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):  May 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        Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

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

 

o        Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 



 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On May 2, 2016, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.  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 May 2, 2016. Filed herewith.

 

 

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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: May 2, 2016

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ KEVIN J. BREWER

 

 

Kevin J. Brewer

 

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

News Release

 

AXCELIS ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2016

 

Company Reports Solid Quarterly Results and Significant Market Share Gains Driven by Purion Platform

 

BEVERLY, Mass. — May 2, 2016—Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016.

 

Highlights for the quarter include:

 

·                  Total revenues of $67.5 million were above guidance:

 

·                  System revenues of $37 million.

 

·                  Operating profit of $2.5 million.

 

·                  Net income of $1.9 million or $0.02 per share.

 

·                  Increased Axcelis market share:

 

·                  Increased total market share to 18.3% in 2015 up from 12.4% in 2014.

 

·                  Doubled high current market share from 6% in 2014 to 12.4% in 2015, driven by the Purion H, the fastest growing new product in Axcelis history.

 

The Company reported first quarter revenue of $67.5 million, compared to $70.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2015. Operating profit for the quarter was $2.5 million, compared to $2.4 million for the fourth quarter. Net income for the quarter was $1.9 million, or $0.02 per share. This compares to net income for the fourth quarter of 2015 of $0.8 million, or $0.01 per share. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $74.4 million at March 31, 2016, compared to $85.8 million on December 31, 2015.

 

“We’re pleased with our execution against strategic initiatives in the first quarter that will continue to drive Purion platform market share gains in 2016,” said President and CEO Mary Puma. “We remain focused on broadening our customer base, driving gross margin improvements and delivering stronger financial performance in the second half of 2016.”

 

Business Outlook
For the second quarter ending June 30, 2016, Axcelis expects similar financial results as in the first quarter, with revenues to be in the mid $60 million range. Gross margin in the second quarter is expected to be in the mid 30% range. Second quarter operating profit is forecasted to be approximately $1-2 million with breakeven to $0.01 earnings per share.

 



 

 

 

First Quarter 2016 Conference Call

 

The Company will host a conference call today, Monday, May 2, 2016 at 5:00 pm ET, to discuss results for the first quarter 2016.  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: 82784852. 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 March 31,

 

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

Product

 

$

62,175

 

$

67,530

 

Services

 

5,346

 

5,753

 

Total revenue

 

67,521

 

73,283

 

Cost of Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

Product

 

40,263

 

45,185

 

Services

 

3,842

 

4,718

 

Total cost of revenue

 

44,105

 

49,903

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

23,416

 

23,380

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

8,636

 

8,199

 

Sales and marketing

 

5,960

 

5,628

 

General and administrative

 

6,042

 

6,101

 

Restructuring charges

 

282

 

10

 

Total operating expenses

 

20,920

 

19,938

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

2,496

 

3,442

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other (expense) income:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

54

 

3

 

Interest expense

 

(1,047

)

(1,043

)

Other, net

 

(59

)

(433

)

Total other (expense) income

 

(1,052

)

(1,473

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

1,444

 

1,969

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax (benefit) provision

 

(504

)

101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

1,948

 

$

1,868

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.02

 

$

0.02

 

Diluted

 

$

0.02

 

$

0.02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in computing net income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average common shares

 

116,152

 

113,152

 

Diluted weighted average common shares

 

122,078

 

118,720

 

 



 

 

 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

67,571

 

$

78,889

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

47,471

 

36,868

 

Inventories, net

 

115,165

 

115,904

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

25,267

 

19,652

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

30,997

 

30,031

 

Restricted cash

 

6,863

 

6,936

 

Total assets

 

$

293,334

 

$

288,280

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

21,700

 

$

19,849

 

Accrued compensation

 

8,477

 

9,059

 

Warranty

 

3,535

 

3,555

 

Income taxes

 

177

 

143

 

Deferred revenue

 

8,786

 

8,542

 

Sale leaseback obligation

 

47,586

 

47,586

 

Other liabilities

 

8,758

 

9,286

 

Total liabilities

 

99,019

 

98,020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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; 116,356 shares issued and 116,237 shares outstanding at March 31, 2016; 116,101 shares issued and 115,981 shares outstanding at December 31, 2015

 

116

 

116

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

530,034

 

529,002

 

Treasury stock, at cost, 120 shares at March 31,2016 and December 31, 2015

 

(1,218

)

(1,218

)

Accumulated deficit

 

(334,261

)

(336,209

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(356

)

(1,431

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

194,315

 

190,260

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

293,334

 

$

288,280