ACLS Axcelis Technologies Inc

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):  August 4, 2015

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

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

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 4, 2015, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 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.

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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.

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Exhibit 99.1

AXCELIS ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER 2015

Purion Market Share Gains as Customer Base Expands

BEVERLY, Mass. — August 4, 2015—Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015. Recent highlights include:

·                  Revenues of $78.4 million, a 7% increase over the first quarter.

·                  Operating profit of $7.2 million, a 108.5% increase over the first quarter.

·                  Improved gross margin to 34.6% from 31.9% in the first quarter.

·                  Increased cash and cash equivalents to $78.1 million from $74.5 million in the first quarter.

The Company reported second quarter revenue of $78.4 million, compared to $73.3 million for the first quarter of 2015. Operating profit for the quarter was $7.2 million, compared to $3.4 million for the first quarter. Net income for the quarter was $5.9 million, or $0.05 per share. This compares to net income for the first quarter of 2015 of $1.9 million, or $0.02 per share. Cash and cash equivalents was $78.1 million at June 30, 2015, compared to $74.5 million on March 31, 2015.

President and CEO Mary Puma said, “Axcelis’ top line continued to grow in the second quarter, driven by steady Purion system sales and a robust service business. In particular, the Purion H continues to gain market share, and is the fastest growing new product in Axcelis history. Since the start of the year we have doubled the number of Purion H customers, as well as added three new, non-memory Purion XE customers. The success we are seeing with Purion is positioning us well for future revenue and market share growth, as well as stronger earnings and cash flow.”

Business Outlook

For the third quarter ending September 30, 2015, Axcelis expects revenues to be $75-80 million. Gross margin in the third quarter is expected to be approximately 34-35%. Third quarter operating profit is forecasted to be $5-7 million with earnings of $0.03-0.05 per share. Cash and cash equivalents in the third quarter is expected to be approximately $80 million.

Second Quarter 2015 Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call today at 5:00 pm ET to discuss results for the second quarter 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: 77665194. 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

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