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"Reported net income of $5.7 million, or $0.25 per share, compared to net income of $3.9 million, or $0.17 per share, for the first quarter 2010."

 

 
Approximate Financial Snapshot as of 7/27/10
Shares Outstanding 21.7M       
52 Wk Hi/Lo 10.75/

2.84

Market Cap $205M
Recent Price $9.45
 

 

 
 
   

 

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Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT)

Website: www.UCT.com

"The Proven Resource For Complex Systems Integration,"


Overview

Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment, flat panel, medical, energy and research industries in North America, Europe, and Asia.

The Company's products include gas delivery systems, which control the flow, pressure, sequencing, and mixing of specialty gases into and out of the reaction chambers of semiconductor manufacturing tools; chemical mechanical planarization subsystems; and chemical delivery modules that deliver gases and reactive chemicals from a centralized subsystem to the reaction chamber,  as well as gas delivery systems, and liquid and vapor delivery systems. 

It also offers top-plate assemblies that form the top portion of the reaction chamber, within which gases controlled by gas delivery systems react to form thin films or etch films on the wafer; frame assemblies that form the support structure, to which various other assemblies are attached; and pneumatic harnesses and cables that connect other critical subsystems. 

In addition, the company provides process modules that comprise frame assembly, top-plate assembly, and gas and chemical delivery modules, as well as the chamber and electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical subsystems; and other high level assemblies, which are used in semiconductor manufacturing, research, flat panel, energy, and medical equipment industries.


UCTT Investor Highlights

  • Announced revenue for the second quarter was $105.9 million, an increase of 7.5% from the first quarter 2010 and an increase of 355.4% from the same period a year ago.

  • Reported net income of $5.7 million, or $0.25 per share, compared to net income of $3.9 million, or $0.17 per share, for the first quarter 2010 and a net loss of $14.1 million, or $(0.66) per share, for the second quarter of 2009.

  • Commenting on Ultra Clean's corporate guidance, Clarence Granger (CEO) noted: "In the third quarter, we are projecting record revenues and earnings along with continued improvements in gross margin.  Revenue guidance for the third quarter is $118 million to $123 million, with earnings per share in the range of $0.29 to $0.33."

  • Recently announced it held the official opening of its Singapore manufacturing operations at Ultra Clean Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd located at Spectrum 1, in the Woodlands Industrial Estate. Ultra Clean acquired the 35,000 sq. ft. facility in October 2009 and has since completed a major investment program to expand the manufacturing capacity and capability.

Recent News and Press Releases

Ultra Clean Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results

Ultra Clean to Present at the UBS Global Technology and Service Conference

Ultra Clean Technology (UCT) Holds Singapore Opening Ceremony

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Products

Engineering

UCT offers complete product realization capabilities – from R&D to deliverables. Our experienced engineering staff provides mechanical and electrical design support as well as component characterization capabilities to assist you in qualifying alternate sources for risk mitigation and cost reduction.

UCT also offers Design for Manufacturability services. Our engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams can analyze and implement changes in your design to support cost, cycle-time, and lead-time reductions.

Supply Chain

UCT has global, strategic partners in key commodity categories that focus on supporting the unique requirements of low, volume highly complex products. Our qualified suppliers are selected based on their capabilities, quality, capacity, location, and cost competitiveness and are actively monitored using a balanced scorecard system.

New Product Introduction

UCT's NPI activities revolve around people, processes, and tools. With our experienced project managers and proven stage-gate NPI process and planning tools, UCT consistently delivers on-time and on-budget.

Vertical Integration

UCT is vertically integrated with precision machining capabilities in the US and China to provide the best cost and lead-time to our customers.


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Management

Clarence Granger - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Granger joined the company in 1996 as Executive Vice President of Operations and was named CEO in 2002. He has a broad range of management experience with high technology manufacturing companies.

Prior to UCT, Granger was vice president of media operations for Seagate Technology. Prior to that, he was president and CEO of HMT Technology. Granger received his master's degree in industrial engineering from Stanford University and holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the University of California at Berkeley.

David Savage - President and Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Savage joined UCT in 2008 as President and Chief Operating Officer. He has over 20 years of executive experience driving operational excellence and profitable growth in international, high technology companies by leveraging and enhancing core competencies and expanding market presence.

Before joining Ultra Clean, Savage was CEO Officer of Litel Instruments, Inc., a semiconductor optical metrology business. Prior to Litel, he was the President, Electronics Division of Meggitt USA, Inc. where he led a division focusing on high performance sensors. Prior to Meggitt, he was the founder and CEO of DigMedia, a media delivery business focused on broadband service providers.

Mr. Savage holds a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering from Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England. He holds several patents in nuclear and semiconductor packaging materials.

LCasey Eichler - Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Eichler joined Ultra Clean in 2009 as a senior executive with over 25 years of diverse experience in finance, operations and administration. His background includes public, private and startup companies and proven success in the development and implementation of strategic, operational and restructuring plans.

Prior to joining UCT, Mr. Eichler was the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Credence Systems from January 2008 to November 2008, and the Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer of MarketTools from March 2006 to December 2007. He served as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MIPS Technologies from June 1998 to February 2006. Prior to that, he held management positions with several technology companies including Visigenic Software, NeXT Software and Microsoft.

Mr. Eichler is on the board of directors of SupportSoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRT) and Magma Design Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq: LAVA). Mr. Eichler holds a bachelor of science degree in accounting from St. John’s University.


SEC Filings

UCTT filings with the SEC can be found here.


Contacts

Ultra Clean Holdings

26462 Corporate Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545
Phone: 510-576-4400
Fax: 510-576-4401


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