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Vacuum Technologies revenues were $31.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, a decrease of 31.0% from the fourth quarter of 2008. Adjusted operating profit margin was 20.5% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to 22.0% in the fourth quarter of the prior year. On a GAAP basis, operating profit margin was 20.3% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to 22.0% in the prior-year quarter.

For the full fiscal year 2009, Vacuum Technologies revenues totaled $131.4 million, a decrease of 24.4% compared to the $173.8 million reported in fiscal year 2008. Adjusted operating profit margin was 20.1% in fiscal year 2009, compared to 19.8% in the prior fiscal year. On a GAAP basis, operating profit margin was 19.5% in fiscal year 2009, compared to 19.8% in fiscal year 2008.

Acquisition by Agilent

As previously announced, on July 26, 2009 the company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Agilent (the "Merger Agreement"), pursuant to which the company will, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, be acquired by Agilent for $52.00 per share in cash. At a special meeting held on October 5, 2009, the company's stockholders approved the Merger Agreement. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.

No Conference Call

Due to the pending acquisition by Agilent, the company will not be holding an investor conference call to review its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2009 results.

Non-GAAP (Adjusted) Financial Measures

This press release includes non-GAAP (adjusted) financial measures for cost of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses, research and development expens
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