Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. (NOVA LTD.)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: August 2, 2004
Reporting Period: Second Quarter 2004
Business Description: A worldwide leader in the development, design, and production of integrated process control systems for the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves as a notice of an upcoming earnings release rather than a detailed financial report.
Material Changes
No material changes or comparative financial data versus prior periods are disclosed in this filing. The document announces the schedule for the release of results but does not contain the results themselves.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Earnings Release: The company expects to release Second Quarter 2004 results on Thursday, August 12, 2004, during pre-market hours.
- Conference Call: Scheduled for August 12, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Dr. Giora Dishon (President & CEO) and Mr. Chai Toren (CFO) will review the results.
- Webcast: The presentation will be available on the company website (www.nova.co.il) during the call, with a replay available from August 15, 2004, through September 15, 2004.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the actual financial results released on August 12, 2004, as this filing only announces the date.
- Confirm the company's status as a Form 20-F filer (indicated by check mark in the filing).
- Review the conference call replay on the company website for detailed management commentary and Q&A.
- Check for any subsequent filings containing the actual 2004 Second Quarter financial statements.