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Mr.Freeze · #1 01-23-2011, 09:31 AM

http://http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=ACLS&p=D&yr=0&mn=3&dy=0&id=p93494222629
ACLS is still showing a downtrend, but they report the 1st week of February. Im looking for good earnings on them.
On the ADX the DI+ has started to turn up, and the Williams % R seems to have bottomed out.
For me it is a "watch only" at this point. Keep an eye on this lil piggie.
This is my opinion only, please do your DD before buying any stock.

chuck44l · #2 01-23-2011, 11:45 AM

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation, dry strip, and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Its products include a line of high energy, high current, and medium current ion implanters for various applications; and a line of single wafer implanters, known as the Optima platform, comprising the Optima HD, the Optima XE, and the Optima MD. The company also offers dry strip tools, including the Integra RS, which comprises paired-chamber process modules. In addition, it provides aftermarket services and support, including spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training. The company sells its equipment and services through direct sales force, distributors, and manufacturing representatives. Axcelis Technologies was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Jav992 · #3 12-13-2011, 08:44 AM

Axcelis Wins Follow-on Order for Integra Plasma Dry Strip Systems From Major Chipmaker

Enabling Process Capabilities for Wide Variety of Specialty Cleaning Processes Outperform Competition

BEVERLY, Mass. , Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS - News), a leading supplier of innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today that one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers has placed follow-on orders for Integra™ RS plasma dry strip systems. The systems will be used in high volume production for logic and image sensor devices at two of the chipmaker's new, leading edge fabs. The systems began shipping in November 2011 .

"We look forward to building on our relationship with this customer in the plasma dry strip segment as they expand their manufacturing operations," said Mary Puma, chairman and CEO. "As devices become more complex, plasma cleaning processes are becoming increasingly critical in a greater percentage of the process flow in order to achieve performance and yield goals. The Integra tools address these new requirements with enabling process technology on a versatile, single-wafer platform. Unlike competitive systems, the Integra RS delivers a wide range of processes without compromising productivity – through a unique, modular design that provides unprecedented manufacturing flexibility and speed."

Axcelis is a recognized leader in FEOL and BEOL plasma cleaning and dry strip technology. The Company's systems are known worldwide for providing innovative process solutions, exceptional reliability and low cost of ownership. Axcelis' dry strip cleaning product portfolio includes the Integra RS and ES systems as well as the Rapidstrip™ 320 and 210 systems. Together, these products deliver highly differentiated plasma cleaning technology to meet the full range of customer needs, from the highest productivity, non-oxidizing solutions for 32nm and below, to single chamber, small substrate size applications in the MEMS, LED, and packaging markets.

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS - News), headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts , provides innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation and cleaning systems. The company's Internet address is: www.axcelis.com.

Jav992 · #4 01-26-2012, 04:29 PM

Axcelis Announces Timing and Availability of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results and Conference Call
Press Release: Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

BEVERLY, Mass., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS - News) today announced it will hold its quarterly earnings call to discuss results for the fourth quarter and full year 2011 on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 5:00 pm ET. The call will be available to interested listeners via an audio webcast that can be accessed through Axcelis' home page at www.axcelis.com, or by dialing 1. 888.680.0860 (1.617.213.4852 outside North America). Participants calling into the conference call will be requested to provide the company name, Axcelis Technologies, and pass code: 34113857. Webcast replays will be available from 8 pm ET on February 2, 2012 until 11:59 pm on March 3, 2012.

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS - News), headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, provides innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation and cleaning systems. For more information, visit the company's website at: www.axcelis.com.

Jav992 · #5 04-17-2012, 12:26 AM

Axcelis Announces Timing and Availability of First Quarter Results and Conference Call

BEVERLY, Mass., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS - News) today announced it will hold its quarterly earnings call to discuss results for the first quarter 2012 on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 5:00 pm 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 dialing 1.888.713.4211 (1.617.213.4864 outside North America). Participants calling into the conference call will be requested to provide the company name, Axcelis Technologies, and pass code: 67967613. Webcast replays will be available from 8 pm ET on May 3, 2012 until 11:59 pm on June 3, 2012.

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS - News), headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, provides innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation and cleaning systems. For more information, visit the company's website at: www.axcelis.com.

CONTACTS:

Maureen Hart (editorial/media) 978.787.4266
Jay Zager (financial community) 978.787.9408

Jav992 · #6 04-18-2012, 12:27 AM

Form 8-K for AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC

17-Apr-2012

Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events
On February 9, 2012, the Board of Directors of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") adopted, subject to stockholder approval, the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan ("2012 Equity Plan"). On or about March 26, 2012, the Company made available a proxy statement to its stockholders describing the matters to be voted on at the Annual Meeting to be held on May 2, 2012, including the 2012 Equity Plan (Proposal 2).

The Board of Directors has amended the 2012 Equity Plan to reduce the number of shares of stock available for issuance from 6,000,000 shares to 3,800,000 shares, subject to adjustment as described in the Proxy Statement. Specifically, the first sentence of Section 4(a) of the Plan has been amended to read as follows:

"Subject to adjustment under subsection 4(b), up to an aggregate of 3,800,000 shares of Common Stock may be issued pursuant to Awards, including Incentive Stock Options, under the Plan."

The Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Schedule 14A Supplement to the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting regarding this amendment to the 2012 Equity Plan. There is no change in the time or place of the Annual Meeting or the record date to determine stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. Except as described above, the 2012 Equity Plan and the description thereof contained in the Proxy Statement remain unchanged. The Board of Directors continues to recommend unanimously that the stockholders vote FOR the proposals listed in the Proxy Statement, as supplemented. Stockholders do not have to take any action if they have previously voted shares on the Annual Meeting proposals and do not wish to change their vote on any proposal. Stockholders wishing to change their prior votes should consult the Supplement.

Jav992 · #7 05-01-2012, 09:25 AM

Axcelis Optima HDx High Current Implanter Selected As Process Tool Of Record By Major Chipmaker

Precision Performance and Productivity Key Factors in Customer Decision

BEVERLY, Mass., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS), a leading supplier of innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today that its flagship Optima HDx high current implanter has been selected as process tool of record by another of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. The system will be used in high volume manufacturing of FLASH devices.

"This is a significant achievement for the company, as it is a testament to the system's ability to deliver the precision performance and productivity required for the customer's most critical device technologies," said CEO and Chairman Mary Puma. "The Optima HDx raises high current process performance to a whole new level, while simultaneously boosting overall system productivity. Earlier this year, our flagship high energy system, the Optima XEx was selected as process tool of record at the same site. We are excited about this new win and look forward to continuing to expand our high current and high energy installed base."

The Optima HDx high current implanter provides solutions for device manufacturers highest dose requirements with the versatility and extendibility to provide solutions beyond today's 22nm technology node. For more information on the innovative Optima HDx and our complete line of ion implantation systems, please visit www.axcelis.com.

Jav992 · #8 05-03-2012, 08:14 PM

Form 8-K for AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC

3-May-2012

Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Submission of Matters to

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 3, 2012, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release regarding its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2012. 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 5.02 Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On April 27, 2012, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved a modification to the form of Change of Control Agreement with each of the Company's executive officers to eliminate a reduction in benefits based on the age of the executive officer. Prior to the modification, the double-trigger Change of Control Agreements provided for a cash separation payment that reduced ratably during the three years prior to the executive's 65th birthday. For executives aged 62 or younger, the cash separation payment would equal the executive's then salary and average bonus multiplied by three. For executives over 62, this multiplier would reduce to be "the number of years and portions thereof (expressed as a decimal fraction) from the Date of Termination until the Executive's 65th birthday."

The Compensation Committee determined that this reduction in change of control benefits was inappropriate for the Company's executives since the Company does not maintain an alternative retirement benefit that would replace the change of control payout in the event of termination of an executive 62 or older. Accordingly, the Change of Control Agreement maintains the multiplier at three for all executives, regardless of age.

Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. was held at our offices at 108 Cherry Hill Drive, Beverly, Massachusetts on May 2, 2012. Out of 107,137,038 shares of Common Stock (as of the record date of March 5, 2012) entitled to vote at the meeting, 93,573,396 shares, or 87.34%, were present in person or by proxy.

1. At the Annual Meeting, each of the eight nominees for re-election as directors received the number of votes set opposite the nominee's name, constituting a plurality of the votes cast, and therefore such nominee has been duly elected as a director of the Company:

Number of Votes
For Withheld Broker Non-Votes
Proposal to elect the following nominees
as a director
1. Edward H. Braun 44,010,372 12,152,779 37,410,239
2. R. John Fletcher 42,516,175 13,646,976 37,410,239
3. Stephen R. Hardis 42,294,916 13,868,235 37,410,239
4. William C. Jennings 43,973,762 12,189,389 37,410,239
5. Joseph P. Keithley 44,052,297 12,110,854 37,410,239
6. Patrick H. Nettles 43,651,883 12,511,268 37,410,239
7. Mary G. Puma 43,803,907 12,359,244 37,410,239
8. H. Brian Thompson 31,027,058 25,136,093 37,410,239

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2. The following sets forth the tally of the votes cast on the proposal to approve the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, as adopted and amended by the Board of Directors. A majority of the votes cast were voted in favor of the approval of the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, as adopted and amended by the Board of Directors, and therefore the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan has been approved by the stockholders.

Number of Votes
Broker Percentage
Non- of Total
For Against Abstaining Votes Voted For
Proposal to approve
the 2012 Equity
Incentive Plan, as
amended. 44,635,604 9,746,301 1,781,246 37,410,239 82.08 %

3. The following sets forth the tally of the votes cast on the proposal to ratify the appointment by the Board of Directors of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors of the Company's financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2012. A majority of the votes cast were voted in favor of the proposal, and therefore the appointment of auditors has been ratified by the stockholders.

Number of Votes
Broker Percentage of
Non- Total Voted
For Against Abstaining Votes For
Proposal to ratify
the appointment of
Ernst & Young LLP as
independent auditors
for the Company's
financial statements
for the year ending
December 31, 2012. 90,556,448 2,627,882 388,805 - 97.18 %

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4. The following sets forth the tally of the votes cast on the proposal that the stockholders of the Company advise the Board of Directors that they approve the compensation paid to the Company's executive officers for fiscal 2011, as described under "Executive Compensation" in the proxy statement for this meeting. A majority of the votes cast were voted in favor of the proposal, and therefore such advisory vote has passed.

Number of Votes
Broker Percentage
Non- of Total
For Against Abstaining Votes Voted For
Proposal that the
stockholders of the Company
advise the Board of
Directors that they approve
the compensation paid to
the Company's executive
officers for fiscal 2011,
as described under
"Executive Compensation" in
the proxy statement for
this meeting. 50,113,390 4,199,254 1,850,507 37,410,239 92.27 %

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release dated May 3, 2012. Filed herewith.

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