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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 3, 2023, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding its financial results for its quarter ended March 31, 2023. 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 3, 2023. 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 3, 2023 | 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 2023
Strength in Silicon Carbide Power Devices and Strong Purion Demand Drives Revenue Growth and Record Backlog
BEVERLY, Mass. — May 3, 2023 — Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2023.
Highlights include:
| · | The Company reported first quarter revenue of $254.0 million, compared to $266.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. |
| · | Operating profit for the quarter was $51.4 million, compared to $56.1 million for the fourth quarter. |
| · | Net income for the quarter was $47.7 million, or $1.43 per diluted share, compared to $57.0 million, or $1.71 per diluted share in the fourth quarter. |
| · | Gross margin for the quarter was 40.9%, compared to 41.2% in the fourth quarter. |
| · | First quarter ended with record systems backlog of $1.27 billion on quarterly bookings of $298 million. |
President and CEO Mary Puma commented, “Axcelis delivered strong first quarter financial performance with a new backlog record, as a result of significant demand and solid execution by the Axcelis team. The Purion product family continues to gain share, especially in the mature process technology markets. Axcelis’ high value Purion product extensions were designed to optimize power and image sensor device manufacturing, uniquely positioning Axcelis to benefit from high growth in these markets.”
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kevin Brewer said, “We are pleased with our first quarter 2023 financial results and are excited about the increased 2023 revenue expectation of greater than $1.03 billion, representing year over year growth of over 12%.”
Business Outlook
For the second quarter ending June 30, 2023, Axcelis expects revenues between $255-260 million. Gross margin in the second quarter is expected to be approximately 42%. Second quarter operating profit is forecast to be approximately $55 million with earnings per diluted share between $1.44-1.48. For the full year, the Company expects to achieve revenue greater than $1.03 billion. Assuming expected improvements in supply chain costs and product mix occur in the second half of the year, we would expect to achieve full year gross margins of approximately 44% as shown in the $1.03 billion model.
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First Quarter 2023 Conference Call
The Company will host a call to discuss the results for the first quarter on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. ET. 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 registering as a Participant here: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI9e785ddb05a74fc6a117a8c7f718b6ff. 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 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act safe harbor provisions. These statements, which include our expectations for revenues, gross margin, operating profit and other guidance for our future financial performance and spending in our industry, are based on management’s current expectations and should be viewed with caution. They are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, many of which are outside the control of the Company, including that customer decisions to place orders or our product shipments may not occur when we expect, that orders may not be converted to revenue in any particular quarter, or at all, whether demand will continue for the semiconductor equipment we produce or, if not, whether we can successfully meet changing market requirements, and whether we will be able to maintain continuity of business relationships with and purchases by major customers. Increased competitive pressure on sales and pricing, increases in material and other production costs that cannot be recouped in product pricing and instability caused by changing global economic, political or financial conditions could also cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements. 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 45 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
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Axcelis Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Revenue: | ||||||||
| Product | $ | 246,007 | $ | 196,531 | ||||
| Services | 8,013 | 7,064 | ||||||
| Total revenue | 254,020 | 203,595 | ||||||
| Cost of revenue: | ||||||||
| Product | 142,771 | 107,642 | ||||||
| Services | 7,230 | 6,187 | ||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 150,001 | 113,829 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 104,019 | 89,766 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | 23,773 | 16,973 | ||||||
| Sales and marketing | 14,144 | 11,291 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 14,745 | 12,579 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 52,662 | 40,843 | ||||||
| Income from operations | 51,357 | 48,923 | ||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||
| Interest income | 3,936 | 95 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (1,353 | ) | (1,518 | ) | ||||
| Other, net | (1,038 | ) | (1,617 | ) | ||||
| Total other income (expense) | 1,545 | (3,040 | ) | |||||
| Income before income taxes | 52,902 | 45,883 | ||||||
| Income tax provision | 5,205 | 4,269 | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 47,697 | $ | 41,614 | ||||
| Net income per share: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | 1.46 | $ | 1.25 | ||||
| Diluted | $ | 1.43 | $ | 1.22 | ||||
| Shares used in computing net income per share: | ||||||||
| Basic weighted average common shares | 32,744 | 33,245 | ||||||
| Diluted weighted average common shares | 33,293 | 33,974 | ||||||
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Axcelis Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 164,479 | $ | 185,595 | ||||
| Short-term investments | 280,220 | 246,571 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 189,597 | 169,773 | ||||||
| Inventories, net | 262,054 | 242,406 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 38,092 | 33,300 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 934,442 | 877,645 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 40,970 | 39,664 | ||||||
| Operating lease assets | 10,660 | 12,146 | ||||||
| Finance lease assets, net | 17,623 | 17,942 | ||||||
| Long-term restricted cash | 6,653 | 752 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 35,428 | 31,701 | ||||||
| Other assets | 34,050 | 33,791 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,079,826 | $ | 1,013,641 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 60,473 | $ | 62,346 | ||||
| Accrued compensation | 14,180 | 35,540 | ||||||
| Warranty | 9,599 | 8,299 | ||||||
| Income taxes | 13,183 | 4,304 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 156,876 | 123,471 | ||||||
| Current portion of finance lease obligation | 1,297 | 1,229 | ||||||
| Other current liabilities | 12,334 | 12,943 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 267,942 | 248,132 | ||||||
| Long-term finance lease obligation | 44,831 | 45,185 | ||||||
| Long-term deferred revenue | 44,849 | 31,306 | ||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 20,383 | 21,762 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 378,005 | 346,385 | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Common stock, $0.001 par value, 75,000 shares authorized; 32,726 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023; 32,775 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 33 | 33 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 547,692 | 550,299 | ||||||
| Retained earnings | 156,014 | 118,892 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,918 | ) | (1,968 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 701,821 | 667,256 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 1,079,826 | $ | 1,013,641 | ||||