UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  February 2, 2016

 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

000-30941

 

34-1818596

(State or other jurisdiction

 

(Commission

 

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

 

File Number)

 

Identification No.)

 

108 Cherry Hill Drive, Beverly, Massachusetts

 

01915

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (978) 787-4000

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

o

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

 

o

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o

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

 

o

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On February 2, 2016, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2015.  The Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press Release dated February 2, 2016. Filed herewith.

 

2



 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: February 2, 2016

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ KEVIN J. BREWER

 

 

Kevin J. Brewer

 

 

Executive Vice President

 

 

and Chief Financial Officer

 

3


Exhibit 99.1

 

News Release

 

AXCELIS ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2015

 

Driven by Purion, 2015 systems revenues increase by 110.6% over 2014

 

BEVERLY, Mass. — February 2, 2016—Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015.

Highlights for the full year include:

 

·                  Revenues of $301.5 million, a 48.5% increase over 2014.

·                  System revenues of $171.9 million, a 110.6% increase over 2014.

o                Resulting in market share gains from 12.8% in 2014 to between 17% and 20% in 2015.

·                  Systems margins improved by 26% for the full year 2015 over the fourth quarter of 2014.

·                  Operating profit of $20.7 million, compared to an operating loss of $10.7 million in 2014.

·                  Net income of $14.7 million or $0.12 per share, compared to a net loss of $11.3 million or $0.10 per share in 2014.

·                  Increased cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to $85.8 million from $31.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2014, and eliminated all bank debt.

 

The Company reported fourth quarter revenue of $70.5 million, compared to $79.3 million for the third quarter of 2015. Operating profit for the quarter was $2.4 million, compared to $7.7 million for the third quarter. Net income for the quarter was $0.8 million, or $0.01 per share. This compares to net income for the third quarter of 2015 of $6.1 million, or $0.05 per share. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $85.8 million at December 31, 2015, compared to $79.9 million on September 30, 2015.

 

“2015 was a very successful year for Axcelis, fueled by strong sales of the Purion platform, which accounted for 74.3% of our systems revenues,” said President and CEO Mary Puma. “Looking forward to 2016, we believe the continued adoption of our Purion product family will allow us to capture the next wave of industry growth, driving market share gains and improved financial results.”

 

Business Outlook

 

For the first quarter ending March 31, 2016, Axcelis expects revenues to be in the mid $60 million range. Gross margin in the first quarter is expected to be in the mid 30% range. First quarter operating profit is forecasted to be approximately $1-2 million with breakeven to $0.01 earnings per share.

 



 

Fourth Quarter 2015 Conference Call

 

The Company will host a conference call today at 5:00 pm ET to discuss results for the fourth quarter and full year 2015. The call will be available to interested listeners via an audio webcast that can be accessed through the Investors page of Axcelis’ website at www.axcelis.com, or by dialing 866.588.8911 (707.294.1561 outside North America). Participants calling into the conference call will be requested to provide the company name, Axcelis Technologies, and pass code: 14855645. Webcast replays will be available for 30 days following the call.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release and the conference call contain forward-looking statements under the SEC safe harbor provisions. These statements, which include our guidance for future financial performance, are based on management’s current expectations and should be viewed with caution. They are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of the Company, including the timing of orders and shipments, the conversion of orders to revenue in any particular quarter, or at all, the continuing demand for semiconductor equipment, relative market growth, continuity of business relationships with and purchases by major customers, competitive pressure on sales and pricing, increases in material and other production costs that cannot be recouped in product pricing and global economic, political and financial conditions. These risks and other risk factors relating to Axcelis are described more fully in the most recent Form 10-K filed by Axcelis and in other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

About Axcelis:

 

Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over 35 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.

 

Company Contacts

 

Investor Relations:

Doug Lawson
978.787.9552

 

Editorial/Media:

Maureen Hart
978.787.4266

 



 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three months ended
December 31,

 

Twelve months ended
December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2015

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product

 

$

64,802

 

$

57,076

 

$

278,875

 

$

179,246

 

Services

 

5,656

 

5,454

 

22,620

 

23,805

 

Total revenue

 

70,458

 

62,530

 

301,495

 

203,051

 

Cost of Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product

 

43,617

 

39,639

 

181,060

 

113,285

 

Services

 

4,868

 

4,094

 

18,729

 

19,602

 

Total cost of revenue

 

48,485

 

43,733

 

199,789

 

132,887

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

21,973

 

18,797

 

101,706

 

70,164

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

7,907

 

7,481

 

32,586

 

33,533

 

Sales and marketing

 

5,517

 

5,310

 

23,325

 

20,713

 

General and administrative

 

6,143

 

5,602

 

25,059

 

23,958

 

Restructuring charges

 

 

(27

)

18

 

2,621

 

Total operating expenses

 

19,567

 

18,366

 

80,988

 

80,825

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

2,406

 

431

 

20,718

 

(10,661

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other (expense) income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

48

 

27

 

64

 

32

 

Interest expense

 

(1,349

)

(257

)

(4,976

)

(1,069

)

Other, net

 

(50

)

249

 

(601

)

1,531

 

Total other (expense) income

 

(1,351

)

19

 

(5,513

)

494

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

1,055

 

450

 

15,205

 

(10,167

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax provision

 

229

 

285

 

527

 

1,099

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

826

 

$

165

 

$

14,678

 

$

(11,266

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.01

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.13

 

$

(0.10

)

Diluted

 

$

0.01

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.12

 

$

(0.10

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average common shares

 

115,745

 

112,218

 

114,378

 

111,450

 

Diluted weighted average common shares

 

121,855

 

117,251

 

120,916

 

111,450

 

 



 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

78,889

 

$

30,753

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

36,868

 

42,794

 

Inventories, net

 

115,904

 

104,063

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

19,652

 

18,755

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

30,031

 

30,464

 

Restricted cash

 

6,936

 

825

 

Total assets

 

$

288,280

 

$

227,654

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

19,849

 

$

21,605

 

Accrued compensation

 

9,059

 

4,232

 

Warranty

 

3,555

 

1,527

 

Income taxes

 

143

 

196

 

Deferred revenue

 

8,542

 

7,231

 

Bank debt

 

 

14,530

 

Sale leaseback obligation

 

47,586

 

 

Other liabilities

 

9,286

 

9,981

 

Total liabilities

 

98,020

 

59,302

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 30,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 300,000 shares authorized; 116,101 shares issued and 115,981 shares outstanding at December 31, 2015; 112,849 shares issued and 112,729 shares outstanding at December 31, 2014

 

116

 

113

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

529,002

 

519,068

 

Treasury stock, at cost, 120 shares at December 31, 2015 and 2014

 

(1,218

)

(1,218

)

Accumulated deficit

 

(336,209

)

(350,887

)

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(1,431

)

1,276

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

190,260

 

168,352

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

288,280

 

$

227,654