Key Developments: Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS.OQ)
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Axcelis Technologies Inc Announces Retirement Of CFO
Axcelis Technologies Inc announced that Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jay Zager will be retiring from the company at the end of August, 2013. Effective July 1, 2013 Kevin Brewer will become Executive Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer, continuing his role as executive vice president, global operations. Zager will retain the title of Executive Vice President, Finance until his retirement to facilitate a transition as the company conducts an external search for a chief financial officer. Full Article
Axcelis Technologies Inc Receives Follow-on Order For Optima HDx
Axcelis Technologies Inc announced that it has received a follow-on order for its Optima HDx high current implanter from one of the chipmakers located in the Asia Pacific region. Full Article
Axcelis Technologies Inc Issues Q2 2013 Guidance In Line With Analysts' Estimates-Conference Call
Axcelis Technologies Inc announced that for the second quarter of 2013, it expects revenues to be in the $45 million to $50 million range, operating loss of approximately $3.0 million to $6.0 million and an earnings loss of approximately $0.03 to $0.05 per share. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts are expecting the Company to report revenue of $47 million, net income of $(5.5) million and EPS of $(0.05) for the second quarter of 2013. Full Article
Axcelis Technologies Inc Issues Q1 2013 Guidance-Conference Call
Axcelis Technologies Inc announced that for first quarter of 2013, it expects revenue to be in the range of $40-$50 million and earnings loss per share (EPS) to be approximately $0.05-$0.07. Full Article
Axcelis Technologies Inc And Lam Research Corp Announces Strategic Collaboration Agreement On Ion Implant, Dry-Strip, And Etch
Axcelis Technologies Inc and Lam Research Corp., announced a strategic collaboration agreement focusing on the interrelationship between ion implantation, etch processes, and photoresist strip applications, including material modification implants and high-dose implant strip (HDIS). Separately, Axcelis decided that it will exit the dry-strip business and divest dry-strip intellectual property and technology, including the advanced non-oxidizing process technology of Integra product line, to Lam Research, allowing Axcelis to focus exclusively on the ion implant market. Axcelis will continue to ship 300 mm dry-strip products through August 2013, and support the Axcelis installed base indefinitely, including all existing parts and service contracts. Full Article
Axcelis Technologies Inc Issues Q4 2012 Guidance; EPS Guidance Below Analysts' Estimates-Conference Call
Axcelis Technologies Inc announced that for the fourth quarter of 2012, it expects revenues to be in the $40 million to $50 million range, operating loss of approximately $5 million to $7 million and an earnings loss of approximately $0.05 to $0.07 per share. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts are expecting the Company to report revenue of $68 million, net income of $(5) million and EPS of $(0.04) for the fourth quarter of 2012. Full Article
Axcelis Technologies Inc Secures Contract From Chip Manufacturer
Axcelis Technologies Inc announced that it has signed a five year, comprehensive global support contract with one of the semiconductor manufacturers valued at $30 million. Under the contract, the Company will support a full suite of Axcelis implant, cleaning and thermal processing equipment at multiple fabs in the U.S. Axcelis experts will manage a range of programs to enhance system productivity and capital efficiency, including all aspects of tool maintenance, spare parts and consumables management and reporting. Axcelis' Global Support Solutions program also offers proactive, customized process and applications support to help customers meet their demanding manufacturing challenges. Full Article
Axcelis Technologies Inc Receives Follow-On Order For Integra RS Plasma Dry Strip Systems
Axcelis Technologies Inc announced that it has received a multiple system, follow-on order from a semiconductor manufacturer for the Company's Integra RS plasma dry strip system. The systems will be used in production of 3x nm and below NAND Flash devices at edge fabs in Asia and the US. The systems began shipping this month. Full Article
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Issues Q3 2012 Guidance Below Analysts Estimates-Conference Call
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. announced that for third quarter of 2012, it expects revenue to between $45 million and $60 million, loss of approximately $5 million to $8 million and loss per share to be approximately $0.06-$0.08. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts are expecting the Company to report revenue of $68 million net income of $(2.39) million and EPS of $(0.02) for third quarter of 2012. Full Article
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Reiterates Q2 2012 Guidance
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. reiterated its second quarter 2012 guidance and expects to be in the range of $60 million-$70 million, earnings per share (EPS ) loss to be approximately $(0.04)-(0.06). Full Article

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