KLA-Tencor Reports Fiscal 2007 Results

Revenue of $2.7 billion and EPS of $2.61

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) today announced operating results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. The Company reported GAAP net income of $528 million and GAAP earnings per diluted share of $2.61 on revenue of $2.7 billion for fiscal 2007, compared to GAAP net income of $380 million and GAAP earnings per diluted share of $1.86 on revenue of $2.1 billion for fiscal 2006. For the quarter ended June 30, 2007, the Company reported GAAP net income of $147 million, and GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.75 on revenue of $736 million, compared to GAAP net income of $155 million or $0.76 per diluted share on revenue of $716 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007, and GAAP net income of $132 million or $0.65 per diluted share on revenue of $579 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.

Operating income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 includes $75 million in pre-tax charges, as follows:

    --  Acquisition-related charges of $38 million for amortization
        and impairment of intangible assets, and in-process R&D
        related primarily to the acquisitions completed by the Company
        as of June 30, 2007. Acquisition-related charges for the third
        quarter of fiscal 2007 were $18 million.

    --  Stock-based compensation related charges of $26 million,
        compared to $29 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2007
        and $38 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.

    --  Severance charges of $11 million related to a worldwide
        reduction in force. There were no severance charges in either
        the third quarter of fiscal 2007 or fourth quarter of fiscal
        2006.

"KLA-Tencor's financial performance this quarter was again strong, reflecting our continued focus on supporting our customers with a broad portfolio of inspection and measurement technology," said Rick Wallace, CEO of KLA-Tencor. "Our product pipeline has never been stronger, with six new products launched in the June quarter. As we go forward, we are developing more innovative and cost-effective solutions to address critical yield challenges facing customers as they transition to 45nm and beyond."

KLA-Tencor ended fiscal year 2007 with approximately eight months of product-related shipment and revenue backlog.

The geographic breakdown of system orders in the quarter was:

                                                  Percent of Bookings
Region                                           ---------------------
                                                 Current    Historical
                                                  Quarter     Average
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United States                                      22%         25%
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Japan                                              26%         25%
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Taiwan                                             23%         20%
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Korea, China, & Singapore                          22%         20%
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Europe                                              7%         10%
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KLA-Tencor's financial position remained strong with cash and investments balance at the end of fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 of $1.7 billion. Accounts receivable increased by $82 million compared to the prior quarter to $582 million on strong shipments.

KLA-Tencor will discuss its fiscal 2007 fourth quarter results, along with its outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2008, on a conference call today beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. A web cast of the call will be available at: www.kla-tencor.com.

Forward Looking Statements: Statements in this press release other than historical facts, such as statements regarding the KLA-Tencor's future product portfolio, benefit to customers of KLA-Tencor's products and demand for KLA-Tencor's products, are forward-looking statements, and are subject to the Safe Harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current information and expectations, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such statements due to various factors, including but not limited to: the demand for semiconductors; new and enhanced product offerings by competitors; cancellation of orders by customers; and changing customer demand. For other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected and anticipated in forward-looking statements in this release, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including, but not limited to, the risk factors described therein).

About KLA-Tencor: KLA-Tencor is the world leader in yield management and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and related industries. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the Company has sales and service offices around the world. An S&P 500 Company, KLA-Tencor is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol KLAC. Additional information about the Company is available on the Internet at http://www.kla-tencor.com

                        KLA-Tencor Corporation
           Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Balance Sheets

(In thousands)                                  June 30,     June 30,
                                                   2007         2006
                                                ---------    ---------

ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and investments                         $1,710,629   $2,325,796
  Accounts receivable, net                        581,500      439,899
  Inventories                                     535,370      449,156
  Other current assets                            425,272      328,392
                                                ---------    ---------
       Total current assets                     3,252,771    3,543,243

Land, property and equipment, net                 382,240      395,412
Goodwill and intangibles, net                     487,288       70,341
Other assets                                      500,950      566,915
                                                ---------    ---------
Total assets                                   $4,623,249   $4,575,911
                                                =========    =========

LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTEREST AND
 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                             $   92,165   $   95,192
  Deferred system profit                          201,747      226,142
  Unearned revenue                                 99,254       80,543
  Other current liabilities                       680,041      600,604
                                                ---------    ---------
Total current liabilities                       1,073,207    1,002,481

Minority interest in subsidiary                $        -   $    5,439

Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock and capital in excess of par
   value                                          967,886    1,421,373
  Retained earnings                             2,570,751    2,137,710
  Accumulated other comprehensive income           11,405        8,908
                                                ---------    ---------
       Total stockholders' equity               3,550,042    3,567,991

                                                ---------    ---------
Total liabilities, minority interest, and
 stockholders' equity                          $4,623,249   $4,575,911
                                                =========    =========
                        KLA-Tencor Corporation
      Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements Of Operations


                            Three months ended   Twelve months ended
                            ------------------  ----------------------
(In thousands except per    June 30,  June 30,  June 30,    June 30,
 share data)                  2007      2006       2007        2006
                            --------  --------  ---------- -----------

Revenues:
Product                    $626,323  $483,036  $2,308,942  $1,713,237
Service                     110,065    96,000     422,287     357,390
                            --------  --------  ----------  ----------
Total revenues              736,388   579,036   2,731,229   2,070,627
                            --------  --------  ----------  ----------

Costs and operating
 expenses:
Cost of revenues(1)         315,681   284,164   1,190,323     942,091
Engineering, research and
 development(1)             123,854    98,613     437,513     393,823
Selling, general and
 administrative(1)          121,989   121,379     513,525     424,922
                            --------  --------  ----------  ----------
Total costs and operating
 expenses                   561,524   504,156   2,141,361   1,760,836
                            --------  --------  ----------  ----------
Income from operations      174,864    74,880     589,868     309,791

Interest income and other,
 net                         21,436    20,081      87,367      68,067
                            --------  --------  ----------  ----------
Income before income taxes
 and minority interest      196,300    94,961     677,235     377,858
Provision for income
 taxes(1)                    48,958   (35,534)    150,509       1,507
                            --------  --------  ----------  ----------
Income before minority
 interest                   147,342   130,495     526,726     376,351
Minority interest                 -     1,181       1,372       4,101
                            --------  --------  ----------  ----------
Net income                 $147,342  $131,676  $  528,098  $  380,452
                            ========  ========  ==========  ==========

Net income per share:
Basic                      $   0.77  $   0.66  $     2.68  $     1.92
Diluted                    $   0.75  $   0.65  $     2.61  $     1.86

Weighted average number of
 shares:
Basic                       191,370   198,989     197,126     198,625
Diluted                     197,062   202,948     202,204     204,097

(1) includes the following
 amounts related to equity
 awards:
Costs of revenues          $  5,965  $  9,971  $   29,183  $   29,620
Engineering, research and
 development               $  8,447  $ 11,490  $   42,431  $   49,509
Selling, general and
 administrative            $ 11,982  $ 16,355  $   37,164  $   85,613
Provision for income taxes $ (8,182) $(11,904) $  (33,778) $  (58,224)

Source: KLA-Tencor Corporation