MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel – May 19, 2009 – Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CAMT), today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

Revenues for the first quarter of 2009 amounted to $9.3 million, compared to $21.3 million in the first quarter of 2008 and $12.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Camtek’s revenues continue to be affected by the global recession.

Gross profit margin for the first quarter of 2009 was 37%, compared to 44.5% in the first quarter of 2008 and 24% in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Operating loss for the first quarter of 2009 amounted to $5.0 million compared to an operating income of $0.1 million in the first quarter of 2008 and an operating loss of $5.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Net loss for the first quarter of 2009 amounted to $5.5 million, or $0.19 per share, compared to a net income of $0.5 million, or $0.02 per share, in the first quarter of 2008 and a net loss of $5.5 million, or $0.19 per share in the fourth quarter of 2008. Net loss for the quarter was influenced by the considerably lower revenues and legal expenses in a sum of approximately $2.0 million.

Net, cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2009, totaled $11.4 million, compared to $14.4 million at the end of December 31,2008.

“The efficiency measures implemented both in previous and during the current quarter enabled us to reduce operating expenses this quarter, with savings becoming more evident in the coming quarters. These savings were offset by an approximately $2 million of legal expenses recorded this quarter. While we are only half way through the second quarter, we estimate that revenues in the second quarter will be higher than those of the first quarter. ” said Rafi Amit, Camtek’s CEO. “We are operating in a highly volatile environment with our markets continuing to be deeply impacted by the global crisis. However, we believe that Camtek, with its leading product portfolio, strong customer base and leaner expense structure, will emerge stronger and more profitable company.”

MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel – May 18, 2009 – Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CAMT), today announced the acquisition of assets of Printar Ltd., an Israeli company. 

Printar Ltd. is engaged in developing, manufacturing, sale and marketing of direct digital material deposition systems and inks for the Printed Circuit Board (“PCB”) industry, with two major fields of activity: Solder Mask, an epoxy layer selectively covering the PCB, while leaving the connecting pads uncovered (“SM”) and Legend, applying the identification nomenclature on the PCB, commonly used in the PCB industry (“Legend”). Printar introduced its first Legend system six years ago and maintains an install base of more than 45 Legend systems.
Printar's technology provides a higher performances, one-step, environment-friendly and relatively low-cost process, in comparison with traditional processes. The technology can also be applicable in the future to various other applications in the field of electronic manufacturing. Camtek will purchase from Printar all of Printar's assets, knowledge, technology and IP rights related to the acquired business.

In consideration for the purchase, Camtek will pay Printar a total sum of up to $2,500,000; an initial payment of $500,000 and an additional total amount of $2,000,000, subject to certain agreed conditions, and provided that such amount, if due, shall be paid no later than May 2011.
"We expect that the acquisition of Printar’s assets will enable Camtek to offer its customers in the PCB industry with a broader range of products, while relying on existing operational, R&D and sales and marketing infrastructure", said Rafi Amit,Camtek's CEO.
“PCB manufacturers are constantly seeking to adopt new technologies that can improve performances in the manufacturing process, while reducing cycle times and saving costs. We believe that Printar's innovative digital technology meets these requirements and will enable Camtek to lead the market of digital material deposition", added Mr. Amit. "We intend to continue to provide services to Printar's current customers by leveraging our well-established customer support, service and sales infrastructure and to launch a new SM system, based on the acquired technology, later this year".

Camtek’s First Quarter 2009 Results Release and Conference Call to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009

MIGDAL HA'EMEK, Israel, May 14, 2009- Camtek Ltd. (Nasdaq: CAMT ; TASE: CAMT) announced that it would be releasing its financial results for the first quarter of 2009 on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.

The Company will also host a conference call on the same day, starting at 10:00 am EDT. Roy Porat, General Manager - Israel and Mira Rosenzweig, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call and will be available to answer questions after presenting the results.

To participate, please call one of the following telephone numbers at least 10 minutes before the start of the call:

US:    1 888 723 3163 at 10:00 am Eastern Time
Israel:   03 918 0691  at   5:00 pm Israel Time
International: +972 3 918 0691
For those unable to participate, the teleconference will be available for replay on Camtek’s website at
http://www.camtek.co.il/ beginning 24 hours after the call.

MIGDAL HA’EMEK, Israel, March 6, 2009 – Camtek Ltd. (Nasdaq: CAMT; TASE: CAMT)  reports today that a jury verdict has been rendered in favor of Rudolph Technologies, Inc. in Rudolph’s patent infringement case against Camtek, pending in the U.S. Federal District Court in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The verdict awarded damages of approximately $6.8 million in favor of Rudolph with regard to sales of Camtek’s Falcon products in the United States.  No judgment has been entered yet by the Court. The alleged infringement refers to a U.S. patent only, and, therefore, any judgment or injunction, if issued, would not have any effect anywhere other than in the United States.

Camtek intends to aggressively pursue post-trial motions to overturn or modify the jury’s verdict and to oppose or limit the effect of any future injunctive relief. Should Camtek be unsuccessful at the trial court level, it plans to appeal any adverse judgment.

“Although we are disappointed by the jury’s verdict in this case, we continue to believe that our Falcon products do not infringe on Rudolph’s patent and that the patent itself is invalid”, said Rafi Amit, Camtek’s CEO. “We expect to continue to aggressively defend Camtek’s rights and believe that we will be successful in overcoming this unjust verdict.”