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Brooks Automation, Inc.
Nasdaq: BRKS
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 PROFILE
Brooks Automation is banking on a steady stream of demand for its products. The company is a leading maker of systems and software used to manufacture semiconductors, data storage devices, and flat-panel displays. Brooks' products include semiconductor wafer handling systems, vacuum transfer robots, ultraclean mini-environments for wafers and processing equipment, and factory automation software and interface products. Customers include Lam Research (about 10% of sales), LSI Logic, Samsung, and Seagate. Brooks is using acquisitions to expand its product line and international presence, especially in Asia, which is responsible for almost a third of sales.

 COMPETITION
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 DEALS
Deal: Brooks Automation Buys SimCon
Date Announced: 05.16.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 2.6
Description: Semiconductor manufacturing automation software maker acquires its software reseller for $2.6 million and some additional payment contingent on performance.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: September
2000 Sales (mil.): 321.10
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 209.0%
Employees: 1,600
Revenue per employee: $200,687.50

 KEY PEOPLE
• Robert J. Therrien
    CEO
• Ellen B. Richstone
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
15 Elizabeth Dr.
Chelmsford, MA 01824
US
Phone: 978-262-2400
Fax: 978-262-2500
Online: Web Site

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