KLA Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Equity and Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plans (Compensation Expense) (Details)

Equity and Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plans (Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation capitalized as inventory	$ 8,244		$ 8,244		$ 7,692
Stock-based compensation expense	14,958	19,646	33,942	40,142
Costs of revenues
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense	2,624	3,671	5,899	7,509
Engineering, research and development
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense	4,270	5,756	9,733	11,577
Selling, general and administrative
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 8,064	$ 10,219	$ 18,310	$ 21,056

- Definition

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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