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Photronics Q2 GAAP EPS $0.15 vs $0.58 YoY; CEO Frank Lee steps down, George Macricostas named CEO
PHOTRONICS INC
- GAAP net income $8.9M ($0.15/diluted) vs $36.3M ($0.58) in Q2 2024; non-GAAP $24.3M ($0.40) vs $28.7M ($0.46).
- Revenue $211.0M, down 3% YoY; IC $155.9M (-3%), FPD $55.1M (-2%).
- Q3 guidance: revenue $200-208M, non-GAAP EPS $0.35-0.41.
- Dr. Frank Lee steps down as CEO, will focus on Asia operations; George Macricostas appointed CEO, remains Chairman.
- Repurchased $72.1M in stock during quarter; cash and equivalents $558.4M.
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