6-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

August 4, 2009

Commission File No.: 000-30688

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Building 22 Weizmann Science Park, Rehovot
P.O.B 266
Israel
(Address of principal executive offices)

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        Attached hereto and incorporated by way of reference herein is a press release issued by the Registrant and entitled “Nova Announces 2009 Second Quarter Results”.

        This report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd.‘s registration statements on Form S-8, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the following dates: September 13, 2000 (File No. 333-12546); March 5, 2002 (File No. 333-83734); December 24, 2002 (File No. 333-102193, as amended by Amendment No. 1, filed on January 5, 2006); March 24, 2003 (File No. 333-103981); May 17, 2004 (three files, File Nos. 333-115554, 333-115555, and 333-115556, as amended by Amendment No. 1, filed on January 5, 2006); March 7, 2005 (File No. 333-123158); December 29, 2005 (File No. 333-130745); September 21, 2006 (File No. 333-137491); and November 5, 2007 (File No. 333-147140) and into Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd.‘s registration statement on Form F-3, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 11, 2007 (File No. 333-142834).

SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. 





Date: August 4, 2009		 NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
(Registrant)


By: /s/ Dror David
——————————————
Dror David
Chief Financial Officer

Company Contact: Investor relations Contacts:
Dror David, Chief Financial Officer Ehud Helft / Kenny Green
Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. GK Investor Relations
Tel: 972-8-938-7505 Tel: +1-646-201-9246
E-mail: info@nova.co.il E-mail: info@gkir.com
http://www.nova.co.il

Company Press Release

NOVA ANNOUNCES 2009 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

22% sequential revenue increase and improvement in all other metrics;
Significant increase in bookings leading to stronger financial results in second half of 2009

Rehovot, Israel – August 4, 2009 – Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. (Nasdaq: NVMI), provider of leading edge stand alone metrology and the market leader of integrated metrology solutions to the semiconductor process control market, today reported its 2009 second quarter financial results.

Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2009

  — Total revenues of $7 million, up 22% sequentially

  — Gross margins of 41%, up from 33% in the first quarter of 2009, resulting from improved services gross margins

  — Breakeven Non-GAAP net results; GAAP net loss of $0.1 million

  — Significant market share gains and all time record bookings for the Stand Alone Optical CD product line

2009 Second Quarter Results

Total revenues for the second quarter of 2009 were $7.0 million, a decrease of 37% relative to the second quarter of 2008, and an increase of 22% relative to the first quarter of 2009.

Gross margin for the second quarter of 2009 was 41%, compared with 39% in the second quarter of 2008 and 33% in the first quarter of 2009.

Operating expenses in the second quarter of 2009 were $3.0 million, compared with $5.7 million in the second quarter of 2008, and $3.5 million in the first quarter of 2009.

On a GAAP basis, the company reported a net loss of $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2009. This compares to a net loss of $1.3 million, or $0.07 per share, for the second quarter of 2008, and a net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.09 per share, for the first quarter of 2009.


On a non-GAAP basis, which excludes stock-based compensation and impairment charges, the company reported breakeven results for the second quarter of 2009. This compares with a non-GAAP net loss of $0.5 million, or $0.02 per share, in the second quarter of 2008, and a non-GAAP net loss of $1.6 million, or $0.08 per share, in the first quarter of 2009.

The company used $2.1 million for operating activities during the second quarter of 2009, mostly related to an increase in accounts receivables due to the increase in revenues. Total cash reserves at the end of the second quarter of 2009 were $14.2 million.

Management Comments

“By all measures, second quarter results showed excellent improvement,” said Gabi Seligsohn, President and CEO of Nova. “In addition, recent increase in business volumes and improved order patterns will enable us to show significant improvement in our financial performance in the second half of the year”.

“Continued market share gains in both the Stand Alone Optical CD and the IM Copper CMP segments, combined with our effective cost control measures, enabled us to increase revenues and reach breakeven results for the quarter. Looking forward, sales of both our Integrated and Stand Alone solutions are well-positioned for further growth, because they enable cost-effective migration to lower technology nodes, while still using existing process equipment”.

The Company will host a conference call today, August 4, 2009, at 9:00am ET. To participate, please dial in the US: 1-888-668-9141; or internationally: +972-3-918-0610. A recording of the call will be available on Nova’s website, within 24 hours following the end of the call.

In addition, the conference call will also be webcast live from a link on Nova’s website at www.nova.co.il.

This press release provides financial measures that exclude non-cash charges for stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles and impairment charges and are therefore not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding Nova’s performance because they reflect our operational results and enhances management’s and investors’ ability to evaluate Nova’s performance before charges considered by management to be outside Nova’s ongoing operating results.

The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that it is in the best interest of its investors to provide financial information that will facilitate comparison of both historical and future results and allows greater transparency to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A reconciliation of each GAAP to non-GAAP financial measure discussed in this press release is contained in the accompanying financial tables.

About Nova
Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. develops, produces and markets advanced integrated and stand alone metrology solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Nova is traded on the NASDAQ & TASE under the symbol NVMI. The Company’s website is www.nova.co.il.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to future events or our future performance, such as statements regarding trends, demand for our products, expected deliveries, transaction, expected revenues, operating results, earnings and profitability. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward looking statements. These risks and other factors include but are not limited to: unanticipated consequences of the global economic crisis, our dependency on a single integrated process control product line; the highly cyclical nature of the markets we target; our inability to reduce spending during a slowdown in the semiconductor industry; our ability to respond effectively on a timely basis to rapid technological changes; risks associated with our dependence on a single manufacturing facility; our ability to expand our manufacturing capacity or marketing efforts to support our future growth; our dependency on a small number of large customers and small number of suppliers; risks related to our intellectual property; changes in customer demands for our products; new product offerings from our competitors; changes in or an inability to execute our business strategy; unanticipated manufacturing or supply problems; changes in tax requirements; changes in customer demand for our products; risks related to currency fluctuations; and risks related to our operations in Israel. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties summarized under the heading “Risk Factors” in Nova’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31,2008 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2009. These factors are updated from time to time through the filing of reports and registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

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NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(U.S. dollars in thousands)

As of
June 30,
 As of
December 31,
2009
 2008
 
CURRENT ASSETS            
   Cash and cash equivalents    9,017    19,325  
   Short-term interest-bearing bank deposits    46    97  
   Short-term investments    4,599    -  
   Trade accounts receivable    4,980    2,783  
   Inventories    5,505    6,862  
   Other current assets    1,301    1,086  
     25,448    30,153  
LONG-TERM ASSETS  
   Long-term interest-bearing bank deposits    524    544  
   Other Long-term assets    126    157  
   Severance pay funds    2,140    2,141  
     2,790    2,842  
   
   FIXED ASSETS, NET    2,429    2,796  
   
         Total assets    30,667    35,791  
   
CURRENT LIABILITIES  
   Trade accounts payable    2,178    3,480  
   Deferred income    1,611    2,385  
   Other current liabilities    2,494    4,042  
     6,283    9,907  
   
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES  
   Liability for employee severance pay    3,114    3,152  
   Deferred income    187    351  
   Other long-term liability    40    40  
     3,341    3,543  
   
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    21,043    22,341  
   
      Total liabilities and shareholders' equity    30,667    35,791  

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Three months ended
June 30,
 March 31,
 June 30,
2009
 2009
 2008
 
REVENUES                
    Product sales    4,631    3,645    7,496  
    Services    2,333    2,075    3,594  
     6,964    5,720    11,090  
   
COST OF REVENUES   
    Product sales    2,050    1,582    3,524  
    Services    2,091    2,274    3,250  
     4,141    3,856    6,774  
   
GROSS PROFIT     2,823    1,864    4,316  
   
OPERATING EXPENSES   
    Research & Development expenses, net    1,183    1,783    2,177  
    Sales & Marketing expenses    1,293    1,173    2,042  
    General & Administration expenses    484    503    797  
    Impairment loss on equipment related to Hypernex  
    assets and liabilities acquisition    -    -    633  
     2,960    3,459    5,649  
   
OPERATING LOSS     (137 )  (1,595 )  (1,333 )
   
INTEREST INCOME (EXPENSES), NET     43    (64 )  66  
   
NET LOSS FOR THE PERIOD     (94 )  (1,659 )  (1,267 )
   
    Basic net loss per share    (0.00 )  (0.09 )  (0.07 )
   
    Shares used for calculation of basic net loss per share    19,378    19,378    19,378  

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
YEAR TO DATE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Six-months ended
June 30, 2009
 June 30, 2008
 
REVENUES            
    Product sales    8,276    17,110  
    Services    4,408    6,791  
     12,684    23,901  
   
COST OF REVENUES   
    Product sales    3,632    8,012  
    Services    4,365    6,407  
     7,997    14,419  
   
GROSS PROFIT     4,687    9,482  
   
OPERATING EXPENSES   
    Research & Development expenses, net    2,966    4,082  
    Sales & Marketing expenses    2,466    4,482  
    General & Administration expenses    987    1,701  
    Impairment loss on equipment related to Hypernex assets and  
    liabilities acquisition    -    633  
     6,419    10,898  
   
OPERATING LOSS     (1,732 )  (1,416 )
   
INTEREST INCOME (EXPENSES), NET     (21 )  190  
   
NET LOSS FOR THE PERIOD     (1,753 )  (1,226 )
   
    Basic net loss per share    (0.09 )  (0.06 )
   
    Shares used for calculation of basic net loss per share    19,378    19,356  

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(U.S. dollars in thousands)

Three months ended
June 30,
 March 31,
 June 30,
2009
 2009
 2008
 
CASH FLOW - OPERATING ACTIVITIES                
   
    Net loss for the period    (94 )  (1,659 )  (1,267 )
   
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash  
    used in operating activities:  
   
         Depreciation and amortization    276    320    315  
         Amortization of deferred stock-based  
               compensation    100    106    155  
         Increase (decrease) in liability for employee  
               termination benefits, net    144    (114 )  68  
         Impairment loss on equipment    -    -    633  
   
         Net recognized losses (gains) on investments    (4 )  -    2  
         Decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivables    (2,441 )  244    3,331  
         Decrease in inventories    636    520    228  
         Decrease (increase) in other current and long term assets    (608 )  697    758  
         Decrease in trade accounts payables    (102 )  (1,200 )  (2,415 )
         Decrease in current liabilities    (2 )  (1,637 )  (974 )
         Increase (decrease) in short and long term deferred income    (44 )  (894 )  722  
    Net cash from (used in) operating activities       (2,139 )   (3,617 )   1,557  
   
CASH FLOW - INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES    
   
    Decrease (increase) in short-term interest-bearing  
    bank deposits    -    50    (72 )
    Increase in short-term investments    -    (4,595 )  -  
    Proceeds from held to maturity securities    -    -    11,068  
    Proceeds (investments) in long-term deposits    141    (120 )  696  
    Investment in held to maturity securities    -    -    (9,654 )
    Additions to fixed assets    (24 )  (4 )  (183 )
    Net cash from (used in) investment activities       117     (4,669 )   1,855  
   
CASH FLOW - FINANCING ACTIVITIES       -     -     -  
   
    Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents       (2,022 )   (8,286 )   3,412  
    Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period       11,039     19,325     10,332  
    Cash and cash equivalents - end of period       9,017     11,039     13,744  

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
YEAR TO DATE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(U.S. dollars in thousands)

Six months ended
June 30, 2009
 June 30, 2008
 
CASH FLOW - OPERATING ACTIVITIES            
   
    Net loss for the period    (1,753 )  (1,226 )
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash  
    used in operating activities:  
   
         Depreciation and amortization    596    682  
         Amortization of deferred stock-based compensation    206    319  
         Increase in liability for employee termination benefits, net    30    127  
         Impairment loss on equipment    -    633  
   
         Net recognized losses (gains) on investments    (4 )  13  
         Decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivables    (2,197 )  4,106  
         Decrease (increase) in inventories    1,156    (1,131 )
         Decrease (increase) in other current and long term assets    89    (107 )
         Decrease in trade accounts payables and other long term  
             liabilities    (1,302 )  (3,067 )
         Decrease in current liabilities    (1,639 )  (1,199 )
         Increase (decrease) in short and long term deferred income    (938 )  553  
    Net cash used in operating activities       (5,756 )   (297 )
   
CASH FLOW - INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES    
   
    Decrease (increase) in short-term interest-bearing bank deposits    50    (72 )
    Increase in short-term investments    (4,595 )  -  
    Proceeds from held to maturity securities    -    13,273  
    Proceeds from long-term deposits    21    1,634  
    Investment in held to maturity securities    -    (15,390 )
    Additions to fixed assets    (28 )  (740 )
    Net cash used in investment activities       (4,552 )   (1,295 )
   
CASH FLOW - FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
   
    Shares issued in private placement    -    -  
    Shares issued under employee share-based plans    -    12  
    Net cash from financing activities       -     12  
   
    Decrease in cash and cash equivalents       (10,308 )   (1,580 )
    Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period       19,325     15,324  
    Cash and cash equivalents - end of period       9,017     13,744  

NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
DISCLOSURE OF NON-GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS)
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Three months ended
June 30,
 March 31,
 June 30,
2009
 2009
 2008
 
GAAP Net income loss for the period      (94 )  (1,659 )  (1,267 )
   
Non-GAAP Adjustments:   
    Stock based compensation expenses    100    106    155  
    Impairment loss on equipment related to Hypernex  
    assets and liabilities acquisition    -    -    633  
   
Non-GAAP Net income (loss) for the period     6    (1,553 )  (479 )
   
    Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share:  
         Basic    0.00    (0.08 )  (0.02 )
         Diluted    0.00            
   
    Shares used for calculation of non-GAAP net income  
    (loss) per share:  
         Basic    19,378    19,378    19,378  
         Diluted    19,715            

Six months ended
June 30,
 June 30,
2009
 2008
 
GAAP Net loss for the period      (1,753 )  (1,226 )
   
Non-GAAP Adjustments:   
    Stock based compensation expenses    206    319  
    Impairment loss on equipment related to Hypernex  
    assets and liabilities acquisition    -    633  
   
Non-GAAP Net loss for the period     (1,547 )  (274 )
   
    Non-GAAP basic net loss per share:    (0.08 )  (0.01 )
   
    Shares used for calculation of non-GAAP basic net  
    loss per share    19,378    19,356