-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, OHzh7tV0H/GB+Dvw1ua64U6Arhj0lRpQnqeVGQoW2Hhd1Et28TbiYaGjCGBmMojF UrLTYRSOIsRdyviURXTpWA== 0001040470-06-000015.txt : 20060323 0001040470-06-000015.hdr.sgml : 20060323 20060323161933 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001040470-06-000015 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060323 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20060323 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060323 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001040470 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS [3825] IRS NUMBER: 942424084 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0531 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-22893 FILM NUMBER: 06706354 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 400 KATO TERRACE CITY: FREMONT STATE: CA ZIP: 94539 BUSINESS PHONE: 5106239400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 400 KATO TERRACE CITY: FREMONT STATE: CA ZIP: 94539 8-K 1 q306-e8k1.txt FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): March 23, 2006 Aehr Test Systems (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) California 000-22893 94-2424084 (State or other jurisdiction of [Commission File Number] (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 400 Kato Terrace Fremont, California 94539 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) 510-623-9400 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On March 23, 2006, Aehr Test Systems (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for its third fiscal quarter 2006 ended February 28, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in this Form 8-K, including the exhibit attached hereto, are being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release of Aehr Test Systems dated March 23, 2006 entitled "Aehr Test Systems Reports Third Quarter Results for Fiscal 2006." SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Aehr Test Systems (Registrant) Date: March 23, 2006 By: /S/ GARY L. LARSON ------------------------- Gary L. Larson Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - ------- ------------ 99.1 Press Release of Aehr Test Systems dated March 23, 2006 entitled "Aehr Test Systems Reports Third Quarter Results for Fiscal 2006." - - more - EX-99 2 q306-ex99.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 [LOGO]AEHR TEST SYSTEMS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - --------------------- CONTACT: AT FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD Amy Cozamanis Investor/Analyst Contact (310) 854-8314 AEHR TEST SYSTEMS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2006 FREMONT, CA (MARCH 23, 2006) - Aehr Test Systems (Nasdaq: AEHR), a leading supplier of semiconductor test and burn-in equipment, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 ended February 28, 2006. Net sales were $6.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006, an increase of 203% from $2.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2005, and up approximately 9% from $5.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2006. The Company reported net income of $360,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2006, compared with a net loss of $1.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2005, and net income of $166,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2006. "I am pleased to report Aehr Test's second consecutive quarter of profitability driven by strong sales of our MTX-Fp+ test system for massively parallel testing of flash memories," said Rhea Posedel, chairman and chief executive officer of Aehr Test Systems. "With the capacity to parallel test over 12,000 memory devices, this system is a highly effective tool for reducing test costs in the price competitive flash memory market. "We recently announced our first multi-million dollar production order for our FOXTM wafer-level burn-in system from a leading automotive IC manufacturer, indicative of our leadership in this growing market as well as offering a significant follow-on opportunity," Posedel continued. "We also received over $4 million in repeat orders for our MAX systems from a leading semiconductor manufacturer, mostly for burn-in of automotive ICs. We anticipate that the automotive market will remain a key growth driver for our MAX systems over the next few quarters." Net sales were $16.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with $12.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2005. Net income for the nine months ended February 28, 2006 was $282,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $3.1 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, in the same period of the prior fiscal year. -more- Aehr Test Systems Reports Third Quarter Results for Fiscal 2006 March 23, 2006 Page 2 of 4 At February 28, 2006, cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and long-term investments were $10.0 million, compared to $6.8 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2006. Aehr Test ended the third quarter of fiscal 2006 with no outstanding debt and shareholders' equity of $17.7 million, or $2.36 per share outstanding at February 28, 2006. "We expect increased net sales and profitability for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, when compared to the prior quarter," said Gary Larson, vice president and chief financial officer of Aehr Test Systems. "With our solid execution and the positive trends in our core business, we expect to close fiscal 2006 by reporting a significant increase in annual net sales over fiscal 2005. We also anticipate full-year profitability in 2006, which marks a dramatic improvement in our bottom line compared to the prior year." MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE CALL Management of Aehr Test will host a conference call and webcast today, March 23, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern (2:00 p.m. Pacific) to discuss the Company's third quarter fiscal 2006 operating results. The conference call will be accessible live via the internet at www.aehr.com. Please go to the website at least 15 minutes before start time to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the webcast will be available at www.aehr.com for 90 days. ABOUT AEHR TEST SYSTEMS Headquartered in Fremont, California, Aehr Test Systems is a leading worldwide provider of systems for burning-in and testing DRAM and logic integrated circuits and has an installed base of more than 2,500 systems worldwide. Aehr Test has developed and introduced several innovative products, including the FOX, MTX and MAX systems, and the DiePakR carrier. The FOX system is a full wafer contact test and burn-in system. The MTX system is a massively parallel test system designed to reduce the cost of memory testing by performing both test and burn-in on thousands of devices simultaneously. The MAX system can effectively burn-in and functionally test complex devices, such as digital signal processors, microprocessors, microcontrollers and systems-on-a-chip. The DiePak carrier is a reusable, temporary package that enables IC manufacturers to perform cost-effective final test and burn-in of bare die. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.aehr.com. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT This release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties relating to projections regarding customer demand and acceptance of Aehr Test's products. Actual results may vary from projected results. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, acceptance by customers of Aehr Test's technologies, acceptance by customers of the systems shipped upon receipt of a purchase order and the ability of new products to meet customer needs or perform as described. See Aehr Test's recent 10-K and 10-Q reports and other reports from time to time filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a more detailed description of the risks facing our business. The Company disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release. {Financial Tables to Follow} -more- Aehr Test Systems Reports Third Quarter Results for Fiscal 2006 March 23, 2006 Page 3 of 4 AEHR TEST SYSTEMS AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended February 28, February 28, ------------------------- ------------------------- 2006 2005 2006 2005 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net sales................................... $ 6,318 $2,084 $16,781 $12,810 Cost of sales............................... 3,780 1,281 9,350 9,452 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Gross profit................................ 2,538 803 7,431 3,358 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative....... 1,328 1,265 4,322 3,812 Research and development.................. 1,015 868 3,055 2,885 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total operating expenses................ 2,343 2,133 7,377 6,697 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income (loss) from operations............... 195 (1,330) 54 (3,339) Interest income............................. 77 40 157 96 Other income, net........................... 102 13 116 209 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income (loss) before income taxes........... 374 (1,277) 327 (3,034) Income tax expense (benefit)................ 14 (54) 45 112 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income (loss)........................... $ 360 $ (1,223) $ 282 $(3,146) ============ ============ ============ ============ Net income (loss) per share Basic................................... $ 0.05 $ (0.16) $ 0.04 $ (0.42) Diluted................................. $ 0.05 $ (0.16) $ 0.04 $ (0.42) Shares used in per share calculations: Basic................................... 7,508 7,426 7,495 7,410 Diluted................................. 7,550 7,426 7,507 7,410
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February 28, May 31, 2006 2005 (Unaudited) ----------- ----------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents .......................... $ 7,755 $ 4,952 Short-term investments ............................. 2,200 3,813 Accounts receivable................................. 2,851 2,537 Inventories ........................................ 7,821 7,140 Prepaid expenses and other ......................... 354 585 ----------- ----------- Total current assets ........................... 20,981 19,027 Property and equipment, net .......................... 1,028 1,232 Long-term investments ................................ -- 409 Goodwill ............................................. 274 274 Other assets, net .................................... 522 527 ----------- ----------- Total assets ................................... $22,805 $21,469 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable ................................... $ 1,316 $ 1,050 Accrued expenses ................................... 2,119 1,943 Deferred revenue ................................... 1,331 692 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities ...................... 4,766 3,685 Deferred lease commitment ............................ 318 332 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities .............................. 5,084 4,017 ----------- ----------- Shareholders' equity: Common stock, $.01 par value outstanding: 7,508 and 7,482 shares at February 28, 2006 and May 31, 2005, respectively.................... 75 75 Additional paid-in capital ......................... 37,639 37,568 Accumulated other comprehensive income.............. 1,166 1,250 Accumulated deficit ................................ (21,159) (21,441) ----------- ----------- Total shareholders' equity ..................... 17,721 17,452 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity ..... $22,805 $21,469 =========== ===========
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