720500--12/21/2006--AMTECH_SYSTEMS

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If demand declines for horizontal diffusion furnaces and related equipment, or for solar industry products, our financial position and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. The ongoing volatility of the semiconductor equipment industry may negatively impact our business and results of operations and our corresponding ability to efficiently budget our expenses. The semiconductor equipment industry is competitive and we are relatively small in size and have fewer resources in comparison with our competitors . We are dependent on key personnel for our business and product development and sales, and any loss of our key personnel to competitors or other industries could dramatically impact our ability to continue operations. We may not be able to keep pace with the rapid change in the technology we use in our products. Acquisitions can result in an increase in our operating costs, divert management s attention away from other operational matters and expose us to other risks associated with acquisitions. Our financial position and results of operations may be materially harmed if we are unable to recoup our investment in research and development. If third parties violate our proprietary rights, in which we have made significant investments, or accuse us of infringing upon their proprietary rights, such events could result in a loss of value of some of our intellectual property or costly litigation. Our reliance on sales to a few major customers and granting credit to those customers places us at financial risk. If any of our customers cancel or fail to accept a large system order, our financial position and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. Our business might be adversely affected by our dependence on foreign business. If our critical suppliers fail to deliver sufficient quantities of quality product in a timely and cost-effective manner, it could negatively affect our business. We might require additional financing to expand our operations. Cost of compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act could adversely affect future operating results, the trading price of our common stock and failure to comply could result in loss of our listing on NASDAQ, civil penalties and other liabilities. We are not currently in compliance with the Nasdaq Global Market s audit committee composition requirements. Terrorist attacks and threats or actual war may negatively impact all aspects of our operations, revenue, costs and stock price. We face the risk of product liability claims. We are subject to environmental regulations, and our inability or failure to comply with these regulations could adversely affect our business.

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