The Company: Nanometrics delivers market leading process control solutions through innovation, collaboration, and execution. We are committed to teamwork and continuous improvement that allows us to outperform our competition with technology leadership and profitable growth. NanometricsÍ automated and integrated systems address numerous process control applications, including critical dimension and film thickness measurement, device topography, defect inspection, overlay registration, and analysis of various other film properties. Our solutions are deployed throughout the semiconductor fabrication process. NanometricsÍ systems enable device manufacturers to improve yields, increase productivity and lower their manufacturing costs. Nanometrics has an extensive installed base of more than 6,500 systems in over 150 production factories worldwide. Our major customers and original equipment manufacturer partners include the largest semiconductor and process equipment manufacturers in the world. Nanometrics was incorporated in California in 1975 and reincorporated in Delaware in 2006. Nanometrics has been publicly traded since 1984 and is listed on NASDAQ (NANO). Values ´ Ownership _ take initiative and be accountable to resolve problems ´ Teamwork _ engage, speak up and participate with mutual trust and respect ´ Continuous improvement _ business process, products and self ´ Leadership _ thoughtfully mentor, develop, inspire and reward results