Axcelis Technologies Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
Axcelis Technologies' CEO is Russell Low, appointed in May 2023, has a tenure of 1.58 years. total yearly compensation is $4.14M, comprised of 12.8% salary and 87.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.095% of the company’s shares, worth $2.20M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.6 years and 2.8 years respectively.
Key information
Russell Low
Chief executive officer
US$4.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 12.8% |
| CEO tenure | 1.6yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 1.6yrs |
| Board average tenure | 2.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
A Look At The Fair Value Of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS)
Dec 09
Axcelis Technologies: Navigating Turbulence As EV And Semiconductor Markets Stumble
Dec 04US$133: That's What Analysts Think Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) Is Worth After Its Latest Results
Nov 08Is Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) Potentially Undervalued?
Oct 30Axcelis Technologies: No Rush To Add More
Sep 27Investors Should Be Encouraged By Axcelis Technologies' (NASDAQ:ACLS) Returns On Capital
Sep 10It's Still Not The Time To Buy Axcelis Technologies
Sep 03With EPS Growth And More, Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) Makes An Interesting Case
Aug 26The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Axcelis Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ACLS) Earnings Yet As Shares Tumble 25%
Aug 04Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS)?
Jul 31Axcelis Technologies: Growing Competition In China Poses A Real Threat
Jul 25Axcelis: Investor Day Lacked Positive Surprises, Downgrading
Jul 15Subdued Growth No Barrier To Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) With Shares Advancing 26%
Jun 14Axcelis Technologies: Long-Term Potential Overshadowed By Short-Term Uncertainty
Jun 01Here's Why We Think Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
May 27Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) Could Become A Multi-Bagger
May 12Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS)?
Apr 27Axcelis: A Cheap Beneficiary Of Electrification
Apr 16Investors Aren't Buying Axcelis Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ACLS) Earnings
Apr 12Axcelis Technologies: Beware Of The Potential Value Trap
Mar 29Axcelis Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ACLS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 95% Above Its Share Price
Mar 14Axcelis: Becoming More Constructive, But Some Risks Remain
Feb 16Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) After Its Full-Year Results
Feb 11Axcelis: Niche Semicon Equipment Star
Jan 18Here's Why We Think Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) Is Well Worth Watching
Jan 14The Trend Of High Returns At Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) Has Us Very Interested
Dec 31Axcelis Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ACLS) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon
Dec 18What Does Axcelis Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ACLS) Share Price Indicate?
Dec 04Is Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) Trading At A 36% Discount?
Nov 20Here's Why We Think Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) Is Well Worth Watching
Oct 10Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS)
Sep 25Should You Think About Buying Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) Now?
Aug 07Should You Be Adding Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) To Your Watchlist Today?
Jul 10Under The Bonnet, Axcelis Technologies' (NASDAQ:ACLS) Returns Look Impressive
Jun 27Is Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value
Jun 13At US$120, Is Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) Worth Looking At Closely?
May 09Does Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Apr 10Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) Could Become A Multi-Bagger
Mar 28A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS)
Mar 15CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$222m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$239m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$250m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$4m | US$530k | US$246m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$232m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$207m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$189m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$1m | US$373k | US$183m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$162m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$149m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$124m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$1m | US$360k | US$99m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$78m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$61m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$55m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$1m | US$343k | US$50m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$45m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$35m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$22m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$779k | US$319k | US$17m |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$16m |
| Jun 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$24m |
| Mar 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$38m |
| Dec 31 2018 | US$884k | US$325k | US$46m |
| Sep 30 2018 | n/a | n/a | US$129m |
| Jun 30 2018 | n/a | n/a | US$132m |
| Mar 31 2018 | n/a | n/a | US$131m |
| Dec 31 2017 | US$915k | US$300k | US$127m |
Compensation vs Market: Russell's total compensation ($USD4.14M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.51M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Russell's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Russell Low (53 yo)
1.6yrs
Tenure
US$4,135,438
Compensation
Dr. Russell J. Low, PhD, had been an Executive Vice President of Global Customer & Engineering Operations at Axcelis Technologies Inc. since January 1, 2021 until May 11, 2023 and serves as its Chief Execu...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 1.6yrs | US$4.14m | 0.095% $ 2.2m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 1.3yrs | US$1.83m | 0.0035% $ 81.0k | |
| Executive VP of Human Resources & Legal | 23.7yrs | US$1.33m | 0.057% $ 1.3m | |
| Executive Vice President of Marketing & Applications | 2.3yrs | US$1.14m | 0.023% $ 522.1k | |
| Senior Advisor | less than a year | US$1.16m | 0.018% $ 424.7k | |
| Executive Vice President of Engineering | 1.5yrs | US$1.35m | 0.0023% $ 52.4k | |
| Senior Vice President of Global Operations | 10.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Advisor | 11.1yrs | US$1.25m | 0.036% $ 828.9k | |
| Executive Vice President of Global Customer Operations | 1.3yrs | no data | 0.0060% $ 138.2k |
1.6yrs
Average Tenure
57yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: ACLS's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.6 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 1.6yrs | US$4.14m | 0.095% $ 2.2m | |
| Independent Director | 9.6yrs | US$256.58k | 0.097% $ 2.2m | |
| Independent Director | 9.6yrs | US$239.08k | 0.037% $ 845.0k | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 6.6yrs | US$234.08k | 0.016% $ 365.9k | |
| Independent Chairman | 5.3yrs | US$268.31k | 0.013% $ 300.1k | |
| Independent Director | 2.8yrs | US$236.58k | 0.019% $ 444.1k | |
| Independent Director | 2.8yrs | US$239.08k | 0.015% $ 344.7k |
2.8yrs
Average Tenure
63yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: ACLS's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 2.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2024/12/19 04:45 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/19 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |
| Christopher Muse | Barclays |
| Mark Miller | Benchmark Company |