Record Revenue and Growth in Inspection
Achieved a new quarterly record for inspection revenue at $252 million, with nearly double inspection revenue expected for the year. Gross margin improved to 54.5% and operating margin to 28%.
Strong Operating Cash Flow
Generated record cash flow from operations of $67 million, representing more than a doubling of operating cash during the same period last year.
Acquisitions to Boost Growth
Acquired Lumina Instruments and lithography business from Kulicke and Soffa, expected to be accretive to earnings within 12 months and generate up to $100 million in annual revenue in the next 3 years.
Advanced Packaging and Power Devices
Advanced packaging was one of the largest markets for the metrology business. Revenue from power devices set a quarterly record, driven by improvements in yield and the transition to larger wafer sizes.
Growth in Advanced Nodes and Metrology
Saw growth in logic, DRAM, and NAND. On pace to grow films metrology by over 50% versus 2023.