(August 16, 2006) SAN JOSE, CA — Q’02 2006 worldwide semiconductor manufacturing equipment bookings increased 60% from Q’02 2005. Billings for the second quarter also went up, from $7,576 million in 2005 to $9,594 million in 2006. The figures represent a 27% increase from year-to-year. China experienced exponential growth, while North America and Europe saw moderate gains.