Results apparently out early:
Third Quarter Results -- July '96
Aug. 14, 1996, Credence Systems Corp. announced July 1996 three-month earnings per share of $0.53 vs $0.38 for same period a year ago. Nine-month earnings of $1.52 vs $1.00 for same period a year ago.
Results were:
3 Mos. to July 31: 1996 1995
Net sales 67,200 46,072 Net bef. tax 17,813 12,260 Income tax 6,271 4,291 Net income 11,542 7,969 *Sh. earns. $0.53 $0.38
9 Mos.:
Net sales 194,586 123,236 Net bef. tax 51,770 31,916 Income tax 18,355 11,171 Net income 33,415 20,745 *Sh. earns. $1.52 $1.00
*Avge. shs.: 1996 1995 3 mos. 21,925,000 21,169,000 9 mos. 21,930,000 20,642,000 |