Amtech Systems, Inc. ("Amtech") (NASDAQ:ASYS), a manufacturer of equipment and consumables for semiconductor fabrication and packaging, provided a business update for the second quarter which ended on March 31st, 2025.
Amtech's Thermal Processing Solutions Segment experienced a customer dispute during its fiscal second quarter. The dispute involves a previously cancelled order and resulted in the shipping delay of a separate order in the amount of approximately $4.9 million. While the matter is ongoing, the Company believes that the equipment will ship once this matter is resolved. The Company also experienced weaker demand in the Semiconductor Fabrication Solutions Segment during the second quarter due to continued softening of the mature node semiconductor industry, which includes silicon carbide.
As a result of these challenges in the second quarter, the Company now expects second quarter revenues in the range of $15 - $16 million, and nominally negative adjusted EBITDA, compared to the original second quarter guidance of $21 - $23 million revenue and nominally positive adjusted EBITDA. Despite the lower revenues and adjusted EBITDA expected for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company expects to be cash flow neutral.
In addition, due to the prolonged downturn in the mature node semiconductor industry, which includes Silicon Carbide, the Company anticipates a material impairment charge related to goodwill, intangible, and inventory assets in the quarter which ended on March 31, 2025. Due to the complexity and judgement involved in the valuation and impairment analysis, the Company is working with its external advisors to determine the extent of this impairment. The nature and extent of the impairment charge will be communicated during the Company's second quarter earnings call in May.
"We remain encouraged by the strong demand for our advanced packaging reflow equipment, particularly within AI-related applications. Of note, orders for our advanced packaging reflow equipment during the second quarter surpassed shipments for the entire 2024 fiscal year. As we navigate market conditions in the mature node semiconductor industry, we are continuing to actively explore opportunities to further optimize costs and improve efficiency. Despite the near-term challenges, we are confident in the long-term growth potential of Amtech's product portfolio and believe the strong operating leverage resulting from optimization efforts will allow us to deliver enhanced profitability when markets recover," commented Mr. Bob Daigle, Chief Executive Officer of Amtech.
Operating results can be significantly impacted, positively or negatively, by the timing of orders, system shipments, logistical challenges, and the financial results of semiconductor manufacturers. Additionally, the semiconductor equipment industries can be cyclical and inherently impacted by changes in market demand. Actual results may differ materially in the weeks and months ahead.
A portion of Amtech's results is denominated in Renminbis, a Chinese currency. The outlook provided in this press release is based on an assumed exchange rate between the United States Dollar and the Renminbi. Changes in the value of the Renminbi in relation to the United States Dollar could cause actual results to differ from expectations.