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Exhibit 99.1

 

News Release

GRAPHIC

 

AXCELIS ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2017

 

Company Reports Significant Increases in Revenue & Operating Profit; Ships 100th Purion System

 

BEVERLY, Mass. — May 4, 2017—Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017.

 

The Company reported first quarter revenue of $86.9 million, compared to $69.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2016. Operating profit for the quarter was $10.7 million, compared to $5.9 million for the fourth quarter. Net income for the quarter was $9.5 million, or $0.29 per share. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $4.0 million, or $0.13 per share. Total cash was $76.2 million at March 31, 2017, compared to $77.7 million on December 31, 2016.

 

President and CEO Mary Puma commented, “The industry is in a period of strong growth, driven by the thriving IoT and data storage markets. Today we shipped our 100th Purion system, demonstrating the continuing adoption of Purion products based on the innovative technology differentiation they offer customers. The Purion platform is well positioned to capitalize on the strength of this market.”

 

“I am very pleased with our financial performance in the first quarter. We exceeded guidance and consensus estimates across the board,” said Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Kevin Brewer. “Our gross margin initiatives continue to deliver results and this quarter we demonstrated that Axcelis can generate 40% gross margins.”

 

Business Outlook

 

For the second quarter ending June 30, 2017, Axcelis expects revenues of approximately $100 million. Gross margin in the second quarter is expected to be approximately 38%. Second quarter operating profit is forecasted to be approximately $12-13 million with earnings per share of $0.30-0.35. Total cash for the quarter is also expected to be around $100 million.

 

First Quarter 2017 Conference Call

 

The Company will host a conference call today at 5:00 pm ET to discuss the Company’s results for the first quarter of 2017. The call will be available to interested listeners via an audio webcast on 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: 97405648. 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 expectations for increased spending in our industry and 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,

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

Product

 

$

81,978

 

$

62,175

 

Services

 

4,915

 

5,346

 

Total revenue

 

86,893

 

67,521

 

Cost of Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

Product

 

46,797

 

40,263

 

Services

 

5,382

 

3,842

 

Total cost of revenue

 

52,179

 

44,105

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

34,714

 

23,416

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

9,895

 

8,636

 

Sales and marketing

 

7,049

 

5,960

 

General and administrative

 

7,057

 

6,042

 

Restructuring charges

 

 

282

 

Total operating expenses

 

24,001

 

20,920

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

10,713

 

2,496

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other (expense) income:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

69

 

54

 

Interest expense

 

(1,111

)

(1,047

)

Other, net

 

(154

)

(59

)

Total other expense

 

(1,196

)

(1,052

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

9,517

 

1,444

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

11

 

(504

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

9,506

 

$

1,948

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.32

 

$

0.07

 

Diluted

 

$

0.29

 

$

0.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in computing net income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average common shares

 

29,772

 

29,038

 

Diluted weighted average common shares

 

32,255

 

30,520

 

 



 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

69,429

 

$

70,791

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

67,083

 

50,573

 

Inventories, net

 

115,635

 

113,853

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

32,182

 

29,310

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

31,486

 

30,840

 

Restricted cash

 

6,792

 

6,864

 

Total assets

 

$

322,607

 

$

302,231

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

26,426

 

$

24,996

 

Accrued compensation

 

5,920

 

5,142

 

Warranty

 

3,124

 

2,668

 

Income taxes

 

252

 

240

 

Deferred revenue

 

13,121

 

11,009

 

Sale leaseback obligation

 

47,681

 

47,586

 

Other liabilities

 

9,840

 

9,135

 

Total liabilities

 

106,364

 

100,776

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, 75,000 shares authorized; 29,995 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017; 29,518 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016

 

30

 

30

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

538,747

 

535,408

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(322,198

)

(331,704

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(336

)

(2,279

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

216,243

 

201,455

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

322,607

 

$

302,231