We consider the Ambrell acquisition to be a tremendous home run, with very solid growth in both revenues and EBITDA and a TAM in excess of $400 million dollars. Since we acquired the company in 2017, we have grown adjusted EBITDA from just over $2 million dollars to just over $5 million dollars. At the time of purchase, we paid $22 million dollars in cash with a potential earnout of up to $18 million dollars. Based upon Ambrell’s record performance in 2018, we now expect to pay the full $18 million dollars earnout, with the final payment of $12.2 million dollars being made later this month. This is the last quarter our financial results will be impacted by the Ambrell earnout, so our GAAP earnings going forward will be more indicative of our true operational results. Q4 results included a GAAP net loss of $0.08 per diluted share, which was directly tied to the earnout. On a non-GAAP adjusted earnings basis, where the contingent consideration adjustment and associated acquired intangible amortization have been removed, we exceeded our guidance, delivering a solid $0.23 per diluted share. And just a quick note, while we have been breaking out Ambrell data since the acquisition, we will not be doing this going forward. We will be speaking to our two segments – Thermal and EMS. Turning to inTEST Thermal Solutions (known as iTS) … which had a banner year, with its best revenue year in over a decade, up 3% from 2017 to $29.5 million dollars. iTS Highlights for the quarter included ● A large Industrial supplier to the energy sector purchased six thermal chambers valued at over $250,000 dollars. ● Several major defense companies placed orders valued at over $450,000 dollars as part of their development and production of next-generation secure communications and other systems. ● And a developer of high-speed satellite broadband communication systems ordered several chambers & plates totaling $265,000 dollars. Turning to the EMS Products business, which serves the Automated Test Equipment market for the semiconductor industry. While EMS 2018 bookings declined 8% from the prior year, a number of our customers increased their activity with us this past year. Two major IDMs significantly increased year-over-year bookings, one by 26% and the other by 48%; and a major OSAT purchased enough hardware to become one of our top 5 customers in 2018, while year-over-year sales to another major IDM increased by 55%. EMS highlights for the fourth quarter included ● Two major end user manufacturers purchased multiple orders for manipulators, docking and interface equipment, valued at $3.9 million dollars, to test devices for consumer electronics and automotive applications. ● EMS expanded its global footprint with an existing major OSAT by booking interface equipment into a new location. ● And another IDM purchased manipulator, docking and interface equipment for several testers including an interface for an automotive radar communications application valued at $350,000 dollars. In summary, we continue to execute on a consistent strategy of long-term growth through diversification within our business segments. The semiconductor industry as a whole is healthy, despite current softness. Shifts in technology and the growing digitization of industry, driven by 5G, IoT and cloud computing for example, provide a backdrop for a positive outlook. While our visibility is somewhat limited, we do expect a stronger second half of 2019 compared to the first. Beyond semi, we continue to expand our customer base in the markets we serve, while growing our footprint in the additional test and industrial process markets. We see solid opportunities in other robust markets where we operate (for example, automotive including electric vehicle, packaging, food & beverage, and medical), as well as markets where we can lead with thermal engineered solutions. Looking forward, our two-tier approach to growth through current business units and by acquisitions remain in force. We will continue to direct our resources in these key markets to further grow market share and broaden our customer base. In closing, we are creating conditions for our long-term success and we are well positioned for a strong 2019. And with that I’d like to turn the call over to Hugh. Hugh? |