-----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, ByEyBrxTh17VBPZJuMcewKiTZ4Ys4cjhis1kCKRnoqzPlbehORttjPtnj2GqGjyQ 9kgwJcSneNkO2Z3M88v2CA== 0000950005-98-000859.txt : 19981111 0000950005-98-000859.hdr.sgml : 19981111 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950005-98-000859 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980930 FILED AS OF DATE: 19981110 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NANOMETRICS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000704532 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MEASURING & CONTROLLING DEVICES, NEC [3829] IRS NUMBER: 942276314 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-13470 FILM NUMBER: 98741157 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 310 DEGUIGNE DR CITY: SUNNYVALE STATE: CA ZIP: 94086 BUSINESS PHONE: 4087461600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 310 DEGUIGNE DRIVE CITY: SUNNYVALE STATE: CA ZIP: 94086 10-Q 1 FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q X Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities - --- Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1998 Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to --------------- --------------- Commission file number 0-13470 -------------------------------- NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED - ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 94-2276314 ------------------------------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I. R. S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 310 DeGuigne Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 - ---------------------------------------- ------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (408) 746-1600 --------------------- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES X NO ----- ----- At October 14, 1998 there were 8,682,810 shares of common stock, no par value, issued and outstanding. 1 NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED INDEX Part I. Financial Information Page ---- Item 1 Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 .......... 3 Consolidated Statements of Income - Three months and nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 ....................... 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 .......................................... 5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ........................................ 6 Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ..... 8 Part II. Other Information Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K .................. 11 Signatures .......................................................... 12 2 PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts in thousands except share amounts)
September 30, December 31, ASSETS 1998 1997 (Unaudited) ---------- --------- CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and equivalents $ 2,688 $ 3,656 Short-term investments 8,920 9,595 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $412 and $413 9,517 10,225 Inventories 11,495 7,138 Prepaid and deferred income taxes 2,119 2,094 Prepaid expenses and other 867 1,075 -------- -------- Total current assets 35,606 33,783 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 2,182 2,187 OTHER ASSETS 1,112 273 -------- -------- TOTAL $ 38,900 $ 36,243 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 1,454 $ 1,889 Accrued payroll and related expenses 515 596 Other current liabilities 2,595 1,493 Income taxes payable 431 565 Current portion of long-term debt 367 604 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 5,362 5,147 LONG-TERM DEBT 2,189 2,568 -------- -------- Total liabilities 7,551 7,715 -------- -------- SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock, no par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 8,669,830 and 8,521,484 outstanding 13,754 13,151 Retained earnings 18,326 16,144 Accumulated translation adjustment (731) (767) -------- -------- Total shareholders' equity 31,349 28,528 -------- -------- TOTAL $ 38,900 $ 36,243 ======== ======== See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
3 NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 1998 1997 1998 1997 -------- -------- -------- -------- NET REVENUES: Product sales $ 6,249 $ 8,433 $ 25,572 $ 23,475 Service 756 983 2,699 2,899 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total net revenues 7,005 9,416 28,271 26,374 -------- -------- -------- -------- COSTS AND EXPENSES: Cost of product sales 2,782 3,019 10,409 8,658 Cost of service 835 988 2,787 2,725 Research and development 886 772 3,180 2,111 Acquired in-process research and development -- -- 2,036 -- Selling 1,366 1,508 4,467 4,397 General and administrative 614 716 2,093 1,965 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total costs and expenses 6,483 7,003 24,972 19,856 -------- -------- -------- -------- OPERATING INCOME 522 2,413 3,299 6,518 -------- -------- -------- -------- OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): Interest income 146 132 463 373 Interest expense (23) (36) (69) (85) Other, net 42 (32) (106) (38) -------- -------- -------- -------- Total other income (expense), net 165 64 288 250 -------- -------- -------- -------- INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 687 2,477 3,587 6,768 PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 274 973 1,405 2,618 -------- -------- -------- -------- NET INCOME $ 413 $ 1,504 $ 2,182 $ 4,150 ======== ======== ======== ======== NET INCOME PER SHARE: Basic $ .05 $ .18 $ .25 $ .50 ======== ======== ======== ======== Diluted $ .05 $ .17 $ .24 $ .47 ======== ======== ======== ======== SHARES USED IN PER SHARE COMPUTATION: Basic 8,669 8,327 8,618 8,290 ======== ======== ======== ======== Diluted 9,074 9,002 9,018 8,780 ======== ======== ======== ======== See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
4 NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Amounts in thousands) (Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 1997 -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 2,182 $ 4,150 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 153 161 Purchase of in-process research and development 2,036 -- Deferred taxes (906) 367 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (890) (10) Inventories (2,769) (1,230) Prepaid expenses and other 136 (501) Accounts payable and other current liabilities (323) 624 Income taxes payable (29) (1,221) -------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (410) 2,340 -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of short-term investments (12,823) (13,547) Sales/maturities of short-term investments 13,498 10,583 Capital expenditures (170) (64) Product line acquisition (3,038) -- -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities (2,533) (3,028) -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Repayments of long-term debt (551) (251) Issuance of common stock 603 299 -------- -------- Net cash provided by financing activities 52 48 -------- -------- EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH 1,923 713 -------- -------- NET CHANGE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS (968) 73 CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period 3,656 1,725 -------- -------- CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, end of period $ 2,688 $ 1,798 ======== ======== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid for interest $ 73 $ 85 ======== ======== Cash paid for income taxes $ 2,223 $ 4,161 ======== ======== See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
5 NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) Note 1 Consolidated Financial Statements The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Nanometrics Incorporated and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. While the quarterly financial information is unaudited, the financial statements included in this report reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which the Company considers necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods covered and of the financial condition of the Company at the date of the interim balance sheet. The operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for the entire year. The information included in this report should be read in conjunction with the information included in the Company's 1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Note 2. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market and consist of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 1998 1997 -------------- -------------- Raw materials and subassemblies $ 3,790 $ 2,676 Work in process 4,226 1,528 Finished goods 3,479 2,934 ------------- -------------- $ 11,495 $ 7,138 ============= ============== Note 3. Product Line Acquisition On March 30, 1998 the Company entered into an agreement with Optical Specialties, Inc. ("OSI") to purchase a metrology system product line and related assets used to measure the critical dimensions and overlay registration errors observed in submicron lithography. Under the agreement, the Company paid approximately $3.2 million in cash for the assets and in-process technology. The purchase price was allocated on the basis of the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as follows (in thousands): Fair value of tangible assets acquired $ 1,923 In-process research and development 2,036 Liabilities assumed (734) ----- Purchase consideration $ 3,225 ===== In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 1998, the Company hired certain former employees of OSI and incurred approximately $350,000 in related, non-recurring hiring expenses (such expenses are classified in the statement of income according to the employees' function). Note 4. Other Current Liabilities Other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): September 30, 1998 December 31, 1997 ------------------ ----------------- Commissions payable $ 463 $ 564 Accrued warranty 975 479 Other 1,157 450 ------------- -------------- $ 2,595 $ 1,493 ============= ============== 6 Note 5. Net Income Per Share The reconciliation of the share denominator used in the basic and diluted net income per share computations are as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 Weighted average common shares 1998 1997 1998 1997 ----- ----- ----- ----- outstanding-shares used in basic net income per share computation 8,669 8,327 8,618 8,290 Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, using the treasury stock method 405 675 400 490 ----- ----- ----- ----- Shares used in dilutive net income per share computation 9,074 9,002 9,018 8,780 ===== ===== ===== =====
During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, the Company had common stock options outstanding which could potentially dilute basic net income per share in the future, but were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share as the common stock options' exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares for the period. At September 30, 1998, 71,000 such common stock options with a weighted average exercise price of $7.80 per share were excluded from the diluted net income per share computations. Note 6. Comprehensive Income In the first quarter of 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," which requires an enterprise to report the change in net assets during the period from nonowner sources ("comprehensive income") . For the three months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, comprehensive income, which consisted of net income for the periods and changes in accumulated translation adjustments, was $575,000 and $1,307,000, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, comprehensive income was $2,216,000 and $3,984,000, respectively. Note 7. New Accounting Pronouncements In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information," which establishes annual and interim reporting standards for an enterprise's business segments and related disclosures about its products, services, geographic areas and major customers. This statement is effective for fiscal year 1998 and adoption will not affect the Company's financial position, results of operations or cashflows. In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which defines derivatives, requires that all derivatives be carried at fair value, and provides for hedging accounting when certain conditions are met. This statement is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. Although the Company has not fully assessed the implications of this new statement, the Company does not believe adoption of this statement will have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. 7 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Results of Operations Total net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 1998 were $7,005,000, a decrease of $2,411,000 or 26% from the comparable period in 1997. For the nine months ended September 30, 1998, total net revenues of $28,271,000 increased by $1,897,000 or 7% from the comparable period in 1997. Product sales of $6,249,000 for the three months ended September 30, 1998, decreased $2,184,000 or 26% as compared with the same periods during 1997. This decrease resulted from a generally weakening demand for semiconductor equipment observed in the U.S., Japan and Pacific Rim countries which was offset, to some extent, by increased sales of the Company's products to magnetic disk and flat panel manufacturers. Product sales of $25,572,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1998, increased $2,097,000 or 9% as compared with the same period during 1997. The increase in product sales resulted from stronger demand for, and increased shipments of, the Company's products during the first two quarters of 1998, especially for its automated products, particularly from customers in the Far East and Europe. Service revenue of $756,000 and $2,699,000 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 1998, respectively, decreased $227,000 or 23% and $200,000 or 7%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 1997. These decreases in service revenue are primarily attributable to lower sales of accessories in the U.S. and Japan. Cost of product sales as a percentage of product sales increased to 45% in the third quarter of 1998 from 36% in the third quarter of 1997 due to lower sales volume resulting in higher per unit manufacturing costs. Cost of product sales as a percentage of product sales increased to 41% in the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from 37% for the same period in 1997 primarily because of Metra sales, which had a lower gross margin than the Company's other products and underabsorbed manufacturing costs related to the start up of production on the Metra product line during the first two quarters of 1998. Cost of service as a percentage of service revenue increased to 110% in the third quarter of 1998 from 101% in the third quarter of 1997 and increased to 103% in the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from 94% for the same period in 1997 as a result of the increased cost of additional headcount associated with servicing the Company's new Metra product line that did not account for a proportional increase in service revenue. Research and development expenses for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 1998 increased $114,000 or 15% and $1,069,000 or 51% respectively, compared to the same periods in 1997 due primarily to the increased cost of additional headcount associated with research and development for the Company's new Metra overlay registration product line and its new Nanospec 9000 integrated dry wafer thickness metrology product line. In the first quarter of 1998, the Company paid approximately $3.2 million for the assets and in-process technology related to OSI's Metra product line. Of this purchase price, $2,036,000 related to the value of in-process technology that had no alternative future use and was charged to expense in the accompanying statement of income for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. The Company's increase in research and development expenses discussed above is primarily attributable to efforts to bring the acquired in-process technology to completion. Selling expenses in the third quarter of 1998 decreased by $142,000 or 9% compared to the third quarter of 1997 as a result of lower commission and other expenses associated with lower sales. Selling expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 increased $70,000 or 2% compared to the same period in 1997 primarily because of the increased cost of additional headcount associated with the sales and marketing of the Company's new Metra product line. 8 General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 1998 decreased by $102,000 or 14% compared to the third quarter of 1997 due to spending associated with the decreased level of operations in the third quarter of 1998. General and administrative expenses for the nine month period ended September 30, 1998 increased by $128,000 or 7% compared to the same period in 1997 primarily as a result of spending associated with the increased level of operations during the first two quarters of 1998. Other income (expense), net for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 1998 increased $101,000 or 158% and $38,000 or 15% respectively, from the comparable periods in 1997 due primarily to exchange rate gains in the third quarter of 1998 and to higher interest income in 1998. The Company reported an operating income of $522,000 and net income of $413,000 for the third quarter of 1998 compared to an operating income of $2,413,000 and net income of $1,504,000 for the same period in 1997. For the first nine months of 1998, the Company reported an operating income of $3,299,000 and net income of $2,182,000 which compared to an operating income of $6,518,000 and net income of $4,150,000 for the same period in 1997. Liquidity and Capital Resources At September 30, 1998, the Company had working capital of $30,244,000 compared to $28,636,000 at December 31, 1997. The current ratio at September 30, 1998 was 6.6 to 1. The Company believes working capital including cash and short-term investments of $11,608,000 will be sufficient to meet its needs at least through the next twelve months. Operating activities for the first nine months of 1998 used cash of $410,000 primarily from increased accounts receivable and inventory which were offset to some extent by net income adjusted for the in-process technology purchase of the Metra product line, while the net purchases of short-term investments provided $675,000, capital expenditures used $170,000, purchase of the Metra product line used $3,038,000, debt repayment used $551,000 and issuance of common stock provided $603,000. Forward Looking Statements The foregoing Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially as a result of a number of factors, including (i) demand for the Company's products, which is affected by factors including the cyclicality of the semiconductor, magnetic recording head and flat panel display industries served by the Company, (ii) patterns of capital spending by customers, (iii) technological changes in the markets served by the Company and its customers, (iv) market acceptance of existing and new products and product enhancements of both the Company and its customers, (v) the timing, cancellation or delay of customer orders and shipments, (vi) competition, including competitive pressure on product prices and changes in pricing by the Company's customers or suppliers, (vii) fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly the Japanese yen, (viii) the proportion of direct sales versus sales through distributors and representatives, (ix) the timing of new product announcements and releases of products by the Company or its competitors, including the Company's ability to design, introduce and manufacture new products on a timely and cost effective basis, (x) the size and timing acquisitions of business, products or technologies and fluctuations in the availability and cost of components and subassemblies, (xi) economic downturns in Asia and the general condition of the U.S. economy, which may negatively affect sales of the Company's products and the factors set forth under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Risk Factors" in the 1997 Annual Report on form 10-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward looking statements made in this report to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report 9 or to update reasons why actual results could differ from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Year 2000 Issues The Year 2000 issue is the result of many currently installed computer programs being written using two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. As a result, these computer programs are unable to distinguish between 21st century dates and 20th century dates and could cause computer system failures or miscalculations that result in significant business disruptions. The Company has begun to undertake an initiative intended to identify, assess and remediate its Year 2000 issues so that its computer equipment and software will function properly with respect to dates in the Year 2000 and thereafter. For this purpose, computer equipment and software includes the Company's information technology ("IT") systems as well as non-information technology systems such as alarm systems and fax machines. In addition, both IT systems and non-IT systems may contain third-party embedded technology that is not Year 2000 ready. With respect to its IT systems, the Company has purchased a Year 2000 upgrade license from the vendor and expects to implement the upgrade by mid-1999. The Company currently expects that the cost of the upgrade license and the related internal and external costs to implement it will approximate $140,000. With respect to its non-IT systems, the Company is currently in the process of identifying potential Year 2000 issues and the extent to which any material Year 2000 issues exist. At this point, the Company has not yet developed a contingency plan for dealing with the most reasonably likely worst case scenario, and such scenario has not yet been identified. The Company plans to complete such contingency planning no later than December 31, 1999. Many of the Company's products incorporate computer software to control certain add-on features and functionality. Although recent versions of most of the Company's products incorporate software that is Year 2000 ready, the Company is in the process of assessing the extent to which certain of its products are not Year 2000 ready and what action, if any, will be necessary to remediate significant Year 2000 issues in those products. The Company has not approximated the scope and therefore the cost of such actions, and such costs may adversely affect the Company's results of operations in a given period. These Year 2000 issues, if not remediated prior to the Year 2000, may result in negative customer reaction, harm to the Company's reputation and possible litigation any or all of which could adversely affect the Company's future operating results. The costs of the Company's Year 2000 assessment and remediation efforts and the ability of the Company to complete such efforts are Company estimates based on various assumptions, including the availability of resources. There can be no assurance that these estimates will prove to be accurate, and actual results could differ materially from these estimates. Specific factors that could cause such material differences include, but are not limited to, the availability and cost of personnel trained in Year 2000 issues and the ability to identify, assess and remediate all relevant computer programs and embedded technology. 10 NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED PART II OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K A. Exhibits Ex. 10.1 - Amendment to and Restatement of Salary Reduction Agreement Ex. 27 - Financial Data Schedule B. Reports on Form 8-K. None. 11 NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED SIGNATURE 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 thereunto duly authorized. NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED (Registrant) /s/ Vincent J. Coates - ------------------------- Vincent J. Coates Chairman of the Board /s/ John Heaton - ------------------------- John Heaton Chief Executive Officer /s/ Paul B. Nolan - ------------------------- Paul B. Nolan Chief Financial Officer Dated: November 10, 1998 12 EX-10.1 2 AMEND./RESTATEMENT OF SALARY REDUCTION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT TO AND RESTATEMENT OF SALARY REDUCTION AGREEMENT WHEREAS, VINCENT J. COATES and, pursuant to a resolution of its Board of Directors at its meeting of February 20, 1985, NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED, a California corporation, entered into a Salary Reduction Agreement (the "Salary Reduction Agreement") dated May 1, 1985; and WHEREAS, VINCENT J. COATES and, pursuant to a resolution of its Board of Directors at its meeting of August 21, 1996, NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED, a California corporation, decided to amend and restate such Salary Reduction Agreement, a copy of which Amendment to and Restatement of Salary Reduction Agreement is attached hereto is exhibit 1; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend such Salary Reduction Agreement to reflect subsequent salary adjustments and to clarify that Mr. coates' salary shall continue for five (5) years from the date upon which he is forced to resign from his position as, or is otherwise removed from his position as, Chairman of the Board of Nanometrics INCORPORATED and at the rate which he is receiving on such relinquishment date, and that all benefits for which Mr. Coates remains eligible, and the conversion of such benefits, including health and life insurance benefits, shall be continued at Company expense during such five (5) year period at Mr. Coates' request. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: As approved and adopted by resolution of the board of directors at its meeting held on June 18, 1998, the Salary Reduction Agreement between Mr. Coates and NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED dated August 21, 1996, is hereby amended, and the provisions of said Salary Reduction Agreement are hereby restated, in their entirety, effective April 16, 1998 to read as follows: "SALARY REDUCTION AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into this 18th day of June, 1998 by and between Vincent J. Coates ("Mr. Coates"), a California resident and Nanometrics Incorporated, a California corporation (the "Company"). RECITALS WHEREAS, Mr. Coates is currently employed as Chairman of the Board of the company, a position which he has held since the inception of the Company in 1975, and WHEREAS, Mr. Coates' annual based salary was Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) per year when he entered into a Salary reduction Agreement, dated May 1, 1985, and WHEREAS, Mr. Coates and the Company and its Board of Directors have agreed that, in light of the fact that the company has acquired competent staff to perform duties previously performed by Mr. Coates, and Mr. Coates is better able now to delegate his duties to his staff, the Company's reliance upon Mr. Coates has decreased, and that it would be appropriate to reduce his annual base salary to reflect the decrease in his responsibilities; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Effective as of March 1, 1985, Mr. Coates' salary was reduced from an annual base rate of $300,000 to an annual base rate of $200,000, and his salary has since varied as follows: 3/1/85 V. J. Coates took a cut in pay - $200,000/year 10/85 V. J. Coates took a cut in pay - $100,000/year 2/13/89 Merit increase $111,250/year 2/19/90 Merit increase $121,225/year 1/1/92 Merit increase $133,348/year 3/21/94 Merit increase $146,684/year 5/22/96 Compensation Committee/Board of Directors' decision to maintain Mr. Coates' salary at same level. 5/15/97 compensation Committee/Board of Directors' decision to increase Mr. Coates' salary to $200,000/year 2. All additional benefits which Mr. Coates previously enjoyed as an officer and employee of the Company have continued and shall continue, based upon the new annual base salary. 3. The parties hereby expressly agree that this Agreement is intended solely to set out the parties' understanding with respect to compensation and is not intended to constitute a contract of employment for any period of time. Mr. Coates understands that he is, and following the execution of this Agreement, remains, an at-will employee of the Company. 4. Effective April 16, 1998, in the event that Mr. Coates is forced because of a merger, acquisition or for any reason to resign or is otherwise removed from or loses his position as Chairman of the Board of NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED, as such position has been defined in terms of responsibilities and compensation as of this date, his salary will continue on normal paydays with regular withholding for five (5) years from that date at the base salary rate which he received at the time of such relinquishment. In addition, during such five (5) year period, any Company benefits for which Mr. Coates remains eligible, shall be continued at Company expense, including life and health insurance coverage (medical, dental and prescription) and including any conversion of such coverage, e.g., conversion of health insurance coverage to COBRA and the conversion of COBRA to individual coverage, upon Mr. Coates' request. The Company shall pay any portion of such benefit (s) which Mr. Coates would ordinarily be required to pay during such five (5) year period. 5. Should Mr. Coates relinquish his position as Chairman of the Board and as an employee but not as a member of the Board of Directors, he shall be eligible to collect fees as an outside director as long as he remains a Director. He shall be eligible for travel and other normal incidental expenses incurred in connection with attendance at Board and Committee meetings. 6. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this AMENDMENT TO AND RESTATEMENT OF SALARY REDUCTION AGREEMENT effective as of the 16th day of April 1998. /s/ Vincent J. Coates --------------------- Vincent J. Coates NAOMETRICS INCORPORATED, by its Board of Directors: /s/ Nathaniel Brenner /s/ Norman V. Coates - ---------------------- --------------------- Nathaniel Brenner Norman V. Coates /s/ Kanegi Nagai /s/ Clifford Smedley - ---------------------- --------------------- Kanegi Nagai Clifford Smedley /s/ John D. Heaton ---------------------- John D. Heaton 1 Attachment: Exhibit 1 EXHIBIT 1 AMENDMENT TO AND RESTATEMENT OF SALARY REDUCTION AGREEMENT WHEREAS, VINCENT J. COATES and, pursuant to a resolution of its Board of Directors at its meeting of February 20, 1985, NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED, a California corporation, entered into a Salary Reduction Agreement (the "Salary Reduction Agreement") dated May 1, 1985, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend such Salary Reduction Agreement to reflect subsequent salary adjustments and to clarify that Mr. Coates' salary shall continue for five (5) years from the date upon which he relinquishes his position as CEO of Nanometrics Incorporated and at the rate which he is receiving on such relinquishment date, and that all benefits for which Mr. Coates remains eligible, and the conversion of such benefits, including health and life insurance benefits, shall be continued at Company expense during such five (5) year period at Mr. Coates' request. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: As approved and adopted by resolution of the Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 21, 1996, the Salary Reduction Agreement between Mr. Coates and Nanometrics Incorporated dated May 1, 1985, is hereby amended, and the provisions of said Salary Reduction Agreement are hereby restated, in their entirety, to read as follows: 1 EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 "SALARY REDUCTION AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into this 21st day of August, 1996 by and between Vincent J. Coates ("Mr. Coates"), a California resident and Nanometrics Incorporated, a California corporation (the "Company"). RECITALS WHEREAS, Mr. Coates is currently Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Company, a position which he has held since the inception of the Company in 1975, and WHEREAS, Mr. Coates' annual base salary was Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) per year when he entered into a Salary Reduction Agreement, dated May 1, 1985, and WHEREAS, Mr. Coates and the Company and its Board of Directors have agreed that, in light of the fact that the Company has acquired competent vice-presidents and other staff to perform duties previously performed by Mr. Coates, and Mr. Coates is better able now to delegate his duties to his staff, the Company's reliance upon Mr. Coates has decreased, and that it would be appropriate to reduce his annual base salary to reflect the decrease in his responsibilities; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Effective as of March 1, 1985, Mr. Coates' salary was reduced from an annual base rate of $300,000 to an annual base rate of $200,000, and his salary has since varied as follows: 3/1/85 V. J. Coates took a cut in pay - $200,000/year 10/85 V. J. Coates took a cut in pay - $100,000/year 2 EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 2/13/89 Merit increase - $111,250/year 2/19/90 Merit increase - $121,225/year 1/1/92 Merit increase - $133,349/year 3/21/94 Merit increase - $146,684/year 5/22/96 Compensation Committee/Board of Directors' decision to maintain Mr. Coates' salary at same level. 2. All additional benefits which Mr. Coates previously enjoyed as an officer and employee of the Company have continued and shall continue, based upon the new annual base salary. 3. The parties hereby expressly agree that this Agreement is intended solely to set out the parties' understanding with respect to compensation and is not intended to constitute a contract of employment for any period of time. Mr. Coates understands that he is, and following the execution of this Agreement, remains, an at-will employee of the Company. 4. In the event that Mr. Coates is required for any reason to relinquish his position as CEO of Nanometrics, his salary will continue on normal paydays with regular withholding for five (5) years from that date at the base salary rate which he received at the time of such relinquishment regardless of whether or not he remains as Chairman of the Board. In addition, during such five (5) year period, any Company benefits for which Mr. Coates remains eligible, shall be continued at Company expense, including life and health insurance coverage (medical, dental and prescription) and including any conversion of such coverage, e.g., conversion of health insurance coverage to COBRA and the 3 EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 conversion of COBRA to individual coverage, upon Mr. Coates' request. The Company shall pay any portion of such benefit(s) which Mr. Coates would ordinarily be required to pay during such five (5) year period. 5. Should Mr. Coates relinquish his position as CEO but not as Chairman of the Board, he shall not collect fees as an outside director as long as his salary as CEO is continued. However, he shall be eligible for travel and other normal incidental expenses incurred in connection with attendance at Board and Committee meetings. 6. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this AMENDMENT TO AND RESTATEMENT OF SALARY AGREEMENT effective as of the 21st day of August 1996. /s/ Vincent J. Coate --------------------- Vincent J. Coates NANOMETRIC INCORPORATED, by its Board of Directors: /s/ Nathaniel Brenner /s/ Norman V. Coates - ---------------------- --------------------- Nathaniel Brenner Norman V. Coates /s/ Kanegi Nagai /s/ Clifford Smedley - ---------------------- --------------------- Kanegi Nagai Clifford Smedley /s/ John D. Heaton - --------------------- John D. Heaton 1 Attachment: Exhibit A 4 EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 SALARY REDUCTI0N AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of May, 1985 by and between Vincent J. Coates, a California resident and Nanometrics Incorporated, a California corporation (the "Company"). WHEREAS, Mr. Coates is currently the President and Chairman of the Board of the Company, a position which he has held since the inception of the Company in 1975 and WHEREAS, his current annual base salary is $300,000 per year, and WHEREAS, Mr. Coates and the Company and its Board of Directors have agreed that, in light of the fact that the Company has acquired competent vice-presidents and other staff to perform duties previously performed by Mr. Coates, and Mr. Coates Is better able now to delegate his duties to his staff, the Company's reliance upon Mr. Coates has decreased, and that it would be appropriate to reduce his annual base salary to reflect the decrease in his responsibilities; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Effective as of March 1, 1985, Mr. Coates will be compensated at the base annual rate of $200,000.00. All additional benefits which Mr. Coates previously enjoyed as an officer and employee of the Company shall continue, based upon the new annual base salary. 2. The parties hereby expressly agree that this Agreement is intended solely to set out the parties' understanding with respect to compensation and is not intended to constitute a contract of employment for any period of time. Mr. Coates understands that he is, and following the execution of this Agreement, remains, an at-will employee of the Company. 3. In the event that Mr. Coates is required for any reason to relinquish his position as President, Chairman, CEO of Nanometrics his salary will continue for 5 years from that date. EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 4. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Executed as of the date of first above written. NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED a California corporation By: /s/ Gary Rhea ----------------------------- Gary Rhea Title: VP Finance -------------------------- /s/ Vincent J. Coates -------------------------------- Vincent J. Coates EXHIBIT 1 EX-27 3 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
5 1,000 9-MOS Dec-31-1998 Jan-01-1998 Sep-30-1998 2,688 8,920 9,929 412 11,495 35,606 5,306 3,124 38,900 5,362 2,189 0 0 13,754 17,595 38,900 25,572 28,271 10,409 13,196 11,776 0 69 3,587 1,405 2,182 0 0 0 2,182 .25 .24
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