FREMONT, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 15, 2013) - Mattson Technology, Inc. (
Availability under the credit facility is based on the achievement of certain quarterly EBITDA levels and on a borrowing base formula consisting of the sum of eligible accounts receivable, advance billings and inventory. Borrowings under the credit facility will bear interest at a variable rate based on, at the Company's option, either (i) Alternate Base Rate (ABR) plus an applicable margin between 0.25 percent to 1.50 percent per annum, or (ii) the Eurodollar Rate plus an applicable margin between 3.25 percent to 4.50 percent per annum. The agreement is guaranteed by Mattson International, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and is secured by substantially all of the Company's and Mattson International, Inc.'s assets.
"With this credit facility we are well positioned to take advantage of the next ramp in business and it provides the Company flexibility to continue to invest as business demand grows," said J. Michael Dodson, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Mattson Technology, Inc.
About Mattson Technology, Inc. Mattson Technology, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets semiconductor wafer processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. We are a leading supplier of plasma and rapid thermal processing equipment to the global semiconductor industry, and operate in three primary product sectors: Dry Strip, Rapid Thermal Processing and Etch. Through manufacturing and design innovation, we have produced technologically advanced systems that provide productive and cost-effective solutions for customers fabricating current- and next-generation semiconductor devices. For more information, please contact Mattson Technology, Inc., 47131 Bayside Parkway, Fremont, CA, 94538. Telephone: (800) MATTSON / (510) 657-5900. Internet: www.mattson.com .
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Mattson Technology Investor Contact J. Michael Dodson tel +1-510-657-5900 fax +1-510-492-5963
