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Technology Stocks : Lam Research (LRCX, NASDAQ): To the Insiders
LRCX 146.97+2.6%12:59 PM EST

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To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (3354)9/21/1999 8:08:00 PM
From: Jong Hyun Yoo  Read Replies (2) of 5867
 
Positive comments on LRCX from Lehman:
don't understand their target of $60 if they think
LAM can achieve $4.10 in FY2002. Based on PE of 28,
the more reasonable target seems to be $115.

Headline: Lam Research: Changing Price Target Based On Long-Term EPS Outlook
Author: Edward C. White, Jr., CFA (212)526-4744
Rating: 3
Company: LRCX
Country: COM CUS
Industry: SEMICO
Ticker : LRCX Rank(Old): 3-Neutral Rank(New): 3-Neutral
Price : $57 13/16 52wk Range: $66-8.38 Price Target (Old): $48
Today's Date : 09/14/99 Price Target (New): $60
Fiscal Year : JUN
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EPS 1999 2000 2001 - -
QTR. Actual Old New Old New Old New
1st: -0.70A 0.50E 0.50E - -E - -E - -
2nd: -0.64A 0.55E 0.55E - -E - -E - -
3rd: -0.38A 0.60E 0.60E - -E - -E - -
4th: 0.28A 0.65E 0.65E - -E - -E - -
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Year:$ -1.44A $ 2.30E $ 2.30E $ - -E $ - -E $ - $ -
Street Est.: $ 1.72E $ 1.73 $ 1.92E $ 2.28 $ - - $ - -
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Price (As of 9/13): $57 13/16 Revenue (2000): 985.0 Mil.
Return On Equity (00): 20.6 % Proj. 5yr EPS Grth: 17.0 %
Shares Outstanding: 40.9 Mil. Dividend Yield: Nil
Mkt Capitalization: 2.36 Bil. P/E 2000; 2001 : 25.1 X; N/A
Current Book Value: $10.00 /sh Convertible: YES
Debt-to-Capital: 44.4 % Disclosure(s): C
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* We are raising our one-year price target on Lam research to $60 from $48,
based on an increase in estimated calendar 2002 EPS to $4.10 from $3.50.
* Prompting the increase in our 2002 EPS estimate is the increasing potential
success in CMP (Chemical Mechanical Planarization), and the likelihood that
the company will have more revenue opportunity in 2002 than we had projected.
* We think Lam Research can capture a portion of the market for CMP systems
used in silicon trench isolation (STI) and copper applications.
* While it remains to be seen if the company can reach its goal of achieving
a 20% market share in CMP, we think Lam can do well in selected segments of
the market.
* Our rating remains 3-Neutral, as we think the shares are appropriately
valued. We would be inclined to recommend purchase if the company's earnings
momentum accelerates meaningfully in the next few quarters.
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BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: Lam Research is a leading manufacturer of plasma etch
equipment and CMP systems, used in semiconductor manufacturing.
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Disclosure Legend: A-Lehman Brothers Inc. managed or co-managed within the
past three years a public offering of securities for this company. B-An
employee of Lehman Brothers Inc. is a director of this company. C-Lehman
Brothers Inc. makes a market in the securities of this company. G-The Lehman
Brothers analyst who covers this company also has position in its securities.
This document is for information purposes only. We do not represent that this
information is complete or accurate. All opinions are subject to change. The
securities mentioned may not be eligible for sale in some states or
countries. This document has been prepared by Lehman Brothers Inc., Members
SIPC, on behalf of Lehman Brothers International (Europe), which is regulated
by the SFA. ]
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