Business Wire | Oct 27, 2021 04:00PM EDT

CyberOptics Reports Record Third Quarter Sales and Earnings

Oct. 27, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2021--CyberOptics Corporation (Nasdaq: CYBE) today reported record sales of $27.8 million for the third quarter of 2021 ended September 30, an increase of 33% from $20.8 million in the third quarter of 2020. Net income for the third quarter of 2021 was a record $4.8 million or $0.63 per diluted share, up significantly from earnings of $1.8 million or $0.24 per diluted share in the year-earlier quarter.

Dr. Subodh Kulkarni, president and chief executive officer, said, "Our line-up of 3D Multi-Reflection Suppression(tm) (MRS(tm))-based sensing and inspection system products and WaferSense(r) semiconductor sensors have positioned CyberOptics to report record sales and operating earnings for full-year 2021. These products have enabled us to gain traction in our targeted surface mount technology (SMT) and semiconductor capital equipment markets. We believe this strength will persist for some time, making us optimistic about CyberOptics' fourth quarter performance and outlook for 2022."

Kulkarni continued, "I'm pleased to report that CyberOptics has received its first purchase order for the WX3000 Metrology and Inspection System, incorporating the 3D NanoResolution MRS sensor, from a large integrated device manufacturer. The WX3000 is designed specifically for the high-growth wafer-level and advanced packaging market and can conduct 100% inspection two to three times faster than alternative solutions. Delivery and revenue are scheduled for the first quarter of 2022."

Sales of 3D and 2D sensors increased 50% year-over-year to $5.5 million in the third quarter of 2021. Sales of 3D MRS sensors rose 81% year-over-year to $3.6 million, driven by demand for these sensors in high-end electronics and semiconductor inspection and metrology applications. Sales of 3D and 2D sensors are forecasted to post strong year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Sales of semiconductor sensors, principally our WaferSense line of products, increased 93% year-over-year to a record $7.4 million in the third quarter of 2021. Ongoing demand for semiconductor capital equipment is driving the sales growth of these yield and process improvement sensors. Sales of semiconductor sensors are forecasted to record strong year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Sales of inspection and metrology systems rose 12% in the third quarter of 2021 to $14.9 million. Within this product category, third quarter sales of SQ3000(tm) Multi-Function inspection systems increased 9% year-over-year to $7.4 million. Of this total, $4.5 million was derived from sales of SQ3000 systems for mini-LED inspection and metrology. Third quarter system sales also benefited from customer acceptances of $4.9 million of 3D MX3000(tm) Final Vision Inspection (FVI) systems for memory modules. As expected, no MX sales are forecasted in this year's fourth quarter due to normal sales variability. CyberOptics' received a new order for the MX3000 in October, raising its current backlog of MX3000 systems to $3.2 million. These orders are expected to be recognized as revenue in the first half of 2022. Sales of inspection and metrology systems are forecasted to post strong year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter of 2021.

CyberOptics' backlog at September 30, 2021 totaled $44.2 million, compared to $45.3 million at the end of this year's second quarter and $17.7 million at the end of the third quarter of 2020. The Company is forecasting sales of $19.0 to $23.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2021 ending December 31, reflecting strong year-over-year sales growth. Shipments of some SQ3000 systems will be deferred to the first quarter of 2022 due to customer delays in obtaining needed equipment from other suppliers for a complete full-line solution. CyberOptics expects to start 2022 with a strong first quarter performance, based on the outlook for the continuation of favorable conditions in its targeted SMT and semiconductor capital equipment markets, as well as its backlog of orders for SQ3000 and MX3000 system products.

About CyberOpticsCyberOptics Corporation (www.cyberoptics.com) is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D sensing technology solutions. CyberOptics' sensors are used for inspection and metrology in the SMT and semiconductor markets to significantly improve yields and productivity. By leveraging its leading edge technologies, the Company has strategically established itself as a global leader in high precision 3D sensors, allowing CyberOptics to further increase its penetration of key vertical markets. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, CyberOptics conducts worldwide operations through its facilities in North America, Asia and Europe.

Statements regarding the Company's anticipated performance are forward-lookingand therefore involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: apossible world-wide recession or depression resulting from the economicconsequences of the COVID-19 pandemic; the negative effect on our revenue andoperating results of the COVID-19 crisis on our customers and suppliers and theglobal supply chain; market conditions in the global SMT and semiconductorcapital equipment industries; trade relations between the United States andChina and other countries; the timing of orders and shipments of our products,particularly our 3D MRS SQ3000 Multi-Function systems and MX systems for memorymodule inspection; increasing price competition and price pressure on ourproduct sales, particularly our SMT systems; the level of orders from our OEMcustomers; the availability of parts required to meet customer orders;unanticipated product development challenges; the effect of world events on oursales, the majority of which are from foreign customers; rapid changes intechnology in the electronics and semiconductor markets; product introductionsand pricing by our competitors; the success of our 3D technology initiatives;the market acceptance of our SQ3000 Multi-Function systems and products forsemiconductor inspection and metrology; costly and time consuming litigationwith third parties related to intellectual property infringement; the negativeimpact on our customers and suppliers due to past and future terrorist threatsand attacks and any acts of war; the impact of the MX3000 orders on ourconsolidated gross margin percentage in any future period; risks related tocancellation or renegotiation of orders we have received; and other factors setforth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Third Quarter 2021 Conference Call and Replay

CyberOptics will review its third quarter operating results in a conference call at 4:30 P.M. Eastern today. Investors can access the live call by dialing toll-free 800-437-2398 prior to the start of the call and providing the conference ID: 2337823. A webcast of the live conference call, which will be archived for 30 days, can be heard by visiting the investor relations section of the CyberOptics website, www.cyberoptics.com. A replay of the conference call, available one hour after the call, can be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112 and providing conference ID: 2337823. The replay will be available for 30 days.

CyberOptics Corporation Consolidated Statements ofOperations (Unaudited)(In thousands, except per share Three Months Ended Nine Months Endedamounts) Sept. 30, Sept. 30,

2021 2020 2021 2020

Revenue $27,762 $20,820 $70,698 $53,245

Cost of revenue 15,033 12,125 38,481 29,953

Gross margin 12,729 8,695 32,217 23,292

Research and development expenses 2,648 2,403 8,162 6,980

Selling, general and 4,912 4,082 13,495 11,900administrative expensesIncome from operations 5,169 2,210 10,560 4,412

Interest income and other 143 (2) 203 326

Income before income taxes 5,312 2,208 10,763 4,738

Provision for income taxes 514 409 1,415 462

Net income $4,798 $1,799 $9,348 $4,276

Net income per share - Basic $0.66 $0.25 $1.28 $0.59

Net income per share - Diluted $0.63 $0.24 $1.24 $0.57

Weighted average shares 7,324 7,240 7,305 7,198outstanding - BasicWeighted average shares 7,580 7,519 7,520 7,445outstanding - Diluted Condensed Consolidated BalanceSheets Sept. 30, Dec. 31, 2021 2020

(Unaudited)

AssetsCash and cash equivalents $11,005 $8,399

Marketable securities 6,911 8,121

Accounts receivable, net 26,908 14,735

Inventories 20,677 20,271

Other current assets 2,295 1,576

Total current assets 67,796 53,102

Marketable securities 15,593 14,052

Long-term trade notes receivable 209 418

Intangibles and goodwill, net 1,747 1,691

Equipment and leasehold 3,512 3,235improvementsRight-of-use assets (operating 2,186 2,621leases)Deferred tax assets 3,761 4,597

Total assets $94,804 $79,716

Liabilities and Stockholders'EquityAccounts payable $10,662 $5,118

Accrued expenses 5,104 4,716

Current operating lease 850 819liabilitiesTotal current liabilities 16,616 10,653

Other liabilities 329 291

Long-term operating lease 2,581 3,244liabilitiesTotal liabilities 19,526 14,188

Total stockholders' equity 75,278 65,528

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