Photon Dynamics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHTN), a global supplier utilizing advanced digital imaging technology of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) yield enhancement systems and high performance digital imaging systems for defense, surveillance, industrial inspection and medical imaging applications, today announced that the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel notified Photon Dynamics ("the Company") that the Company demonstrated compliance with all Nasdaq Marketplace Rules and the Panel determined to continue the listing of the Company's securities on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

Photon Dynamics reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2007. Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 was $24.5 million, compared to third quarter 2007 revenue of $14.4 million and $29.3 million reported for the same quarter a year ago. The net loss for the quarter was $3.4 million or $0.20 loss per share, compared to a net loss for the prior quarter of $8.7 million or $0.52 loss per share, and a restated net loss of $6.6 million or $0.39 loss per share for the same quarter a year ago.

Net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 includes $3.7 million in charges, as follows:

-- Equity based compensation expense of $0.5 million
-- Loss on sales of fixed assets of $0.1 million
-- Acquired in-process research and development of $1.1 million
-- Amortization of intangible assets of $0.6 million
-- Restatement related expenses of $1.4 million

Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter was $0.3 million or $0.02 earnings per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net loss for the prior quarter of $5.6 million or $0.34 loss per share, and a non-GAAP net loss of $4.9 million or $0.29 loss per share for the same quarter a year ago. Non-GAAP adjustments are further detailed in the accompanying Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results.

Bookings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 were $29 million, and the Company posted a backlog of $45 million at the end of September 2007. The Company noted that bookings and backlog are not necessarily indicative of future revenue and that historically bookings have fluctuated on a quarter-to-quarter basis. These fluctuations in bookings may continue in the future.

For fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, revenue was $74.3 million, compared to revenue of $172.9 million for the year ended September 30, 2006. Net loss for the year ended September 30, 2007 was $35.1 million and loss per share was $2.09, compared to restated net income of $2.0 million and $0.12 earnings per diluted share for the year ended September 30, 2006.

Net loss for the fiscal 2007 includes $12.7 million in charges, as follows:

-- Write-down of excess inventory of $2.1 million due to order cancellation
-- Equity based compensation expense of $2.0 million
-- Restructuring charge of $1.4 million
-- Impairment of fixed assets charge of $2.8 million
-- Loss on sales of fixed assets of $0.1 million
-- Acquired in-process research and development of $1.1 million
-- Amortization of intangible assets of 1.7 million
-- Restatement related expenses of $1.5 million

Non-GAAP net loss for fiscal 2007 was $22.4 million or $1.34 loss per share, compared to non-GAAP net income for the prior year of $7.6 million or $0.44 earnings per diluted share.

The Company's cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments were $85 million as of September 30, 2007.

Company Projections for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2008

The Company estimates revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 to be between $15.5 and $16.5 million with net loss per share of $0.51 to $0.47.

Amtower Litigation

On January 16, 2008, the Sixth District Court of Appeal for the State of California upheld the trial court's judgment and award in favor of our Company and our former officers and affirmed the trial court award of approximately $445,000 in fees and costs and awarded additional costs and fees associated with the appeal.

Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Photon Dynamics provides non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per share data as additional information for its operating results. These measures are not in accordance with or an alternative for GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Photon Dynamics' non-GAAP net income or loss and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share exclude the effect of SFAS 123 (R), restructuring charge, Impairment of fixed assets, gain or loss on sale of fixed assets, write-down of excess inventory due to cancelled order, acquired in-process research and development, amortization of intangible assets, income (loss) from discontinued operations and restatement expenses. Because SFAS 123 (R) is a material, non-cash item Photon Dynamics has also provided non-GAAP information excluding the impact of SFAS 123 (R). Management excludes the effect of SFAS 123 (R) and other charges as indicated, because management does not believe that these charges are directly applicable to the core operating performance of Photon Dynamics. Management believes that although GAAP measures are important for investors to understand, providing investors with this non-GAAP measure provides investors additional important information to enable them to assess, in the way that management assesses, both the current and future operations of Photon Dynamics.

About Photon Dynamics, Inc.

Photon Dynamics, Inc. is a global supplier utilizing advanced machine vision technology for market leading Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) flat panel display test and repair systems and for high performance digital imaging systems for defense, surveillance, industrial inspection and medical imaging applications.