I will make sure I play this one like this today, so I don't miss a nice run. To date, the Company's development and marketing efforts have focused primarily on cable operators. However, with some recent acquisitions of complimentary technology and businesses, the Company has also turned its attention to providers of broadband services using existing telephone, copper wire infrastructures and wireless systems. They reported strong earnings and revenues. Entegris, Inc. is a provider of materials management solutions to the microelectronics industry, assuring the integrity of materials as they are handled, stored, processed and transported throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.
Results reflect the recovery in the semiconductor industry and improved capacity utilization.
These products have recognized tangible value to customers and the firm enjoys an established reputation. It is also poised to benefit from the sharply rebounding semiconductor industry and associated market valuations. However, the firm is cyclic so the length of the rebound is limited. It is also being increasingly challenged by competitors in Japan. Through GenScope, Celera Genomics offers genomics-related products and services including gene discovery, target discovery and validation, efficacy and safety assessment, and pharmacogenomics study services.