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Amtech Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

1. Amtech reported Q2 fiscal 2025 net revenue of $15.6 million. 2. Company faces operational challenges, with a GAAP net loss of $31.8 million. 3. Delays in shipments impacted revenue and EBITDA results negatively. 4. Demand for semiconductor packaging equipment supports long-term growth outlook. 5. Q3 revenue projected between $16-19 million, with operational cost improvements.

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The significant GAAP net loss and lower revenues indicate ongoing operational difficulties. Historical trends show that prolonged net losses can depress stock prices.

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Investors will likely react negatively to the financial results, impacting ASYS stock. Operational performance and guidance directly influence market sentiment.

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The immediate focus on cost-cutting and operational metrics suggests a critical short-term outlook. Poor Q2 results may affect investor confidence swiftly.

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TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amtech Systems, Inc. ("Amtech") (NASDAQ: ASYS), a manufacturer of equipment and consumables for semiconductor fabrication and packaging, today reported results for its second quarter ended March 31, 2025. Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial and Operational Results: Net revenue of $15.6 million Cash of $13.4 million Cash provided by operations of $0.2 million GAAP net loss of $31.8 million Non-GAAP net loss of $2.3 million(1) Adjusted EBITDA of ($1.4) million (1) Customer orders of $15.7 million Backlog of $19.1 million (1) See GAAP to non-GAAP and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation in schedules following this release. “Results for the second quarter fell short of expectations, with revenue and adjusted EBITDA coming in below guidance due to the delayed shipment of a horizontal diffusion furnace. In addition, the prolonged downturn for capital equipment serving our mature node semiconductor customers resulted in non-cash asset impairments and inventory write-downs. These were non-cash items, and we ended the quarter with a slightly higher cash balance. I continue to be very encouraged by the strong demand we’re experiencing for semiconductor packaging equipment that supports AI infrastructure builds and by the meaningful progress we’ve made in improving our cost structure. With strong long-term growth drivers, including AI infrastructure investments and our initiatives to grow our consumables, parts and services revenue, we are well positioned to deliver profitable growth and create meaningful long-term value for our shareholders,” commented Mr. Bob Daigle, Chief Executive Officer of Amtech. GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Results (1) See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation in schedules following this release. Net revenues decreased 36% sequentially from last quarter and decreased 39% from the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The decrease across both periods is primarily due to a shipping delay on a disputed order for approximately $4.9 million. In addition, prolonged weakness in the mature node semiconductor market driving reduced sales of wafer cleaning equipment, diffusion and high temperature furnaces, partially offset by higher sales of advanced packaging solutions. GAAP gross margin decreased by $9.7 million sequentially compared to last quarter and decreased by $8.8 million dollars compared to the same prior year period. The decrease in both periods is primarily due to lower sales volume and $6.0 million in non-cash inventory write-downs during Q2 2025, driven by sustained weak demand from mature node semiconductor customers. During the second quarter of fiscal 2025, we recorded $22.9 million in impairment charges due to $15.3 million in goodwill and $2.6 million in intangible asset impairment charges in our Semiconductor Fabrication Solutions segment and $5.0 million in goodwill impairment charges in our Thermal Processing Solutions segment. The impairment charges were due primarily to recent events in our markets, indicating the current demand weakness is expected to be systemic and last a prolonged period for the mature node semiconductor market. Selling, General & Administrative (“SG&A”) expenses decreased $0.9 million sequentially from last quarter and decreased $1.1 million compared to the same prior year period. The decrease across both periods is primarily due to fixed cost reductions attributed to actions we have taken and lower commissions from the lower sales volume we experienced. Research, Development and Engineering expenses decreased $44 thousand sequentially from last quarter and decreased $0.1 million compared to the same prior year period. The sequential decrease is due primarily to the timing of purchases related to specific projects. The decrease from prior year is attributable to development efforts in our Semiconductor Fabrication Solutions segment that did not recur. GAAP net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $31.8 million, or 2.23 cents per share. This compares to GAAP net income of $0.3 million, or 2 cents per share for the preceding quarter and GAAP net income of $1.0 million, or 7 cents per share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Non-GAAP net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $2.3 million, or 16 cents per share. This compares to non-GAAP net income of $0.8 million, or 6 cents per share for the preceding quarter and non-GAAP net loss of $0.2 million, or 1 cents per share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2025, were $13.4 million, compared to $11.1 million at September 30, 2024, due primarily to our focus on operational cash generation and strong accounts receivable collections from customers. In discussing financial results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 and the three months ended December 31, 2024, in this press release, the Company refers to certain financial measures that are adjusted from the financial results prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). All non-GAAP amounts exclude certain adjustments for stock compensation expense, severance expense, expenses related to the discontinued product line, gain on the sale of our Arizona headquarters, moving expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets, acquisition expenses, goodwill and intangible asset impairment, inventory write-down of mature node semiconductor products, and income tax benefit related to our acquisition of Entrepix, Inc. A tabular reconciliation of financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP to the non-GAAP financial measures is included at the end of this press release. Outlook Operating results can be significantly impacted, positively or negatively, by the timing of orders, system shipments, logistical challenges, and the financial results of semiconductor manufacturers. Additionally, the semiconductor equipment industries can be cyclical and inherently impacted by changes in market demand. Actual results may differ materially in the weeks and months ahead. For the third quarter ending June 30, 2025, we expect revenues in the range of $16-19 million with better growth from our advanced packaging equipment offsetting lower mature node semiconductor product lines. With our operational cost savings, we expect adjusted EBITDA to be nominally neutral. Although the near-term outlook for revenue and earnings remains challenging, we remain confident that our long-term prospects are strong for both our advanced packing equipment, consumables, parts, and services. We continue to optimize and reduce Amtech's structural costs. We believe these steps should significantly improve results and enhance profitability through market cycles. A portion of Amtech's results is denominated in Renminbis, a Chinese currency. The outlook provided in this press release is based on an assumed exchange rate between the United States Dollar and the Renminbi. Changes in the value of the Renminbi in relation to the United States Dollar could cause actual results to differ from expectations. Conference Call Amtech Systems will host a conference call at 5:00 pm ET on Monday, May 12, 2025 to discuss our fiscal second quarter financial results. The call will be available to interested parties by dialing 1-800-717-1738. For international callers, please dial +1-646-307-1865. A live webcast of the conference call will be available in the Investor Relations section of Amtech’s website at: https://www.amtechsystems.com/investors/events. A replay of the webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at http://www.amtechsystems.com/conference.htm shortly after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately 30 calendar days. About Amtech Systems, Inc. Amtech Systems, Inc. provides equipment, consumables and services for semiconductor wafer fabrication and device packaging. Our products are used in fabricating semiconductor devices, such as silicon carbide (SiC) and silicon (Si) power devices, digital and analog devices, power electronic packages, advanced semiconductor packages and electronic assemblies. We sell these products to semiconductor device and module manufacturers worldwide, particularly in Asia, North America and Europe. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain information contained in this press release is forward-looking in nature. All statements in this press release, or made by management of Amtech Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Amtech"), other than statements of historical fact, are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" (as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). The forward-looking statements in this press release relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this press release. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements regarding Amtech's future financial results, delivering profitable growth, creating long-term value for our shareholders, long term future prospects, operating results, business strategies, projected costs, the optimization and reduction of structural costs, products under development, competitive positions, plans and objectives of Amtech and its management for future operations, efforts to improve operational efficiencies and effectiveness and profitably grow our revenue, and enhancements to our technologies and expansion of our product portfolio. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "plan," "anticipate," "seek," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "believe," "continue," "predict," "potential," "project," "should," "would," "could", "likely," "future," "target," "forecast," "goal," "observe," and "strategy" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology used in this press release or by our management, which are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. The Form 10-K that Amtech filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for the year-ended September 30, 2024, listed various important factors that could affect the Company's future operating results and financial condition and could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results and expectations based on forward-looking statements made in this document or elsewhere by Amtech or on its behalf. These factors can be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Form 10-K and in our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Qs, and investors should refer to them. Because it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors, any such list cannot be considered a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. More News From Amtech Systems, Inc.

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