MILPITAS, Calif., April 24, 2014 — (PRNewswire) — KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced operating results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2014, which ended on March 31, 2014, and reported GAAP net income of $204 million and GAAP earnings per diluted share of $1.21 on revenues of $832 million.

"KLA-Tencor delivered solid results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2014, demonstrating our market leadership and strong operational execution," commented Rick Wallace, President and CEO of KLA-Tencor. "Semiconductor device manufacturers are facing enormous challenges in transitioning from planar to 3D transistor structures and in implementing new process technologies at the leading edge such as multi-patterning lithography. Although the semiconductor capital equipment industry is currently experiencing a pause in demand after a strong initial ramp of some of these new technologies, we remain focused on partnering with our customers to address yield issues associated with these ramps."

A reconciliation between GAAP operating results and non-GAAP operating results is provided following the financial statements that are part of this release.  Non-GAAP results include the impact of stock-based compensation, but exclude the impact of acquisitions, restatement and restructuring related items, and certain discrete tax items.

KLA-Tencor will discuss the results for its fiscal year 2014 third quarter, along with its outlook, on a conference call today beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.  A webcast of the call will be available at: www.kla-tencor.com

Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements in this press release other than historical facts, such as statements regarding KLA-Tencor's ability to maintain, and benefit from, its market leadership position; technological challenges and focus areas of KLA-Tencor's customers; the future outlook for growth in the semiconductor equipment industry; and KLA-Tencor's anticipated future performance, are forward-looking statements, and are subject to the Safe Harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements are based on current information and expectations, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such statements due to various factors, including but not limited to: the demand for semiconductors; the financial condition of the global capital markets and the general macroeconomic environment; new and enhanced product and technology offerings by competitors; cancellation of orders by customers; the ability of KLA-Tencor's research and development teams to successfully innovate and develop technologies and products that are responsive to customer demands; KLA-Tencor's ability to successfully manage its costs; market acceptance of the company's existing and newly issued products; and changing customer demands.  For other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected and anticipated in forward-looking statements in this release, please refer to KLA-Tencor's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2013, subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including, but not limited to, the risk factors described therein).  KLA-Tencor assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update these forward-looking statements.

About KLA-Tencor: 
KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC), a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions, partners with customers around the world to develop state-of-the-art inspection and metrology technologies.  These technologies serve the semiconductor, LED and other related nanoelectronics industries.  With a portfolio of industry-standard products and a team of world-class engineers and scientists, the company has created superior solutions for its customers for more than 35 years.  Headquartered in Milpitas, California , KLA-Tencor has dedicated customer operations and service centers around the world.  Additional information may be found at www.kla-tencor.com . (KLAC-F)