Ichor Announces Acquisition of Cal-Weld, Inc.
July 28, 2017
Cal-Weld is a leader in metal component manufacturing; acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Ichor's operating model and non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS
The acquisition is projected to be immediately accretive to Ichor’s
non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of
fiscal year 2017, generating between
“This transaction expands our capacity and capabilities in the crucial
area of component manufacturing for Gas Delivery tools in semiconductor
manufacturing,” said Tom Rohrs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Ichor. “Not only does Cal-Weld have state-of-the-art facilities in
Cal-Weld fits Ichor’s acquisition strategy, specifically:
- The acquisition is projected to be accretive to Ichor's operating model, adding upwards of 60 basis points to gross margin for the partial period of ownership in the third quarter of 2017 and 70 to 90 basis points to gross margin over a full year of ownership, as adjusted after eliminating the impact of purchase accounting adjustments.
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On an annual basis based on current industry activity levels, Cal-Weld
is expected to generate between $65 million and $80 million of revenue
and
$0.29 to$0.39 of non-GAAP adjusted EPS. - Cal-Weld supports key semiconductor tools such as deposition and etch.
- Cal-Weld is a leader in metal component manufacturing, a strategic business for Ichor.
- The addition of Cal-Weld is expected to favorably impact Ichor’s market share.
The incremental borrowing was arranged by Bank of America and
Ichor management will discuss the Cal-Weld acquisition during its
previously announced earnings call for the second quarter of fiscal year
2017 at 1:30 Pacific time on
About Ichor Holdings
Ichor is a leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems for semiconductor capital equipment. Our primary offerings include gas and chemical delivery subsystems, collectively known as fluid delivery subsystems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Our gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor and control precise quantities of the specialized gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch and deposition. Our chemical delivery subsystems precisely blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as electroplating and cleaning. We also manufacture certain components for internal use in fluid delivery systems and for direct sales to our customers. This vertically integrated portion of our business is primarily focused on metal and plastic parts that are used in gas and chemical systems, respectively. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, CA. For more information, please visit Ichor’s website at: www.ichorsystems.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that may state Ichor’s or its management's intentions, beliefs, expectations or predictions for the future. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and typically can be identified by the use of words such as “will,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “anticipate,” “forecast,” “plan,” “believe,” and similar terms. Although Ichor believes that its expectations are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct, and actual results may vary materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated above include, among others, risks and uncertainties related to: (1) the integration of Cal-Weld with Ichor, including the ability to retain customers, suppliers and key employees, (2) dependence on expenditures by manufacturers and cyclical downturns in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, (3) reliance on a very small number of original equipment manufacturers for a significant portion of sales, (4) negotiating leverage held by our customers, (5) competitiveness and rapid evolution of the industries in which we participate, (6) risks associated with weakness in the global economy and geopolitical instability, (7) keeping pace with developments in the industries we serve and with technological innovation generally, (8) designing, developing and introducing new products that are accepted by original equipment manufacturers in order to retain our existing customers and obtain new customers, (9) managing our manufacturing and procurement process effectively, (10) defects in our products that could damage our reputation, decrease market acceptance and result in potentially costly litigation, and (11) dependence on a limited number of suppliers. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in Ichor’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including other risks, relevant factors and uncertainties identified in the “Risk Factors” section of Ichor’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Any forward looking information presented herein is made only as of the date of this press release, and Ichor does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.
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