*AV* --UTEK--that is the short release. I am trying to get the expanded release. In a way, it is old news in that we knew about this deal. This release is confirmation of the close of this deal. This is a very strategic acquisition for UTEK and will play very heavily in the mask/reticle making sector. One of the negatives thrown at UTEK by the reduction stepper companies is that they are 1:1 litho tools and not 5:1 reduction tools. Therefore it would be more difficult to make the reticles for a 1:1 tools vs a 5:1 tool. UTEK now is the proud owner of the trchnology that they will either perfect, improve, or sustain such that the issue of mask/reticle tooling may eventually be a moot (and mute) point.
UltraBeam will have DPMI, MASK, PLAB, and other mask shops as potential customers. UTEK could also service the TFH industry, flat panel display industry, or even develop the next level of advanced semiconductor lithography exposure systems. Remember, the next step after Deep UV will be EUV, E-beam, or X-ray. UTEK will be positioned very well in the EUV and e-beam arena.
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No Hype intended, I am sharing information and, as always, this is my largest stock holding, so I am biased and stand to benefit a great deal when this stock runs up. Readers, take this into consideration. |
