SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                     Washington, D. C. 20549


                            FORM 10-Q



(Mark One)
[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
     SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended ....February 1, 1998....

                               OR

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
     SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from................. to ................

               Commission file number...0-15451...

                     ...PHOTRONICS, INC....
     (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

      ...Connecticut...                     ...06-0854886...
(State or other jurisdiction of             (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)            Identification No.)

 ......1061 East Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL......     ..33477..
      (Address of principal executive offices)          (Zip Code)

                      ...(561) 745-1222...
      (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                 ..............................
      (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                 if changed since last report)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file
such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days.  Yes  ..X..   No  .....

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.


          Class                     Outstanding at February 1, 1998
Common Stock, $.01 par value               24,314,790 Shares

                        PHOTRONICS, INC.
                        AND SUBSIDIARIES


                              INDEX



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PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION


     Item 1.   Financial Statements


               Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet 
               at February 1, 1998 (unaudited) and 
               November 2, 1997                               3-4


               Condensed Consolidated Statement of 
               Earnings for the Three Months Ended 
               February 1, 1998 and February 2, 
               1997 (unaudited)                                5


               Condensed Consolidated Statement of 
               Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended 
               February 1, 1998 and February 2,
               1997 (unaudited)                                6


               Notes to Condensed Consolidated 
               Financial Statements (unaudited)                7


     Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis
               of Results of Operations and
               Financial Condition                            9-12




PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


     Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K               13








PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.   Financial Statements



                    PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

                         (dollars in thousands)

                                 ASSETS


February 1, November 2, 1998 1997 ----------- ----------- (Unaudited) Current assets: Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 36,475 $ 86,034 Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $235 in 1998 and 1997) 33,294 34,563 Inventories 12,795 11,302 Other current assets 8,934 7,038 -------- -------- Total current assets 91,498 138,937 Property, plant and equipment (less accumulated depreciation of $78,277 in 1998 and $71,900 in 1997) 219,853 203,813 Intangible assets (less accumulated amortization of $4,381 in 1998 and $4,048 in 1997) 21,687 8,218 Investments and other assets 13,630 14,244 -------- -------- $346,668 $365,212 ======== ========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
February 1, November 2, 1998 1997 ----------- ----------- (Unaudited) Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 262 $ 272 Accounts payable 21,104 34,173 Income taxes payable 2,686 3,454 Accrued salaries and wages 4,792 7,423 Other accrued liabilities 7,610 12,217 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 36,454 57,539 Long-term debt 106,127 106,194 Deferred income taxes and other liabilities 15,648 15,504 -------- -------- Total liabilities 158,229 179,237 -------- -------- Commitments and contingencies Shareholders' equity: Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding - - Common stock, $0.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 24,314,790 shares issued in 1998 and 24,300,970 shares in 1997 243 243 Additional paid-in capital 85,303 85,129 Retained earnings 105,889 99,609 Unrealized gains on investments 2,900 3,251 Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment (5,691) (2,008) Deferred compensation on restricted stock (205) (249) -------- -------- Total shareholders' equity 188,439 185,975 -------- -------- $346,668 $365,212 ======== ========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings (in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended --------------------------- February 1, February 2, 1998 1997 ----------- ----------- Net sales $50,932 $40,029 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 31,266 25,347 Selling, general and administrative 6,590 5,035 Research and development 2,933 2,302 ------- ------- Operating income 10,143 7,345 Other income (expense), net (63) 1,280 ------- ------- Income before income taxes 10,080 8,625 Provision for income taxes 3,800 3,300 ------- ------- Net income $ 6,280 $ 5,325 ======= ======= Earnings per share-basic $0.26 $0.22 ===== ===== Earnings per share-diluted $0.25 $0.22 ===== ===== Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic 24,302 23,676 ====== ====== Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted 28,987 24,705 ====== ======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (in thousands) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended ------------------------- February 1, February 2, 1998 1997 ----------- ----------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 6,280 $ 5,325 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 7,045 4,490 Gain on sale of investments (632) (1,060) Other 210 212 Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: Accounts receivable 803 (717) Inventories (1,195) (1,110) Other current assets (1,907) (617) Accounts payable and other liabilities (20,295) (6,218) ------- ------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (9,691) 305 ------- ------- Cash flows from investing activities: Acquisition of photomask operations (32,455) - Deposits on and purchases of property, plant and equipment (7,764) (15,730) Net change in short-term investments 18,953 2,814 Proceeds from sale of investments 699 1,369 Other 140 70 ------- ------- Net cash used in investing activities (20,427) (11,477) ------- ------- Cash flows from financing activities: Repayment of long-term debt (67) (9) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 175 251 ------- ------- Net cash provided by financing activities 108 242 ------- ------- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows (596) - ------- ------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (30,606) (10,930) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 57,845 18,766 ------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $27,239 $ 7,836 ======= ======= Cash paid during the period for: Interest $3,146 $ 7 Income taxes $4,412 $155
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Three Months Ended February 1, 1998 and February 2, 1997 (Unaudited) NOTE 1 - BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION The consolidated financial statements of the Company included herein have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments which are necessary to present fairly the results for the three-month periods ended February 1, 1998 and February 2, 1997. Interim financial data presented herein are unaudited. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations; however, management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. This report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes as of November 2, 1997, which give a complete discussion of these matters. NOTE 2 - EARNINGS PER SHARE In the first quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 ("SFAS 128"), "Earnings per Share", which establishes new standards for the computation and disclosure of earnings per share ("EPS"). The new statement requires dual presentation of "basic" EPS and "diluted" EPS. Basic EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, excluding any dilutive common share equivalents. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted. A reconciliation of basic and diluted EPS for the three months ended February 1, 1998 and February 2, 1997 is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts): Average Net Shares Earnings Income Outstanding Per Share ------ ----------- --------- 1998: Basic $6,280 24,302 $0.26 Effect of potential dilution ===== from exercise of stock options and conversion of notes 1,037 4,685 ------ ------ Diluted $7,317 28,987 $0.25 ====== ====== ===== Average Net Shares Earnings Income Outstanding Per Share ------ ----------- --------- 1997: Basic $5,325 23,676 $0.22 Effect of potential dilution ===== from exercise of stock options - 1,029 ------ ------ Diluted $5,325 24,705 $0.22 ====== ====== ===== All common share and per share data have been restated to give effect to the 2-for-1 stock split of the Company's common stock paid to shareholders of record on November 17, 1997. NOTE 3 - ACQUISITION OF MOTOROLA'S PHOTOMASK OPERATIONS In December 1997, the Company acquired the internal photomask manufacturing operations of Motorola, Inc. ("Motorola") in Mesa, Arizona for $29.1 million in cash. The assets acquired included modern manufacturing systems capable of supporting a wide range of photomask technologies. Additionally, the Company entered into a multi-year supply agreement whereby it will supply the photomask requirements previously provided by Motorola's internal operations. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the acquisition price was allocated to property, plant and equipment as well as certain intangible assets based on relative fair value. The excess of purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired is being amortized over fifteen (15) years. The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings includes the results of the former Motorola photomask operations from December 31, 1997, the effective date of the acquisition. NOTE 4 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT On March 13, 1998, the Company announced plans to optimize its North American manufacturing network by re-organizing its two California operations. The Company will dedicate its Milpitas facility to the production of high-end technology photomasks and dedicate its Sunnyvale facility to the production of mature technology photomasks. In addition, the Company announced its plans to consolidate its Colorado Springs, Colorado photomask manufacturing operations into its other North American manufacturing facilities. The Colorado Springs consolidation was precipitated primarily by the Company's acquisition of an additional operation in Mesa, Arizona in connection with the Motorola transaction (see Note 3). The Company also intends to sell its Large Area Mask (LAM) Division. The Company has determined that the LAM business, which is also located in Colorado Springs, does not represent a long-term strategic fit with its core photomask business. The Company will continue to maintain a sales office, photomask design center and re- certification operation in Colorado Springs. Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition Material Changes in Results of Operations Three Months ended February 1, 1998 versus February 2, 1997 A significant portion of the changes in Photronics, Inc. ("Photronics") results of operations for the three months ended February 1, 1998, as compared to the same period during last fiscal year was attributable to expansion of international operations in Europe and Asia. Revenues and costs also have been affected by the increased demand for higher technology photomasks which require more advanced manufacturing capabilities and generally command higher average selling prices. To meet this demand and position the Company for future growth, the Company continues to make substantial investments in high-end manufacturing technology and capacity both at existing and new facilities. In addition, on December 31, 1997, the Company acquired the internal photomask manufacturing operations of Motorola, Inc. in Mesa, Arizona. The Motorola acquisition did not have a material effect on the results of operations for the first quarter of 1998. Net sales for the three months ended February 1, 1998, increased 27.2% to $50.9 million compared with $40.0 million for the three months ended February 2, 1997. Approximately one-half of the increase came from manufacturing operations outside of the United States. As a result of the Company's globalization, revenues from foreign operations increased to 17.0% in the first quarter of 1998, compared with 8.8% in the first quarter of 1997. The remaining portion of the growth resulted principally from increased shipments to customers from existing facilities due to stronger high-end product demand and the availability of greater advanced manufacturing capability, reflecting the implementation of the Company's capacity expansion program. Cost of sales for the three months ended February 1, 1998, increased 23.4% to $31.3 million, compared with $25.3 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Gross margins increased to 38.6% of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 1998, compared with 36.7% for the first quarter of 1997. Favorable margins resulted from higher capacity utilization and a more favorable mix of higher-end products in the U.S. and Asia. Such increases were partially offset by the cost of the Company's expanded manufacturing base, which was still in the process of ramping-up to higher levels of utilization, especially in Europe. In addition, margins were lower at the Company's Beta Squared subsidiary. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 30.9% to $6.6 million for the three months ended February 1, 1998, compared with $5.0 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 12.9% for the three months ended February 1, 1998, compared with 12.6% for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The higher expenses were due principally to staffing and other costs associated with the Company's growth, both domestically and internationally. Research and development expenses for the three months ended February 1, 1998, increased 27.4% to $2.9 million, compared with $2.3 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. This increase reflects the continuing development efforts on high-end, more complex photomasks such as phase shift, optical proximity correction and deep ultra-violet technologies which represent a fast growing segment of the photomask market, as well as Beta Squared's development of PLASMAX. As a percentage of net sales, research and development remained at 5.8% for the three months ended February 1, 1998 and February 2, 1997. Net other expenses of approximately $0.1 million in the first quarter of 1998 was comprised principally of interest expense on the convertible notes issued in the third quarter of 1997, offset by interest and other income earned on investments, including a gain on the sale of investment securities of $0.6 million. This compares to $1.3 million of net interest and other income in the first quarter of 1997, which included a gain of $1.1 million on the sale of investment securities. Net income for the three months ended February 1, 1998, increased 17.9% to $6.3 million, or $0.26 per basic share and $0.25 per share on a diluted basis, compared with $5.3 million or $0.22 per share on both a basic and diluted basis, for the corresponding prior year period. Net income in the first quarter of 1997 included $0.7 million, or $0.02 per share, from the gain on the sale of investment securities. The weighted average number of basic common shares outstanding increased to 24.3 million for the three months ended February 1, 1998, from 23.7 million for the same period last year, principally as a result of the issuance of shares in connection with employee stock option exercises since the first quarter of 1997. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding on a diluted basis increased to 29.0 million in the first quarter of 1998, from 24.7 million in the first quarter of 1997, principally as a result of the issuance of convertible notes. All the shares outstanding and per share amounts reflect the two-for-one stock split effected in December, 1997. Liquidity and Capital Resources Photronics' cash and short-term investments decreased $49.6 million during the three months ended February 1, 1998, largely as a result of the acquisition of Motorola's photomask operations in Mesa, Arizona, together with capital expenditures for equipment and facilities in connection with Photronics' expansion of manufacturing capacity, aggregating $40 million. Accounts receivable decreased slightly from November 2, 1997 as a result of seasonally slower order activity compared with the fourth quarter of 1997. Inventory increased $1.5 million or 13.2% primarily due to the new Austin and Mesa locations. Other current assets increased $1.9 million primarily as a result of increases in prepaid insurance and other expenses at the beginning of the calendar year. Property, plant and equipment increased to $219.9 million at February 1, 1998, from $203.8 million at November 2, 1997, as a result of the acquisition of Motorola's photomask assets, as well as continued expansion of Photronics' existing manufacturing capacity. These increases were offset by normal depreciation expense of $6.7 million. Intangible and other assets increased $12.9 million during the quarter ended February 1, 1998, principally due to the Motorola acquisition. Accounts payable and accruals decreased 36.8% or $21.1 million from November 2, 1997, principally due to the payments for high year-end accruals in connection with the substantial completion of construction in Austin, Texas and in Manchester, U.K., and acceptance of a significant amount of new capital equipment at the end of last year. In addition, accrued salaries and wages decreased from November 2, 1997 largely as a result of payments of fiscal 1997 incentive compensation. Photronics' commitments represent investments in additional manufacturing capacity as well as advanced equipment for research and development of the next generation of high-end, more complex photomasks. At February 1, 1998, Photronics had commitments outstanding for capital expenditures of approximately $75 million. Additional commitments for facilities under construction and other capital requirements are expected to be incurred in fiscal 1998. Photronics will continue to use its working capital, bank lines of credit and leasing arrangements to finance its capital expenditures. Photronics believes that its currently available resources, together with its capacity for substantial growth and its access to other debt and equity financing sources, are sufficient to satisfy its currently planned capital expenditures, as well as its anticipated working capital requirements for the foreseeable future. Subsequent Event On March 13, 1998, the Company announced plans to optimize its North American manufacturing network by re-organizing its two California operations. The Company will dedicate its Milpitas facility to the production of high-end technology photomasks and dedicate its Sunnyvale facility to the production of mature technology photomasks. In addition, the Company announced its plans to consolidate its Colorado Springs, Colorado photomask manufacturing operations into its other North American manufacturing facilities. The Colorado Springs consolidation was precipitated primarily by the Company's acquisition of an additional operation in Mesa, Arizona in connection with the Motorola transaction. The Company also intends to sell its Large Area Mask (LAM) Division. The Company has determined that the LAM business, which is also located in Colorado Springs, does not represent a long-term strategic fit with its core photomask business. The Company will continue to maintain a sales office, photomask design center and re-certification operation in Colorado Springs. The Company expects to record a one-time pre-tax charge for the restructuring plan and sale of the LAM product line of approximately $3 million to $4 million, or $0.06 to $0.08 per share on a diluted basis, in the fiscal second quarter, which ends on May 3, 1998. Effect of New Accounting Standards In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income", and SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." Both of these statements establish new standards for financial statement reporting and disclosure of certain information effective for the Company in fiscal 1999. Neither of the new statements is expected to have a material impact on the Company's current financial reporting. Year 2000 Costs The Company is currently implementing new worldwide computerized manufacturing and information systems which will be completed in 1998. Such systems have the ability to process transactions with dates for the year 2000 and beyond at no incremental cost and, accordingly, "Year 2000" issues are not expected to have any material impact on the Company's future financial condition or results of operations. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Except for historical information, the matters discussed above may be considered forward-looking statements and may be subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those projected, including uncertainties in the market, pricing, competition, procurement and manufacturing efficiencies, and other risks. PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports of Form 8-K (a) Exhibits 27 Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K During the quarter for which this report is filed, no reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. PHOTRONICS, INC. (Registrant) By:______ROBERT J. BOLLO_________ Robert J. Bollo Vice President/Finance (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer) Date: March 13, 1998 FORMS\10Q-298/p
 

5 This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings and the Consolidated Balance Sheet and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 1,000 3-MOS NOV-01-1998 FEB-01-1998 27,239 9,236 33,529 235 12,795 91,498 298,130 78,277 346,668 36,454 106,127 0 0 243 188,196 346,668 50,932 50,932 31,266 31,266 0 0 1,578 10,080 3,800 6,280 0 0 0 6,280 0.26 0.25