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To: richardred who wrote (2950)	8/10/2012 10:20:48 AM
From: richardred	Respond to of 7242

BRKS- Brooks Automation Inc - Added to an established position today on the earnings miss and stock slide. Although very untimely, IMO the dividend yield is compelling along with the fact debt level is nil. A glimmer of hope down the road. RE:Earnings transcript - Offsetting the weakness in front end Semi and Life Science systems was strong demand for our Polycold cryochillers supporting tablet and smartphone capacity build.

To: richardred who wrote (2950)	10/29/2012 11:11:26 AM
From: richardred	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 7242

BRKS is the one spending it's money. IMO this takes some speculative appeal out of BRKS. However IMO increases LT appreciation if they can successfully integrate Fremont. Crossing Automation selling to Brooks Automation in $63M deal Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal Date: Monday, October 29, 2012, 7:15am PDT Fremont's Crossing Automation Inc. will sell to said that the deal will expand the company's "capabilities in atmospheric automation." Brooks (NASDAQ: BRKS) is based in Chelmsford, Mass. Crossing had revenue of $51 million and earnings of $3 million in the "trailing 12 months ended Sept. 30," according to the release. bizjournals.com