Business Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

Our three reportable segments are as follows:

Solar – We are a leading supplier of thermal processing systems, ALD, related automation, parts and services, to the solar/photovoltaic industry and also offer PECVD (plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition) equipment to the global solar market.

Semiconductor – In our Semiconductor segment, we design, manufacture, sell and service thermal processing equipment and related controls and parts for use by leading semiconductor manufacturers, and in electronics, automotive and other industries.

Polishing – In our Polishing segment, we produce consumables and machinery for lapping (fine abrading) and polishing of materials, such as sapphire substrates, optical components, silicon wafers, numerous types of crystal materials, ceramics and metal components.

Information concerning our business segments is as follows:



	Three Months Ended June 30,						Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
	(dollars in thousands)
Net Revenues:
Solar *	$	28,981		$	19,001		$	56,960		$	38,346
Semiconductor	15,951			12,200			45,097			33,406
Polishing	2,828			2,141			7,782			6,147
	$	47,760		$	33,342		$	109,839		$	77,899
Operating income (loss):
Solar *	$	2,991		$	(402	)	$	90		$	(4,532	)
Semiconductor	2,250			1,056			6,013			777
Polishing	738			343			1,705			899
Non-segment related	(2,008		)	(1,599		)	(5,420		)	(5,281		)
	$	3,971		$	(602	)	$	2,388		$	(8,137	)

* The revenue and operating income of business units included in the Solar segment include some sales of equipment and parts to the semiconductor, silicon wafer and MEMS industries, comprising less than 25% of the Solar segment revenue.



	June 30, 2017		September 30, 2016
	(dollars in thousands)
Identifiable Assets:
Solar	$	69,935	$	42,962
Semiconductor	56,208		51,985
Polishing	4,510		4,819
Non-segment related	17,786		18,664
	$	148,439	$	118,430