6-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Month of May 2009

CAMTEK LTD.
(Translation of Registrant’s Name into English)

Ramat Gavriel Industrial Zone
P.O. Box 544

Migdal Haemek 23150
ISRAEL

(Address of Principal Corporate Offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x Form 40-F o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes o No x



SIGNATURE

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

CAMTEK LTD.
(Registrant)

By: /s/ Mira Rosenzweig
——————————————
Mira Rosenzweig,
Chief Financial Officer

Dated: May 19, 2009



Camtek Ltd.
P.O.Box 544, Ramat Gabriel Industrial Park
Migdal Ha’Emek 23150, ISRAEL
Tel: +972 (4) 604-8100 Fax: +972 (4) 644-0523
E-Mail: Info@camtek.co.il Web site: http://www.camtek.co.il

19-5-09

CAMTEK ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2009
FINANCIAL RESULTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Conference Call
Camtek will host a conference call today, May 19, at 10:00 am EDT. Roy Porat, General Manager Camtek Israel and Mira Rosenzweig, Chief Financial Officer will host the call and will be available to answer questions after presenting the results.

To participate, please call one of the following telephone numbers at least 10 minutes before the start of the call, referencing the “Camtek first quarter 2009 results conference call”.



US: 1 888 723 3163 at 10:00 am Eastern Time
Israel: 03 918 0691 at 5:00 pm Israel Time
International: +972 3 918 0691

For those unable to participate, the teleconference will be available for replay on Camtek’s website at http://www.camtek.co.il/ beginning 24 hours after the call.

ABOUT CAMTEK LTD.
With headquarters in Migdal Ha’Emek Israel, Camtek Ltd., designs, develops, manufactures, and markets automatic optical inspection systems and related products. Camtek’s automatic inspection systems are used to enhance both production processes and yield for manufacturers in the printed circuit board industry, the high density interconnect substrate industry and the semiconductor manufacturing and packaging industry. This press release is available at www.camtek.co.il

Contact Details  
  CAMTEK IR INTERNATIONAL
  Mira Rosenzweig CFO GK International IR
  Tel: +972-4-604-8308 Ehud Helft / Kenny Green
  Fax: +972-4-604 8300 Tel: (US) 1 646 201 9246
  Mobile: +972-54-9050703 info@gkir.com
  mirar@camtek.co.il

This press release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future performance of the Company. These statements are only predictions and may change as time passes. We do not assume any obligation to update that information. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected, including as a result of changing industry and market trends, reduced demand for our products, the timely development of our new products and their adoption by the market, increased competition in the industry, price reductions as well as due to risks identified in the documents filed by the Company with the SEC.



Camtek Ltd.
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

March 31,
December 31,
2009
2008
U.S. Dollars (In thousands)
 
Assets            
Current assets   
Cash and cash equivalents    11,444    15,949  
Accounts receivable,    15,839    18,156  
Inventories    11,614    9,792  
Due from affiliates    356    414  
Other current assets    1,657    1,929  
Deferred tax asset    39    39  


   Total current assets    40,949    46,279  


   Fixed assets, net    15,507    15,648  


Long term inventory    17,826    21,653  
Deferred tax asset    127    127  
Other assets, net    1,012    1,028  


     18,965    22,808  


   Total assets     75,421    84,735  


Liabilities and shareholder's equity   
Current liabilities   
Short term loan    -    1,500  
Accounts payable -trade    2,746    5,240  
Due to affiliates    163    294  
Convertible loan - current portion    1,667    1,667  
Other current liabilities    11,629    11,382  


   Total current liabilities    16,205    20,083  
Long term liabilities   
Convertible loan , net of current portion    1,666    1,666  
Liability for employee severance benefits    247    271  


   Total liabilities    18,118    22,020  


Commitments and contingencies   
Shareholders' equity   
Ordinary shares NIS 0.01 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares,  
   issued 31,227,484 in 2008 and 2009, outstanding  
   29,135,108 in 2008 and 2009.    132    132  
Additional paid-in capital    60,189    60,149  
Retained earnings    (1,120 )  4,332  


     59,201    64,613  
Treasury stock, at cost (2,092,376 shares in 2008 and 2009)    (1,898 )  (1,898 )


Total shareholders' equity    57,303    62,715  


   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity     75,421    84,735  





Camtek Ltd.
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except share data)

Three months ended
March 31,

Year ended
December 31,

2009
2008
2008
U.S. dollars
 
Revenues      9,288    21,292    75,463  
Cost of revenues    5,827    11,815    47,615  



   
Gross profit     3,461    9,477    27,848  



   
Research and development costs    2,587    2,995    12,801  
Selling, general and administrative expenses    5,856    6,368    24,834  



   
     8,443    9,363    37,635  
   
Operating income (loss)     (4,982 )  114    (9,787 )



   
Financial income (expenses), net    (377 )  466    1,000  



   
Income (loss) before income taxes     (5,359 )  580    (8,787 )



   
Income tax    (93 )  (87 )  (770 )



   
Net income (loss)     (5,452 )  493    (9,557 )



   
Net income (loss) per ordinary share:   
   
   Basic     (0.19 )  0.02    (0.32 )



   
   Diluted     (0.19 )  0.02    (0.32 )



   
Weighted average number of ordinary   
 shares outstanding:   
   
Basic     29,207    30,231    29,916  



   
Diluted     29,207    30,247    29,916