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Credence Systems Corporation
Nasdaq: CMOS
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 NEWS FROM THE WIRES
Credence Systems names Siddall chairman
Aug 21 2001 01:49 PM PDT

RESEARCH ALERT-Goldman betters outlook on Credence
Aug 16 2001 08:57 AM PDT

RESEARCH ALERT-ABN Amro narrows Credence loss forecast
Aug 16 2001 08:57 AM PDT

RESEARCH ALERT-ABN Amro narrows Credence loss forecast
Aug 16 2001 08:57 AM PDT

RESEARCH ALERT-Goldman betters outlook on Credence
Aug 16 2001 08:57 AM PDT

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 NEWS FROM THE STANDARD
After the Bell: Buying Frenzy Dies Down
May 16 2001 04:47 PM PDT

The Day the IPO Died
Sep 25 2000 06:40 AM PDT

 PROFILE
Credence Systems wants to test your chips. The company's automatic test equipment and testing software are used in the high-volume production of semiconductors. Marketed under several series names, including Quartet, KALOS, Duo, and SC, Credence's products test digital logic, analog, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory, and wireless integrated circuits used in such products as televisions, cars, PCs, telephones, and video games. Employing a direct sales staff in the US and global distributors, the company sells its products primarily to semiconductor manufacturers, assembly houses, and test services companies. About 70% of its sales come from the Pacific Rim; Taiwan-based distributor Spirox accounts for 45%.

 COMPETITION
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 DEALS
Deal: Credence Systems Buys Modulation Instruments
Date Announced: 08.01.00
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 20
Description: Semiconductor-testing company buys wireless-device tester.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: October
2000 Sales (mil.): 679.70
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 244.7%
Employees: 1,213
Revenue per employee: $560,346.25

 KEY PEOPLE
• Graham J. Siddall
    CEO
• John R. Detwiler
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
215 Fourier Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
US
Phone: 510-657-7400
Fax: 510-623-2560
Online: Web Site

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