HILLSBORO, Ore., May 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FEI Company (Nasdaq:FEIC) reported the highest first-quarter bookings in the company's history. Revenue increased compared with last year's first quarter and was in line with expectations after the effect of currency changes. Gross margin increased from the fourth quarter of 2009, and earnings were affected by previously-announced bad debt expense and restructuring charges.