Rudolph Technologies Reports 124 Percent Increase in Revenue and Exceeds Earnings Guidance for the Third Quarter 2010: EPS of $0.28

Rudolph Technologies, Inc. RTEC, a leading provider of process characterization equipment and software for wafer fabs and advanced packaging facilities, today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2010. Third Quarter 2010 Highlights: * Revenue of $52.3 million increased 124 percent year-over-year. * GAAP earnings per share was $0.28 as compared to a loss of ($0.16) in the prior year period. * Gross margin exceeded long-term model and increased to 56 percent. * Operating margins expanded leading to 17 percent net after tax earnings. * Cash and marketable securities increased to $74.9 million. * Year-to-date revenues of $141.3 million and GAAP earnings per share of $0.56.