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To: robert b furman who wrote (45)	1/28/2002 7:29:07 PM
From: Proud_Infidel	Respond to of 106

Hi Bob, From Briefing...... 4:15PM Rudolph Tech exceeds on bottom-line (RTEC) 33.00 -1.22: Reports Q4 earnings of $0.04 per share, $0.03 better than consensus, vs yr-ago EPS of $0.36. Rev fell to $10.7 mln, compared to $11.33 mln consensus. For Q1, co sees EPS of $0.00-$0.03 on rev growth of 5%-10% (EPS consensus for the qtr is $0.03).

To: robert b furman who wrote (45)	1/28/2002 7:31:06 PM
From: Proud_Infidel	Respond to of 106

Chartered's quarterly sales fall 4% from Q4 over Q3 Semiconductor Business News (01/28/02 18:39 p.m. EST) SINGAPORE -- Silicon foundry specialist Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Pte. Ltd. here today posted sales of $76.1 million for its fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, down 76.1% from $318.7 million in the like period a year ago and a 4% decline from $79.1 million in the previous period. The Singapore-based company also posted a loss of $127.2 million in the quarter, compared to a profit of $77.4 million in the like period a year ago. The company's total fab-utilization rate improved to 25% in the quarter, up from 22% in the third period of this year. Shipments in fourth quarter were 72,100 8-inch equivalent wafers, a decrease of 70.5% compared from like period a year ago but up 12% sequentially. Chartered also cut its overall capital spending by 18.3%, from $400 in 2002, to $490 in 2001, according to the company. For the year, Chartered reported sales of $462.7 million in 2001, a 58% drop from $1.1 billion in 2000. It posted a loss of $384 million in 2001, compared to a profit of $244.8 million in 2001. "The market environment in 2001 was the most challenging in the history of the semiconductor industry, as shipments contracted at a record pace," said Barry Waite, president & CEO of Chartered. "Chartered revenues last year were severely affected by this general market weakness and additionally by our exposure to the communications market, an industry segment expected to have high long-term growth but one that was disproportionately impacted in this downturn," Waite said. There were positive signs for the company during the fourth quarter of 2001. "During the fourth quarter, we were pleased to see growing signs of stabilization in our business and in the broader semiconductor market, after three quarters of sharp fall-off," he said. "The fact that Chartered was able to meet its fourth quarter revenues and earnings guidance is also quite encouraging as we now move into a year of expected market recovery," said Waite. For the first quarter of 2001, Chartered expects a loss of $136-to-$139 million. Sales are projected to be flat to up in the "mid-single digits," according to the company. Its overall fab-utilization rate is expected to be in the "mid-to-high" 20% range, according to Chartered.

To: robert b furman who wrote (45)	1/28/2002 7:34:14 PM
From: Proud_Infidel	Respond to of 106

TWAV looks to be more optimistic about the 1st Q than RTEC. Rudolph's Q4 sales drops 29% over Q3, but expects 5-10% growth in Q1 Semiconductor Business News (01/28/02 16:32 p.m. EST) FLANDERS, N.J. -- Rudolph Technologies Inc., a supplier of metrology equipment for IC production, today reported sales of $10.7 million for its fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, down 29.1% from $15.1 million in the previous period and a 63% decline from $28.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2000. Net income exceeded the company's guidance and was $662,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, in the quarter, compared to $5.7 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, a year ago. For the year, Rudolph reported sales of $79.4 million in 2001, compared to $88.1 million for 2000. It reported a net of $11.7 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, compared to $13.9 million, or $0.88 per diluted share on a pro forma basis for the year-ago period. The lower year-over-year results were due to reduced capital equipment spending by semiconductor chip manufacturers and push-outs and cancellations of existing orders. The company currently anticipates its sales will be up 5-10% for the first quarter, which ends March 31. It is expected to report earnings of 0-to-3 cents per diluted share during the first period. ******************************* Therma-Wave's Q4 sales falls 49% over Q3, but expects 0-20% jump in Q1 Semiconductor Business News (01/28/02 16:52 p.m. EST) FREMONT, Calif. -- Therma-Wave Inc. reported sales of $11.1 million for its third fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, down 80.5% from $57 million in the like period a year ago and a 48.8% decline from $21.7 million in the previous period. Net loss was $11 million, or minus $0.45 per diluted share, for the quarter, compared to net income of $12.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, a year ago. "Unquestionably, this quarter was difficult for our industry and for our company," said Martin Schwartz, president and CEO. "We believe we may have seen the bottom of the downturn and, although we have not seen major order increases, we are optimistic that our business is beginning to look more promising," he said. "However, our acquisition of Sensys Instruments Corp., which was announced during the quarter and closed January 16, 2002, significantly strengthens Therma-Wave's position in the emerging area of integrated metrology," he said. "We expect revenues to be flat to up by 20% in our fourth fiscal quarter and net earnings per share loss including Sensys, but excluding charges related to the acquisition of Sensys, to be flat to improved by possibly 20%," he said.

To: robert b furman who wrote (45)	2/26/2002 9:52:39 AM
From: Proud_Infidel	Respond to of 106

Coverage initiated in RTEC.... Rudolph Tech RTEC Fahnestock to Buy

To: robert b furman who wrote (45)	4/22/2002 9:53:28 AM
From: Proud_Infidel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 106

Rudolph Technologies Announces New Integrated Metrology Business Unit FLANDERS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2002--Rudolph Technologies (Nasdaq: RTEC - news) Supplier of advanced metrologies for transparent and opaque films introduces modules for integrated measurements in real-time on process tools Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: RTEC - news), a leading supplier of film characterization metrology tools, announces the creation of a new business unit dedicated to integrated metrology and to producing a line of integrated metrology (IM) modules. The newly developed line of IM products are targeted for yield and overall process improvement, generating substantial cost savings for semiconductor manufacturers and significant value added for process equipment suppliers. Drawing on its extensive background of producing advanced transparent and opaque metrology for in-line applications, the company is now preparing all of its core technologies for integration directly into process tools. As the only supplier of both transparent and opaque film metrologies used in high volume semiconductor production, Rudolph is uniquely positioned to pioneer the types of integrated metrology that will be needed according to projections outlined in the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (ITRS). ``We see exciting opportunities for both IM technology and our new customers, the process equipment supplier. Integrated metrology will be an enabling technology for next generation semiconductor devices. Our transparent and metal metrology techniques are an excellent match for IM applications, providing valuable input into a process tool for tight feedback and feed-forward control of critical process parameters,'' says Rob Loiterman, Rudolph's new Senior Vice President of Technology and General Manager of Integrated Metrology. ``In addition, new technology being developed for our IM product line is complementary to our stand-alone metrology products. When used together, RTEC's IM and stand-alone products will provide both tight internal process tool control on targeted materials and high precision in-line quality control monitoring for a broad range of materials.'' Rudolph has formed strategic partnerships with several prominent Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and device manufacturers to identify critical process needs and to provide them with the best possible IM solutions. One of Rudolph's first IM modules characterizes ultra-thin films and advanced gate dielectrics on both monitor and product wafers. This business unit will continue to establish new partnerships and develop new solutions that will allow Rudolph to provide the highest performance and best value integrated metrology for: Dielectric CMP Barrier/seed deposition Electroplated copper Copper CMP OCD for photoresist processing OCD for etch For more information on Rudolph or its integrated metrology products, contact Rudolph at 973-691-1300, or visit our Web site at www.rudolphtech.com. Rudolph Technologies, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of precision film metrology instruments for semiconductor markets. Founded in 1940, Rudolph has consistently proven its commitment to customers and new product innovation. In 1976, Rudolph introduced the semiconductor industry's first production-oriented, microprocessor-controlled automatic ellipsometer. In 1997, RTEC introduced its complete family of film metrology systems, including SpectraLASER(TM) and S200/300(TM) for meeting the transparent-film half and MetaPULSE® for meeting the opaque-film half of production film metrology requirements. Together they provide the industry's first true full-fab solution. Today, Rudolph's proprietary Laser Spectroscopic Ellipsometry(TM) and PULSE(TM) technologies and award-winning customer satisfaction ratings have made the company the acknowledged leader of high accuracy thin film metrology instruments supporting a wide variety of applications in the areas of diffusion, etch, CVD, and CMP.