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..........May 2, 1999..........

                               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 May 2, 1999
Common Stock, $.01 par value             23,804,594 Shares

                        PHOTRONICS, INC.
                        AND SUBSIDIARIES


                             INDEX


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PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     Item 1.   Condensed Financial Statements


               Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
               at May 2, 1999 (unaudited) and
               November 1, 1998                              3-4


               Condensed Consolidated Statement of
               Earnings for the Three and Six Months
               Ended May 2, 1999 and May 3, 1998
               (unaudited)                                     5


               Condensed Consolidated Statement of
               Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended
               May 2, 1999 and May 3, 1998 (unaudited)         6

               Condensed Consolidated Statement of
               Shareholders Equity for the Six Months
               Ended May 2, 1999 and May 3, 1998
               (unaudited)                                     7


               Notes to Condensed Consolidated
               Financial Statements (unaudited)              8-9


     Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis
               of Results of Operations and
               Financial Condition                         10-12



PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

     Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of
               Security-Holders                               13


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




PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Condensed Financial Statements


                   PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

                              (in thousands)

                                 ASSETS

May 2, November 1, 1999 1998 ----------- ----------- (Unaudited) Current assets: Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 14,772 $ 31,373 Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $235 in 1999 and 1998) 32,661 31,515 Inventories 13,012 14,057 Other current assets 9,583 10,430 -------- -------- Total current assets 70,028 87,375 Property, plant and equipment (less accumulated depreciation of $121,164 in 1999 and $103,957 in 1998) 277,278 251,381 Intangible assets (less accumulated amortization of $7,103 in 1999 and $6,009 in 1998) 22,764 22,458 Investments and other assets 15,961 10,335 -------- -------- $386,031 $371,549 ======== ========
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
May 2, November 1, 1999 1998 ----------- ----------- (Unaudited) Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 263 $ 2,076 Accounts payable 51,116 31,431 Accrued salaries and wages 2,514 4,170 Other accrued liabilities 10,589 12,827 ------- ------- Total current liabilities 64,482 50,504 Long-term debt 104,089 104,261 Deferred income taxes and other liabilities 17,241 16,354 ------- ------- Total liabilities 185,812 171,119 ------- ------- 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, 23,804,594 shares issued in 1999 and 24,164,106 shares in 1998 238 242 Additional paid-in capital 77,763 82,377 Retained earnings 122,776 120,091 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (463) (2,141) Deferred compensation on restricted stock (95) (139) -------- -------- Total shareholders' equity 200,219 200,430 -------- -------- $386,031 $371,549 ======== ========
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended --------------------- ---------------------- May 2, May 3, May 2, May 3, 1999 1998 1999 1998 ------- ------- -------- -------- Net sales $53,826 $61,307 $101,641 $112,239 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 38,151 37,560 73,438 68,826 Selling, general and administrative 7,652 7,661 14,915 14,251 Research and development 3,670 3,152 7,189 6,085 Non-recurring restructuring charge - 3,800 - 3,800 ------- ------- ------- -------- Operating income 4,353 9,134 6,099 19,277 Other income (expense), net (985) (525) (1,714) (588) ------- ------- ------- -------- Income before income taxes 3,368 8,609 4,385 18,689 Provision for income taxes 1,300 3,300 1,700 7,100 ------- ------- ------- -------- Net income $ 2,068 $ 5,309 $ 2,685 $ 11,589 ======= ======= ======= ======== Earnings per share: Basic $0.09 $0.22 $0.11 $0.48 ===== ===== ===== ===== Diluted $0.09 $0.22 $0.11 $0.47 ===== ===== ===== ===== Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 23,939 24,355 24,021 24,328 ====== ====== ====== ====== Diluted 23,939 29,201 24,021 29,095 ====== ====== ====== ======
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (in thousands) (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended ------------------------ May 2, May 3, 1999 1998 ---------- ---------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 2,685 $11,589 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 19,454 15,277 Non-recurring restructuring charge - 3,800 Other (214) (438) Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: Accounts receivable (1,551) (5,331) Inventories 946 (2,333) Other current assets 832 (339) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 15,695 200 ------- ------- Net cash provided by operating activities 37,847 22,425 ------- ------- Cash flows from investing activities: Acquisition of photomask operations - (32,455) Deposits on and purchases of property, plant and equipment (45,465) (41,625) Net change in short-term investments 7,420 15,409 Other (1,751) 2,132 ------- ------- Net cash used in investing activities (39,796) (56,539) ------- ------- Cash flows from financing activities: Repayment of long-term debt (1,934) (136) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 2,282 1,068 Purchase and retirement of common stock (6,900) - Other (300) - ------- ------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (6,852) 932 ------- ------- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows (380) (491) ------- ------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (9,181) (33,673) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 23,841 57,845 ------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $14,660 $24,172 ======= ======= Cash paid during the period for: Interest $3,177 $3,188 Income taxes $533 $9,779
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (in thousands) (unaudited)
Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss) ----------------------------------------- Other ------------------------------ Deferred Foreign Compensa- Total Common Stock Add'l Unrealized Currency tion on Share- --------------- Paid-In Retained Investment Trans- Restricted holders' Shares Amount Capital Earnings Gains lation Total Stock Equity ------ ------ ------- -------- ---------- -------- ----- ---------- -------- Six Months Ended May 3, 1998: Balance at November 2, 1997 24,301 $243 $85,129 $99,609 $3,251 $(2,008) $1,243 $(249) $185,975 ------- ------ ------- ------ -------- Comprehensive Income: Net income - - - 11,589 - - - - 11,589 Change in unrealized gains on investments - - - - (686) - (686) - (686) Foreign currency translation adjustment - - - - - (267) (267) - (267) ------- ------ ------- ------ ----- -------- Total comprehensive income - - - 11,589 (686) (267) (953) - 10,636 Sale of common stock through employee stock option and purchase plans 96 1 1,067 - - - - - 1,068 Amortization of restricted stock to compensation expense - - - - - - - 66 66 ------ ---- ------- -------- ------ ------- ---- ----- -------- Balance at May 3, 1998 24,397 $244 $86,196 $111,198 $2,565 $(2,275) $290 $(183) $197,745 ====== ==== ======= ======== ====== ======= ==== ===== ======== Six Months Ended May 2, 1999: Balance at November 1, 1998 24,164 $242 $82,377 $120,091 $1,167 $(3,308) $(2,141) $(139) $200,430 -------- ------ ------- ------- -------- Comprehensive income: Net income - - - 2,685 - - - - 2,685 Change in unrealized gains on investments - - - - 2,617 - 2,617 - 2,617 Foreign currency translation adjustment - - - - - (939) (939) - (939) -------- ------ ------- ------- -------- Total comprehensive income - - - 2,685 2,617 (939) 1,678 - 4,363 Sale of common stock through employee stock option and purchase plans 141 1 2,281 - - - - - 2,282 Common stock repurchases (500) (5) (6,895) - - - - - (6,900) Amortization of restricted stock to compensation expense - - - - - - - 44 44 ------ ---- ------- -------- ------ ------- ----- ---- -------- Balance at May 2, 1999 23,805 $238 $77,763 $122,776 $3,784 $(4,247) $(463) $(95) $200,219 ====== ==== ======= ======== ====== ======= ===== ==== ========
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. PHOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Three and Six Months Ended May 2, 1999 and May 3, 1998 (Unaudited) NOTE 1 - BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six month periods ended May 2, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending October 31, 1999. Certain amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 1, 1998. NOTE 2 - EARNINGS PER SHARE Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share," 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 and six months ended May 2, 1999 and May 3, 1998 is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts): Average Net Shares Earnings Income Outstanding Per Share ------- ----------- --------- Three Months - ------------ 1999: Basic $ 2,068 23,939 $ 0.09 Effect of potential dilution ====== from exercise of stock options and conversion of notes (a) - - ------- ------ Diluted $ 2,068 23,939 $ 0.09 ======= ====== ====== 1998: Basic $ 5,309 24,355 $ 0.22 Effect of potential dilution ====== from exercise of stock options and conversion of notes 987 4,846 ------- ------ Diluted $ 6,296 29,201 $ 0.22 ======= ====== ====== Average Net Shares Earnings Income Outstanding Per Share ------- ----------- --------- Six Months - ---------- 1999: Basic $ 2,685 24,021 $ 0.11 ====== Effect of potential dilution from exercise of stock options and conversion of notes (a) - - ------- ------ Diluted $ 2,685 24,021 $ 0.11 ======= ====== ====== 1998: Basic $11,589 24,328 $ 0.48 ====== Effect of potential dilution from exercise of stock options and conversion of notes 2,024 4,767 ------- ------ Diluted $13,613 29,095 $ 0.47 ======= ====== ====== (a) The effect of the exercise of stock options and the conversion of notes for the three and six months ended May 2, 1999 is anti-dilutive. NOTE 3 - SALE OF LARGE AREA MASK DIVISION During 1998, the Company announced its intention to dispose of its Large Area Mask (LAM) Division located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In January 1999, the Company sold its LAM Division. The sale did not materially affect the operating results for the six months ended May 2, 1999. NOTE 4 - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income". The Statement, which the Company adopted in the first quarter of 1999, establishes standards for reporting comprehensive income and its components in financial statements. Where applicable, earlier periods have been restated to conform to the standards set forth in SFAS No. 130. The Company's comprehensive income as reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity, consists of net earnings, and all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, which are presented before tax. The Company does not provide for U.S. income taxes on foreign currency translation adjustments because it does not provide for such taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries. Accumulated other comprehensive income consists of unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in equity securities and foreign currency translation adjustments. The pre-tax unrealized investment gain/(loss) was $4,221 and ($1,106) for the six month periods ended May 2, 1999 and May 3, 1998, respectively. Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition Material Changes in Results of Operations Three and Six Months ended May 2, 1999 versus May 3, 1998 The changes in Photronics, Inc. ("the Company") results of operations for the three and six months ended May 2, 1999 as compared to the same periods during the prior fiscal year were primarily attributable to a slow-down experienced by the semiconductor industry which began impacting the Company during the third quarter of 1998. This downturn in the global semiconductor industry resulted in extended customer shut-downs, a slow-down in the releases of new designs, and price reductions for mature technologies. The resulting adverse impact on sales, combined with Photronics' continued increase in capability which resulted in higher fixed costs, accounted for the majority of the decrease in operating income. Net sales for the three and six months ended May 2, 1999 decreased 12.2% to $53.8 million and 9.4% to $101.6 million, respectively, compared with $61.3 million and $112.2 million for the corresponding prior year periods. The decrease for the three and six months ended May 2, 1999 resulted primarily from lower average selling prices partially offset by an increase in unit volumes. As a result of the Company's globalization, sales outside of the U.S increased to approximately 23% of net sales for the three and six months ended May 2, 1999, compared with approximately 19% and 20% in the corresponding prior year periods. Cost of sales for the three and six months ended May 2, 1999, increased 1.6% to $38.2 million, and 6.7% to $73. 4 million, compared with $37.6 million and $68.8 million for the same periods in the prior fiscal year. Gross margins decreased to 29.1% and 27.7% of sales, respectively, compared with 38.7% for both the three and six month periods in the prior year. The gross margin decrease for the three and six months ended May 2, 1999 was attributable to lower revenues together with the Company's commitment to expand its technological capability, which resulted in significantly higher depreciation and service contract expenses. These investments have been made to position the Company to satisfy customer demands for higher technological capability, as well as increased volumes. Selling, general and administrative expenses remained flat at $7.7 million and increased 4.7% to $14.9 million for the three and six months ended May 2, 1999, respectively, compared with $7.7 million and $14.3 million for the same periods in the prior fiscal year. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 14.2% and 14.7%, respectively, compared to 12.5% and 12.7% for the same periods in the prior fiscal year. The higher year-to-date expenses were due primarily to staffing and other costs associated with the Company's expansion, both domestically and internationally. Research and development expenses for the three and six months ended May 2, 1999, increased 16.4% to $3.7 million and 18.1% to $7.2 million, respectively, compared with $3.2 million and $6.1 million for the same periods 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 Next Generation Lithography or NGL applications. As a percentage of net sales, research and development was 6.8% and 7.1% of net sales for the three and six months ended May 2, 1999, compared to 5.1% and 5.4% in the corresponding prior year periods. Net other expenses of approximately $1.0 million and $1.7 million for the three and six months ended May 2, 1999 were comprised principally of interest expense on the convertible notes, partially offset by interest and other income earned on investments. This compares to $0.5 million and $0.6 million of net interest and other expenses in the corresponding periods in fiscal 1998, which included higher investment income. Net income for the three and six months ended May 2, 1999 decreased to $2.1 million and $2.7, respectively, or $0.09 and $0.11 per share on a basic and a diluted basis. These amounts compare to $5.3 million or $0.22 per basic and diluted share, and $11.6 million or $0.48 per basic share and $0.47 per diluted share for the corresponding prior year periods. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Photronics' cash and short-term investments decreased $16.6 million during the six months ended May 2, 1999, primarily as a result of capital expenditures for equipment of approximately $45 million. In addition, $6.9 million of cash was utilized to repurchase 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock and $1.9 million of cash was utilized to repay long-term debt. These decreases were offset by cash provided by operations of approximately $38 million. Accounts receivable increased 3.6% from November 1, 1998 as a result of increased order activity in the second quarter of 1999 compared with the fourth quarter of 1998. Inventory decreased by 7.4% from the end of last year. Inventory levels at November 1, 1998 were higher as a result of less than expected unit volumes. Property, plant and equipment increased to $277.3 million at May 2, 1999, from $251.4 million at November 1, 1998, as a result of the expansion of Photronics' manufacturing capability and capacity. These increases were partially offset by depreciation expense. Intangible and other assets increased $5.9 million during the six months ended May 2, 1999, principally due to an increase in the market value of assets available for sale. Accounts payable and accruals increased 32.6% or $15.8 million from November 1, 1998, principally due to an increase in the accrual of amounts for capital equipment coming due during the period. Photronics' commitments represent investments in additional manufacturing capacity as well as advanced equipment for the production of high-end, more complex photomasks. At May 2, 1999, Photronics had commitments outstanding for capital expenditures of approximately $52 million. Additional commitments for capital requirements are expected to be incurred during fiscal 1999. Photronics will continue to use its working capital and bank lines of credit 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. Substantially, all of the Company's consolidated Asian sales have been denominated in U.S. dollars resulting in minimal foreign currency exchange risk on transactions in that region. EFFECT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In April, 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position, 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-up Activities." In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." Each of these statements establish new standards for financial statement reporting and disclosure of certain information effective for the Company in future fiscal years. The Company does not expect these new standards to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. YEAR 2000 The Company has recognized that much of its operating software for its manufacturing and financial systems may not have had the ability to recognize date information when the year changes to 2000, and initiated a program in 1997 to replace such software to ensure, among other things, proper date recog- nition. To date, the Company has successfully installed the new financial and manufacturing software in certain of its U.S. locations, and is in the process of implementing such system at the remainder of its sites worldwide. It is expected that both these installations will be completed by the end of 1999. In addition, the Company has been reviewing year 2000 compliance with respect to equipment used in the manufacturing process, and the systems used by its customers and suppliers. The Company estimates that the total cost for all its current software replacement efforts, including becoming Year 2000 compliant, will be approximately $7 million, of which more than half has been incurred to date. The Company believes that, based on its review performed to date, there will not be any significant interruption in its normal operations; however should any of its suppliers or customers not be successful in their efforts, there could be an adverse impact on the Company. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating alternatives in the event that its suppliers and customers are not able to demonstrate within an appropriate timeline that they will be able to successfully address their Year 2000 issues. "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 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders (a) The matters set forth in this Item 4 were submitted to a vote of security holders of the Company at an Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on March 23, 1999. (b) The following directors, constituting the entire Board of Directors, were elected at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on March 23, 1999. Also indicated are the affirmative, negative and authority withheld votes for each director. Authority For Against Withheld ---------- ------- --------- Walter M. Fiederowicz 22,137,084 - 247,141 Joseph A. Fiorita, Jr. 22,135,819 - 248,406 Constantine S. Macricostas 22,119,375 - 264,850 Michael J. Yomazzo 22,120,420 - 263,805 (c) The following additional matter, and the affirmative and negative votes and abstentions and broker non-votes with respect thereto, was approved at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on March 23, 1999. The ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent certified public accountants of the Company for the fiscal year ending October 31, 1999: Affirmative Votes 22,357,537 Negative Votes 7,373 Abstentions/Broker Non-Votes 19,315 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on 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: June 11, 1999
 

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. 1000 6-MOS OCT-31-1999 MAY-02-1999 14,660 112 32,896 235 13,012 70,028 398,442 121,164 386,031 64,482 104,089 0 0 238 199,981 386,031 101,641 101,641 73,438 73,438 0 0 3,017 4,385 1,700 2,685 0 0 0 2,685 0.11 0.11