BEVERLY, Mass., Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- 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
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) |
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| Three months ended June 30, |
| Six months ended June 30, |
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| 2015 |
| 2014 |
| 2015 |
| 2014 |
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Revenue: |
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| Product | $ | 72,748 |
| $ | 34,795 |
| $ | 140,278 |
| $ | 89,810 |
| Services |
| 5,689 |
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| 6,355 |
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| 11,442 |
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| 12,180 |
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| Total revenue |
| 78,437 |
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| 41,150 |
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| 151,720 |
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| 101,990 |
Cost of Revenue: |
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| Product |
| 46,560 |
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| 21,021 |
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| 91,745 |
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| 54,823 |
| Services |
| 4,703 |
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| 5,645 |
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| 9,421 |
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| 10,943 |
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| Total cost of revenue |
| 51,263 |
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| 26,666 |
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| 101,166 |
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| 65,766 |
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Gross profit |
| 27,174 |
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| 14,484 |
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| 50,554 |
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| 36,224 |
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Operating expenses: |
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| Research and development |
| 7,899 |
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| 8,845 |
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| 16,098 |
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| 18,102 |
| Sales and marketing |
| 5,858 |
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| 5,037 |
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| 11,486 |
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| 10,513 |
| General and administrative |
| 6,231 |
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| 6,494 |
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| 12,332 |
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| 12,975 |
| Restructuring charges |
| 8 |
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| 160 |
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| 18 |
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| 360 |
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| Total operating expenses |
| 19,996 |
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| 20,536 |
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| 39,934 |
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| 41,950 |
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Income (loss) from operations |
| 7,178 |
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| (6,052) |
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| 10,620 |
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| (5,726) |
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Other (expense) income: |
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| Interest income |
| 6 |
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| 2 |
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| 9 |
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| 4 |
| Interest expense |
| (1,310) |
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| (257) |
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| (2,353) |
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| (508) |
| Other, net |
| 49 |
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| (362) |
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| (384) |
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| (70) |
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| Total other expense |
| (1,255) |
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| (617) |
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| (2,728) |
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| (574) |
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
| 5,923 |
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| (6,669) |
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| 7,892 |
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| (6,300) |
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Income tax provision |
| 40 |
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| 231 |
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| 141 |
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| 426 |
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Net income (loss) | $ | 5,883 |
| $ | (6,900) |
| $ | 7,751 |
| $ | (6,726) |
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Net income (loss) per share |
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| Basic | $ | 0.05 |
| $ | (0.06) |
| $ | 0.07 |
| $ | (0.06) |
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| Diluted | $ | 0.05 |
| $ | (0.06) |
| $ | 0.06 |
| $ | (0.06) |
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Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share: |
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| Basic weighted average common shares |
| 113,784 |
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| 111,212 |
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| 113,470 |
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| 110,932 |
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| Diluted weighted average common shares |
| 120,612 |
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| 111,212 |
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| 119,900 |
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| 110,932 |
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Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) |
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| June 30, |
| December 31, |
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| 2014 |
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| ASSETS |
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| Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ | 78,085 |
| $ | 30,753 |
| Accounts receivable, net |
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| 42,002 |
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| 42,794 |
| Inventories, net |
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| 122,001 |
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| 104,063 |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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| 23,209 |
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| 18,755 |
| Property, plant and equipment, net |
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| 29,951 |
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| 30,464 |
| Restricted cash |
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| 65 |
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| 825 |
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| Total assets |
| $ | 295,313 |
| $ | 227,654 |
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| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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| Accounts payable |
| $ | 38,849 |
| $ | 21,605 |
| Accrued compensation |
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| 5,262 |
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| 4,232 |
| Warranty |
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| 2,886 |
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| 1,352 |
| Income taxes |
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| 297 |
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| 196 |
| Deferred revenue |
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| 8,884 |
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| 7,231 |
| Debt |
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| 47,586 |
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| 14,530 |
| Other liabilities |
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| 11,159 |
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| 10,156 |
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| Total liabilities |
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| 114,923 |
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| 59,302 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders' equity: |
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| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 30,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding | — |
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| Common stock, $0.001 par value, 300,000 shares authorized; 114,322 shares issued and 114,202 shares outstanding at June 30, 2015; 112,849 shares issued and 112,729 shares outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 114 |
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| 113 |
| Additional paid-in capital |
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| 523,997 |
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| 519,068 |
| Treasury stock, at cost, 120 shares at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 |
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| (1,218) |
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| (1,218) |
| Accumulated deficit |
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| (343,136) |
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| (350,887) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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| 633 |
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| 1,276 |
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| Total stockholders' equity |
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| 180,390 |
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| 168,352 |
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| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
| $ | 295,313 |
| $ | 227,654 |
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