17           $0.16           $0.20
    --------------------------                          -----           -----           -----

A reconciliation between GAAP operating results and non-GAAP operating results is provided following the financial statements that are part of this release. Non-GAAP results exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets, deferred tax assets adjustments (net), stock-based compensation expenses and acquisition related expenses.

Management Comments

"Strong demand for our Optical CD solutions, across the entire breadth of our product offering, drove the increase in revenues and bookings," commented Eitan Oppenhaim, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nova. "Booking levels in the second quarter reached a record high, bolstering our confidence in the third quarter and the second half performance. In parallel, our well-managed operational model allowed us to once again reach high levels of profitability while continuing our investment in the long-term technology roadmap."

"The strength of our recent new bookings has been driven by the value proposition we offer our customers via an expanded and a unique product portfolio, which is utilized by now across multiple Foundry and Memory customers," added Mr. Oppenhaim. "Our partnership with key customers and leading semiconductor research centers early in the R&D stage, based on our innovative combined offering of Optical CD and X-Ray technologies, improve our technology position and increase our confidence in the company's long-term strategic plan."

2016 Third Quarter Financial Outlook

Management provided an outlook for the third quarter, the period ending September 30, 2016. Based on current estimates, management expects record revenues in the quarter:


    --  $42 million to $44 million in revenue
    --  $0.16 to $0.19 in diluted GAAP EPS
    --  $0.24 to $0.27 in diluted non-GAAP EPS

2016 Second Quarter Results

Total revenues for the second quarter of 2016 were $35.6 million, an increase of 4% compared to the first quarter of 2016, and a decrease of 12% relative to the second quarter of 2015.

Gross margin for the second quarter of 2016 was 53%. This is compared with 54% in the first quarter of 2016 and compared with 47% in the second quarter of 2015.

Operating expenses in the second quarter of 2016 were $15.4 million, and included $0.6 million of amortization of acquired intangible assets. This is compared with $15.7 million in the first quarter of 2016 and compared with $18.7 million in the second quarter of 2015.

On a GAAP basis, the company reported net income of $3.2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2016. This is compared with net income of $2.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2016. The company reported net income of $2.2 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2015.

On a Non-GAAP basis, which excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets, adjustments of deferred tax assets net, stock-based compensation expenses and acquisition related expenses, the company reported net income of $4.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2016. This is compared with net income of $4.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2016, and compared with net income of $5.4 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2015.

Conference Call Information

Nova will host a conference call today, August 3, 2016, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss the financial results and future outlook. To attend the conference call, please dial one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin by placing your calls five minutes before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.



                  U.S. Dial-in Number: 1-888-430-8709

                 ISRAEL Dial-in Number: 1 80 924 5906

                  INTERNATIONAL Dial-in Number: 1-719-
                                325-2464

                                  At:

                          9 a.m. Eastern Time

                          6 a.m. Pacific Time

                          4 p.m. Israeli Time



                Please reference conference ID 5472687

The conference call will also be webcast live from a link on Nova's website at http://ir.novameasuring.com.

About Nova: Nova Measuring Instruments delivers continuous innovation by providing advanced metrology solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Deployed with the world's largest integrated-circuit manufacturers, Nova's products deliver state-of-the-art, high-performance metrology solutions for effective process control throughout the semiconductor fabrication lifecycle. Nova's product portfolio, which combines high-precision hardware and cutting-edge software, supports the development and production of the most advanced devices in today's high-end semiconductor market. Nova's technical innovation and market leadership enable customers to improve process performance, enhance products' yields and accelerate time to market. Nova acts as a partner to semiconductor manufacturers from its offices around the world. Additional information may be found at www.novameasuring.com.

Nova is traded on the NASDAQ & TASE under the symbol NVMI.

This press release provides financial measures that exclude non-cash charges for amortization of acquired intangible assets, deferred tax assets adjustments (net), stock-based compensation expenses and acquisition related expenses and are therefore not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding Nova's performance because they reflect our operational results and enhances management's and investors' ability to evaluate Nova's performance before charges or benefits considered by management to be outside Nova's ongoing operating results. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that it is in the best interest of its investors to provide financial information that will facilitate comparison of both historical and future results and allows greater transparency to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A reconciliation of each GAAP to non-GAAP financial measure discussed in this press release is contained in the accompanying financial tables.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to future events or our future performance, such as statements regarding, but are not limited to, anticipated growth opportunities and projections about our business and its future revenues, expenses and profitability. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward looking statements. Factors that may affect our results, performance, circumstances or achievements include, but are not limited to, the following: our dependency on three product lines; our dependency on a small number of large customers and small number of suppliers; the highly cyclical and competitive nature of the markets we target and we operate in; our inability to reduce spending during a slowdown in the semiconductor industry; our ability to respond effectively on a timely basis to rapid technological changes; our ability to recognize the benefits of ReVera acquisition and risks that the acquisition may disrupt current plans and operations and impact relationships with customers, distributors and suppliers; our dependency on PEMs; risks related to exclusivity obligations and non-limited liability that may be included in our commercial agreements and arrangements; our ability to retain our competitive position despite the ongoing consolidation in our industry; risks related to our dependence on our manufacturing facilities; risks related to changes in our order backlog; risks related to the worldwide financial instabilities; risks related to our intellectual property; new product offerings from our competitors; unanticipated manufacturing or supply problems; risks related to government programs we participate in; risks related to taxation; changes in customer demand for our products; risks related to currency fluctuations, risks related to acquisitions we may pursue and risks related to our operations in Israel. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties summarized under the heading "Risk Factors" in Nova's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016. These factors are updated from time to time through the filing of reports and registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

(Tables to Follow)



                                                  NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
                                                  -------------------------------

                                               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                               -------------------------------------

                                             (U.S. dollars in thousands) - (Unaudited)


                                                                                               As of
                                                                                             -----

    ASSETS                                                                             June 30,      December 31,

                                                     2016                                   2015

                                                                                       (Audited)
                                                                                       --------

    Current assets

       Cash and cash equivalents                                                          19,455             27,733

       Short-term interest-bearing bank deposits                                          75,230             69,298

       Trade accounts receivable                                                          22,775             19,046

       Inventories                                                                        30,661             27,683

       Deferred tax assets                                                                 3,615              3,540

       Other current assets                                                                2,611              2,888
                                                                                           -----              -----


    Total current assets                                                                 154,347            150,188
                                                                                         -------            -------


    Long-term assets

       Long-term interest-bearing bank deposits                                              750                750

       Deferred tax assets                                                                 4,979              5,735

       Severance pay funds                                                                 1,461              1,514

       Property and equipment, net                                                         9,872             11,062

       Identifiable intangible assets, net                                                16,634             17,906

       Goodwill                                                                           20,114             20,114
                                                                                          ------             ------


    Total long-term assets                                                                53,810             57,081
                                                                                          ------             ------


    Total assets                                                                         208,157            207,269
                                                                                         =======            =======


    Liabilities and shareholders' Equity

    Current liabilities

       Trade accounts payable                                                             13,134             14,378

       Deferred revenues                                                                   3,722              5,828

       Deferred tax liabilities                                                            1,305                956

       Other current liabilities                                                          13,344             15,996
                                                                                          ------             ------


    Total current liabilities                                                             31,505             37,158
                                                                                          ------             ------


    Long-term liabilities

       Deferred tax liabilities                                                            5,148              5,760

       Liability for employee severance pay                                                2,512              2,469

       Other long-term liabilities                                                           887                822
                                                                                             ---                ---


    Total long-term liabilities                                                            8,547              9,051
                                                                                           -----              -----


    Shareholders' equity                                                                 168,105            161,060
                                                                                         -------            -------


    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                                           208,157            207,269
                                                                                         =======            =======


                                                                                   NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
                                                                                   -------------------------------

                                                                           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                                                           -----------------------------------------------

                                                                   (U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data) - (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                                    Three months ended           Six months ended
                                                                                                                                    ------------------           ----------------

                                                                                                                                         June 30,      June 30,                   June 30,   June 30,
                                                                                                                                                  2016      2015                        2016        2015
                                                                                                                                                  ----      ----                        ----        ----


    Revenues:

    Products                                                                                                                                    25,427    30,861                      49,689      50,185

    Services                                                                                                                                    10,148     9,691                      19,942      17,861
                                                                                                                                                ------     -----                      ------      ------

    Total revenues                                                                                                                              35,575    40,552                      69,631      68,046
                                                                                                                                                ------    ------                      ------      ------


    Cost of revenues:

    Products                                                                                                                                    10,092    13,343                      19,953      21,982

    Services                                                                                                                                     6,584     5,598                      12,249      10,030

    Amortization of acquired intangible assets in cost of products                                                                                   -    2,442                           -      2,442
                                                                                                                                                   ---    -----                         ---      -----

    Total cost of revenues                                                                                                                      16,676    21,383                      32,202      34,454
                                                                                                                                                ------    ------                      ------      ------


    Gross profit                                                                                                                                18,899    19,169                      37,429      33,592


    Operating expenses:

    Research and development expenses, net                                                                                                       8,684    10,904                      16,592      17,903

    Sales and marketing expenses                                                                                                                 4,535     4,260                       9,902       7,066

    General and administration expenses                                                                                                          1,521     1,413                       3,331       2,637

    Acquisition related expenses                                                                                                                     -    1,549                           -      2,655

    Amortization of acquired intangible assets                                                                                                     636       569                       1,272         569
                                                                                                                                                   ---       ---                       -----         ---

    Total operating expenses                                                                                                                    15,376    18,695                      31,097      30,830
                                                                                                                                                ------    ------                      ------      ------


    Operating income                                                                                                                             3,523       474                       6,332       2,762


    Financing income, net                                                                                                                          256       154                         725         365
                                                                                                                                                   ---       ---                         ---         ---


    Income before tax on income                                                                                                                  3,779       628                       7,057       3,127


    Income tax expenses (benefit)                                                                                                                  626   (1,522)                        999     (2,000)
                                                                                                                                                   ---    ------                         ---      ------


    Net income for the period                                                                                                                    3,153     2,150                       6,058       5,127
                                                                                                                                                 =====     =====                       =====       =====


    Earnings per share:

    Basic                                                                                                                                         0.12      0.08                        0.22        0.19
                                                                                                                                                  ====      ====                        ====        ====

    Diluted                                                                                                                                       0.11      0.08                        0.22        0.19
                                                                                                                                                  ====      ====                        ====        ====


    Shares used for calculation of earnings per
      share:

    Basic                                                                                                                                       27,123    27,291                      27,120      27,250
                                                                                                                                                ======    ======                      ======      ======

    Diluted                                                                                                                                     27,422    27,677                      27,253      27,426
                                                                                                                                                ======    ======                      ======      ======




                                                                                 NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
                                                                                 -------------------------------

                                                                         CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                                                         -----------------------------------------------

                                                                            (U.S. dollars in thousands) - (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                         Three months ended Six months ended
                                                                                                                                            ----------------

                                                                                                                              June 30,          June 30,      June 30, 2016   June 30, 2015
                                                                                                                                       2016              2015
                                                                                                                                       ----              ----

    Cash flows from operating activities:

    Net income for the period                                                                                                         3,153             2,150           6,058            5,127


    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
    provided by (used in) operating activities:

    Depreciation                                                                                                                      1,064             1,146           2,349            2,206

    Amortization of acquired intangible assets                                                                                          636             3,011           1,272            3,011

    Amortization of deferred stock-based compensation                                                                                   649               613           1,405            1,130

    Increase in liability for employee termination benefits, net                                                                         30               100              96               84

    Deferred tax assets, net                                                                                                            265           (1,921)            418          (2,487)

    Gain on securities                                                                                                                    -            (110)              -            (68)

    Increase in trade accounts receivable                                                                                             (689)          (1,887)        (3,729)         (4,383)

    Increase in inventories                                                                                                         (2,687)          (1,380)        (3,057)         (1,263)

    Decrease (increase) in other current and long term assets                                                                           739             (373)            392             (43)

    Increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable                                                                                     1,946             2,428         (1,244)           2,563

    Increase (decrease) in other current and other long-term liabilities                                                            (2,490)              207         (2,607)             682

    Increase (decrease) in short and long term deferred revenues                                                                        851               259         (2,106)           (843)
                                                                                                                                        ---               ---          ------             ----


    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                                                                               3,467             4,243           (753)           5,716
                                                                                                                                      -----             -----            ----            -----


    Cash flow from investment activities:

    Decrease (increase) in short-term interest-bearing bank deposits                                                                  1,098              (11)        (5,932)          48,486

    Acquisition of subsidiary, net of acquired cash                                                                                       -            1,156               -        (45,344)

    Additions to property and equipment                                                                                               (503)            (767)        (1,080)         (1,524)
                                                                                                                                       ----              ----          ------           ------


    Net cash provided by (used in) investment activities                                                                                595               378         (7,012)           1,618
                                                                                                                                        ---               ---          ------            -----


    Cash flows from financing activities:

    Purchases of treasury shares                                                                                                      (937)          (1,389)          (937)         (1,389)

    Shares issued under employee stock-based plans                                                                                      132               857             424            1,949
                                                                                                                                        ---               ---             ---            -----


    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                                                                               (805)            (532)          (513)             560
                                                                                                                                       ----              ----            ----              ---


    Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                  3,257             4,089         (8,278)           7,894

    Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period                                                                                  16,198            17,454          27,733           13,649
                                                                                                                                     ------            ------          ------           ------

    Cash and cash equivalents - end of period                                                                                        19,455            21,543          19,455           21,543
                                                                                                                                     ======            ======          ======           ======


                                                                                             NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
                                                                                             -------------------------------

                                                                                       RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
                                                                                       ------------------------------------------

                                                                     (U.S. dollars in thousands, except percentage and per share data) - (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                              Three months ended
                                                                                                                            ------------------

                                                                                                                            June 30,                 March 31,        June 30,
                                                                                                                                        2016                     2016               2015
                                                                                                                                        ----                     ----               ----

    GAAP cost of revenues                                                                                                             16,676                   15,526             21,383

      Amortization of acquired intangible assets in cost of products                                                                       -                       -           (2,442)

      Stock-based compensation in cost of products                                                                                      (79)                    (96)              (89)

      Stock-based compensation in cost of services                                                                                      (48)                    (64)              (46)
                                                                                                                                         ---                      ---                ---

    Non-GAAP cost of revenues                                                                                                         16,549                   15,366             18,806
                                                                                                                                      ======                   ======             ======


    GAAP gross profit                                                                                                                 18,899                   18,530             19,169

    Gross profit adjustments                                                                                                             127                      160              2,577
                                                                                                                                         ---                      ---              -----

    Non-GAAP gross profit                                                                                                             19,026                   18,690             21,746
                                                                                                                                      ======                   ======             ======

    GAAP gross margin as a percentage of revenues                                                                                        53%                     54%               47%

    Non-GAAP gross margin as a percentage of revenues                                                                                    53%                     55%               54%


    GAAP operating expenses                                                                                                           15,376                   15,721             18,695

      Stock-based compensation in research and development                                                                             (230)                   (306)             (254)

      Stock-based compensation in sales and marketing                                                                                  (237)                   (210)             (166)

      Stock-based compensation in general and administrative                                                                            (55)                    (80)              (58)

      Acquisition related expenses                                                                                                         -                       -           (1,549)

      Amortization of acquired intangible assets                                                                                       (636)                   (636)             (569)
                                                                                                                                        ----                     ----               ----

    Non-GAAP operating expenses                                                                                                       14,218                   14,489             16,099
                                                                                                                                      ------                   ------             ------

    Non-GAAP operating income                                                                                                          4,808                    4,201              5,647
                                                                                                                                       =====                    =====              =====

    GAAP operating margin as a percentage of revenues                                                                                    10%                      8%                1%

    Non-GAAP operating margin as a percentage of revenues                                                                                14%                     12%               14%


    GAAP tax on income                                                                                                                   626                      373            (1,522)

      Deferred tax assets adjustments, net                                                                                             (265)                   (153)             1,921
                                                                                                                                        ----                     ----              -----

    Non-GAAP tax on income                                                                                                               361                      220                399
                                                                                                                                         ===                      ===                ===


    GAAP net income                                                                                                                    3,153                    2,905              2,150

      Amortization of acquired intangible assets                                                                                         636                      636              3,011

      Stock-based compensation expenses                                                                                                  649                      756                613

      Deferred tax assets adjustments, net                                                                                               265                      153            (1,921)

      Acquisition related expenses                                                                                                         -                       -             1,549
                                                                                                                                         ---                     ---             -----

    Non-GAAP net income                                                                                                                4,703                    4,450              5,402
                                                                                                                                       =====                    =====              =====


    GAAP basic earnings per share                                                                                                       0.12                     0.11               0.08
                                                                                                                                        ====                     ====               ====

    Non-GAAP basic earnings per share                                                                                                   0.17                     0.16               0.20
                                                                                                                                        ====                     ====               ====


    GAAP diluted earnings per share                                                                                                     0.11                     0.11               0.08
                                                                                                                                        ====                     ====               ====

    Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share                                                                                                 0.17                     0.16               0.20
                                                                                                                                        ====                     ====               ====


    Shares used for calculation of earnings per share:

      Basic                                                                                                                           27,123                   27,116             27,291
                                                                                                                                      ======                   ======             ======

      Diluted                                                                                                                         27,422                   27,351             27,677
                                                                                                                                      ======                   ======             ======


    Company Contact:                    Investor Relations Contacts:

    Dror David, Chief Financial Officer Hayden/ MS-IR LLC

    Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd.     Miri Segal

    Tel: +972-73-229-5760               Tel: +917-607-8654

    E-mail: info@novameasuring.com      E-mail: msegal@ms-ir.com

    www.novameasuring.com               Or

                                        Brett Maas

                                        Tel: +646-536-7331

                                        E-mail: brett@haydenir.com

To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nova-reports-second-quarter-2016-financial-results-300308319.html

SOURCE Nova Measuring Instruments