Nova Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

Nova (Nasdaq: NVMI) announced plans to offer $150 million in Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 in a private offering, subject to market conditions. The company may also permit an additional $22.5 million in Notes to be purchased by initial buyers. Proceeds will be used for share repurchases and general corporate purposes. Notes will be convertible into cash or ordinary shares and mature on October 15, 2025. Nova aims to enhance shareholder value while remaining compliant with securities regulations.

Nova (Nasdaq: NVMI) announced preliminary results for Q3 2020, projecting record revenue between $68 million and $70 million, surpassing earlier guidance of $58 million to $66 million. GAAP earnings per share are estimated at $0.42 to $0.47, up from the previous range of $0.25 to $0.39. Non-GAAP earnings per share are expected to reach $0.51 to $0.56, exceeding prior estimates. The final results, due November 12, 2020, may differ from these estimates.

Nova (Nasdaq: NVMI) announced that a leading global Memory manufacturer has chosen its NovaPRISM™ optical metrology solution for advanced Memory fabrication. The decision follows a thorough evaluation and is expected to result in multiple tool deliveries throughout 2021. NovaPRISM™ leverages Spectral Interferometry technology to address challenges in modern chip architectural demands, providing superior metrology performance and faster processing times. This selection underscores Nova's commitment to innovation in semiconductor manufacturing.

Nova (Nasdaq: NVMI) announced plans to expand its production capabilities by building a new state-of-the-art clean room in Israel. This facility, set to be operational by late 2022, aims to enhance Nova's production methods and meet continuous demand for its advanced technologies. The clean room will utilize industry 4.0 elements and high levels of automation, aligning with sustainability standards. The new facility follows Nova's recent office move and the opening of another site in Fremont, CA.

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) announced that Dror David, CFO, will engage in one-on-one virtual meetings at Lake Street's 4th Annual Best Ideas Growth (BIG4) Virtual Conference on September 17, 2020. This invitation-only conference aims to connect over 90 small-cap companies with institutional investors, facilitating access to senior management through varied meeting formats. Nova specializes in metrology solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, enhancing performance and product yields while accelerating time to market. For more details, visit www.novami.com.

Nova (Nasdaq: NVMI) announced that Dror David, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in several upcoming virtual investor conferences. These include:

• Needham's SemiCap and EDA Virtual Conference on August 13, 2020.
• Jefferies Virtual 2020 Semiconductor Summit on September 1-2, 2020.
• Citi's Virtual 2020 Global Technology Conference on September 9-10, 2020.

Investors can schedule one-on-one meetings with Mr. David through their sales contacts or Miri Segal at msegal@ms-ir.com.

Nova (Nasdaq: NVMI) reported a strong second quarter 2020, achieving revenues of $62.6 million, up 22.4% year-over-year. The GAAP net income was $8.7 million ($0.30 per diluted share), while non-GAAP net income reached $13.8 million ($0.48 per diluted share). The company maintained a gross margin of 58.5%, an improvement from the previous quarter. Despite market uncertainties due to COVID-19, management is optimistic for the third quarter, projecting revenues of $58 million to $66 million and diluted GAAP EPS between $0.25 and $0.39.

Nova (Nasdaq: NVMI) announced two new Integrated Metrology solutions, the Nova i570 HP and Nova ASTERA, aimed at enhancing performance in semiconductor manufacturing. These platforms address growing complexities in chip production, targeting advanced applications in DRAM, 3D NAND, and Logic nodes. Nova ASTERA offers industry-leading accuracy and speed, while the i570 HP provides high throughput and improved measurement capabilities. The advancements are expected to shorten R&D cycles and boost manufacturing efficiency, further solidifying Nova's position as a leader in metrology solutions.

NOVA (Nasdaq: NVMI) will release its Q2 2020 financial results on August 4, 2020, prior to market opening. A conference call led by CEO Eitan Oppenhaim and CFO Dror David will take place the same day at 9 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Investors can join the call via U.S. toll-free number 1-866-548-4713 or through an international line. A replay will be available for one week after the call, and a longer replay will be accessible on the company’s website for 90 days.