Amtech Systems, Inc. · NASDAQ:ASYS

Amtech Systems — Investor Presentation (February 2012)

27 slides from Amtech Systems's investor presentation, Feb 22, 2012

  1. Slide 1: Amtech Systems, Inc.

    Amtech Systems, Inc. Solar | Semiconductor | LED Nasdaq: ASYS J.S. Whang Executive Chairman Fokko Pentinga President & CEO Brad Anderson Executive Vice President & CFO February 2012 AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. Solar | Semiconductor | LED

  2. Slide 2: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in the following presentation relate to future results that are forward looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, changes in the technologie

  3. Slide 3: Investment Highlights

    Investment Highlights  Proven market leader; higher efficiency next generation technology solutions  Collaborative relationships with strong core customers  Financial strength to invest through full cycle  Goal to expand solar and non-solar technology portfolio through highly relevant acquisitio

  4. Slide 4: Amtech at a Glance

    Amtech at a Glance • Founded in 1981, entered the solar market in 2006 Subsidiaries – Headquartered in Tempe, AZ – 330 employees worldwide – Global presence with 6 locations worldwide – Technical expertise: 12 Ph.D.s • Global supplier of solar & semiconductor process equipment and automation systems

  5. Slide 5: Business Model (Successful Acquisitions & Technology Innovation)

    Business Model (Successful Acquisitions & Technology Innovation) Acquisitions ATMOSCAN (from Intel) (from Hitachi-KE) 1981 1983 1994 1997 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 Joint Development New Technology: 3-party Collaboration New Technology: Company Agreement with ECN PECVD 10-year Agreement: foc

  6. Slide 6: Our Position in the Solar Value Chain

    Our Position in the Solar Value Chain Est Mkt Polycrystalline Size1 $800M Cleaning / Texturing AMTECH Products $500M Diffusion / Doping Ingot & Wafers $100M PSG Etching / Removal Integrated Offering PV Cells $700M AR Coating Partnerships $800M Screen Printing / Metallization Solar Modules $250M Edge

  7. Slide 7: High Growth Solar End-Market

    High Growth Solar End-Market 2005 - 2015 Global Solar Demand Key Characteristics MWp • Global installed PV capacity has grown from 1.5GW in 2000 to 39.5GW in 2010 – 39% CAGR • Aggressive new capacity expansions by polysilicon producers and cell manufacturers has led to Source: Navigant Consulting, P

  8. Slide 8: Solar Outlook (CAPEX)

    Solar Outlook (CAPEX) • Significant and inevitable technology buying cycle will begin sooner rather than later (2013-2015) • >50% of near 50 GW solar demand projected in 2015 could require >19% next-generation cell efficiency through the existing line upgrade1 • Potential addressable $1.2B CAPEX boo

  9. Slide 9: Next Generation Solar and Growth

    Next Generation Solar and Growth • Technologies Supporting Solar Growth to Date: – P-Type (>90% of market) cell with up to 18% efficiency – N-Type (<10% of market) cell with 19% to 22% efficiency • Technologies to Fuel Next Solar Growth: – P-Type (>75% of market) cell with up to 20% efficiency – N-T

  10. Slide 10: Next Generation Solar and Growth (Continued)

    Next Generation Solar and Growth (Continued) Amtech’s technologies and equipment offering for next generation solar upgrade and expansion growth Cell Efficiency (%) Technology / Equipment P-Type Up to 20% • Ion Implant Technology + • Furnaces (Diffusion, Anneal & Oxidation) • Batch PECVD N-Type 20%+

  11. Slide 11: Current & Future Solar Technology Road Map

    Current & Future Solar Technology Road Map Cell Type / Up to 18% ~20% ~22% ~24% 25%+ Tool P-Type* / Furnace P-Type* Standard N-Type* P-Type Ion Implant / Furnace N-Type* / PSG-BSG Ion Implanter** Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) / Ion Implant / Furnace / PECVD Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin Lay

  12. Slide 12: Providing a Next Generation Technology Roadmap: N-Type Diffusion Furnace

    Providing a Next Generation Technology Roadmap N-Type Diffusion Furnace Transformational Innovation • Our proprietary N-type furnace has a demonstrated record of improving customer efficiency – N-type furnace plays a critical role in achieving a 1-2% efficiency gain – Underlying technology for Yingl

  13. Slide 13: Providing a Next Generation Technology Roadmap: Ion Implant

    Providing a Next Generation Technology Roadmap (Continued) Ion Implant Disruptive Innovation • Our Kingstone acquisition provides an ion implant roadmap for next generation higher efficiency cell processes • We are well positioned to compete in a future ion implant market - Kingstone provides a foun

  14. Slide 14: Sustaining Innovation – New Products for 2012

    Sustaining Innovation – New Products for 2012 (More than Doubling the Total Available Market) Next Gen Batch Batch Batch Diffusion Processing PECVD Expertise AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. 14 Solar | Semiconductor | LED

  15. Slide 15: Goals and Strategies

    Goals and Strategies Capitalize on next growth opportunities in the solar industry by leveraging our leading diffusion furnace market share, top-tier customer relationships, and track record of technological innovation. Contribute to the solar industry’s mission of reaching grid parity. Continue to

  16. Slide 16: Amtech Products, Brands & Applications

    Amtech Products, Brands & Applications Furnace Automation & Wafer Carriers, Templates & Process Equipment Wafer Handling Systems Polishing Tools P-Type / N-Type Batch Diffusion S-300 Batch PECVD Solar Cells & Semiconductor Chips LED & Silicon Wafers AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. 16 Solar | Semiconductor | LE

  17. Slide 17: Strong Execution Track Record

    Strong Execution Track Record • Serving the worldwide solar, semiconductor and MEMS industries with a total installed base of >1900 systems • Market leader of diffusion furnaces in the solar industry, with a total installed production capacity of >15 GW (~600 systems) Shipped Production Capacity / y

  18. Slide 18: Aligned with Solar Leaders

    Aligned with Solar Leaders • Amtech supports the leading global PV manufacturers as production continues to expand throughout Asia • Diversified customer base with varying CapEx investment cycles – top 3 customers change quarterly and yearly FY: 2008 FY: 2009 FY: 2010 FY: 2011 Top 3 Customers: 33% T

  19. Slide 19: Management Overview

    Management Overview Member Position Experience • 37 years of semiconductor & solar Executive Chairman experience J.S. Whang • Siltronics • U.S. Quartz • 30 years of semiconductor and Fokko Pentinga President & CEO solar experience • Tempress Systems • 26 years of experience Brad Anderson Chief Finan

  20. Slide 20: Financial Overview

    Financial Overview AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. 20 Solar | Semiconductor | LED 20

  21. Slide 21: Annual Order Trend (solar/semi)

    Annual Order Trend (solar/semi) $240M 220 200 $188M Solar 180 Semi 160 140 200 120 $107M 162 100 80 73 60 $55M 40 22 $35M 20 22 40 33 34 26 13 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Fiscal Year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. 21 Solar | Semiconductor | LED

  22. Slide 22: Long-Term Revenue Growth Track Record

    Long-Term Revenue Growth Track Record FYE 9/30 +127% +106% ($ in millions) $247 $120 $80 $53 $40 $46 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. 22 Solar | Semiconductor | LED

  23. Slide 23: Quarterly Revenues

    Quarterly Revenues FYE: 9/30 ($ in millions) $72 $61 $60 $54 $43 $45 $25 $16 $16 1Q'10 2Q'10 3Q'10 4Q'10 1Q'11 2Q'11 3Q'11 4Q'11 1Q'12 AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. 23 Solar | Semiconductor | LED

  24. Slide 24: Q1 FY12 (ending December 31) Highlights

    Q1 FY12 (ending December 31) Highlights Revenue • Net revenue of $24.7 million Gross Margin • Gross margin of 29% EPS • EPS of ($0.09) per share • $69.2 million including $55.8 million solar Backlog • Bookings of $11.1 million ($3.1 million solar) AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. 24 Solar | Semiconductor | LED

  25. Slide 25: Balance Sheet – Financial Strength

    Balance Sheet – Financial Strength ($ in millions) Q1’12 (12/31/11) Cash - unrestricted $54.9 Working Capital $90.1 Total Assets $181.3 Total Debt $0.0 Total Liabilities $63.7 Stockholders’ Equity $117.6 (1) (1) Includes non-controlling interest of $5.4 million. AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. 25 Solar | Semic

  26. Slide 26: Investment Highlights

    Investment Highlights  Proven market leader; higher efficiency next gen technology solutions  Collaborative relationships with strong core customers  Financial strength to invest through full cycle  Goal to expand solar and non-solar technology portfolio through highly relevant acquisitions  Fo

  27. Slide 27: Thank You!

    Thank You! AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. 27 Solar | Semiconductor | LED 27

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