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The Future of Technology . . .

We’re  Already  There

2 0 0 1   A N N U A L   R E P O R T

COMPANY
PROFILE

EMCORE Corporation is a leading provider of compound semiconductor technologies
for global communications and solid state lighting.  Compound semiconductors have
quickly replaced silicon-based devices in a number of applications, due to their ability to
perform functions beyond the physical limits of the electronic properties of silicon. As a
result, compound semiconductor devices achieve greater performance than silicon
devices: they operate faster, possess superior light gathering and emitting capabilities,
and consume less power.

EMCORE offers a diverse portfolio of compound semiconductor products that enable
the advancement of data, wireless and satellite communications, and solid state light-
ing.  These products include:

Optical devices, components and modules
for data communications networks and
telecommunications equipment

Electronic materials for wireless and data
communications

Solar cells for satellite communications

Metal organic chemical vapor deposition
production tools for the growth of 
electronic and optoelectronic 
materials employed in 
communications and solid 
state lighting devices

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Results of Operations:
Dollars in Millions (except per share data)

Revenues

Gross Profit

Operating Loss

Net Loss

2001

2000

1999

$184.6

$104.5

$70.1

$43.2

$58.3

$25.2

$(14.3)

$(15.9)

$(14.4)

$(12.3)

$(25.5)

$(22.7)

Net Loss Per Diluted Share

$(0.36)

$(0.82)

$(1.09)

Financial Position:
Dollars in Millions 

Cash, Cash Equivalents & Marketable Securities

$147.7

$101.7

$7.2

Working Capital

Total Assets

$201.2

$111.6

$20.7

$403.6

$243.9

$99.6

Shareholders’ Equity

$197.1

$199.3

$61.6

Revenues

Gross  Profit

Working  Capital

Cash, Cash Equivalents, 
and Marketable Securities

Dollars in Millions

Dollars in Millions

Dollars in Millions

Dollars in Millions

$184.6

$70.1

$201.2

$147.7

$104.5

$43.2

$111.6

$101.7

$58.3

$47.8

$43.8

$25.2

$19.1

$17.7

$20.7

$12.2

$7.2

$4.0

$4.5

97 98 99 00 01

97 98 99 00 01

97 98 99 00 01

97 98 99 00 01

$(2.0)

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TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS

In a year that was challenging for many

technology companies because of recent economic
shifts and saturated markets, EMCORE’s fiscal 2001
was highlighted by several achievements.  We
accomplished a third consecutive year of record
revenues, received two awards for our technological
innovation and leadership, and introduced a new
family of optical networking products. Our revenues of
$185 million, an increase of nearly 80% over fiscal
2000, marked a significant accomplishment during a
year beleaguered by economic uncertainty and
turbulence.  This continued success is directly
attributable to the strength of our technology and
diversity of our product segments, which enables us to
successfully navigate through challenging times and
market conditions.

Enabling Our Customers’ Success With
Innovative Technology

Throughout fiscal 2001, EMCORE continued

to demonstrate its capability to drive the success of its
customers by offering new technologies that are the
catalyst for advancements in data communications,
telecommunications and satellite communications, as
well as solid state lighting. Our product developments
during the year typify EMCORE’s ability to anticipate
future trends in the industry, while addressing the
needs of today. In August, EMCORE announced the
commercial production of its new high-speed, cost-
effective 12 x 1.25 Gbps parallel optical array
transmitter/receiver (transceiver) modules to
significantly improve data throughput capability; and in
October we announced the commercial availability of
a new 300 pin MSA (multi-source agreement)
compliant transponder module to provide very short
reach interconnections over parallel fiber links at
SONET OC-192 data rates.  These ambitious and
innovative products will be key drivers in expanding
network speed and capacity, while significantly
reducing costs.

Our commitment to providing the industry

with leading-edge solutions was recognized by an
award from the highly regarded industry trade
publication, Fiber Optic Product News, an
achievement of which we are very proud in such a
competitive industry.  EMCORE’s VCSEL arrays, 

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which received the award from a field of 2,400
entries, have proven themselves as a cost-effective and
reliable way to provide high-speed optical
interconnects between switches routing Internet and
electronic data.  We continue to design and develop
materials and devices that are critically enabling
components for our customers to achieve technical
innovation and success.  In March, EMCORE was the
first company in the industry to manufacture in high
volumes VCSEL-based optical devices operating at an
unprecedented speed of 10 Gbps, demonstrating that
our technology will continue to drive performance
characteristics of optical components and modules.  In
addition, we expanded our 10 Gbps product offerings
in July by developing a gallium arsenide photodetector
to provide a matched solution for transmit and receive
functionality. 

Developing Next Generation Products for
Global Communications

Despite a general slowdown in the wireless

industry, EMCORE has seen encouraging signs of
recovery. We received new orders at the close of fiscal
2001 from several major wireless handset
manufacturers who are ramping up to full capacity
production and from key device suppliers. The
transistor wafers developed at EMCORE, which are the
foundation for next generation wireless products, are
capable of achieving greater processing power and
can be incorporated into multiple digital standard
applications. EMCORE is positioned to rapidly ramp up
production to satisfy its customers’ needs, as we
anticipate an increase in wireless product demand in
2002.

Our wireless product line achieved two
significant milestones in fiscal 2001:  we shipped
15,000 6-inch HBT and pHEMT wafers in just 12
months, and also earned the prestigious QS-9000
certification for our wafer manufacturing program.
Ensuring a level of quality that satisfies the unique
demands of each of our customers, the QS-9000
program effectively drives EMCORE to include our
customers as an integral part of our design and
manufacturing approval processes. 

Positioned for Success in 2002 and
Beyond

In anticipation of fiscal year 2002, which

may present further challenges to technology
companies, we launched several operational and cost
reduction initiatives during fiscal 2001 to maximize
operational efficiency.  By proportioning our cost
structure with our current business requirements and
continuing to target high growth communications
markets, we have strategically positioned EMCORE to
meet the demands for 2002 and beyond.  The fiscal
changes we have set in motion position EMCORE to
capitalize on the opportunities that will arise in 2002.
We believe that we will see a positive shift in
revenue growth toward the end of the next fiscal
year.  To this end, we will remain focused on the
bottom line, while not sacrificing the ingenuity and
resources necessary to continue to provide the
marketplace with next generation products.

We would like to extend our appreciation to

our shareholders for their continued support and
confidence, and to our employees for their
contributions and persistence in driving our
technology to the forefront of the industry.  

Sincerely,

Thomas Russell, Ph.D
Chairman

Reuben F. Richards, Jr.
CEO & President    

Fiscal 2001 also brought success for our

PhotoVoltaics division.  Greatly improving the
economics of satellite communications, EMCORE
continues to supply products that increase payload
capacities, including triple-junction solar cells with
28% efficiency, the highest in the industry.  With
sales of EMCORE solar cells increasing 10% over last
year, leading satellite manufacturers are turning to
our technology to lower launch costs by improving
radiation tolerance and significantly reducing the
amount of satellite weight and wing area dedicated
to power generating devices.  EMCORE’s reliable,
cost-effective solutions will play a major role as
satellite applications increase in the coming years.
Our repeated improvements in solar cell efficiency
will continue to afford us many new opportunities in
2002.

In the area of MOCVD (metal organic

chemical vapor deposition) equipment, we doubled
our revenues from the previous fiscal year and also
signed an agreement with LumiLeds Lighting, a joint
venture between Agilent Technologies and Philips
Lighting, for the supply of multiple MOCVD tools to
be used in the production of high brightness LEDs.
Another testament to the strength of our MOCVD
tool technology was the receipt of the Thomas Alva
Edison award from the R&D Council of New Jersey
for our gallium nitride reactor design employed in the
growth of blue and green LEDs and lasers.  These
accomplishments are examples of EMCORE’s
substantial participation in an LED market that has
grown annually at an average rate of 58 percent over
the past 5 years (according to Strategies In Light, an
independent market research firm).

“Our revenues of $185 million, an
increase of nearly 80% over
fiscal 2000, marked a significant
accomplishment.”

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COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTORS

ARE EVERYWHERE...

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EMCORE IS PROVIDING THEM

DATA COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

CELL PHONES

TRAFFIC SIGNALS

SATELLITES

AUTOMOBILES 

AND AIRPLANES

CD AND DVD PLAYERS

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THE FUTURE OF

TECHNOLOGY...

Since our inception in 1984, EMCORE has

consistently developed and mastered new technologies
that drive the success of our customers.  We endeavor to
provide technologies to the marketplace that are
applicable today, while also serving as building blocks for
next generation products. 

The Company’s core of compound semiconductor

technology allows for the development of several, diverse
products that move beyond the confines of competing
technologies to enable efficiencies, speeds, and
performance levels not formerly possible. 

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WE’RE ALREADY THERE

The world of communicating information via data channels such as the Internet is
growing at an astounding pace and requires the ability to accommodate speed,
performance and capacity demands.

As the first company in the industry to manufacture optical devices and 
modules operating at speeds ranging from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps, EMCORE 
has established its ability to meet the requirements for communications 
networks in use today, and has also demonstrated its capability to offer 
customers a solution for future products.

Wireless communications are no longer a novelty afforded by an elite group of
business travelers: they have become integrated into our lives as a relied upon means
for simple, fast and convenient communication.

By providing wireless device manufacturers with the first 6-inch HBT 
wafer, EMCORE provides the industry with a cost-effective solution that 
has the performance characteristics required to power cell phones and 
other wireless components.

With minimizing launch expenses and maximizing the lifetime of satellites essential to
satellite manufacturers, high performance, low cost solar cell components are vital to
the economic feasibility of global satellite communications.

Featuring an industry-leading efficiency of 28%, EMCORE’s triple 
junction solar cells improve satellite economics by allowing increased 
payload capacities. 

Continuing efforts in the conservation of energy and demands for greater illumination
capabilities have led to a rapid transition to the highly efficient and better performing
technology of solid state lighting. 

EMCORE’s MOCVD tools offer the highest throughput and lowest cost 
per wafer in the industry, which facilitates the high volume production of 
light emitting diodes (LEDs) that achieve brighter performance with 
lower power consumption.  These LEDs are used in a variety of lighting 
applications, including traffic signals, signs, LCD displays, and 
automotive lighting.  

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KEY GROWTH AND 

SUCCESS FACTORS

For a business to succeed in the rapidly evolving world of modern

communications technology, it must continuously adapt to new innovations and changing
industry trends.  Remaining at the forefront of advances in compound semiconductor
technology, EMCORE not only keeps pace with competition within the industry, but also
plays a major role in shaping the technology of the future.  By applying this technology
advantage to a wide array of applications, partnering with industry leaders, and pursuing
ambitious research and development programs, EMCORE remains positioned for
continued success in the years ahead.

Proven successful core technologies developed by EMCORE enable us 
to target high-growth sectors in communications markets 

Product offerings across diverse semiconductor sectors provide stability 
during economic shifts

Ability to expedite production ramp times for new products provides 
customers with next generation technologies at an unprecedented pace

Strategic acquisitions and partnerships with industry leading companies 
leverage existing capabilities

A global network of sales and support functions enables EMCORE to 
pursue opportunities worldwide

Extensive investment in R&D ensures aggressive product development 
and deployment of technologies that drive the growth and success of 
our customers

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Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995

EMCORE Corporation

This Annual Report contains forward-looking statements based on our current expectations, estimates, and
projections about our industry, management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by us.  Words such as
"anticipates", "expects", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks", "estimates", "may", "will" and variations of these
words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  In addition, any statements
that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any
underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements.  These statements are not guarantee of future
performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict.
Therefore, our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to: our rapid growth, which places a strain on
our resources;  we expect to continue to incur operating losses;  since the technology in the compound
semiconductor industry rapidly changes;  we must continually improve existing products;  design and sell new
products and manage the costs of research and development in order to effectively compete; fluctuations in our
quarterly operating results, which may negatively impact our stock price; our joint venture partner, who has
control of the venture, may make decisions that we do not agree with and that adversely affect our net income;
since a large percentage of our revenues are from foreign sales, certain export risks may disproportionately
affect our revenues; we will lose sales if we are unable to obtain government authorization to export our
products; our products are difficult to manufacture and small manufacturing defects can adversely affect our
production yields and our operating results; we face lengthy sales and qualifications cycles for our products and,
in many cases, must invest a substantial amount of time and funds before we receive orders; industry demand
for skilled employees, particularly scientific and technical personnel with compound semiconductor experience,
exceeds the number of skilled personnel available; protecting our trade secrets and obtaining patent protection
is critical to our ability to effectively compete for business; we may require licenses to continue to manufacture
and sell certain of our compound semiconductor wafers and devices, the expense of which may adversely
affect our results of operations; interruptions in our business and a significant loss of sales to Asia may result if
our primary  distributor in Asia fails to effectively market and service our products; our management's stock
ownership gives them the power to control business affairs and prevent a takeover that could be beneficial to
unaffiliated shareholders; unsuccessful control of the hazardous raw materials used in our manufacturing
process could result in costly remediation fees, penalties or damages under environmental and safety
regulations; our business or our stock price could be adversely affected by issuance of preferred stock; certain
provisions of New Jersey Law and our charter may make a takeover of our company difficult even if such
takeover could be beneficial to some of our shareholders; the price of our common stock has fluctuated widely
in the last year and may fluctuate widely in the future. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other SEC filings
discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial
condition.  We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any
reason.

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EMCORE Corporation

Selected Financial Data

The following selected consolidated financial data for the five most recent fiscal years ended September

30, 2001 of EMCORE is qualified by reference to and should be read in conjunction with the Financial
Statements and the Notes thereto, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations included elsewhere in this document.  The Statement of Operations data set forth below
with respect to fiscal years 2001, 2000 and 1999 and the Balance Sheet data as of September 30, 2001 and
2000 are derived from EMCORE’s audited financial statements included elsewhere in this document.  The
Statement of Operations data for fiscal years 1998 and 1997 and the Balance Sheet data as of September 30,
1999, 1998 and 1997 are derived from audited financial statements not included herein.  All share amounts have
been restated to reflect EMCORE’s two-for-one (2:1) common stock split that was effective on September 18,
2000.

On December 5, 1997, EMCORE acquired MicroOptical Devices, Inc. in a stock transaction accounted for

under the purchase method of accounting for a purchase price of $32.8 million.  In connection with this
transaction, EMCORE recorded a non-recurring, non-cash charge of $19.5 million for acquired in-process
research and development, which affects the comparability of EMCORE’s operating results and financial
condition.

Effective October 1, 2000, EMCORE changed its revenue recognition policy to defer the portion of

revenue related to installation and final acceptance until such installation and final acceptance are completed.
This change was made in accordance with the implementation of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements” (SAB 101).  Previously,
EMCORE had recognized 100 percent of revenue for products at such time as the product specifications had
been met and the title and risks and rewards of ownership had transferred to the customer since EMCORE has
historically completed such installation services successfully and since such services have required minimal
costs to complete.  The effect of this change is reported as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principle in the year ended September 30, 2001.  This net effect reflects the deferral as of October 1, 2000 of
$3.6 million of revenue and accrued installation expense previously recognized.  EMCORE recognized the
revenue included in the cumulative effect adjustment during the year ended September 30, 2001.

(in thousands) 

As of September 30,

Balance Sheet data 

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable

securities

Working capital (deficiency)
Total assets
Long-term liabilities
Redeemable convertible preferred stock
Shareholders’ equity

2001 

2000

1999

1998

1997

$147,661
201,213
403,553
175,046

-

1 97,127

$101,745
111,587
243,902
1,295
-
199,322

$7,165
20,690
99,611
9,038
14,193
61, 623

$4,518
(2,017)
73,220
26, 514
-
19, 580

$3,966
12,156
39,463
7,577
-
21,831

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Statements of Operations data

For the Fiscal Years Ended September 30,

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Revenues
Cost of revenues

Gross profit

Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative
Goodwill amortization
Research and development:

Recurring
One-time acquired in-process
Total operating expenses

Operating loss

Other (income) expense:

2001

$184,614
114,509
70,105

2000

1999

1998

1997

$104,506
61,301
43,205

$58,341
33,158
25,183

$43,760
24,676
19,084

$47,752
30,094
17,658

29,851
1,1 47

53,391

-
84,389

21,993
4,392

32,689
-
59,074

14,433
4,393

20,713
-
39,539

14,082
3,638

16,495
19,516
53,731

9,346
-

9,001
-
18,347

(14,284)

(15,869)

(14,356)

(34,647)

(689)

Stated interest (income) expense, net
Imputed warrant interest expense
Other income
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliates

Total other (income) expense

(2,048)
-
(15,920)
12,326
(5,642)

(4,492)
843
-
13,265
9,616

866
1,136
-
4,997
6,999

973
601
-
198
1,772

520
3,988
-
-
4,508

Loss before income taxes, extraordinary
item and cumulative effect of a change 
in accounting principle

Provision for income taxes

Loss before extraordinary item and 
cumulative effect of a change in 
accounting principle

Extraordinary item 
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting 
principle

Net loss

Per share data

Weighted average shares used in 
calculating per share data

Loss per basic and diluted share before 

extraordinary item and cumulative effect
of a change in accounting principle

Net loss per basic and diluted share

(8,642)
-

(25,485)
-

(21,355)
-

(36,419)
-

(5,197)
137

(8,642)
-

(25,485)
-

(21,355)
(1,334)

(36,419)
-

(5,334)
(285)

(3,646)
$(12,288)

-
$(25,485)

-
$(22,689)

-
$(36,419)

-
$(5,619)

34,438

31,156

21,180

17,550

9,338

$(0.25)
$(0.36)

$(0.82)
$(0.82)

$(1.03)
$(1.09)

$(2.08)
$(2.08)

$(0.57)
$(0.60)

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EMCORE Corporation

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations

EMCORE Corporation designs, develops and manufactures compound semiconductor wafers and devices

and is a leading developer and manufacturer of the tools and manufacturing processes used to fabricate
compound semiconductor wafers and devices. Compound semiconductors are composed of two or more
elements and usually consist of a metal, such as gallium, aluminum or indium, and a non-metal such as arsenic,
phosphorus or nitrogen. Many compound semiconductors have unique physical properties that enable electrons
to move through them at least four times faster than through silicon-based devices and are therefore well suited
to serve the growing need for efficient, high performance electronic systems.

EMCORE offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and systems for the rapidly expanding broadband,

wireless communications and solid state lighting markets. We have developed extensive materials science
expertise and process technology to address our customers’ needs. Customers can take advantage of our
vertically integrated solutions approach by purchasing custom-designed wafers and devices from us, or by
manufacturing their own devices in-house using one of our metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD)
production systems configured to their specific needs. Our products and systems enable our customers to cost
effectively introduce new and improved high performance products to the market faster in high volumes.

The growth in our business is driven by the widespread deployment of fiber optic networks, introduction

of new wireless networks and services, rapid build-out of satellite communication systems, increasing use of
more power efficient lighting sources, increasing use of electronics in automobiles and emergence of advanced
consumer electronic applications. Also, the growing demands for higher volumes of a broad range of higher
performance devices has resulted in manufacturers increasingly outsourcing their needs for compound
semiconductor wafers and devices. Our expertise in materials science and process technology provides us with
a competitive advantage to manufacture compound semiconductor wafers and devices in high volumes. We
have increased revenues at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 62% over the three fiscal years ended
September 30, 2001, from $43.8 million in fiscal 1998 to $184.6 million in fiscal 2001.

Wafers and Devices 

EMCORE offers a broad array of compound semiconductor wafers and devices, including optical

components, such as VCSELs and photodetectors for use in high-speed data communications and
telecommunications networks, radio frequency materials (RF materials) used in mobile communications
products such as wireless modems and handsets, solar cells that power commercial and military satellites, high
brightness light-emitting diodes (HB LEDs) for several lighting markets and magneto resistive sensors (MR
sensors) for various automotive applications.

Optical Components and Modules. Our family of VCSELs and VCSEL array transceiver and transponder
products, as well as our photodiode array components, serve the rapidly growing high-speed data
communications network markets, including the Gigabit Ethernet, FibreChannel, Infiniband, and  
Very Short Reach OC-192, the emerging Very Short Reach OC-768 and related markets. Our strategy is 
to manufacture high cost optical components and subassemblies in-house, using our proprietary 
technologies, to reduce the overall cost of our transceiver and transponder modules.

RF Materials. We currently produce 4-inch and 6-inch InGaP HBT and pHEMT materials that are used by
our wireless customers for power amplifiers for GSM, TDMA, CDMA and the emerging 3G multiband
wireless handsets.

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Solar Cells. Solar cells are typically the largest single cost component of a satellite. Our compound
semiconductor solar cells, which are used to power commercial and military satellites, have achieved
industry-leading efficiencies. Solar cell efficiency dictates the electrical power of the satellite and bears
upon the weight and launch costs of the satellite. We began shipping our triple junction solar cells in 
December 2000.

HB LEDs. Through our joint venture with General Electric Lighting, we provide advanced HB LED
technology used in devices and in such applications as traffic lights, miniature lamps, automotive
lighting, and flat panel displays.

Production Systems

EMCORE is a leading provider of compound semiconductor technology processes and MOCVD
production tools. We believe that our proprietary TurboDisc deposition technology makes possible one of the
most cost-effective production processes for the commercial volume manufacture of high-performance
compound semiconductor wafers and devices, which are integral to broadband communication applications. 

Customers

Our customers include Agilent Technologies Ltd., Anadigics Inc., Boeing-Spectrolab, Corning, Inc., General

Motors Corp., Hewlett Packard Co., Honeywell International Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, Loral Space &
Communications Ltd., Lucent Technologies, Inc., LumiLeds Lighting, Motorola, Inc., Nortel Networks Corp.,
Siemens AG’s Osram GmbH subsidiary, TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. and more than a dozen of the largest
electronics manufacturers in Japan.

Recent Developments and Highlights

During the first quarter of fiscal 2002, EMCORE signed an agreement with LumiLeds Lighting, a joint
venture between Agilent Technologies and Philips Lighting, for the supply of MOCVD tools to be used in the
production of high brightness gallium nitride (GaN) LEDs.  

In October 2001, EMCORE announced the launch of a new 300 pin MSA (multi source agreement)

compliant transponder module to provide very short reach interconnections over parallel fiber links at SONET
OC-192 data rates.  The new module provides a cost effective alternative to more costly, comparable serial
interconnects.  EMCORE will also bring to market a “Small Form Factor” (SFF) version of the 300-pin VSR1 OC-
192 transponder.  

In October 2001, EMCORE announced the assumption of direct sales and marketing responsibility for its
12 X 1.25 Gbps fiber optic transmitter and receiver modules and its VSR OC-192 transponder module from JDS
Uniphase.  To enable EMCORE to directly market and sell its own branded products, JDS Uniphase and
EMCORE agreed to amend their Joint Development, Manufacturing and Marketing Agreement. Under the terms
of the amendment, JDS Uniphase will provide transition marketing and sales services to EMCORE.  JDS
Uniphase also will designate EMCORE the primary vendor of VCSEL products for JDS Uniphase’s VCSEL-based
optical products and will, subject to certain terms and conditions, enter into a supply agreement with EMCORE.
This amendment will have the effect of changing the current JDS Uniphase-EMCORE relationship from a
distributorship arrangement to a customer-vendor relationship. Both companies believe that the change will
better achieve their respective economic objectives.

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In August 2001, EMCORE sold its minority ownership position in the UOE joint venture to Uniroyal

Technology Corporation (UTCI) in exchange for approximately 2.0 million shares of UTCI common stock.
EMCORE recorded a net gain on the disposition of its interest in UOE of approximately $10.0 million in its
fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001. The gain was recorded as a component of other income and expense

In August 2001, EMCORE announced the commercial production of its new 15 Gbps parallel optical

interconnect for high-speed data links, very short reach OC-192 optical links, and board-to-board and shelf-to-
shelf high-speed interconnects for optical backplanes. This technology from EMCORE exemplifies the new age
of optical interconnects for switches and routers for datacom and telecom equipment manufacturers.

In July 2001, EMCORE announced the expansion of its optical device product offerings with its new 850

nm, 10 Gbps gallium arsenide (GaAs) photodetector to meet the ongoing challenges for speed, reliability and
performance for multi-mode fiber optic applications.   The new photodetector, introduced at the National Fiber
Optic Engineers Conference in Baltimore, MD is available with EMCORE’s recently introduced 10 Gbps oxide
VCSEL. This combination enables EMCORE to provide a matched solution for transmit and receive functionality.
By working in conjunction with its 10 Gbps VCSEL, the new device has been designed for high-speed
applications over multi-mode fiber. EMCORE has developed the photodetector for Very Short Reach (VSR)
applications, which include serial links, Local Area Networks (LANs) for Gigabit Ethernet and FibreChannel,
Infiniband(SM) and OC-192.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth the condensed consolidated Statements of Operations of EMCORE
expressed as a percentage of total revenues for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999:

Statements of Operations Data

Fiscal Years Ended September 30,

Revenues
Cost of revenues

Gross profit

Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative
Goodwill amortization
Research and development

Total operating expenses

Operating loss

Other (income) expense:

Stated interest (income) expense, net
Imputed warrant interest expense
Other income
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliates

Total other (income) expense

Loss before extraordinary item and 
cumulative effect of a change in 
accounting principle

Extraordinary item
Cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle
Net loss

2001 

2000 

1999 

100.0%
62.0%
38.0%

100.0%
58.7%
41.3%

100.0%
56.8%
43.2%

16.2%
0.6%
28.9%
45.7%
(7.7%)

(1.1%)
-

(8.6%)
6.7%
(3.0%)

(4.7%)

(2.0%)
(6.7%)

21.0%
4.2%
31.3%
56.5%
(15.2%)

(4.3%)
0.8%
-
12.7%
9.2%

(24.4%)
-

-
(24.4%)

24.7%
7.5%
35.5%
67.7%
(24.5%)

1.5%
1.9%

-

8.6%
12.0%

(36.6%)
(2.3%)

-
(38.9%)

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EMCORE has generated a significant portion of its sales to customers outside the United States.  In fiscal

2001, 2000 and 1999, international sales constituted 47.7%, 38.6% and 52.5%, respectively, of revenues.
EMCORE anticipates that international sales will continue to account for a significant portion of revenues.
Historically, EMCORE has received substantially all payments for products and services in U.S. dollars and thus
does not anticipate that fluctuations in any currency will have a material effect on its financial condition or
results of operations.  The following chart contains a breakdown of EMCORE’s consolidated revenues by
geographic region.

(in thousands)

2001

2000

1999

For the fiscal years ended September 30,

Region

Revenue

% of
revenue

Revenue

% of
revenue

North America
Asia
Europe

Total

$96,551
76,848
11,215
$184,614

52%
42%
6%
100%

64,174
34,656
5,676
$104,506

62%
33%
5%
100%

Revenue

$27,698
28,211
2,432
$58,341

% of
revenue

48%
48%
4%
100%

EMCORE has two reportable operating segments:  the systems-related business unit and the materials-

related business unit.  The systems-related business unit designs, develops and manufactures tools and
manufacturing processes used to fabricate compound semiconductor wafers and devices. This business unit
assists customers with device design, process development and optimal configuration of TurboDisc production
systems.   Revenues for the systems-related business unit consist of sales of EMCORE’s TurboDisc production
systems as well as spare parts and services related to these systems. The materials-related business unit
designs, develops and manufactures compound semiconductor materials. Revenues for the materials-related
business unit include sales of semiconductor wafers, devices, packaged devices, modules and process
development technology.  EMCORE’s vertically-integrated product offering allows it to provide a complete
compound semiconductor solution to its customers. The segments reported are the segments of EMCORE for
which separate financial information is available and for which gross profit amounts are evaluated regularly by
executive management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.  EMCORE does not
allocate assets or operating expenses to the individual operating segments.  There are no intercompany sales
transactions between the two operating segments.

Comparison of Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000

Revenues. EMCORE’s revenues increased 76.7% or $80.1 million from $104.5 million for the fiscal year

ended September 30, 2000 to $184.6 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001.  This increase in
revenues was attributable to both systems- and materials-related product lines.  Systems-related revenues
increased 99.3% or $65.4 million from $65.8 million to $131.1 million.  The number of MOCVD production
systems shipped increased 89.4% from 47 in fiscal year 2000 to 89 in fiscal year 2001.  Materials-related
revenues increased 38.1% or $14.8 million from $38.7 million to $53.5 million.  On an annual basis, sales of
solar cells increased 10%, pHEMT and HBT epitaxial wafers increased 27% and VCSELs increased 302%,
respectively, from the prior year.  As a percentage of revenues, systems- and materials-related revenues
accounted for 71.0% and 29.0%, respectively, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 and 63.0% and
37.0%, respectively, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000.  EMCORE expects the product mix between
systems and materials to continue to approach 50% as other new products are introduced and production of
commercial volumes of these materials commences.  International sales accounted for 47.7% of revenues for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 and 38.6% of revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000.
The dollar increase in domestic sales is a direct result of significant materials-related design wins at several large
U.S. semiconductor and telecommunication companies. 

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Effective October 1, 2000, EMCORE changed its revenue recognition policy to defer the portion of

revenue related to installation and final acceptance until such installation and final acceptance are completed.
This change was made in accordance with the implementation of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements” (SAB 101).  Previously,
EMCORE had recognized 100 percent of revenue for products upon shipment as the product specifications had
been met and the title and risks and rewards of ownership had transferred to the customer since EMCORE has
historically completed such installation services successfully and since such services have required minimal
costs to complete.  The effect of this change is reported as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principle in the year ended September 30, 2001.  This net effect reflects the deferral as of October 1, 2000 of
$3.6 million of revenue and accrued installation expense previously recognized.  EMCORE recognized the
revenue included in the cumulative effect adjustment during the year ended September 30, 2001. 

Gross Profit. EMCORE’s gross profit increased 62.3% or $26.9 million from $43.2 million for the

fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 to $70.1 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001.  Gross
profit earned on systems-related revenues increased 108.5% or $30.4 million from $28.0 million to $58.4
million.  This increase is due primarily to the rise in production system sales, discussed above, as well as,
improved manufacturing efficiencies.  Component and service related revenues continue to increase as
EMCORE’s production system installed base now exceeds 400 MOCVD systems.  Gross profit earned on
materials-related revenues decreased 23.1% or $3.5 million from $15.2 million to $11.7 million.  EMCORE has a
significant amount of fixed expenses relating to capital equipment and manufacturing overhead in its new
facilities.  EMCORE experienced a reduction in materials-related revenues during the third and fourth quarters of
fiscal year 2001, which caused these fixed expenses to be allocated across reduced production volumes, which
adversely affected gross profit.  

Selling, General and Administrative.  Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by

35.7% or $7.9 million from $22.0 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 to $29.9 million for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2001.  A significant portion of the increase was due to increased commission
payments as a result of higher sales as well as headcount increases in marketing and sales personnel to support
domestic and foreign markets and new product lines.  As a percentage of revenue, selling, general and
administrative expenses decreased from 21.0% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 to 16.2% for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2001.  

Goodwill Amortization. Goodwill of $13.2 million was recorded in connection with our acquisition of

MODE in December 1997.  EMCORE recognized $4.4 million of goodwill amortization for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2000, which reflected a full year of amortization.  During the three months ended December 31,
2000, EMCORE amortized $0.7 million, the remaining portion of this goodwill.  In January 2001, EMCORE
purchased Analytical Solutions, Inc. and Training Solutions, Inc. and allocated approximately $3.1 million to
goodwill, which is being amortized using the straight-line method over a period of five years, or $155,000 per
quarter.  As of September 30, 2001, EMCORE had approximately $2.7 million of net goodwill remaining.  In
June 2001, SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” was approved by the FASB. Amortization of
goodwill, including goodwill recorded in past business combinations and indefinite lived intangible assets, will
cease upon adoption of this statement. EMCORE is planning to early adopt SFAS No. 142 in the first quarter of
fiscal year 2002. 

Research and Development. Research and development expenses increased 63.3% or $20.7 million

from $32.7 million in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 to $53.4 million in the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2001.  As a percentage of revenue, recurring research and development expenses decreased
from 31.3% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 to 28.9% for the fiscal year ended September 30,
2001. To maintain growth and to continue to pursue market leadership in materials science technology, 

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management expects to continue to invest a significant amount of its resources in research and development.
In fiscal year 2002, management expects research and development expenses to decrease approximately 25%,
due to the deferral or elimination of certain non-critical projects.

Interest Income/Expense. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, net interest changed $2.4
million from net interest income of $4.5 million to net interest income of $2.0 million.  The decrease in interest
income is a result of additional interest expense being incurred from the 5% convertible subordinated notes due
in 2006 coupled with lower interest rates on investments in marketable securities.

Other Income.   In March 2001, a net gain of $5.9 million was recorded related to the settlement of

litigation.  In August 2001, EMCORE sold its minority ownership position in the Uniroyal joint venture to Uniroyal
Technology Corporation (UTCI) and received approximately 2.0 million shares of UTCI common stock as
consideration for this transaction.  The net gain from the sale approximated $10.0 million.  

Equity in Unconsolidated Affiliates.   Because EMCORE does not have a controlling economic and

voting interest in its joint ventures, EMCORE accounts for these joint ventures under the equity method of
accounting. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, EMCORE incurred a net loss of $7.4 million related
to the Uniroyal joint venture and a $4.9 million net loss related to the GELcore joint venture. For the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2000, EMCORE incurred a net loss of $7.8 million related to the Uniroyal joint venture
and a $5.4 million net loss related to the GELcore joint venture.   

Income Taxes. As a result of its losses, EMCORE did not incur any income tax expense in both fiscal

years 2000 and 2001.   As of September 30, 2001, EMCORE has net operating loss carryforwards for tax
purposes of approximately $62.0 million that expire in the years 2003 through 2021.  EMCORE believes that the
consummation of certain equity transactions and a significant change in the ownership during fiscal years 1995,
1998 and 1999 have constituted a change in control under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).
Due to the change in control, EMCORE’s ability to use its federal net operating loss carryovers and federal
research credit carryovers to offset future income and income taxes, respectively, are subject to annual
limitations under IRC Sections 382 and 383.

Comparison of Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2000 and 1999

Revenues. EMCORE’s revenues increased 79.1% or $46.2 million from $58.3 million for the fiscal

year ended September 30, 1999 to $104.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000.  This increase
in revenues was attributable to both systems- and materials-related product lines.  Systems-related revenues
increased 47.9% or $21.3 million from $44.5 million to $65.8 million.  The number of MOCVD production
systems shipped increased 51.6% from 31 in fiscal year 1999 to 47 in fiscal year 2000.  Materials-related
revenues increased 179.3% or $24.9 million from $13.9 million to $38.7 million.  This revenue growth was
primarily related to sales of solar cells and sales of pHEMT and HBT epitaxial wafers to wireless communication
companies, which increased 1,760.6% and 802.0%, respectively, from the prior year.  As a percentage of
revenues, systems- and materials-related revenues accounted for 76.2% and 23.8%, respectively, for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 1999 and 63.0% and 37.0%, respectively, for the fiscal year ended September 30,
2000. International sales accounted for 52.5% of revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 and
38.6% of revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000. 

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Gross Profit.  EMCORE’s gross profit increased 71.6% or $18.0 million from $25.2 million for the

fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 to $43.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000.
Gross profit earned on systems-related revenues increased 56.0% or $10.0 million from $18.0 million to
$28.0 million.  This increase is due primarily to the rise in production system sales, discussed above, as well
as, improved manufacturing efficiencies.  Component and service related revenues continued to increase as
EMCORE’s production system installed base exceeded 300 MOCVD systems.  Gross profit earned on
materials-related revenues increased 110.2% or $8.0 million from $7.2 million to $15.2 million.  

Selling, General and Administrative.  Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by
52.4% or $7.6 million from $14.4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 to $22.0 million for
the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000.  A significant portion of the increase was due to headcount
increases in marketing and sales personnel to support domestic and foreign markets and other
administrative headcount additions to sustain internal support.  As a percentage of revenue, selling, general
and administrative expenses decreased from 24.7% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 to 21.0%
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000.  

Goodwill Amortization.  Goodwill of $13.2 million was recorded in connection with our
acquisition of MODE in December 1997.  EMCORE recognized $4.4 million of goodwill amortization for the
fiscal years ended September 30, 1999 and 2000, each reflecting a full year of amortization.  As of
September 30, 2000, EMCORE had approximately $0.7 million of net goodwill remaining, which was fully
amortized by December 2000.

Research and Development. Recurring research and development expenses increased 57.8% or
$12.0 million from $20.7 million in the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 to $32.7 million in the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2000.  As a percentage of revenue, recurring research and development
expenses decreased from 35.5% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 to 31.3% for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2000.  During the quarter ended September 30, 2000, EMCORE incurred $7.0 million
of additional research and development expenses in connection with EMCORE’s array transceiver program,
manufacturing process development and transponder development.  In addition, EMCORE accelerated
certain fiber optic and wireless programs to meet customer driven market windows. 

Interest Income/Expense. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000, net interest changed

$5.4 million from net interest expense of $0.9 million to net interest income of $4.5 million.  In March
2000, EMCORE completed the issuance of an additional 2.0 million common stock shares (adjusted for 2:1
stock split) through a public offering, which resulted in proceeds of $127.5 million, net of issuance costs.  A
portion of the proceeds was used to repay all outstanding bank loans, thereby reducing interest expense and
generating interest income on the retained proceeds.  Higher interest rates in fiscal year 2000 also
contributed to increased interest income.

Imputed Warrant Interest Expense, non-cash.

In 1999, EMCORE’s Chairman personally

guaranteed EMCORE’s bank facility and extended a line of credit to EMCORE.  In recognition of these
services during 2000, the Board of Directors granted a warrant for 600,000 shares (adjusted for 2:1 stock
split) of common stock to the Chairman.  The warrant was immediately exercisable at $6.47 per share.  As
the warrant related to past services, the fair value was charged as an expense in the Statement of
Operations.  EMCORE assigned a fair value of $689,000 to the warrants, which was based upon EMCORE’s
application of the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.  The consequent expense was charged to imputed
warrant interest expense, non-cash. 

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Equity in Unconsolidated Affiliates. Because EMCORE does not have a controlling economic and

voting interest in its joint ventures, EMCORE accounts for these joint ventures under the equity method of
accounting.  For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000, EMCORE incurred a net loss of $7.8 million related
to the Uniroyal joint venture and a $5.4 million net loss related to the GELcore joint venture.  For the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1999, EMCORE incurred a net loss of $2.2 million related to the Uniroyal joint venture
and a $2.5 million net loss related to the GELcore joint venture. 

Income Taxes.  As a result of its losses, EMCORE did not incur any income tax expense in both fiscal

years 1999 and 2000.   As of September 30, 2000, EMCORE had net operating loss carryforwards for tax
purposes of approximately $44.0 million that expire in the years 2003 through 2020.  

Quarterly Results of Operations

The following tables present EMCORE’s unaudited results of operations expressed in dollars and as a

percentage of revenues for the eight most recently ended quarters.  EMCORE believes that all necessary
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, have been included in the amounts below to
present fairly the selected quarterly information when read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and notes included elsewhere in this document.  EMCORE’s results from operations may vary
substantially from quarter to quarter.  Accordingly, the operating results for a quarter are not necessarily
indicative of results for any subsequent quarter or for the full year.

Effective October 1, 2000, EMCORE changed its revenue recognition policy to defer the portion of

revenue related to installation and final acceptance until such installation and final acceptance are completed.
This change was made in accordance with the implementation of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements” (SAB 101).  Previously,
EMCORE had recognized 100 percent of revenue for products at such time as the product specifications had
been met and the title and risks and rewards of ownership had transferred to the customer since EMCORE has
historically completed such installation services successfully and since such services have required minimal
costs to complete.  The effect of this change is reported as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principle in the year ended September 30, 2001.  This net effect reflects the deferral as of October 1, 2000 of
$3.6 million of revenue and accrued installation expense previously recognized.  EMCORE recognized the $3.6
million in revenue included in the cumulative effect adjustment during the year ended September 30, 2001.  The
quarters ended December 31, 2000, March 31, 2001 and June 30, 2001 have been restated to reflect the
adoption of SAB 101.

EMCORE has experienced and expects to continue to experience significant fluctuations in quarterly

results.  Factors which have had an influence on and may continue to influence EMCORE’s operating results in a
particular quarter include, but are not limited to, the timing of receipt of orders, cancellations, rescheduling or
delay in product shipment or supply deliveries, product mix, competitive pricing pressures, EMCORE’s ability to
design, manufacture and ship products on a cost effective and timely basis, including the ability of EMCORE to
achieve and maintain acceptable production yields for wafers and devices, regional economic conditions and the
announcement and introduction of new products by EMCORE and by its competitors.  The timing of sales of
EMCORE’s TurboDisc production systems may cause substantial fluctuations in quarterly operating results due to
the substantially higher per unit price of these products relative to EMCORE’s other products.  If the compound
semiconductor industry experiences downturns or slowdowns, EMCORE’s business, financial condition and
results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.

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Statements of Operations

(in thousands)

Revenues

Cost of revenues

Gross profit

Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative

Goodwill amortization

Research and development

Total operating expenses 

Operating income (loss)

Stated interest expense/(income), net

Imputed warrant interest expense,

non-cash

Other income
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated

affiliates

Total other expenses/(income)

Income (loss) before cumulative 

effect of a change in 

accounting principle

Cumulative effect of a change in 

accounting principle

Net income (loss) 

Revenues

Cost of revenues

Gross profit

Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative

Goodwill amortization

Research and development

Total operating expenses 

Operating income (loss)

Stated interest expense/(income), net 

Imputed warrant interest expense,

non-cash

Other income

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated

affiliates

Total other expenses/(income)

Income (loss) before cumulative 

effect of a change in 

accounting principle

Cumulative effect of a change in 

accounting principle

Net income (loss) 

20

Dec. 31,
1999

Mar. 31,
2000

Jun. 30,
2000

Sept. 30,
2000

Dec. 31,
2000

Mar. 31,
2001

Jun. 30,
2001

Sept. 30,
2001

$16,501

$23,925

$30,023

$34,057

$39,090

$44,825

$52,652

$48,047

9,778

6,723

13,989

9,936

17,537

12,486

19,997

14,060

23,352

15,738

28,049

16,776

30,626

22,026

32,482

15,565

4,724

1,098

4,708

10,530

(3,807)

(78)

163

-

2,766

2,851

5,271

1,098

4,662

11,031

(1,095)

(615)

680

-

3,047

3,112

5,919

1,098

5,984

13,001

(515)

(1,951)

6,079

1,098

17,335

24,512

(10,452)

(1,848)

-

-

-

-

6,983

734

13,179

20,896

(5,158)

(1,492)

-

-

2,896

945

4,556

2,708

4,132

2,640

7,552

103

11,998

19,653

(2,877)

(794)

-

(5,890)

3,668

(3,016)

7,096

155

13,889

21,140

886

(68)

8,220

155

14,325

22,700

(7,135)

306

-

-

-

(10,030)

2,725

2,657

1,801

(7,923)

(6,658)

(4,207)

(1,460)

(13,160)

(7,798)

139

(1,771)

788

-

-

-

-

(3,646)

-

-

$(6,658)

$(4,207)

$(1,460)

$(13,160)

$(11,444)

$139 

$(1,771)

-

$788 

Dec. 31,
1999

Mar. 31,
2000

Jun. 30,
2000

Sept. 30,
2000

Dec. 31,
2000

Mar. 31,
2001

Jun. 30,
2001

Sept. 30,
2001

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

59.3

40.7

28.6

6.7

28.5

63.8

(23.1)

(0.5)

1.0

-

16.8

17.3

58.5

41.5

22.0

4.6

19.5

46.1

(4.6)

(2.6)

2.8

-

12.7

13.0

58.4

41.6

19.7

3.7

19.9

43.3

(1.7)

(6.5)

-

-

9.6

3.1

58.7

41.3

17.8

3.2

50.9

72.0

(30.7)

(5.4)

-

-

13.4

8.0

59.7

40.3

17.9

1.9

33.7

53.5

(13.2)

(3.8)

-

-

10.6

6.8

62.6

37.4

16.8

0.2

26.8

43.8

(6.4)

(1.8)

-

(13.1)

8.2

(6.7)

58.2

41.8

13.5

0.3

26.4

40.2

1.7

(0.2)

-

-

5.2

5.0

(40.3)

(17.6)

(4.9)

(38.6)

(19.9)

0.3

(3.4)

-

-

-

-

(40.3)%

(17.6)%

(4.9)%

(38.6)%

(9.3)

(29.3)%

-

0.3%

-

(3.4)%

100.0%

67.6

32.4

17.1

0.3

29.8

47.2

(14.9)

0.6

-

(20.9)

3.7

(16.5)

1.6

-

1.6%

EMCORE Corporation

Liquidity and Capital Resources

EMCORE has funded operations to date through sales of equity, bank borrowings, subordinated debt

and revenues from product sales.  In May 2001, EMCORE issued $175.0 million of 5% convertible subordinated
notes due in May 2006. In March 2000, EMCORE completed an additional public offering and raised
approximately $127.5 million, net of issuance costs. In June 1999, EMCORE completed a secondary public
offering and raised approximately $52.0 million, net of issuance costs.  As of September 30, 2001, EMCORE
had working capital of approximately $201.2 million, including $147.7 million in cash, cash equivalents and
marketable securities.

Cash used for operating activities approximated $52.5 million during the year ended September 30,

2001, as a result of increases in accounts receivable, inventory and other current assets coupled with a decrease
in advanced billings and EMCORE’s net loss.  The increase in accounts receivable and inventories was within
expectations of the 77% increase in revenues from the prior year. For the year ended September 30, 2001, net
cash used for investment activities amounted to approximately $117.0 million. EMCORE’s capital expenditures
totaled $89.3 million, which was used primarily for capacity expansion at both New Jersey and New Mexico’s
manufacturing facilities.  Completed in January 2001, EMCORE tripled its cleanroom manufacturing capacity in
New Mexico by adding on an additional 36,000 square feet to the existing 50,000 square foot building which
houses EMCORE’s solar cell, optical components and networking products.  Capital spending in fiscal year 2001
also included the purchase of and continued upgrades to manufacturing facilities, continued investment in
analytical and diagnostic research and development equipment, upgrading and purchasing computer equipment
and the manufacture of TurboDisc MOCVD production systems used internally for production of materials-
related products. EMCORE’s planned capital expenditures are expected to total approximately $24.0 million
during fiscal year 2002.  EMCORE’s net investment in marketable securities increased by $19.7 million during
the year ended September 30, 2001.  Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended September
30, 2001 amounted to approximately $190.2 million.  In May 2001, EMCORE completed the private placement
of $175.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5% convertible subordinated notes due 2006. The notes are
convertible into EMCORE common stock at a conversion price of $48.76 per share. The proceeds of the offering
are being used for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures, working capital, funding its joint
venture and for research and development.  In addition, EMCORE may use a portion of the proceeds of the
offering to strategically acquire or invest in complementary businesses, products or technology, either directly or
through its joint venture.

In March 2001, EMCORE entered into an Amended and Restated Revolving Loan and Security

Agreement with a bank. This credit facility provides for revolving loans in an amount up to $20.0 million
outstanding at any one time, depending on EMCORE’s borrowing base.  These loans bear interest payable
monthly in arrears at a rate equal to the lesser of the prime rate or LIBOR plus a margin of 1.50%.  The credit
facility matures on January 31, 2003.  The loans under the credit facility are secured by a security interest in
substantially all of our personal property.  There were no borrowings under this facility and EMCORE was in
compliance with all covenants at September 30, 2001. 

EMCORE believes that its current liquidity, together with available credit, should be sufficient to meet

its cash needs for working capital through fiscal year 2002.  However, if the available credit facilities, cash
generated from operations and cash on hand are not sufficient to satisfy EMCORE’s liquidity requirements,
EMCORE will seek to obtain additional equity or debt financing.  Additional funding may not be available when
needed or on terms acceptable to EMCORE.  If EMCORE is required to raise additional financing and if adequate
funds are not available or not available on acceptable terms, the ability to continue to fund expansion, develop
and enhance products and services, or otherwise respond to competitive pressures will be severely limited.
Such a limitation could have a material adverse effect on EMCORE’s business, financial condition or operations. 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2001, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141, “Business Combinations”
was approved by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).  SFAS No. 141 requires that the purchase
method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001.  Goodwill and certain
intangible assets, arising from these business combinations, will remain on the balance sheet and will not be
amortized.  On an annual basis, and when there is reason to suspect that their values have been diminished or
impaired, these assets must be tested for impairment, and write-downs may be necessary.

In June 2001, SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” was approved by the FASB.  SFAS
No. 142 changes the accounting for goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets from an amortization method
to an impairment-only approach.  Amortization of goodwill, including goodwill recorded in past business
combinations and indefinite lived intangible assets, will cease upon adoption of this statement.  During fiscal
year 2001, EMCORE recognized $1.1 million in goodwill amortization.  Identifiable intangible assets will continue
to be amortized over their useful lives and reviewed for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 121
“Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of”.  EMCORE is
required to implement SFAS No. 142 in fiscal year 2003. EMCORE is planning to early adopt SFAS No. 142 in
the first quarter of fiscal year 2002. 

In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143 “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.”  SFAS

No. 143 addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations and costs associated with the retirement of
tangible long-lived assets.  EMCORE is required to implement SFAS No. 143 in fiscal year 2003.  EMCORE is
currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS No. 143 will have on its results of operations and
financial position.

In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-

Lived Assets.”  SFAS No. 144 replaces SFAS No. 121 and establishes accounting and reporting standards for
long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale.  This standard applies to all long-lived assets, including discontinued
operations.  SFAS No. 144 requires that those assets be measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value
less cost to sell.  SFAS No. 144 also broadens the reporting of discontinued operations to include all
components of an entity with operations that can be distinguished from the rest of the entity that will be
eliminated from the ongoing operations of the entity in a disposal transaction. EMCORE is required to implement
SFAS No. 144 in fiscal year 2003.  EMCORE is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS No.
144 will have on its results of operations and financial position, if any.

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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

In May 2001, EMCORE completed the issuance of $175.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0%
convertible subordinated notes due in May 2006.  The notes are convertible into EMCORE common stock at a
conversion price of $48.76 per share.  Although the fair market value of these fixed rate notes is subject to
interest rate risk, an immediate 10% change in interest rates would not have a material impact on our future
operating results or cash flows.

EMCORE accounts for its investment in marketable securities as available for sale securities in

accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities.”  Unrealized gains and losses for these securities are excluded from earnings and reported as a
separate component of shareholders’ equity.  Realized gains and losses on sales of investments, as determined
on a specific identification basis, are included in the consolidated statements of operations.  Fair values are
determined by reference to market prices for securities as quoted based on publicly traded exchanges.  At
September 30, 2001, the Company’s available for sale marketable securities were comprised of both debt and
equity securities.  The fair value of the debt securities approximated cost.  At September 30, 2001, the
Company’s debt securities were comprised of $24.2 million of corporate debt securities, $34.5 million of
municipal bonds and $11.1 million of asset-backed securities.  The contractual maturities for all available for sale
debt securities will occur during fiscal 2002. In August 2001, EMCORE sold its minority ownership position in its
joint venture with Uniroyal Technology Corporation (UTCI) in exchange for approximately 2.0 million shares of
UTCI common stock.  EMCORE’s cost basis in the UTCI stock is $7.10 per share or approximately $14.0 million.
At September 30, 2001, the fair market value of UTCI stock was $3.14 per share.  Therefore, EMCORE had an
unrealized loss of $7.8 million recorded as a component of comprehensive loss.   The investment of UTCI
common stock is subject to market risk of equity price changes.  While EMCORE cannot predict or manage the
future price for such stock, management continues to evaluate its investment position on an ongoing basis,
which may result in the write down of the investment to an estimated realizable value and our results of
operations could be materially and adversely affected.

Although EMCORE occasionally enters into transactions denominated in foreign currencies, the total

amount of such transactions is not material.  Accordingly, fluctuations in foreign currency values would not have
a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the years ended September 30, 2001, 2000, 1999
(in thousands, except per share data)

Revenues:

Systems-related
Materials-related

Total revenues

Cost of revenues:

Systems-related
Materials-related

Total cost of revenues

Gross profit

Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative
Goodwill amortization
Research and development

Total operating expenses

Operating loss

Other (income) expense:
Interest income
Interest expense
Imputed warrrant interest expense, non-cash
Other income
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliates

Total other (income) expense

2001

2000

1999

$131,141
53,473
184,614

$65,788
38,718
104,506

$44,477
13,864
58,341

72,725
41,784
114,509
70,105

29,851
1,147
53,391
84,389
(14,284)

(5,288)
3,240
-
(15,920)
12,326
(5,642)

37, 775
23,526
61,301
43,205

21,993
4,392
32,689
59,074
(15,869)

(4,834)
342
843
-
13,265
9,616

26,522
6,636
33,158
25,183

14,433
4,393
20,713
39,539
(14,356)

(751)
1,617
1,136
-
4,997
6,999

Loss before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of 
a change in accounting principle

Extraordinary item - loss on early extinguishment of debt
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle

Net loss

(8,642)
-
(3,646)
$(12,288)

(25,485)
-
-
$(25,485)

(21,355)
(1,334)

-

$(22,689)

Per share data
Weighted average basic and diluted shares

outstanding used in per share data calculations

34,438

31,156

21,180

Loss per basic and diluted share before

extraordinary item and cumulative effect of a change
in accounting principle

Net loss per basic and diluted share

$(0.25)
$(0.36)

$(0.82)
$(0.82)

$(1.03)
$(1.09)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of September 30, 2001 and 2000
(in thousands, except per share data)

ASSETS
Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents
Marketable securities
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of

$1,139 and $1,065 at September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively

Accounts receivable - related parties
Inventories, net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net
Goodwill, net
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Other assets, net
Total assets

LIABILITIES and SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:

Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Advanced billings
Capitalized lease obligation - current
Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities  

Convertible subordinated notes
Capitalized lease obligation, net of current portion 
Other liabilities

Total liabilities

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par, 5,882,352 shares authorized, no shares outstanding
Common stock, no par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 35,617,303

shares issued and 35,597,475 outstanding at September 30, 2001;
33,974,698 shares issued and 33,971,562 outstanding at September 30, 2000

Accumulated deficit
Comprehensive income (loss)
Shareholders’ notes receivable
Treasury stock, at cost; 19,828 shares at September 30, 2001; 3,136 shares

at September 30, 2000  

Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

EMCORE Corporation

2001

2000

$71,239
76,422

30,918
2,161
47, 382
4,471
232,593

143,223
2,687
9,228
15,822
$403,553

$14,075
13,533
3,715
57
-
31,380

175,000
46
-
206,426

$50,849
50,896

18,240
2,334
30,724
1,829
154,872

69,701
734
17, 015
1,580
$243,902

$16,512
6,083
20,278
72
340
43,285

-
75
1,220
44,580

-

-

327,559
(121,152)
(8,314)
(34)

(932)
197,127
$403,553

314,780
(108,864)
5
(6,360)

(239)
199,322
$243,902

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999
(in thousands)

Common Stock
Shares Amount

Accumulated
Deficit

Comprehensive
Income
(Loss)

Shareholders’
Notes 
Receivable

Treasury
Stock

18,752

$87,443

$(60,196)

-

$(7,667)

-

Balance at September 30, 1998

Net loss

Comprehensive loss

Preferred stock dividends

Accretion of redeemable preferred stock to redemption

value

Issuance of common stock purchase warrants

2,596

Issuance of common stock, net of issuance cost of $5,000

6,000

52,000

Stock option exercise

Stock purchase warrant exercise

220

643

Conversion of convertible preferred stock into common stock

1,040

Redemptions of shareholders’ notes receivable

376

2,450

7,125

Compensatory stock issuance

53

436

Balance at September 30, 1999

26,708

152,426

Net loss

Unrealized gain on marketable seurities

Comprehensive loss

Preferred stock dividends

Accretion of redeemable preferred stock to redemption  

value

Issuance of common stock purchase warrants

689

Issuance of common stock, net of issuance cost of $8,500

2,000

127,500

Stock option exercise

Stock purchase warrant exercise

506

2,197

1,996

10,874

Conversion of convertible preferred stock into common stock

2,060

14,193

Compensatory stock issuances

Conversion of subordinated notes into common stock

Treasury stock

Redemptions of shareholders’ notes receivable

1,401

5,500

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682

(3)

(22,689)

(319)

(52)

(83,256)

(25,485)

(83)

(40)

120

(7,547)

-

-

5

(239)

1,187

Balance at September 30, 2000 

33,972

314,780

(108,864)

5

(6,360)

(239)

(12,288)

(8,085)

(234)

Net loss

Unrealized loss on marketable securities

Translation adjustment

Comprehensive loss

Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisitions

Stock option exercise

Stock purchase warrant exercise

Compensatory stock issuances

Issuances of common stock - Employee Stock Purchase  

Plan

Treasury stock

Redemptions of shareholders’ notes receivable

1,840

3,247

5,508

1,507

677

41

438

1,111

34

17

(16)

(693)

6,326

Total
Shareholders’
Equity
$19,580

(22,689)

(22,689)

(319)

(52)

2,596

52,000

376

2,450

7,125

120

436

61,623

(25,485)

5

(25,480)

(83)

(40)

689

127,500

2,197

10,874

14,193

1,401

5,500

(239)

1,187

199,322

(12,288)

(8,085)

(234)

(20,607)

1,840

3,247

5,508

1,507

677

(693)

6,326

Balance at September 30, 2001

35,597

$327,559

$(121,152)

$(8,314)

$(34)

$(932)

$197,127

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999
(in thousands)

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by

(used for) operating activities:

Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle 
Depreciation and amortization
Provision for doubtful accounts
Gain on sale of unconsolidated affiliate
Deferred gain on sales to unconsolidated affiliate
Non-cash charges on warrant issuances
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliates
Compensatory stock issuance

Change in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable – trade
Accounts receivable - related parties
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Other assets
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Advanced billings
Other

Total adjustments

Net cash and cash equivalents (used for) provided by operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment
Cash purchase of business, net of cash acquired
Investments in marketable securities, net
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Payments of restricted cash

EMCORE Corporation

2001

2000

1999

$(12,288)

$(25,485)

$(22,689)

3,646
17,419
370
(10,000)
(1,560)
-
-
12,326
858

(13,952)
174
(16,966)
(2,631)
(14,336)
(2,475)
7,087
(20,211)
(234)

(43,485)

(52,773)

(89,324)
(1,707)
(19,654)
(6,302)
-

-
14,955
780
-
301
843
-
13,265
566

(7,597)
146
(16,734)
(1,440)
(983)
11,153
1,910
15,928
-

33,093

-
11,575
390
-
1,259
1,136
1,334
4,997
436

(4,375)
(1,980)
(1,545)
(140)
(69)
(6,664)
(24)
1,170
(52)

7,448

7,608

(15,241)

(33,755)
-
(50,896)
(19,949)
-

(17,110)
-
-
(14,203)
62

Net cash and cash equivalents used for investing activities

(116,987)

(104,600)

(31,251)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from convertible subordinated notes
Proceeds from public stock offering, net of issuance cost of $8,500
Proceeds from preferred stock offering, net of issuance cost of $500
Proceeds from public stock offering, net of issuance cost of $5,000
Proceeds under convertible subordinated debenture
Payments under bank loans
Payments under notes payable – related party
Payments on demand note facility and subordinated debt
Proceeds from exercise of stock purchase warrants
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Payments on capital lease obligations
Purchase of treasury stock
Dividends paid on preferred stock
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan 
Proceeds from shareholders’ notes receivable

Net cash and cash equivalents provided by financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

175,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,509
3,248
(44)
-
-
677
5,760
190,150
20,390
50,849
$71,239

-
127,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
10,874
2,197
(715)
(239)
(133)
-
1,192
140,676
43,684
7,165
$50,849

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

-
-
21,200
52,000
7,800
(17,950)
(7,000)
(8,563)
2,164
376
(573)
-
(253)
-
-
49,201
2,709
4,456
$7,165

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - continued
For the years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999

(in thousands)

Supplemental  Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:

Cash paid for interest

Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:

Treasury stock received for redemption of shareholders’ notes

2001

2000

1999

$29

$351

$1,739

receivable

$693

$239

Issuance of non-qualified stock options to equity 

investee

$649

$835

Proceeds from sale of joint venture in form of marketable securities

($13,958)

-

Common stock issued on the exercise of warrants in exchange for

subordinated notes

Conversion of mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock

to common stock

-

-

$7,800

$14,420

$7,280

-

-

-

-

Reference is made to Note 9 – Debt Facilities - for disclosure relating to certain non-cash warrant issuance.
Reference is made to Note 12 - Shareholders’ Equity - for disclosure relating to certain non-cash equity transactions.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
As of September 30, 2001 and 2000 and 
for the years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999

NOTE 1. Description of Business

EMCORE Corporation

EMCORE Corporation (the “Company”), a New Jersey Corporation, designs, develops and manufactures
compound semiconductor materials and is a leading developer and manufacturer of the tools and
manufacturing processes used to fabricate compound semiconductor wafers, devices and modules.  EMCORE’s
products and technology enable its customers, both in the United States and internationally, to manufacture
commercial volumes of high-performance electronic devices using compound semiconductors.   EMCORE offers
a versatile portfolio of compound semiconductor products for the rapidly expanding broadband and wireless
communications and solid-state lighting markets. The Company's integrated solutions philosophy embodies state
of the art technology, material science expertise and a shared vision of our customer's goals and objectives to
be leaders and pioneers in the rapidly growing world of compound semiconductors. EMCORE's solutions
include: optical components for high speed data and telecommunications; solar cells for global satellite
communications; electronic materials for high bandwidth communications systems, such as Internet access and
wireless telephones; MOCVD tools for the growth of GaAs, AlGaAs, InP, InGaP, InGaAlP, InGaAsP, GaN, InGaN,
AlGaN, and SiC epitaxial materials used in numerous applications, including data and telecommunications
modules, cellular telephones, solar cells and high brightness LEDs. 

NOTE 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its wholly owned subsidiaries.  The equity method of accounting is used for unconsolidated affiliates where the
Company exercises significant influence, generally when ownership is at least 20% and not more than 50%.  All
intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.  Prior period balances have been
reclassified to conform to the current period financial statement presentation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents.  The Company considers all highly liquid short-term investments purchased with
an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. 

Marketable Securities.  The Company accounts for its investment in marketable securities as available for sale
securities in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and
Equity Securities.”  Unrealized gains and losses for these securities are excluded from earnings and reported as
a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments, as determined
on a specific identification basis, are included in the consolidated statements of operations.  Fair values are
determined by reference to market prices for securities as quoted based on publicly traded exchanges.  At
September 30, 2001, the Company’s available for sale marketable securities were comprised of both debt and
equity securities.  The fair value of the debt securities approximated cost.  At September 30, 2001, the
Company’s debt securities were comprised of $24.2 million of corporate debt securities, $34.5 million of
municipal bonds and $11.1 million of asset-backed securities.  The contractual maturities for all available for sale
debt securities will occur during fiscal 2002.  The Company recorded $113,000 of net realized gains on sales of
available-for-sale debt securities during fiscal 2001. In August 2001, EMCORE sold its minority ownership
position in its joint venture with Uniroyal Technology Corporation (UTCI) in exchange for approximately 2.0
million shares of UTCI common stock.  EMCORE’s cost basis in the UTCI stock is $7.10 per share or
approximately $14.0 million.  At September 30, 2001, the fair market value of UTCI stock was $3.14 per share.
Therefore, EMCORE had an unrealized loss of $7.8 million recorded as a component of comprehensive loss.
The investment of UTCI common stock is subject to market risk of equity price changes.  While EMCORE cannot
predict or manage the future price for such stock, management continues to evaluate its investment position on
an ongoing basis, which may result in the write down of the investment to an estimated realizable value and
our results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. 

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments.  The Company estimates the fair value of its financial instruments based
upon discounted cash flow analyses using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate on similar instruments as
the discount rate.  As of September 30, 2001 and 2000, the carrying values of the Company’s cash, cash
equivalents, marketable securities, accounts receivables and accounts payable as reflected on the Company’s
accompanying balance sheet approximates fair value.

Inventories.  Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market with cost being determined using the first-in,
first-out (FIFO) method. 

Property, Plant and Equipment. Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost.  Significant renewals and
betterments are capitalized.  Maintenance and repairs, which do not extend the useful lives of the respective
assets, are expensed.  Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of
the applicable assets, which range from three to forty years.  Leasehold improvements are amortized using the
straight-line method over the term of the related leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements,
whichever is less.  Depreciation expense includes the amortization of capital lease assets.  When assets are
retired or otherwise disposed of, the assets and related accumulated depreciation accounts are adjusted
accordingly, and any resulting gain or loss is recorded in current operations.

Long-Lived Assets. The carrying amount of long-lived assets are reviewed on a regular basis for the existence
of facts or circumstances, both internally and externally, that suggest impairment.  To date no such impairment
has been indicated.  The Company determines if the carrying amount of a long-lived asset is impaired based on
anticipated undiscounted cash flows before interest.  In the event of an impairment, a loss is recognized based
on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds fair value of the asset.  Fair value is determined primarily
using the anticipated cash flows before interest, discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved.

Included in other assets are various deferred costs and Company loans.  The deferred costs are

Other Assets.
primarily related to $6.2 million of financing costs associated with the May 2001 issuance of $175.0 million
convertible subordinated notes due in 2006.  These financing costs are being amortized on a straight-line basis
over the five-year life of the notes.  Total capitalized financing costs, net of fiscal 2001 amortization of $516,000,
was $5.7 million at September 30, 2001.  Deferred costs also include costs related to obtaining product patents
that enhance and maintain the Company’s intellectual property position.  These patent costs totaling $1.3
million, net of amortization, are being amortized on a straight-line basis over five years or the remaining life of
the patent, whichever is less.  Total patent amortization expense amounted to approximately $346,000,
$219,000 and $143,000 for the years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.  Company
loans primarily consisted of a $3.0 million loan to the Chief Executive Officer and a $5.0 million loan to Uniroyal
Technology Corporation, Inc.; See NOTE 14 - Related Parties. 

Goodwill of $13.2 million was recorded in connection with our acquisition of MicroOptical Devices,

Goodwill.
Inc. in December 1997.  EMCORE recognized $4.4 million of goodwill amortization for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2000, which reflected a full year of amortization.  During the three months ended December 31,
2000, EMCORE amortized $0.7 million, the remaining portion of this goodwill.  In January 2001, EMCORE
purchased Analytical Solutions, Inc. and Training Solutions, Inc. and allocated approximately $3.1 million to
goodwill which is being amortized using the straight-line method over a period of five years, or $155,000 per
quarter.  As of September 30, 2001, EMCORE had approximately $2.7 million of net goodwill remaining.  In
June 2001, SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” was approved by the FASB.   EMCORE is
planning to early adopt SFAS No. 142 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2002. 

Advanced Billings. This represents customer deposits on systems- and materials-related orders.

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Income Taxes. The Company recognizes deferred income taxes by the asset and liability method of accounting
for income taxes.  Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for differences
between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities at enacted statutory tax rates in effect for
the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.  The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax
rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  In addition, valuation allowances
are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.  The
primary sources of temporary differences are depreciation and amortization of intangible assets. 

Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements.
Estimates also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual
results may differ from those estimates.  The Company’s most significant estimates relate to accounts receivable
and inventory valuation reserves, warranty accruals and the valuation of long-lived assets. 

Revenue Recognition and Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle. Revenues from systems-
related sales is recognized when the product meets the customer’s specifications and when the title and the
risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the customer.  EMCORE’s billing terms on system sales generally
include a hold-back of  20 percent on the total purchase price subject to completion of the installation and final
acceptance process at the customer site.  Effective October 1, 2000, EMCORE changed its revenue recognition
policy to defer the portion of revenue related to installation and final acceptance until such installation and final
acceptance are completed.  This change was made in accordance with the implementation of U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB
101).  Previously, EMCORE had recognized 100 percent of revenue for products upon shipment as the product
specifications had been met and the title and risks and rewards of ownership had transferred to the customer
since EMCORE has historically completed such installation services successfully and since such services have
required minimal costs to complete.  The effect of this change is reported as the cumulative effect of a change
in accounting principle in the year ended September 30, 2001.  This net effect reflects the deferral as of
October 1, 2000 of $3.6 million of revenue and accrued installation expense previously recognized.  EMCORE
recognized the revenue included in the cumulative effect adjustment during the year ended September 30,
2001.

Revenues from materials-related sales are recognized when the product meets the customer’s specifications and
when the title and the risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the customer.  For new applications of
EMCORE’s products where performance cannot be assessed prior to meeting specifications at the customer’s
site, no revenue is recognized until such specifications are met.  EMCORE also provides service for its products.
Revenue from time and materials based service arrangements is recognized as the service is performed.
Revenue from service contracts is recognized ratably over the term of such service contracts.

Product Warranty Costs. The Company’s products generally carry a one-year warranty.  A reserve is
established at the time of sale to cover estimated warranty costs.  The Company’s estimate of warranty cost is
based on its history of warranty repairs.  While most new products are extensions of existing technology, the
estimate could change if new products require a significantly different level of repair than similar products have
required in the past.  

Research and Development.  Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred. 

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Concentration of Credit Risk. Financial instruments, which may subject the Company to a concentration of
credit risk, consist primarily of cash equivalents, marketable securities and accounts receivable.  Marketable
securities consist primarily of high-grade corporate debt, commercial paper, government securities and other
investments at interest rates that vary by security.  The Company’s cash equivalents consist primarily of money
market funds. The Company has maintained cash balances with certain financial institutions in excess of the
$100,000 insured limit of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company performs ongoing credit
evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and generally requires no collateral from its customers.  To
reduce credit risk and to fund manufacturing costs, the Company requires periodic prepayments or irrevocable
letters of credit on most production system orders.  The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses
based upon the credit risk of specified customers, historical trends and other information. The Company’s credit
losses generally have not exceeded its expectations.  Although such losses have been within management’s
expectations to date, there can be no assurance that such reserves will continue to be adequate.

Currency Translation.  Assets and liabilities of the Company’s Taiwan operations are translated from Taiwanese
new dollar into U.S. dollars at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date.  Revenues and expenses
are translated at average monthly exchange rates prevailing during the year.  Resulting translation adjustments
are reflected in shareholders’ equity as a component of comprehensive income or loss.

Recent Financial Accounting Pronouncements.

In June 2001, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141, “Business Combinations” was
approved by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).  SFAS No. 141 requires that the purchase
method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001.  Goodwill and certain
intangible assets, arising from these business combinations, will remain on the balance sheet and will not be
amortized.  On an annual basis, and when there is reason to suspect that their values have been diminished or
impaired, these assets must be tested for impairment, and write-downs may be necessary.

In June 2001, SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” was approved by the FASB.  SFAS No. 142
changes the accounting for goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets from an amortization method to an
impairment-only approach.  Amortization of goodwill, including goodwill recorded in past business combinations
and indefinite lived intangible assets, will cease upon adoption of this statement.  During fiscal year 2001,
EMCORE recognized $1.1 million in goodwill amortization.  Identifiable intangible assets will continue to be
amortized over their useful lives and reviewed for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 121 “Accounting for
the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of”.  EMCORE is required to
implement SFAS No. 142 in fiscal year 2003.  EMCORE is planning to early adopt SFAS No. 142 in the first
quarter of fiscal year 2002. 

In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143 “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.”  SFAS No. 143
addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations and costs associated with the retirement of tangible
long-lived assets.  EMCORE is required to implement SFAS No. 143 in fiscal year 2003.  EMCORE is currently
evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS No. 143 will have on its results of operations and financial
position.

In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets.”  SFAS No. 144 replaces SFAS No. 121 and establishes accounting and reporting standards for long-lived
assets to be disposed of by sale.  This standard applies to all long-lived assets, including discontinued
operations.  SFAS No. 144 requires that those assets be measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value
less cost to sell.  SFAS No. 144 also broadens the reporting of discontinued operations to include all
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eliminated from the ongoing operations of the entity in a disposal transaction. EMCORE is required to implement
SFAS No. 144 in fiscal year 2003.  EMCORE is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS No.
144 will have on its results of operations and financial position, if any.

NOTE 3. Acquisitions

In January 2001, the Company purchased Analytical Solutions, Inc., and Training Solutions, Inc. both located in
Albuquerque, New Mexico.  These companies provide engineering support and analytical services in the form of
performance analysis, failure analysis, cross sectioning and parts qualification to a wide array of high
technology companies.  The Company intends that the acquisition of these companies will accelerate product
development and qualification with customers, particularly in fiberoptics.  The total consideration for these two
companies was approximately $4.0 million which was paid in both cash and the Company’s common stock.
The acquisition was recorded using the purchase method of accounting.  The Company allocated approximately
$3.1 million to goodwill which is being amortized over a period of five years.  The remaining purchase price
was primarily allocated to fixed assets.  The Company’s results of operations would not have been materially
different had such purchase taken place on the first day of the Company’s fiscal year.

NOTE 4. Earnings Per Share

The Company accounts for earnings per share under the provision of SFAS No. 128 “Earnings per Share.”  Basic
earnings per common share was calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common
stock shares outstanding during the period.  The effect of outstanding common stock purchase options and
warrants, the convertible preferred stock and the convertible subordinated notes have been excluded from the
diluted earnings per share calculation since the effect of such securities is anti-dilutive.  The following table
reconciles the number of shares utilized in the earnings per share calculations.

For the fiscal years ended September 30,

(in thousands, except per share data)

2001

2000

1999

Loss before extraordinary item and cumulative effect 
of a change in accounting principle

Extraordinary item, loss on early retirement of debt
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle

Net loss

Preferred stock dividends
Periodic accretion of preferred stock to redemption value

Net loss attributable to common shareholders
Weighted average of outstanding common shares – basic

Effect of dilutive securities:

Stock option and warrants
Preferred stocks
Convertible subordinated notes

Weighted average of outstanding common shares – diluted
Loss per basic and diluted share before extraordinary item 
and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle

($8,642)
-
(3,646)
(12,288)
-
-
($12,288)
34,438

-
-
-
34,438

($25,485)
-
-
(25,485)
83
40
($25,608)
31,156

-
-
-
31,156

($21,355)
(1,334)
-
(22,689)
319
52
($23,060)
21,180

-
-
-

21,180    

($0.25)

($0.82)

($1.03)

Loss per basic and diluted share – Extraordinary item

-

Loss per basic and diluted share – Cumulative effect of a 

change in accounting principle

($0.11)

-

-

($0.06)

-

Net loss per basic and diluted share

($0.36)

($0.82)

($1.09)

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NOTE 5. Joint Ventures

In May 1999, General Electric Lighting and the Company formed GELcore, a joint venture to develop and market
High Brightness Light-Emitting Diode (HB LED) lighting products.  General Electric Lighting and the Company
have agreed that this joint venture will be the exclusive vehicle for each party’s participation in solid state
lighting.  Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, the Company has a 49% non-controlling interest in the
GELcore venture and accounts for its investment under the equity method of accounting.  In fiscal year 2001,
the Company invested an additional $4.6 million in this venture and recognized losses totaling $4.9 million
which has been recorded as a component of other income and expense.  As of September 30, 2001, the
Company’s net investment in this joint venture amounted to $9.2 million.   In November 2001, the Company
invested an additional $2.0 million into this joint venture. 

In March 1997, the Company and a subsidiary of Uniroyal Technology Corporation formed Uniroyal
Optoelectronics LLC (UOE), a joint venture, to manufacture, sell and distribute HB LED wafers and package-ready
devices.  Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, the Company had a 49% non-controlling interest in
this joint venture and accounted for its investment under the equity method of accounting.   During fiscal year
2001, the Company invested an additional $2.4 million in this venture and recognized losses totaling $7.4
million which was recorded as a component of other income and expense.  

In August 2001, EMCORE sold its minority ownership position in the UOE joint venture to Uniroyal Technology
Corporation (UTCI) in exchange for approximately 2.0 million shares of UTCI common stock.  The Company
recorded a net gain on the disposition of its interest in UOE of $10.0 million in its fourth quarter of fiscal year
2001.  The gain was recorded as a component of other income and expense. 

The Company’s reported net loss for the year ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 would have been reduced
by approximately $9.0 million each year if the disposition had occurred on the first day of each respective
period.  For the year ended September 30, 2001, the reduction in net loss is comprised of a reduction in equity
in losses of unconsolidated affiliates of $7.4 million and the recognition of $1.6 million in deferred gross profit
on sales of equipment to the joint venture.  For the year ended September 30, 2000, the reduction in net loss is
comprised of a reduction in equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates of $7.8 million and the recognition of
$1.2 million in deferred gross profit on sales of equipment to the joint venture.  The pro forma statement of
operations figures above do not include the approximate gain on sale of $10.0 million.  

The unaudited pro forma financial information in the paragraph above is based upon available information and
certain assumptions that management believes are reasonable.  The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial
data above does not purport to represent what EMCORE’s financial position or results of operations would have
been had the UOE disposition in fact occurred as of the date or at the beginning of the periods presented, or to
project EMCORE’s financial position or results of operations for any future date or period.

In August 2001, EMCORE also made a $5.0 million aggregate principal amount bridge loan to UTCI; See NOTE
14 - Related Parties. 

NOTE 6.

Inventories

The components of inventories consisted of the following:

(in thousands)

Raw materials
Work-in-process
Finished goods

Total

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As of September 30,

2001

2000

$32,795
10,161
4,426
$47,382

$19,594
8,831
2,299
$30,724

NOTE 7. Property, Plant and Equipment

Major classes of property and equipment are summarized below:

Estimated
Useful Lives

-
15-40 years
3-5 years
5 years
5 years
-

5 years

(in thousands)

Land
Building and improvements
Equipment
Furniture and fixtures
Leasehold improvements
Construction in progress
Property and equipment

under capital lease

Less: accumulated depreciation and 
amortization

Total

EMCORE Corporation

As of September 30,

2001

$2,502
62,911
77, 915
10,969
3,937
27,268

285
185,787

2000

$1,502
16,427
58,160
7,373
17,472
-

227
101,161

(42,564)

(31,460)

$143,223

$69,701

At September 30, 2001, minimum future lease payments due under the capital leases are as follows:

(in thousands)
Period ending:

September 30, 2002
September 30, 2003
September 30, 2004
September 30, 2005
Total minimum lease payments
Less: amount representing interest
Net minimum lease payments
Less:  current portion
Long-term portion

$ 65
39
7
1
112
9
103
57
$ 46

Depreciation on owned property and equipment amounted to approximately $17.1 million, $8.0 million and $6.6
million for the years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.  Accumulated amortization on
assets accounted under capital leases amounted to approximately $0.2 million and $0.1 million as of
September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively.   

Included in equipment are 34 systems and 29 systems with a combined net book value of approximately $24.8
million and $21.0 million at September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively.  Such systems are utilized for the
production of compound semiconductor wafers and package-ready devices for sale to third parties, systems
demonstration purposes, system sales support, in-house materials applications, internal research and contract
research funded by third parties.

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NOTE 8. Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consisted of the following:      

(in thousands)

Salary and other compensation costs
Interest
Warranty
Other

Total

NOTE 9. Debt Facilities

Convertible Subordinated Notes

As of September 30,

2001

$5,520
3,500
1,254
3,259
$13,533

2000

$2,614
-
846
2,623
$6,083

In May 2001, EMCORE completed the issuance of $175.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5% convertible
subordinated notes due in May 2006.  The notes are convertible into EMCORE common stock at a conversion
price of $48.76 per share at the option of the holder.  There are no financial covenants related to these notes.  

Bank Loans

In March 2001, EMCORE entered into an Amended and Restated Revolving Loan and Security Agreement with
a bank. This credit facility provides for revolving loans in an amount up to $20.0 million outstanding at any one
time, depending on EMCORE’s borrowing base.  These loans bear interest payable monthly in arrears at a rate
equal to the lesser of the prime rate (6.0% at September 30, 2001) or LIBOR (2.6% at September 30, 2001)
plus a margin of 1.50%.  The credit facility matures on January 31, 2003.  The loans under the credit facility
are secured by a security interest in substantially all of our personal property.  There were no borrowings under
this facility and the Company was in compliance with all covenants at September 30, 2001. 

Extraordinary Item

In June 1999, the Company repaid its outstanding bank loans using a portion of the proceeds from its June
1999 public offering.  The Company also used a portion of the net proceeds to repurchase its outstanding
6.0% subordinated notes due 2001.  The early extinguishment of debt resulted in an extraordinary charge of
$1.3 million or $0.06 per share in fiscal year 1999 that consisted of the following: 

(in thousands)

Extraordinary items:

Discount on prepayment of 6% subordinated notes due 2001
Write-off of related deferred financing costs

Net extraordinary loss

$867
467
$1,334

NOTE 10. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company leases certain facilities and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases.  Facility and
equipment rent expense under such leases amounted to approximately $806,000, $921,000 and $761,000 for
the years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.  In January 2001, the Company purchased
its 80,000 sq. ft Somerset, NJ manufacturing building for RF materials, MR sensors and MOCVD production
systems.

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Future minimum rental payments under the Company’s non-cancelable operating leases with an initial or
remaining term of one year or more as of September 30, 2001 are as follows:

(in thousands)
Period ending:

September 30, 2002
September 30, 2003
September 30, 2004
September 30, 2005

Total minimum lease payments

Operating
$341
298
110
4
$753

In January 2001, the Company switched to a self-insurance medical and dental health plan for health care
coverage of its employees.  The Company’s maximum self-insured exposure is $50,000 per claim with certain
maximum aggregate policy limits per claim year.  The Company has accrued amounts equal to the actuarially
determined liabilities.  The actuarial valuations are based on historical information along certain assumptions
about future events.  Changes in assumptions for such matters as medical costs and changes in actual
experience could cause these estimates to change in the near team.

In April 2001, EMCORE entered into a settlement agreement with Rockwell Technologies, LLC which released us
from any liability relating to our manufacture and past sales of epitaxial wafers, chips and devices under
Rockwell’s US Patent No. 4,368,098.  EMCORE had adequate reserves recorded prior to the settlement
agreement.

In March 2001, EMCORE recorded a net gain of $5.9 million related to the settlement of litigation. The
Company is from time to time involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of its business.  Management and
its counsel believe that such pending litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results
of operations, cash flows or financial condition.

In fiscal year 2000, EMCORE guaranteed 49% of GELcore’s unsecured three-year $7.5 million debt facility
obtained from GE Canada, Inc which matures in August 2003.  

NOTE 11.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for its income taxes under the provisions of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income
Taxes.”  Under the asset and liability method of SFAS 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for
the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying
amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to
be recovered or settled.  Under SFAS 109, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax
rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  The principal differences between
the U.S. statutory and effective income tax rates were as follows:

US statutory income tax benefit rate
State rate, net of federal benefit
Change in valuation allowance
Non-deductible amortization
Other

Effective tax rate

For the years ended September 30,

2001
(34.0)%
(5.9)%
35.0%
4.8%
0.1%
-

2000
(34.0)%
(5.9)%
33.9%
6.0%
-
-

1999
(34.0)%
(5.9)%
35.0%
4.8%
0.1%
-

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As a result of its losses, the Company did not incur any income tax expense during the years ended September
30, 2001, 2000 and 1999.   The components of the Company’s net deferred taxes were as follows:

(in thousands)

Deferred tax assets:

Federal net operating loss carryforwards
Research credit carryforwards (state and federal)
Inventory reserves
Accounts receivable reserves
Interest
Accrued installation reserve
Accrued warranty reserve
State net operating loss carryforwards
Other
Valuation reserve - federal
Valuation reserve - state

Total deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities:

Fixed assets and intangilbles
Net deferred taxes

For the years ended September 30,

2001

$21,096
3,293
369
387
-
-
426
3, 179
828
(19,243)
(5,208)
5,127

(5,127)
$        -

2000

$13,557
2,937
179
362
287
177
256
2,268
158
(13,455)
(4,263)
2,463

(2,463)
$       -

The Company has established a valuation reserve as it has not determined that it is more likely than not that
the net deferred tax asset is realizable, based upon the Company’s past earnings history. 

As of September 30, 2001, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes of approximately
$62.0 million that expire in the years 2003 through 2021.  The Company believes that the consummation of
certain equity transactions and a significant change in the ownership during fiscal years 1995, 1998 and 1999
have constituted a change in control under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).  Due to the change
in control, the Company’s ability to use its federal net operating loss carryovers and federal research credit
carryovers to offset future income and income taxes, respectively, are subject to annual limitations under IRC
Sections 382 and 383. 

NOTE 12. Stockholders’ Equity 

Preferred Stock:  The Company’s certificate of incorporation authorizes the Board of Directors to issue up to
5,882,352 shares of preferred stock of the Company upon such terms and conditions having such rights,
privileges and preferences as the Board of Directors may determine.

Public Offerings: On June 15, 1999, the Company completed the issuance of an additional 6.0 million common
stock shares through a public offering, which resulted in proceeds of $52.0 million, net of issuance costs of
$5.0 million.   On January 19, 2000, the Company filed a shelf registration statement (Shelf Registration
Statement) with the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer from time to time up to 4.0 million shares of
common stock.  The Shelf Registration Statement became effective on February 4, 2000.  On March 1, 2000,
the Company completed the issuance of 2.0 million common stock shares under the Shelf Registration
Statement that resulted in proceeds of $127.5 million, net of issuance costs of $8.5 million.  A portion of the
proceeds was used to repay all outstanding bank indebtedness.

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In February 1999, an amendment to the certificate of incorporation increased the number of

Common Stock:
no par value common stock shares that the Company is authorized to issue to 50,000,000 shares.  The
certificate of incorporation was amended, effective December 22, 2000, to effect a two-for-one (2:1) split of the
common stock.  As a result, as of the effective date of the amendment, the certificate of incorporation
authorizes the Company to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of common stock, with no par value.  The
amendment did not change the number of authorized shares or other provisions relating to the preferred stock.
All references in these financial statements to common stock and per share data have been adjusted to reflect
the common stock split that was effective on September 18, 2000. 

Future Issuances: At September 30, 2001, the Company has reserved a total of 8,419,235 shares of its common
stock for future issuances as follows:

For exercise of outstanding warrants to purchase common stock
For exercise of outstanding common stock options
For future common stock option awards
For future issuances to employees under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Total reserved

Number of shares
1,292,546
3,402,731
3,240,492
483,466
8,419,235

NOTE 13. Stock Options and Warrants

All share amounts have been restated to reflect EMCORE’s two-for-one (2:1) common stock split that was
effective on September 18, 2000.

Stock Option Plans.  The Company maintains two incentive stock option plans: the 2000 Stock Option Plan (the
“2000 Plan”) and the 1995 Incentive and Non Statutory Stock Option Plan (the “1995 Plan” and, together with
the 2000 Plan, the “Option Plans”).  The 1995 Plan authorizes the grant of options to purchase up to 2,744,118
shares of the Company’s common stock, and as of September 30, 2001, no options were available for issuance
thereunder. The 2000 Plan authorizes the grant of options to purchase up to 4,750,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock, and as of September 30, 2001, 3,240,492 options were available for issuance
thereunder.  Certain options under the Option Plans are intended to qualify as incentive stock options pursuant
to Section 422A of the Internal Revenue Code.

During fiscal 2001, 270,900 options were granted pursuant to the 2000 Plan at exercise prices ranging from
$20.06 to $53.19 per share.

Stock options generally vest over three to five years and are exercisable over a ten-year period. As of September
30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, options with respect to 1,793,047, 1,581,805 and 554,439 were exercisable,
respectively.

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The following table summarizes the activity under the Option Plans:

Outstanding as of September 30, 1998

Granted
Exercised
Cancelled

Outstanding as of September 30, 1999

Granted
Exercised
Cancelled

Outstanding as of September 30, 2000

Granted
Exercised
Cancelled

Outstanding as of September 30, 2001

Shares

Weighted Average 
Exercise Price

2,425,452
661,590
(220,144)
(254,872)
2,612,026
1,858,602
(506,256)
(193,696)
3,770,676
270,900
(462,315)
(176,530)
3,402,731

$4.48
6.87
1.71
4.67
$5.30
22.04
4.36
8.01
$13.54
36.87
7.01
28.85
$15.49

At September 30, 2001, stock options outstanding were as follows:

Exercise Prices

< $1 
$1  < to <= $5
$5  < to <= $10
$10 < to <= $20
$20 < to <= $30
> $30

Weighted Average

Options
Outstanding

Remaining
Contractual Life (Years)

Exercisable
Options

Weighted Average
Exercise Price

5,498
215,047
1,400,615
165,780
1,303,391
312,400
3,402,731

6.18
4.62
6.69
7.28
8.62
8.99

5,498
184,607
853,078
67,580
652,104
30,180
1,793,047

$0.27
2.12
6.38
10.91
22.06
40.79

In connection with the Company's acquisition of MODE in December 1997, EMCORE assumed 402,000
common stock purchase options with exercise prices ranging from $0.21 to $0.30. The MODE options have a
term of 10 years from the date of grant, with such options expiring at various dates through July 31, 2007. The
options vest, with continued service, over a four-year period; 25% in year one and 75% equally over the
remaining 36 months. As of September 30, 2001, there are 5,498 options outstanding at a weighted average
exercise price of $0.27. 

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EMCORE Corporation

Outstanding as of September 30, 1997
Assumed in MODE acquisition

Exercised
Cancelled

Outstanding as of September 30, 1998

Exercised
Cancelled

Outstanding as of September 30, 1999

Exercised
Cancelled

Outstanding as of September 30, 2000

Exercised
Cancelled

Outstanding as of September 30, 2001

Shares

--
401,956
(31,780)
(15,528)
354,648
(105,598)
(56,058)
192,992
(49,772)
(666)
142,554
(137,056)
-
5,498

Weighted Average 
Exercise Price

-
$0.25
0.26
0.28
$0.25
0.27
0.28
$0.23
0.25
0.29
$0.23
0.22
-
$0.27

In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based
Compensation’’ (SFAS 123).  SFAS 123 establishes financial and reporting standards for stock based
compensation plans.  The Company has adopted the disclosure only provisions of this standard and has elected
to continue to apply the provision of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued
to Employees’’.  Had the Company elected to recognize compensation expense for stock options based on the
fair value at the grant dates of awards, net loss and net loss per share would have been as follows:

(in thousands)

Loss before extraordinary item and
cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle:
As reported
Pro forma

Loss per basic and diluted share before
extraordinary item and cumulative 
effect of a change in accounting principle:

As reported
Pro forma

Net loss:

As reported
Pro forma

Net loss per basic and diluted share:

As reported
Pro forma

For the fiscal years ended September 30,

2001

2000

1999

$8,642
$13,000

$25,485
$29,843

$21,355
$22,648

$(0.25)
$(0.37)

$12,288
$16,646

$(0.36)
$(0.48)

$(0.82)
$(0.96)

$25,485
$29,843

$(0.82)
$(0.96)

$(1.03)
$(1.09)

$22,689
$23,983

$(1.09)
$(1.15)

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The weighted average fair value of the Company’s stock options was calculated using Black-Scholes with the
following weighted-average assumptions used for grants: no dividend yield; expected volatility of 104%, 100%
and 76% for fiscal years 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively; a risk-free interest rate of 3.9%, 5.9% and 5.8% for
fiscal years 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively; and expected lives of 5 years.  The weighted average fair value
of options granted during the years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and 1999 were $27.29, $17.90 and $9.05
per share, respectively.  Stock options granted by the Company prior to its initial public offering were valued
using the minimum value method under SFAS No. 123. 

Warrants.

Set forth below is a summary of the Company’s outstanding warrants at September 30, 2001:

Underlying
Security

Common Stock (1)
Common Stock (2)
Common Stock (3)

Exercise Price

Warrants

$2.16
$5.10
$5.69

14,796
822,256
455,494

Expiration
Date

August 21, 2006
October 25, 2001
June 17, 2003

(1) issued in connection with EMCORE’s December 1997 acquisition of MicroOptical Devices, Inc. 
(2) issued in connection with EMCORE’s October 1996 debt guarantee; 100% exercised in October 2001.
(3) issued in connection with EMCORE’s June 1998 bank loan agreement.

NOTE 14. Related Parties

In December 1997, the Company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Uniroyal Technology Corporation formed
Uniroyal Optoelectronics LLC, a joint venture, to manufacture, sell and distribute High Brightness (HB) LED
wafers and package-ready devices; See NOTE 5 – Joint Ventures. During the fiscal year ended September 30,
2001, EMCORE sold three compound semiconductor production systems to the venture totaling $4.2 million in
revenues.  During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000, EMCORE sold two compound semiconductor
production systems to the venture totaling $2.7 million in revenues. During the years ended September 30,
2001, 2000 and 1999, sales made to the joint venture approximated $4.8 million, $3.9 million and $5.9 million,
respectively.   As of September 30, 2001 and 2000, the Company had an outstanding related party receivable
of $1.6 and $0.6 million, respectively. 

In May 1999, EMCORE and General Electric Lighting formed GELcore, a joint venture to develop and market HB
LED lighting products.  As of September 30, 2001 and 2000, the Company had an outstanding related party
receivable of $0.5 million and $1.8 million, respectively. 

The President of Hakuto Co. Ltd. (Hakuto), the Company’s Asian distributor, is a member of the Company’s
Board of Directors and Hakuto is a minority shareholder of the Company.  During the years ended September
30, 2001, 2000 and 1999, sales made through Hakuto approximated $14.5 million, $16.2 million and $10.2
million, respectively. 

From time to time, the Company has lent money to certain of its executive officers and directors.  Pursuant to
due authorization from the Company’s Board of Directors, the Company lent $3.0 million to the Chief Executive
Officer.  The promissory note bears interest at a rate of 5.18% per annum, compounded annually.  The note is
fully secured by a pledge of shares of the Company’s common stock.  Principal and accrued interest is payable
in February 2004.

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In August 2001, EMCORE made a $5.0 million aggregate principal amount bridge loan (Bridge Loan) to UTCI,
the proceeds of which were to be used by UTCI for working capital and other corporate purposes.  The Bridge
Loan had an interest rate equal to the prime rate and had a maturity date of the earlier of the second
anniversary of the date of the Bridge Loan and the closing of the sale of the adhesives and sealants business of
Uniroyal Engineered Products L.L.C., a subsidiary of UTCI.  The Bridge Loan was guaranteed by UOE and several
other subsidiaries of UTCI, and it was fully secured by a lien on, among other things, UOE’s cash, accounts
receivable and a portion of UOE’s equipment.  The Bridge Loan was also convertible under certain
circumstances into UTCI common stock at the Company’s option.  In November 2001, UTCI repaid the loan and
accrued interest in cash.

NOTE 15. Segment Data and Related Information

EMCORE has two reportable operating segments:  the systems-related business unit and the materials-related
business unit.  The systems-related business unit designs, develops and manufactures tools and manufacturing
processes used to fabricate compound semiconductor wafer and devices. The systems-related business unit
assists customers with device design, process development and optimal configuration of TurboDisc production
systems. Revenues for the systems-related business unit consists of sales of EMCORE’s TurboDisc production
systems as well as spare parts and services.  The materials-related business unit designs, develops and
manufactures compound semiconductor materials.  Revenues for the materials-related business unit include
sales of semiconductor wafers, devices, modules and process development technology.  EMCORE’s vertically
integrated product offering allows it to provide a complete compound semiconductor solution to its customers.

The segments reported below are the segments of the Company for which separate financial information is
available and for which gross profit amounts are evaluated regularly by executive management in deciding how
to allocate resources and in assessing performance.  The accounting policies of the operating segments are the
same as those described in the summary of accounting policies; See NOTE 2 - Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies.  The Company does not allocate assets or operating expenses to the individual operating
segments.  There are no intercompany sales transactions between the two operating segments.

The Company’s reportable operating segments are business units that offer different products.  The reportable
segments are each managed separately because they manufacture and distribute distinct products and services.  
Information about reported segment gross profit is as follows:

(in thousands)

Revenues:

Systems-related
Materials-related

Total revenues

Cost of revenues:
Systems-related
Materials-related

Total cost of revenues

Gross profit:

Systems-related
Materials-related

Total gross profit

Gross margin:

Systems-related
Materials-related

Total gross margin

2001

2000

1999

$131,141
53,473
184,614

72,725
41,784
114,509

58,416
11,689
$70,105

44.5%
21.9%
38.0%

$65,788
38,718
104,506

37,775
23,526
61,301

28,013
15,192
$43,205

42.6%
39.2%
41.3%

$44,477
13,864
58,341

26,522
6,636
33,158

17,955
7,228
$25,183

40.4%
52.1%
43.2%

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EMCORE has generated a significant portion of its sales to customers outside the United States.  In fiscal 2001,
2000 and 1999, international sales constituted 47.7%, 38.6% and 52.5%, respectively, of revenues.  EMCORE
anticipates that international sales will continue to account for a significant portion of revenues.  Historically,
EMCORE has received substantially all payments for products and services in U.S. dollars and therefore
EMCORE does not anticipate that fluctuations in any currency will have a material effect on its financial
condition or results of operations.

The following chart contains a breakdown of EMCORE’s consolidated revenues by geographic region.

(in thousands)

2001

2000

1999

For the fiscal years ended September 30,

Region

Revenue

% of
revenue

Revenue

% of
revenue

North America
Asia
Europe

Total

$96,551
76,848
11,215
$184,614

52%
42%
6%
100%

64,174
34,656
5,676
$104,506

62%
33%
5%
100%

Revenue

$27,698
28,211
2,432
$58,341

% of
revenue

48%
48%
4%
100%

All long-lived assets are located in the North America region.  Significant sales in the Asia region are
predominately made in Japan and Taiwan.  Sales to customers that accounted for at least 10% of total EMCORE
revenues are outlined below.  In fiscal years 2001 and 1999, no individual customer had sales equal to or in
excess of 10% of total fiscal year revenues.

Customer A
Customer B

For the fiscal years ended September 30,

2001
-
-

2000
14.0%
12.5%

1999
-
-

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NOTE 16. Employee Benefits

The Company has a savings plan (the “Savings Plan’’) that qualifies as a deferred salary arrangement under
Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Under the Savings Plan, participating employees may defer a
portion of their pretax earnings, up to the Internal Revenue Service annual contribution limit.   All employer
contributions are made in the Company’s common stock.  For the years ended September 30, 2001, 2000 and
1999, the Company contributed approximately $730,000, $527,000 and $376,000, respectively, in common
stock, to the Savings Plan.

The Company adopted an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "Purchase Plan") in fiscal 2000. The Purchase
Plan provides employees of the Company with an opportunity to purchase common stock through payroll
deductions. The purchase price is set at 85% of the lower of the fair market value of common stock at the
beginning of the participation period, the first Trading Day on or after January 1st, or at the end of the
participation period, the last Trading Day on or before December 31st of such year.  Contributions are limited to
10% of an employee's compensation. The participation periods have a 12-month duration, with new participation
periods beginning in January of each year. The Board of Directors has reserved 500,000 shares of common
stock for issuance under the Purchase Plan. In January 2001, 16,534 shares of common stock were purchased
under the fiscal year 2000 Purchase Plan.

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NOTE 17. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

(in thousands except per share data)

Fiscal Year 1999:

December 31, 1998
March 31, 1999
June 30, 1999
September 30,1999

Fiscal Year 2000:

Revenues

Gross
Profit

Operating
Income
(Loss)

Net
Income
(Loss)1

Net
Income
(Loss)

Net
Income
(Loss)
per
Diluted
Share1

Net
Income
(Loss)
per
Diluted
Share

$10,125
16,072
17,667
14,477

$4,109
6,869
7,814
6,391

$(6,057)
(1,802)
(1,893)
(4,604)

$(6,879)
(3,977)
(3,904)
(6,595)

$(6,879)
(3,977)
(5,238)
(6,595)

$(0.37)
(0.22)
(0.20)
(0.25)

$(0.37)
(0.22)
(0.26)
(0.25)

December 31, 1999
March 31, 2000
June 30, 2000
September 30, 2000

16,501
23,925
30,023
34,057

6,723
9,936
12,486
14,060

(3,807)
(1,095)
(515)
(10,452)

(6,658)
(4,207)
(1,460)
(13,160)

(6,658)
(4,207)
(1,460)
(13,160)

(0.25)
(0.14)
(0.04)
(0.39)

(0.25)
(0.14)
(0.04)
(0.39)

Fiscal Year 2001:
Pre-SAB 101:

(as originally reported)
December 31, 2000
March 31, 2001
June 30, 2001

Post-SAB 101:

(as restated)
December 31, 2000
March 31, 2001
June 30, 2001
September 30, 2001

40,064
47,907
52,890

16,528
19,581
21,900

(4,368)
(72)
760

(7,008)
2,944
(1,897)

(7,008)
2,944
(1,897)

(0.21)
0.08
(0.06)

(0.21)
0.08
(0.06)

39,090
44,825
52,652
48,047

15,738
16,776
22,026
15,565

(5,158)
(2,877)
886
(7,135)

(7,798)
139
(1,771)
788

(11,444)
139
(1,771)
788

(0.23)
0.00
(0.05)
0.02

(0.34)
0.00
(0.05)
0.02

(1) – Before extraordinary loss (fiscal 1999) and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (fiscal 2001).

All share amounts have been restated to reflect EMCORE’s two-for-one (2:1) common stock split that was effective on September
18, 2000.

Effective October 1, 2000, EMCORE changed its revenue recognition policy to defer the portion of revenue related to installation
and final acceptance until such installation and final acceptance are completed.  This change was made in accordance with the
implementation of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in
Financial Statements” (SAB 101).  Previously, EMCORE had recognized 100 percent of revenue for products at such time as the
product specifications had been met and the title and risks and rewards of ownership had transferred to the customer since
EMCORE has historically completed such installation services successfully and since such services have required minimal costs to
complete.  The effect of this change is reported as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle in the year ended
September 30, 2001.  This net effect reflects the deferral as of October 1, 2000 of $3.6 million of revenue and accrued
installation expense previously recognized.  EMCORE recognized the revenue included in the cumulative effect adjustment during
the year ended September 30, 2001. The quarters ended December 31, 2000, March 31, 2001 and June 30, 2001 have been
restated to reflect the adoption of SAB 101.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

To the Board of Directors and
Shareholders of EMCORE Corporation
Somerset, New Jersey

EMCORE Corporation

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of EMCORE Corporation (the

“Company”) as of September 30, 2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2001.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to 
express an opinion on the financial statements based on our audits.  

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United

States of America.   Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial

position of EMCORE Corporation as of September 30, 2001 and 2000, and the results of their operations and
their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2001, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of

accounting for revenue to conform to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin
No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements”.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Parsippany, New Jersey
November 27, 2001

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STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY 
FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

To the Shareholders of EMCORE Corporation:

Management has prepared and is responsible for the consolidated financial statements and related

information in the Annual Report.  The financial statements, which include amounts based on judgment, have
been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied.

Management has developed, and continues to strengthen, a system of internal accounting and other
controls for the Company.  Management believes these controls provide reasonable assurance that assets are
safeguarded from loss or unauthorized use and that the Company’s financial records are a reliable basis for
preparing the financial statements.  Underlying the concept of reasonable assurance is the premise that the cost
of control should not exceed the benefit derived.

The Board of Directors, through its audit committee, is responsible for reviewing and monitoring the

Company’s financial reporting and accounting practices.  The audit committee meets regularly with
management and independent accountants - both separately and together.  The independent accountants have
free access to the audit committee to review the results of their audits, the adequacy of internal accounting
controls and the quality of financial reporting.

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Board of Directors

Thomas J. Russell, Ph.D
Chairman of the Board and Director

Reuben F. Richards, Jr.
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)

Thomas G. Werthan
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)

Richard A. Stall
Chief Technology Officer and Director

Robert Louis-Dreyfus
Director

Hugh H. Fenwick
Director

Shigeo Takayama
Director

Charles T. Scott
Director

John J. Hogan, Jr.
Director

The following table sets forth the quarterly high
and low sale prices for the Company’s common
stock.

Market Price

Quarters Ended

High    

Low

December 31, 2000
March 31, 2001
June 30, 2001
September 30, 2001

$55.375
$52.500
$44.130
$30.640

$28.250
$20.000
$19.600
$7.690

Corporate Headquarters
EMCORE Corporation
145 Belmont Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 271-9090
www.emcore.com

Subsidiary Offices
EMCORE PhotoVoltaics
10420 Research Rd, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 332-5000

EMCORE Optical Devices
10420 Research Rd, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 323-3400

EMCORE Fiber Optics
1600 Eubank Road, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 559-2600

Auditors
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Two Hilton Court
Parsippany, NJ 07054

Transfer Agent
American Stock Transfer & Trust Co.
59 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038

Investor Relations
TTC Inc.
1569 York Avenue, Suite #5D
New York, NY  10028
(212) 794-1050 

Stock Listing
The Company’s common stock is 
traded on the NASDAQ National 
Market under the symbol “EMKR”.