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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024

or

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from               to               

Commission file number 000-30941

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

34-1818596

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

108 Cherry Hill Drive

Beverly, Massachusetts 01915

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(978787-4000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value

ACLS

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes   No .

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes  No .

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer 

Accelerated filer 

Non-accelerated filer 

Smaller reporting company 

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes  No 

As of November 4, 2024, there were 32,506,111 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

Table of Contents

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

3

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

4

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

5

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

8

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

9

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

21

Overview

21

Critical Accounting Estimates

21

Results of Operations

22

Liquidity and Capital Resources

28

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

29

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

29

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

30

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

30

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

30

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

30

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

30

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

30

Item 5.

Other Information

30

Item 6.

Exhibits

31

2

PART 1—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements.

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

    

2024

    

2023

    

2024

    

2023

    

Revenue:

Product

$

246,826

$

283,367

$

735,626

$

795,047

Services

 

9,738

 

8,959

 

29,822

 

25,269

Total revenue

 

256,564

 

292,326

 

765,448

 

820,316

Cost of revenue:

Product

 

136,379

 

154,798

 

399,049

 

444,311

Services

 

10,215

 

7,844

 

27,968

 

22,600

Total cost of revenue

 

146,594

 

162,642

 

427,017

 

466,911

Gross profit

 

109,970

 

129,684

 

338,431

 

353,405

Operating expenses:

Research and development

 

26,395

 

24,093

 

77,843

 

71,996

Sales and marketing

 

16,808

 

16,465

 

51,483

 

46,146

General and administrative

 

19,854

 

17,446

 

52,842

 

48,519

Total operating expenses

 

63,057

 

58,004

 

182,168

 

166,661

Income from operations

 

46,913

 

71,680

 

156,263

 

186,744

Other income (expense):

Interest income

 

6,560

 

4,580

 

18,126

 

12,824

Interest expense

 

(1,333)

 

(1,325)

 

(4,017)

 

(4,027)

Other, net

 

3,225

 

(1,260)

 

1,257

 

(4,348)

Total other income

 

8,452

 

1,995

 

15,366

 

4,449

Income before income taxes

 

55,365

 

73,675

 

171,629

 

191,193

Income tax provision

 

6,789

 

7,744

 

20,593

 

15,986

Net income

$

48,576

$

65,931

$

151,036

$

175,207

Net income per share:

Basic

$

1.49

$

2.01

$

4.63

$

5.35

Diluted

$

1.49

$

1.99

$

4.61

$

5.28

Shares used in computing net income per share:

Basic weighted average shares of common stock

 

32,550

 

32,807

 

32,595

 

32,775

Diluted weighted average shares of common stock

 

32,675

 

33,159

 

32,780

 

33,208

See accompanying Notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

3

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

    

2024

    

2023

    

2024

    

2023

    

Net income

$

48,576

$

65,931

$

151,036

$

175,207

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

2,257

 

(1,231)

 

(387)

 

(2,192)

Amortization of actuarial net gain and other adjustments from pension plan, net of tax

 

5

 

 

15

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

2,262

(1,231)

(372)

(2,192)

Comprehensive income

$

50,838

$

64,700

$

150,664

$

173,015

See accompanying Notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

4

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

    

September 30,

    

December 31,

 

2024

2023

 

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

120,066

$

167,297

Short-term investments

 

459,341

 

338,851

Accounts receivable, net

 

183,543

 

217,964

Inventories, net

 

290,954

 

306,482

Prepaid income taxes

10,748

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

57,441

 

49,397

Total current assets

 

1,122,093

 

1,079,991

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

54,454

 

53,971

Operating lease assets

30,391

30,716

Finance lease assets, net

15,668

16,632

Long-term restricted cash

 

6,653

 

6,654

Deferred income taxes

58,938

53,428

Other assets

 

49,928

 

40,575

Total assets

$

1,338,125

$

1,281,967

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

54,047

$

54,400

Accrued compensation

 

23,070

 

31,445

Warranty

 

14,547

 

14,098

Income taxes

 

 

6,164

Deferred revenue

 

138,682

 

164,677

Current portion of finance lease obligation

 

1,399

 

1,511

Other current liabilities

 

20,519

 

12,834

Total current liabilities

 

252,264

 

285,129

Long-term finance lease obligation

 

42,671

 

43,674

Long-term deferred revenue

 

25,344

 

46,208

Other long-term liabilities

 

42,252

 

42,074

Total liabilities

 

362,531

 

417,085

Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 75,000 shares authorized; 32,504 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024; 32,685 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023

 

33

 

33

Additional paid-in capital

 

545,350

 

547,189

Retained earnings

 

432,429

 

319,506

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(2,218)

 

(1,846)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

975,594

 

864,882

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

1,338,125

$

1,281,967

See accompanying Notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Accumulated

 

Additional

Other

Total

 

Common Stock

Paid-in

Retained

Comprehensive

Stockholders’

 

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

(Loss)

    

Equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2022

32,775

$

33

$

550,299

$

118,892

$

(1,968)

$

667,256

Net income

 

 

 

 

47,697

 

 

47,697

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

50

Exercise of stock options

 

2

 

 

25

 

 

 

25

Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld

 

56

 

 

(3,907)

 

 

 

(3,907)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

3,199

 

 

 

3,199

Repurchase of common stock

 

(107)

 

 

(1,924)

 

(10,575)

 

 

(12,499)

Balance at March 31, 2023

 

32,726

$

33

$

547,692

$

156,014

$

(1,918)

$

701,821

Net income

 

 

 

 

61,579

 

 

61,579

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

(1,011)

 

(1,011)

Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

6

 

 

957

 

 

 

957

Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld

 

199

 

 

(11,558)

 

 

 

(11,558)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

4,749

 

 

 

4,749

Repurchase of common stock

(95)

(1,720)

(10,780)

(12,500)

Balance at June 30, 2023

 

32,836

$

33

$

540,120

$

206,813

$

(2,929)

$

744,037

Net income

 

 

 

 

65,931

 

 

65,931

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

(1,231)

 

(1,231)

Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld

 

7

 

 

(349)

 

 

 

(349)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

5,082

 

 

 

5,082

Repurchase of common stock

 

(71)

 

 

(1,276)

 

(11,223)

 

 

(12,499)

Balance at September 30, 2023

 

32,772

$

33

$

543,577

$

261,521

$

(4,160)

$

800,971

See accompanying Notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Accumulated

Additional

Other

Total

Common Stock

Paid-in

Retained

Comprehensive

Stockholders’

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

(Loss)

    

Equity

Balance at December 31, 2023

32,685

$

33

$

547,189

$

319,506

$

(1,846)

$

864,882

Net income

 

 

 

 

51,595

 

 

51,595

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

(1,731)

 

(1,731)

Change in pension obligation

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

5

Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld

 

42

 

 

(2,699)

 

 

 

(2,699)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

4,690

 

 

 

4,690

Repurchase of common stock

 

(122)

 

 

(2,201)

 

(12,798)

 

 

(14,999)

Balance at March 31, 2024

 

32,605

$

33

$

546,979

$

358,303

$

(3,572)

$

901,743

Net income

 

 

 

 

50,866

 

 

50,866

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

(913)

 

(913)

Change in pension obligation

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

5

Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

10

 

 

1,242

 

 

 

1,242

Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld

 

143

 

 

(8,468)

 

 

 

(8,468)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

 

5,469

 

 

 

5,469

Repurchase of common stock

(141)

(2,545)

(12,451)

(14,996)

Balance at June 30, 2024

 

32,617

$

33

$

542,677

$

396,718

$

(4,480)

$

934,948

Net income

 

 

 

 

48,576

 

 

48,576

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

2,257

 

2,257

Change in pension obligation

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

5

Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld

 

5

 

 

(241)

 

 

 

(241)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

5,412

 

 

 

5,412

Repurchase of common stock

 

(118)

 

 

(2,498)

 

(12,865)

 

 

(15,363)

Balance at September 30, 2024

 

32,504

$

33

$

545,350

$

432,429

$

(2,218)

$

975,594

See accompanying Notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Nine months ended

September 30,

    

2024

    

2023

    

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income

$

151,036

$

175,207

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

 

11,542

 

9,488

Deferred income taxes

 

(5,510)

 

(12,623)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

15,571

 

13,030

Provision for doubtful accounts

2,984

749

Provision for excess and obsolete inventory

 

4,120

 

3,912

Accretion of discounts and premiums on marketable securities

(10,167)

(8,463)

Unrealized currency (gain) loss on foreign denominated transactions

(3,100)

7,487

Mark-to-market adjustment on forward exchange contracts

583

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

 

28,774

 

(26,674)

Inventories

 

11,299

 

(79,494)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

(8,110)

 

(16,493)

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

 

(2,738)

 

(8,916)

Deferred revenue

 

(46,700)

 

47,704

Income taxes

 

(14,132)

 

(3,672)

Other assets and liabilities

 

(7,414)

 

(9,948)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

128,038

 

91,294

Cash flows from investing activities

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment and capitalized software

 

(7,523)

 

(10,503)

Purchase of short-term investments

 

(433,894)

 

(271,583)

Maturities of short-term investments

 

323,570

 

207,907

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(117,847)

 

(74,179)

Cash flows from financing activities

Net settlement on restricted stock grants

 

(11,408)

 

(15,814)

Repurchase of common stock

 

(45,358)

 

(37,498)

Proceeds from Employee Stock Purchase Plan purchases

 

1,242

 

957

Principal payments on finance lease obligation

(1,125)

(915)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

25

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(56,649)

 

(53,245)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

(774)

 

(1,267)

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(47,232)

 

(37,397)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

 

173,951

 

186,347

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

126,719

$

148,950

See accompanying Notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 1.  Nature of Business

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (“Axcelis” or the “Company”) was incorporated in Delaware in 1995 and is a producer of ion implantation equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips in the United States, Europe and Asia. In addition, we provide extensive worldwide aftermarket service and support, including spare parts, equipment upgrades, used equipment, and maintenance services to the semiconductor industry.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments which are of a normal recurring nature and considered necessary for a fair presentation of these financial statements have been included. Operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for other interim periods or for the year as a whole.

The balance sheet at December 31, 2023 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. As of September 30, 2024, there have been no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies, other than with respect to the Company’s accounting policy for derivative financial instruments, which it had not held in prior periods, as described in Note 2 below. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 23, 2024, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2024 (as so amended, the “2023 Form 10-K”).

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

Derivative instruments

We are exposed to certain risks relating to our ongoing business operations, including market risks relating to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We have entered into forward exchange contracts in order to mitigate risks associated with fluctuations in exchange rates on forecasted transactions denominated in foreign currencies and to minimize the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on our earnings and cash flows. These contracts have month-to-month settlement dates. As of September 30, 2024, we had open contracts with a notional value of $104 million. We measure these instruments at fair value and recognize assets or liabilities associated with the intrinsic value on these open contracts on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the end of each reporting period. At September 30, 2024, the recognized unrealized loss on these forward exchange contracts was approximately $0.6 million. Unrealized gains and losses are shown in our cash flows from operating activities within our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. We have not designated these forward exchange contracts as hedging instruments and we record changes in the fair values at each measurement date in Other, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded $3.3 million of loss and $0.5 million of gain on forward currency exchange contracts, respectively.

We do not offset fair value amounts of derivative instruments. We do not use derivative instruments for speculative purposes.

Note 3.  Stock-Based Compensation

We maintain the Axcelis Technologies, Inc. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2012 Equity Plan”), which became effective on May 2, 2012, and permits the issuance of options, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance awards to selected employees, directors, and consultants of the Company.

The 2012 Equity Plan is more fully described in Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements in our 2023 Form 10-K.

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We recognized stock-based compensation expense of $5.4 million and $5.1 million for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We recognized stock-based compensation expense of $15.6 million and $13.0 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These amounts include compensation expense related to RSUs and stock issued to participants under the 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2020 ESPP”).

In the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we issued 5,023 and 7,320 shares of common stock, respectively, upon vesting of RSUs granted under the 2012 Equity Plan and purchases under the 2020 ESPP. In the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we received no proceeds from purchases under the 2020 ESPP.

In the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we issued 0.2 million and 0.3 million shares of common stock, respectively, upon vesting of RSUs granted under the 2012 Equity Plan and purchases under the 2020 ESPP. In the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we received proceeds of $1.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively, in connection with purchases under the 2020 ESPP.

Note 4.  Leases

We have operating leases for manufacturing, office space, warehouse space, computer and office equipment and vehicles used in our business operations. We have a finance lease in relation to the 2015 sale-leaseback of our corporate headquarters in Beverly, Massachusetts. We review all agreements to determine if the agreement contains a lease component. An agreement contains a lease component if it provides for the use of a specific physical space or a specific physical item.

We recognize operating lease obligations under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases (“Topic 842”). The guidance in Topic 842 requires recognition of lease assets and related liabilities on a discounted basis using the explicit or implicit discount rate stated within the agreement. We recognize a corresponding right-of-use asset, which is initially determined based upon the net present value of the associated liability and is adjusted for deferred costs and possible impairment, if any. For those lease agreements that do not indicate the applicable discount rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate. We have made the following policy elections: (i) operating leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets; (ii) we recognize lease expense for operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term; and (iii) we account for lease components and non-lease components that are fixed payments as one component. Some of our operating leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the respective lease term by one to three years. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. For lease extensions that are reasonably certain to occur, we have included the renewal periods in our calculation of the net present value of the lease obligation and related right-of-use asset. Certain leases also include options to purchase the leased property. The depreciable life of certain assets and leasehold improvements is limited by the expected lease term, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. The amounts of operating and finance lease right-of-use assets and related lease obligations recorded within our consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

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September 30,

December 31,

Leases

Classification

2024

    

2023

    

 

Assets

(in thousands)

 

Operating leases

Operating lease assets

$

30,391

$

30,716

Finance lease

Finance lease assets*

 

15,668

 

16,632

Total leased assets

$

46,059

$

47,348

Liabilities

Current

Operating

Other current liabilities

$

5,217

$

4,978

Finance

Current portion of finance lease obligation

1,399

1,511

Non-current

Operating

Other long-term liabilities

25,290

25,724

Finance

Finance lease obligation

 

42,671

 

43,674

Total lease liabilities

$

74,577

$

75,887

*Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $47.2 million and include $0.5 million of prepaid financing costs as of September 30, 2024. Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $46.4 million and include $0.6 million of prepaid financing costs as of December 31, 2023.

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Our operating lease office locations support local selling and servicing functions. Our Axcelis Asia Operations Center facility in South Korea is used to manufacture our products for Asia-based customers. We lease a logistics and flex manufacturing center in Beverly, Massachusetts to support our principal product manufacturing operations at our corporate headquarters. Operating lease expense and depreciation and interest expense relating to our finance lease obligation are recognized within our Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 as follows:

Three months ended

Nine months ended

 

September 30,

September 30,

Lease cost

Classification

2024

    

2023

    

2024

    

2023

 

Operating lease cost

(in thousands)

 

Product / services*

Cost of revenue

$

1,664

$

2,041

$

5,186

$

5,328

Research and development

Operating expenses

 

127

 

183

 

453

 

426

Sales and marketing*

Operating expenses

 

463

 

419

 

1,365

 

1,231

General and administrative*

Operating expenses

 

232

 

298

 

763

 

813

Total operating lease cost

$

2,486

$

2,941

$

7,767

$

7,798

Finance lease cost

Depreciation of leased assets

Cost of revenue, Research and development, Sales and marketing and General and administrative

$

321

$

324

$

964

$

961

Interest on lease liabilities

Interest expense

 

1,177

 

1,214

 

3,561

 

3,668

Total finance lease cost

$

1,498

$

1,538

$

4,525

$

4,629

Total lease cost

$

3,984

$

4,479

$

12,292

$

12,427

* Product / services, sales and marketing and general and administrative expense also includes short-term lease and variable lease costs of approximately $0.3 million and $1.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and includes short-term lease and variable lease costs of approximately $0.6 million and $1.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.

The lease of our corporate headquarters, shown below under finance leases, had an original lease term of 22 years, beginning in January 2015 and expiring in January 2037, with renewal options. All other locations are treated as operating leases, with lease terms ranging from one to 16 years. The tables below reflect the minimum cash outflow regarding our current lease obligations as well as the weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average discount rates used in our calculation of our lease obligations and right-of-use assets as of September 30, 2024:

Finance

Operating

    

Total

 

Maturity of Lease Liabilities

Leases

Leases

Leases

(in thousands)

2024

$

1,566

$

1,937

$

3,503

2025

 

5,930

 

6,671

 

12,601

2026

 

6,008

 

5,106

 

11,114

2027

 

6,128

 

3,300

 

9,428

2028

6,251

2,013

8,264

Thereafter

55,336

23,220

78,556

Total lease payments

$

81,219

$

42,247

$

123,466

Less interest portion*

(37,149)

(11,740)

(48,889)

Finance lease and operating lease obligations

$

44,070

$

30,507

$

74,577

* Finance lease interest calculated using the implied interest rate; operating lease interest calculated using estimated corporate borrowing rate.

The table above does not include options to renew lease terms that are not reasonably certain of being exercised.

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September 30,

Lease term and discount rate

    

2024

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):

Operating leases

10.8

Finance leases

 

12.3

Weighted-average discount rate:

Operating leases

 

5.5%

Finance leases

 

10.5%

Our cash outflows from our operating leases include rent expense and other charges associated with these leases. These cash flows are included within the operating activities section of our statement of cash flows. Our cash flows from our finance lease include both an interest component and a principal component. The table below shows our cash outflows by lease type and related section of our statement of cash flows, as well as the non-cash amount capitalized on our balance sheet in relation to our operating lease right-of-use assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively:

Nine months ended September 30,

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

    

2024

    

2023

(in thousands)

Operating cash outflows from operating leases

$

7,767

$

7,798

Operating cash outflows from finance leases

 

3,561

 

3,668

Financing cash outflows from finance leases

 

1,125

 

915

Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities

 

4,063

 

25,697

Finance lease assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities

 

 

Note 5. Revenue

To reflect the organization of our business operations, we divide revenue into two categories: revenue from sales of new systems and revenue arising from the sale of used systems, parts, and labor to customers who own systems, which we refer to as “Aftermarket.”

Revenue by categories used by management are as follows:

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Systems

$

201,037

$

231,454

$

595,114

$

641,825

Aftermarket

55,527

60,872

170,334

178,491

Total Revenue

$

256,564

$

292,326

$

765,448

$

820,316

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We also consider revenue by geography. Revenue is allocated to geographic markets based upon the location to which our products are shipped and in which our services are performed. Revenue in our principal geographic markets is as follows:

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

North America

$

32,950

$

51,563

$

112,826

$

134,647

Asia Pacific

202,377

185,194

586,754

582,238

Europe

21,237

55,569

65,868

103,431

Total Revenue

$

256,564

$

292,326

$

765,448

$

820,316

Our system sales revenue transactions give rise to contract liabilities (in the case of pre-payments and the fair value of goods and services to be delivered after the system delivery, such as installation and certain warranty obligations).

Contract liabilities are as follows:

September 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Contract liabilities

$

164,026

$

210,885

Contract liabilities are reflected as deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheets and include payments received in advance of system sales as well as deferral of revenue from systems sales for installation and other future performance obligations. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue upon the fulfillment of performance obligations.

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

   

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Balance, beginning of the period

$

174,011

$

182,540

$

210,885

$

154,777

Deferral of revenue*

31,544

62,787

65,222

154,216

Recognition of deferred revenue

(41,529)

(43,298)

(112,081)

(106,964)

Balance, end of the period

$

164,026

$

202,029

$

164,026

$

202,029

* Amount is net of a reclassification of $4.7 million from deferred revenue to refund liability for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

The majority of our system transactions have either (1) payment terms of 90% due upon shipment of the system and 10% due upon acceptance or (2) a pre-shipment deposit ranging from 20% to 60%, with the remainder due upon shipment, less 10% due at acceptance. Aftermarket transaction payment terms typically provide that payment is due either within 30 or 60 days after the service is provided or parts delivered.

Note 6.  Receivables and Allowances for Credit Losses

All trade receivables are reported on the consolidated balance sheets at their amortized cost adjusted for any write-offs and net of allowances for credit losses.

We maintain an allowance for credit losses, which represents an estimate of expected losses over the remaining contractual life of our receivables, considering current market conditions and estimates for supportable forecasts when appropriate. The estimate is a result of our ongoing assessments and evaluations of collectability, historical loss experience, and future expectations in estimating credit losses in our receivable portfolio. We use historical loss experience rates and apply them to a related aging analysis while also considering customer and/or economic risk where appropriate. Determination of the proper amount of allowances requires management to exercise judgment about the timing, frequency and severity of credit losses that could materially affect the provision for credit losses and, as a result, net earnings. The

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allowance takes into consideration numerous quantitative and qualitative factors that include receivable type, historical loss experience, loss migration, delinquency trends, collection experience, current economic conditions, trade restrictions, estimates for supportable forecasts, when appropriate, and credit risk characteristics.

We evaluate the credit risk of the customer when extending credit based on a combination of financial and qualitative factors that may affect our customers’ ability to pay. These factors may include the customer’s financial condition, past payment experience, and credit bureau report, as well as the value of the underlying collateral.

Management performs detailed reviews of our receivables on a quarterly basis to assess the adequacy of the allowances and to determine if any impairment has occurred. Amounts determined to be uncollectable are charged directly against the allowances, while amounts recovered on previously written-off accounts increase the allowances. Changes to the allowances for credit losses are maintained through adjustments to the provision for credit losses, which are charged to current period earnings. We recorded $3.4 million of bad debt expense for the three month period ended September 30, 2024 associated with a European customer that filed for bankruptcy. We recorded $0.5 million of recovery of bad debt expense and $3.4 million of bad debt expense for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024. We recorded $0.7 million of bad debt expense for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023. As of both September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, we had no provision for credit losses.

Note 7.  Computation of Net Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders (the numerator) by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding (the denominator) for the period. The computation of diluted earnings per share is similar to basic earnings per share, except that the denominator is increased by the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive shares of common stock issuable on exercise of stock options and vesting of RSUs had been issued, calculated using the treasury stock method.

The components of net earnings per share are as follows:

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

    

2024

    

2023

    

2024

    

2023

    

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net income available to common stockholders

$

48,576

$

65,931

$

151,036

$

175,207

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding used in computing basic income per share

 

32,550

 

32,807

 

32,595

 

32,775

Incremental options and RSUs

 

125

 

352

 

185

 

433

Weighted average shares of common stock used in computing diluted net income per share

 

32,675

 

33,159

 

32,780

 

33,208

Net income per share

Basic

$

1.49

$

2.01

$

4.63

$

5.35

Diluted

$

1.49

$

1.99

$

4.61

$

5.28

Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding does not include 109,266 and 734 common equivalent shares issuable with respect to outstanding equity awards for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, or 21,477 and 2,598 common equivalent shares issuable with respect to outstanding equity awards for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

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Note 8.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, by component, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

    

Foreign

    

Defined benefit

    

 

currency

pension plan

Total

 

(in thousands)

 

Balance at December 31, 2023

$

(1,956)

$

110

$

(1,846)

Other comprehensive loss and pension reclassification

 

(387)

 

15

 

(372)

Balance at September 30, 2024

$

(2,343)

$

125

$

(2,218)

Note 9. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets to the total of the amounts shown in the statement of cash flows:

September 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Cash and cash equivalents

$

120,066

$

167,297

Long-term restricted cash

6,653

6,654

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

126,719

$

173,951

As of September 30, 2024, we had $6.7 million in restricted cash representing the total of (i) a $5.9 million cash collateralized letter of credit serving as a security deposit for our headquarters lease in Beverly, Massachusetts, (ii) a $0.7 million cash collateralized letter of credit relating to workers’ compensation insurance and (iii) a $0.1 million deposit relating to customs activity. See Note 13 for further discussion on the $5.9 million cash collateralized letter of credit.

Note 10.  Inventories, net

The components of inventories are as follows:

September 30,

December 31,

    

2024

    

2023

    

(in thousands)

Raw materials

$

231,547

$

231,200

Work in process

 

42,931

 

45,373

Finished goods (completed systems)

 

16,476

 

29,909

Inventories, net

$

290,954

$

306,482

When recorded, inventory reserves reduce the carrying value of inventories to their net realizable value. We establish inventory reserves when conditions exist that indicate inventory may be in excess of anticipated demand or is obsolete based upon assumptions about future demand for our products or market conditions. We regularly evaluate the ability to realize the value of inventories based on a combination of factors including the following: forecasted sales or usage, estimated product end of life dates, estimated current and future market value and new product introductions. Purchasing and usage alternatives are also explored to mitigate inventory exposure.

Note 11.  Product Warranty

We generally offer a one-year warranty for all of our systems, the terms and conditions of which vary depending upon the product sold. For all systems sold, we accrue a liability for the estimated cost of standard warranty at the time of system shipment and, if applicable, defer the portion of systems revenue attributable to non-standard warranty. Costs for non-standard warranty are expensed as incurred. Factors that affect our warranty liability include the number of installed units, historical and anticipated product failure rates, material usage and service labor costs. We periodically assess the adequacy of our recorded liability and adjust the amount as necessary.

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The changes in our standard product warranty liability are as follows:

Nine months ended

September 30,

    

2024

    

2023

    

(in thousands)

Balance at January 1 (beginning of year)

$

16,757

$

10,487

Warranties issued during the period

 

9,004

 

9,072

Settlements made during the period

 

(9,313)

 

(7,746)

Changes in estimate of liability for pre-existing warranties during the period

 

(48)

 

2,043

Balance at September 30 (end of period)

$

16,400

$

13,856

Amount classified as current

$

14,547

$

11,464

Amount classified as long-term (within other long-term liabilities)

 

1,853

 

2,392

Total warranty liability

$

16,400

$

13,856

Note 12.  Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.

(a)  Fair Value Hierarchy

The accounting guidance for fair value measurement requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1 - applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.

Level 3 - applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

(b)  Fair Value Measurements

Our money market funds and short-term investments with initial maturities of three months or less are included in cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheets. Other investments that have a maturity of greater than three months but less than one year are included within short-term investments in the consolidated balance sheets.

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The following table sets forth our assets by level within the fair value hierarchy:

September 30, 2024

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

 

(in thousands)

 

Assets

Cash equivalents and other short-term investments:

Cash equivalents (money market funds, U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments)

$

81,623

$

$

$

81,623

Short-term investments (U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments)

460,473

460,473

Mark-to-market adjustment on forward exchange contracts

(583)

(583)

Total

$

542,096

$

(583)

$

$

541,513

December 31, 2023

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

 

(in thousands)

 

Assets

Cash equivalents and other short-term investments:

Cash equivalents (money market funds, U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments)

$

118,278

$

$

$

118,278

Short-term investments (U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments)

339,240

339,240

Total

$

457,518

$

$

$

457,518

(c)  Other Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts reflected in the consolidated balance sheets for accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, forward currency exchange contracts and other current assets and non-current assets, restricted cash, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to their short-term maturities.

(d)  Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

Beginning in February 2024, we entered into forward currency exchange contracts to minimize the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on our earnings and cash flows. These contracts have month-to-month settlement dates. Any gains or losses on these contracts are reported within Other, net in our Consolidated Statement of Operations. Any open contracts at period end that have settlement dates within one month after the reported period end and any mark-to-market valuation adjustments related to these open contracts are recorded in the current asset or current liability account and any unrealized gain or loss recognized is recorded within Other, net in our Consolidated Statement of Operations. These contracts are measured at fair value using observable market inputs such as forward currency exchange rates and our counterparties’ credit risks. Based on these inputs, the derivative instruments are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. At September 30, 2024, the recognized unrealized loss on these forward exchange contracts was approximately $0.6 million. Based on our continued ability to trade and enter into forward contracts, we consider the markets for our fair value instruments to be active. We evaluated the credit risk associated with the counterparties to these derivative instruments and determined that as of September 30, 2024, such credit risks have not had an adverse impact on the fair value of these instruments.

Note 13.  Financing Arrangements

On January 30, 2015, we sold our corporate headquarters facility in Beverly, Massachusetts for $48.9 million. As part of the sale, we also entered into a 22-year lease agreement of our headquarters facility. This sale-leaseback is accounted for as a financing lease under generally accepted accounting principles and, as such, we have recorded a financing obligation of $44.1 million as of September 30, 2024. The associated lease payments include both an interest component and payment of principal, with the remaining liability being extinguished at the end of the original lease term.

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As of September 30, 2024, we had a security deposit of $5.9 million related to this lease in the form of a cash collateralized letter of credit issued with UBS Bank USA, which is classified as long-term restricted cash on our balance sheet at September 30, 2024.

Note 14.  Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $6.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $7.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The $0.9 million decrease was primarily due to a decrease in pre-tax income. Income tax expense was $20.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $16.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a decrease in in the benefit received from share-based compensation.

The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was less than the U.S. statutory rate of 21% primarily attributable to the Foreign Derived Intangible Income deduction, Federal research and development tax credits and excess tax benefits from share-based compensation.

The deferred income taxes of $58.9 million and $53.4 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes, as well as the tax effect of carryforwards. As of September 30, 2024, we have recorded a $12.1 million valuation allowance in the U.S. against certain tax credits due to the uncertainty of their realization. Realization of our net deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable income. We believe it is more likely than not that such assets will be realized; however, ultimate realization could be impacted by market conditions and other variables not known or anticipated at this time.

Note 15.  Concentration of Risk

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, one customer accounted for 11.9% of total revenue. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, no individual customer accounted for greater than ten percent of total revenue.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, no individual customer accounted for greater than ten percent of total revenue. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, one customer accounted for 10.7% of total revenue.

At September 30, 2024, one customer accounted for 11.7% of accounts receivable. At December 31, 2023, one customer accounted for 12.2% of accounts receivable.

Note 16. Share Repurchase

In February 2022, our Board of Directors approved stock repurchases of up to $100 million of our common stock. In August 2023, our Board of Directors approved additional funding of $200 million for our stock repurchase program, to be available on full utilization of the $100 million repurchase funding approved in February 2022. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we repurchased 0.4 million shares at an average cost of $118.02 per share. The timing and actual number of any additional shares to be repurchased under this program will depend on various factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, alternative investment opportunities and other market conditions.

Repurchased shares are accounted for when the transaction is settled and returned to the status of authorized but unissued shares. Accordingly, on our balance sheet, the repurchase price is deducted from common stock par value and from additional paid-in capital for the excess over par value. If additional paid-in capital has been exhausted, the excess over par value is deducted from retained earnings. Direct costs incurred to acquire the shares are included in the total cost of the shares.

Note 17.  Contingencies

(a)  Litigation

We are from time to time a party to litigation that arises in the normal course of our business operations. We are not presently a party to any litigation that we believe might have a material adverse effect on our business operations.

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(b)  Indemnifications

Our system sales agreements typically include provisions under which we agree to take certain actions, provide certain remedies and defend our customers against third-party claims of intellectual property infringement under specified conditions and indemnify customers against any damage and costs awarded in connection with such claims. We have not incurred any material costs as a result of such indemnifications and have not accrued any liabilities related to such obligations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Note 18.  Recent Accounting Guidance

In November 2023 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). ASU 2023-07 is intended to enhance disclosures for significant segment expenses for all public entities required to report segment information in accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”). ASC 280 requires a public entity to report for each reportable segment a measure of segment profit or loss that its chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) uses to assess segment performance and to make decisions about resource allocations. ASU 2023-07 is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis for all public entities to enable investors to develop more useful financial analyses. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. A public entity should apply ASU 2023-07 retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the consolidated financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-07 on our future consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In December 2023 the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). ASU 2023-09 is intended to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. ASU 2023-09 addresses investor requests for enhanced income tax information primarily through changes to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. Early adoption is permitted. A public entity should apply ASU 2023-09 prospectively to all annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-09 on our future consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Certain statements within "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Words such as may, will, should, would, anticipates, expects, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations and entail various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, among other things, those set forth under "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below and under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A to our 2023 Form 10-K, which discussion is incorporated herein by reference. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in factors or assumptions affecting forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.

Overview

We are primarily a producer of ion implantation equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips in the United States, Europe, and Asia. In addition, we provide extensive worldwide aftermarket service and support, including spare parts, equipment upgrades and maintenance services to the semiconductor industry. Our product development and manufacturing activities currently occur primarily in the United States and South Korea. Our equipment and service products are highly technical and are sold through a direct sales force in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Consolidation and partnering within the semiconductor manufacturing industry has resulted in a small number of customers representing a substantial portion of our business. Our ten largest customers accounted for 48.2% of total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Demand for our capital equipment in the first nine months of 2024 has been relatively flat. The overall mature process segment represented 98% of our shipped systems revenue, with 1% of shipments to advanced logic and 1% of shipments to dynamic random-access memory (“DRAM”). Power device shipments comprised 58% of total systems revenue with the general mature segment representing 32%, and image sensors at 9%.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates

Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations included herein and in our 2023 Form 10-K are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions. Management’s estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Management has not identified any need to make any material change in, and has not changed, any of our critical accounting estimates and judgments as described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our 2023 Form 10-K.

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our results of operations as a percentage of total revenue:

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

    

2024

    

2023

    

    

2024

    

2023

    

    

Revenue:

Product

96.2

%

96.9

%

96.1

%

96.9

%

Services

 

3.8

 

3.1

 

 

3.9

 

3.1

 

 

Total revenue

 

100.0

 

100.0

 

 

100.0

 

100.0

 

 

Cost of revenue:

Product

 

53.2

 

53.0

 

 

52.1

 

54.2

 

 

Services

 

4.0

 

2.7

 

 

3.7

 

2.8

 

 

Total cost of revenue

 

57.2

 

55.7

 

 

55.8

 

57.0

 

 

Gross profit

 

42.8

 

44.3

 

 

44.2

 

43.0

 

 

Operating expenses:

Research and development

 

10.3

 

8.2

 

 

10.2

 

8.8

 

 

Sales and marketing

 

6.6

 

5.6

 

 

6.7

 

5.6

 

 

General and administrative

 

7.7

 

6.0

 

 

6.9

 

5.9

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

24.6

 

19.8

 

 

23.8

 

20.3

 

 

Income from operations

 

18.2

 

24.5

 

 

20.4

 

22.7

 

 

Other income (expense):

Interest income

 

2.6

 

1.6

 

 

2.4

 

1.6

 

 

Interest expense

 

(0.5)

 

(0.5)

 

 

(0.5)

 

(0.5)

 

 

Other, net

 

1.3

 

(0.4)

 

 

0.2

 

(0.5)

 

 

Total other income

 

3.4

 

0.7

 

 

2.1

 

0.6

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

21.6

 

25.2

 

 

22.5

 

23.3

 

 

Income tax provision

 

2.6

 

2.6

 

 

2.7

 

1.9

 

 

Net income

19.0

%

22.6

%

19.8

%

21.4

%

Revenue

The following table sets forth our product and services revenue:

Three months ended

Period-to-Period

Nine months ended

Period-to-Period

 

September 30,

Change

September 30,

Change

 

2024

2023

$

%  

2024

2023

$

%  

 

(dollars in thousands)

Revenue:

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Product

$

246,826

$

283,367

$

(36,541)

(12.9)

%  

$

735,626

$

795,047

$

(59,421)

(7.5)

%

Percentage of revenue

96.2

%  

96.9

%  

96.1

%  

96.9

%  

Services

 

9,738

 

8,959

779

8.7

%  

 

29,822

 

25,269

4,553

18.0

%

Percentage of revenue

3.8

%  

3.1

%  

3.9

%  

3.1

%  

Total revenue

$

256,564

$

292,326

$

(35,762)

(12.2)

%  

$

765,448

$

820,316

$

(54,868)

(6.7)

%

Three months ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Three months ended September 30, 2023

Product

Product revenue, which includes systems sales, sales of spare parts, product upgrades and used systems, was $246.8 million, or 96.2% of revenue, during the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $283.4 million, or 96.9% of revenue, for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The $36.5 million decrease in product revenue for the

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three-month period ended September 30, 2024, in comparison to the same period in 2023, was primarily driven by a decrease in system sales.

Deferred revenue includes payments received in advance of system sales as well as deferral of revenue from systems sales for installation and other future performance obligations. The total amount of deferred revenue at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $164.0 million and $210.9 million, respectively.

Services

Services revenue, which includes the labor component of maintenance and service contracts and fees for service hours provided by on-site service personnel, was $9.7 million, or 3.8% of revenue, for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $9.0 million, or 3.1% of revenue, for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Although services revenue typically increases with the expansion of the installed base of systems, it can fluctuate from period to period based on capacity utilization at customers’ manufacturing facilities, which affects the need for equipment service.

Nine months ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Nine months ended September 30, 2023

Product

Product revenue was $735.6 million, or 96.1% of revenue, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $795.0 million, or 96.9% of revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The $59.4 million decrease in product revenue for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, in comparison to the same period in 2023, was primarily driven by a decrease in system sales.

Services

Services revenue was $29.8 million, or 3.9% of revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $25.3 million, or 3.1% of revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Revenue Categories used by Management

In addition to the line item revenue categories discussed above, management also regularly disaggregates revenue in the following categories, which it finds relevant and useful:

Systems and Aftermarket revenues, in which “Aftermarket” is:
A.The portion of Product revenue relating to spare parts, product upgrades and used equipment, combined with
B.Services revenue, which is the labor component of Aftermarket revenues;

(Aftermarket purchases reflect current fab utilization as opposed to Systems purchases which reflect capital investment decisions by our customers, which have differing economic drivers);

Revenue by geographic regions, since economic factors impacting customer purchasing decisions may vary by geographic region; and
Revenue by our customer market segments, since they can be subject to different economic drivers at different periods of time, impacting a customer’s likelihood of purchasing capital equipment during any particular period. Currently, management references three customer market segments: memory, mature process technology and leading edge foundry and logic.

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Aftermarket and Systems Revenue

Three months ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Three months ended September 30, 2023

Included in total revenue of $256.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024 is revenue from our Aftermarket business of $55.5 million, compared with $60.9 million of Aftermarket revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Aftermarket revenue fluctuates from period to period based on capacity utilization at customers’ manufacturing facilities, which affects the sale of spare parts and demand for equipment service. Aftermarket revenue can also fluctuate from period to period based on the demand for system upgrades or used equipment. The remaining $201.1 million of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was systems revenue, compared with $231.4 million of systems revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Systems revenue fluctuates from period to period based on our customers’ capital spending.

Nine months ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Nine months ended September 30, 2023

Included in total revenue of $765.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is revenue from our Aftermarket business of $170.3 million, compared with $178.5 million of Aftermarket revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The remaining $595.1 million of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was systems revenue, compared with $641.8 million of systems revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Gross Profit / Gross Margin

The following table sets forth our gross profit / gross margin:

Three months ended

Period-to-Period

Nine months ended

Period-to-Period

 

September 30,

Change

September 30,

Change

 

    

2024

    

2023

    

$

%  

    

2024

    

2023

    

$

%  

 

    

(dollars in thousands)

Gross Profit:

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Product

$

110,447

$

128,569

$

(18,122)

(14.1)

 

$

336,577

$

350,736

$

(14,159)

(4.0)

%

Product gross margin

44.7

 

45.4

 

45.8

 

44.1

 

Services

 

(477)

 

1,115

(1,592)

(142.8)

 

 

1,854

2,669

(815)

(30.5)

%

Services gross margin

(4.9)

 

12.4

 

6.2

 

10.6

 

Total gross profit

$

109,970

$

129,684

$

(19,714)

(15.2)

 

$

338,431

$

353,405

$

(14,974)

(4.2)

%

Gross margin

42.8

 

44.3

 

44.2

 

43.0

 

Three months ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Three months ended September 30, 2023

Product

Gross margin from product revenue was 44.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 45.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in gross margin primarily resulted from an unfavorable mix of system revenue.

Services

Gross margin from services revenue was (4.9)% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 12.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in gross margin is attributable to changes in the mix of service contracts.

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Nine months ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Nine months ended September 30, 2023

Product

Gross margin from product revenue was 45.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 44.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in gross margin primarily resulted from a favorable mix of system revenue.

Services

Gross margin from services revenue was 6.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 10.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in gross margin is attributable to changes in the mix of service contracts.

Operating Expenses

The following table sets forth our operating expenses:

Three months ended

Period-to-Period

Nine months ended

Period-to-Period

 

September 30,

Change

September 30,

Change

 

2024

2023

$

%  

2024

2023

$

%  

 

(dollars in thousands)

Research and development

    

$

26,395

    

$

24,093

    

$

2,302

    

9.6

%

$

77,843

    

$

71,996

    

$

5,847

    

8.1

%

    

Percentage of revenue

10.3

%

8.2

%

10.2

%

8.8

%

Sales and marketing

 

16,808

 

16,465

343

2.1

%

 

51,483

 

46,146

5,337

11.6

%

Percentage of revenue

6.6

%

5.6

%

6.7

%

5.6

%

General and administrative

 

19,854

 

17,446

2,408

13.8

%

 

52,842

 

48,519

4,323

8.9

%

Percentage of revenue

7.7

%

6.0

%

6.9

%

5.9

%

Total operating expenses

$

63,057

$

58,004

$

5,053

8.7

%

$

182,168

$

166,661

$

15,507

9.3

%

Percentage of revenue

24.6

%

19.8

%

23.8

%

20.3

%

Our operating expenses consist primarily of personnel costs, including wages, commissions, incentive-based compensation, stock-based compensation and related benefits and taxes; project material costs related to the design and development of new products and enhancement of existing products; and professional fees, travel and depreciation expenses.

Personnel costs are our largest expense, representing $35.5 million, or 56.3%, of our total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $34.8 million, or 60.0%, of our total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Personnel costs were $107.2 million, or 58.9%, of our total operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $99.3 million, or 59.6%, of our total operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The higher personnel costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 are primarily due to increases in wages and headcount as well as stock compensation expense, partially offset by a decrease in variable compensation expense.

Research and Development

Three months ended

Period-to-Period

Nine months ended

Period-to-Period

 

September 30,

Change

September 30,

Change

 

2024

2023

$

%  

2024

2023

$

%  

 

(dollars in thousands)

Research and development

    

$

26,395

    

$

24,093

    

$

2,302

9.6

%

$

77,843

    

$

71,996

    

$

5,847

    

8.1

%

    

Percentage of revenue

10.3

%

8.2

%

10.2

%

8.8

%

Our ability to remain competitive depends largely on continuously developing innovative technology, with new and enhanced features and systems and introducing them at competitive prices on a timely basis. Accordingly, based on our

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strategic plan, we establish annual research and development budgets to fund programs that we expect will solve customers’ high value, high impact, ion implantation challenges.

Three months ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Three months ended September 30, 2023

Research and development expense was $26.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $2.3 million, or 9.6%, compared with $24.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase is primarily due to higher project and consulting expenses and higher personnel expenses associated with increases in wages partially offset by a decrease in variable compensation expense.

Nine months ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Nine months ended September 30, 2023

Research and development expense was $77.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $5.8 million, or 8.1%, compared with $72.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase is primarily due to higher project and consulting expenses and higher personnel expenses associated with increases in wages partially offset by a decrease in variable compensation expense and temporary employees.

Sales and Marketing

Three months ended

Period-to-Period

Nine months ended

Period-to-Period

 

September 30,

Change

September 30,

Change

 

2024

2023

$

%  

2024

2023

$

%  

 

(dollars in thousands)

Sales and marketing

    

$

16,808

    

$

16,465

    

 $

343

2.1

%  

$

51,483

    

$

46,146

    

 $

5,337

    

11.6

%

    

Percentage of revenue

6.6

%

5.6

%

6.7

%

5.6

%

Our sales and marketing expenses result primarily from the sale of our equipment and services through our direct sales force.

Three months ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Three months ended September 30, 2023

Sales and marketing expense was $16.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $0.3 million, or 2.1%, compared with $16.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase is primarily due to higher personnel expenses associated with increases in wages and stock compensation expense partially offset by a decrease in variable compensation expense.

Nine months ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Nine months ended September 30, 2023

Sales and marketing expense was $51.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $5.3 million, or 11.6%, compared with $46.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase is primarily due to higher personnel expenses associated with increases in wages and stock compensation expense partially offset by a decrease in variable compensation expense.

General and Administrative

Three months ended

Period-to-Period

Nine months ended

Period-to-Period

 

September 30,

Change

September 30,

Change

 

2024

2023

$

%  

2024

2023

$

%  

 

(dollars in thousands)

General and administrative

    

$

19,854

    

$

17,446

    

 $

2,408

    

13.8

%  

$

52,842

    

$

48,519

    

$

4,323

    

8.9

%

    

Percentage of revenue

7.7

%

6.0

%

6.9

%

5.9

%

Our general and administrative expenses result primarily from the costs associated with our executive, finance, information technology, legal and human resource functions.

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Three months ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Three months ended September 30, 2023

General and administrative expense was $19.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $2.4 million, or 13.8%, compared with $17.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase is primarily due to an increase in bad debt expense of $2.8 million partially offset by lower personnel expenses associated with a decrease in variable compensation expense.

Nine months ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Nine months ended September 30, 2023

General and administrative expense was $52.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $4.3 million, or 8.9%, compared with $48.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase is primarily due to higher bad debt expense and higher personnel expenses associated with an increase in wages and stock compensation partially offset by a decrease in variable compensation expense.

Other Income (Expense)

Three months ended

Period-to-period

 

Nine months ended

Period-to-period

 

September 30,

change

 

September 30,

change

 

2024

2023

$

%

 

2024

2023

$

%

 

(dollars in thousands)

Other income (expense):

 

$

8,452

 

$

1,995

 

$

6,457

 

323.7

%

 

$

15,366

 

$

4,449

 

$

10,917

 

245.4

%

Percentage of revenue

 

3.4

%

 

0.7

%

 

2.1

%

 

0.6

%

Other income (expense) consists of interest earned and accretion on our invested cash balances, interest expense relating to the finance lease obligation we incurred in connection with the 2015 sale of our headquarters facility and other financing obligations as well as foreign exchange gains and losses attributable to both fluctuations of the U.S. dollar against local currencies of the countries in which we operate and forward currency exchange contracts.

Other income was $8.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared with other income of $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The $6.5 million increase in other income (expense) compared to the same prior year period was primarily due to an increase in interest income of $2.0 million and an increase in foreign exchange gains of $7.7 million, partially offset by foreign exchange losses of $3.2 million from forward currency exchange contracts. Other income was $15.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with other income of $4.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The $10.9 million increase in other income (expense) compared to the same prior year period was primarily due to an increase in interest income of $5.3 million, an increase in foreign exchange gains of $5.1 million and foreign exchange gains of $0.5 million from forward currency exchange contracts.

Income Tax Provision

Three months ended

Period-to-period

 

Nine months ended

Period-to-period

 

September 30,

change

 

September 30,

change

 

2024

2023

$

%

 

2024

2023

$

%

 

(dollars in thousands)

Income tax provision

 

$

6,789

 

$

7,744

 

$

(955)

 

(12.3)

%

 

$

20,593

 

$

15,986

 

$

4,607

 

28.8

%

Percentage of revenue

 

2.6

%

 

2.6

%

 

2.7

%

 

1.9

%

Income tax expense was $6.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $7.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The $0.9 million decrease was primarily due to a decrease in pre-tax income. Income tax expense was $20.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $16.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a decrease in the benefit received from share-based compensation.

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The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was less than the U.S. statutory rate of 21% primarily attributable to the Foreign Derived Intangible Income deduction, Federal research and development tax credits and excess tax benefits from share-based compensation.

The deferred income taxes of $58.9 million and $53.4 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes, as well as the tax effect of carryforwards. As of September 30, 2024, we have recorded a $12.1 million valuation allowance in the U.S. against certain tax credits due to the uncertainty of their realization. Realization of our net deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable income. We believe it is more likely than not that such assets will be realized; however, ultimate realization could be impacted by market conditions and other variables not known or anticipated at this time.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2024, we had $120.1 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and $459.3 million in short-term investments, in addition to $6.7 million in restricted cash. Management believes that maintaining a strong cash balance is necessary to fund a continuing ramp in our business which can require significant cash investment to meet sudden demand. Additionally, we are using cash to repurchase shares as part of our stock repurchase program and are considering both organic and inorganic opportunities to drive future growth, for which cash resources will be necessary.

Our liquidity is affected by many factors. Some of these relate specifically to the operations of our business, for example, the rate of sales of our products, and others relate to the uncertainties of global economic conditions, including the availability of credit and the condition of the overall semiconductor equipment industry. Our industry requires ongoing investments in operations and research and development that are not easily adjusted to reflect changes in revenue. As a result, profitability and cash flows can fluctuate more widely than revenue. Stock repurchases, as discussed below, also reduce our cash balances.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we generated $128.0 million and $91.3 million, respectively, of cash related to operating activities.

Investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 resulted in cash outflows of $117.8 million, $7.5 million of which was used for capital expenditures and $433.9 million of which was used to purchase short-term investments, offset by $323.6 million related to maturities of short-term investments. Investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 resulted in cash outflows of $74.2 million, $10.5 million of which was used for capital expenditures and $271.6 million of which was used to purchase short-term investments, offset by $207.9 million related to maturities of short-term investments.

Financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 resulted in a cash usage of $56.6 million. During the first nine months of 2024, (i) $45.4 million in cash was used to repurchase our common stock, (ii) $11.4 million was used for payments to government tax authorities for income tax withholding on employee compensation arising from the vesting of RSUs, where units are withheld by us to cover taxes, and (iii) $1.1 million was used to reduce the liability under the finance lease of our corporate headquarters. These amounts were partially offset by $1.2 million of proceeds related to the purchase of shares under our 2020 ESPP during the first nine months of 2024. In comparison, financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 resulted in cash usage of $53.2 million, of which (i) $37.5 million related to the repurchase of our common stock (ii) $15.8 million related to payments made to government tax authorities for income tax withholding on employee compensation arising from the vesting of RSUs, and (iii) $0.9 million relating to the reduction of our financing lease liability. These amounts were partially offset by $1.0 million of proceeds related to the purchase of shares under our 2020 ESPP and exercise of stock options during the first nine months of 2023.

As of September 30, 2024, we had a security deposit of $5.9 million related to the lease of our corporate headquarters in the form of a cash collateralized letter of credit issued with UBS Bank USA, which is classified as long-term restricted cash on our balance sheet.

We believe that based on our current market, revenue, expense and cash flow forecasts, our existing cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to satisfy our anticipated cash requirements for the short- and long-term.

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Commitments and Contingencies

Significant commitments and contingencies at September 30, 2024 are consistent with those discussed in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements included in our 2023 Form 10-K.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

As of September 30, 2024, there have been no material changes to the quantitative information about market risk disclosed in Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” included in our 2023 Form 10-K.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, these disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) identified in connection with the evaluation of our internal control that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.

We are, from time to time, a party to litigation that arises in the normal course of our business operations. We are not presently a party to any litigation that we believe might have a material adverse effect on our business operations.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

As of September 30, 2024, there have been no material changes to the risk factors described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” included in our 2023 Form 10-K.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

In February 2022, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to $100 million of the Company’s common stock. This program was announced on March 1, 2022. In August 2023, our Board of Directors approved additional funding of $200 million for our stock repurchase program, to be available upon the full utilization of the $100 million repurchase funding approved in February 2022. This additional funding was announced on September 12, 2023. The Company’s share repurchase program does not have an expiration date.

The following table summarizes the stock repurchase activity, based upon settlement date, for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as well as the approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased pursuant to our stock repurchase program:

   

Total Number of Shares Purchased

   

Average Price Paid per Share

   

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program

   

Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program

(in thousands except per share amounts)

July 1 through July 31

70

$137.48

70

150,387

August 1 through August 31

48

$111.33

48

145,011

September 1 through September 30

$0.00

145,011

Total

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Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not Applicable.

Item 5.  Other Information.

Lynnette C. Fallon, Executive Vice President, HR/Legal, General Counsel, and Secretary has announced her plan to retire in early 2025, at which time she will resign as an executive officer. The Company is engaged in a search for her successor. Following her retirement, Ms. Fallon will continue to serve as a senior advisor to the Company.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, no director or officer adopted or terminated any contract, instrument or written plan for the purchase or sale of Axcelis securities intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act or any non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement as defined in Item 408(c) of Regulation S-K.

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Item 6.  Exhibits.

The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit
No

    

Description

3.1

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company filed November 2, 2017. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on November 3, 2017.

3.2

Certificate of Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company filed May 9, 2024. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 9, 2024.

3.3

Bylaws of the Company, as amended as of May 11, 2022. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 11, 2022.

31.1*

Certification of the Principal Executive Officer under Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act), dated November 7, 2024.

31.2*

Certification of the Principal Financial Officer under Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act), dated November 7, 2024.

32.1**

Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of title 18 of the United States Code (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act), dated November 7, 2024.

32.2**

Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of title 18 of the United States Code (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act), dated November 7, 2024.

101*

The following materials from the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, formatted in inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited). Filed herewith.

104*

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as iXBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

* Filed herewith

** This exhibit is being furnished rather than filed, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing, in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

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SIGNATURES

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, thereunto duly authorized.

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

DATED: November 7, 2024

By:

/s/ JAMES G. COOGAN

James G. Coogan

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

of the Principal Executive Officer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) (implementing Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act)

I, Russell J. Low, certify that:

1.        I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Axcelis Technologies, Inc.;

2.        Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.        Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.        The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)       Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)       Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)       Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)       Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.        The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)       All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)       Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 7, 2024

/s/ RUSSELL J. LOW

Russell J. Low,

President and Chief Executive Officer


Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

of the Principal Financial Officer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) (implementing Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act)

I, James G. Coogan, certify that:

1.        I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Axcelis Technologies, Inc.;

2.        Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.        Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.        The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)       Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)       Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)       Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)       Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.        The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)       All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)       Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 7, 2024

/s/ JAMES G. COOGAN

James G. Coogan,

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT 32.1

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Certification of the Principal Executive Officer

Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of title 18 of the United States Code

The undersigned Chief Executive Officer of Axcelis Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, hereby certifies, for the purposes of Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of title 18 of the United States Code (as implemented by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) as follows:

This Form 10-Q quarterly report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)) and the information contained herein fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certification as of November 7, 2024.

/s/ RUSSELL J. LOW

Russell J. Low

President and Chief Executive Officer of Axcelis Technologies, Inc.


EXHIBIT 32.2

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Certification of the Principal Financial Officer

Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of title 18 of the United States Code

The undersigned Chief Financial Officer of Axcelis Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, hereby certifies, for the purposes of Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of title 18 of the United States Code (as implemented by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) as follows:

This Form 10-Q quarterly report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)) and the information contained herein fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certification as of November 7, 2024.

/s/ JAMES G. COOGAN

James G. Coogan

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Axcelis Technologies, Inc.


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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Revenue:        
Total revenue $ 256,564 $ 292,326 $ 765,448 $ 820,316
Cost of revenue:        
Total cost of revenue 146,594 162,642 427,017 466,911
Gross profit 109,970 129,684 338,431 353,405
Operating expenses:        
Research and development 26,395 24,093 77,843 71,996
Sales and marketing 16,808 16,465 51,483 46,146
General and administrative 19,854 17,446 52,842 48,519
Total operating expenses 63,057 58,004 182,168 166,661
Income from operations 46,913 71,680 156,263 186,744
Other income (expense):        
Interest income 6,560 4,580 18,126 12,824
Interest expense (1,333) (1,325) (4,017) (4,027)
Other, net 3,225 (1,260) 1,257 (4,348)
Total other income 8,452 1,995 15,366 4,449
Income before income taxes 55,365 73,675 171,629 191,193
Income tax provision 6,789 7,744 20,593 15,986
Net income $ 48,576 $ 65,931 $ 151,036 $ 175,207
Net income per share:        
Basic $ 1.49 $ 2.01 $ 4.63 $ 5.35
Diluted $ 1.49 $ 1.99 $ 4.61 $ 5.28
Shares used in computing net income per share:        
Basic weighted average shares of common stock 32,550 32,807 32,595 32,775
Diluted weighted average shares of common stock 32,675 33,159 32,780 33,208
Product        
Revenue:        
Total revenue $ 246,826 $ 283,367 $ 735,626 $ 795,047
Cost of revenue:        
Total cost of revenue 136,379 154,798 399,049 444,311
Services        
Revenue:        
Total revenue 9,738 8,959 29,822 25,269
Cost of revenue:        
Total cost of revenue $ 10,215 $ 7,844 $ 27,968 $ 22,600
v3.24.3
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income        
Net income $ 48,576 $ 65,931 $ 151,036 $ 175,207
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Foreign currency translation adjustments 2,257 (1,231) (387) (2,192)
Amortization of actuarial net gain and other adjustments from pension plan, net of tax 5   15  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 2,262 (1,231) (372) (2,192)
Comprehensive income $ 50,838 $ 64,700 $ 150,664 $ 173,015
v3.24.3
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 120,066 $ 167,297
Short-Term Investments 459,341 338,851
Accounts receivable, net 183,543 217,964
Inventories, net 290,954 306,482
Prepaid income taxes 10,748  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 57,441 49,397
Total current assets 1,122,093 1,079,991
Property, plant and equipment, net 54,454 53,971
Operating lease assets 30,391 30,716
Finance lease assets, net 15,668 16,632
Long-term restricted cash 6,653 6,654
Deferred income taxes 58,938 53,428
Other assets 49,928 40,575
Total assets 1,338,125 1,281,967
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 54,047 54,400
Accrued compensation 23,070 31,445
Warranty 14,547 14,098
Income taxes   6,164
Deferred revenue 138,682 164,677
Current portion of finance lease obligation 1,399 1,511
Other current liabilities 20,519 12,834
Total current liabilities 252,264 285,129
Long-term finance lease obligation 42,671 43,674
Long-term deferred revenue 25,344 46,208
Other long-term liabilities 42,252 42,074
Total liabilities 362,531 417,085
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 75,000 shares authorized; 32,617 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024; 32,685 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 33 33
Additional paid-in capital 545,350 547,189
Retained earnings 432,429 319,506
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,218) (1,846)
Total stockholders' equity 975,594 864,882
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,338,125 $ 1,281,967
v3.24.3
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Consolidated Balance Sheets    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized 75,000 75,000
Common stock, shares issued 32,504 32,685
Common stock, shares outstanding 32,504 32,685
v3.24.3
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)
Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 33 $ 550,299 $ 118,892 $ (1,968) $ 667,256
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 32,775        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity          
Net income     47,697   47,697
Foreign currency translation adjustments       50 50
Exercise of stock options (in shares) 2        
Exercise of stock options   25     25
Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld   (3,907)     (3,907)
Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld (in shares) 56        
Stock-based compensation expense   3,199     3,199
Repurchase of common stock   (1,924) (10,575)   (12,499)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) (107)        
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023 $ 33 547,692 156,014 (1,918) 701,821
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023 32,726        
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 33 550,299 118,892 (1,968) 667,256
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 32,775        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity          
Net income         175,207
Foreign currency translation adjustments         (2,192)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2023 $ 33 543,577 261,521 (4,160) 800,971
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023 32,772        
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023 $ 33 547,692 156,014 (1,918) 701,821
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023 32,726        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity          
Net income     61,579   61,579
Foreign currency translation adjustments       (1,011) (1,011)
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan   957     957
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares) 6        
Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld   (11,558)     (11,558)
Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld (in shares) 199        
Stock-based compensation expense   4,749     4,749
Repurchase of common stock   (1,720) (10,780)   (12,500)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) (95)        
Balance at Jun. 30, 2023 $ 33 540,120 206,813 (2,929) 744,037
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023 32,836        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity          
Net income     65,931   65,931
Foreign currency translation adjustments       (1,231) (1,231)
Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld   (349)     (349)
Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld (in shares) 7        
Stock-based compensation expense   5,082     5,082
Repurchase of common stock   (1,276) (11,223)   (12,499)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) (71)        
Balance at Sep. 30, 2023 $ 33 543,577 261,521 (4,160) 800,971
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023 32,772        
Balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 33 547,189 319,506 (1,846) 864,882
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 32,685        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity          
Net income     51,595   51,595
Foreign currency translation adjustments       (1,731) (1,731)
Change in pension obligation       5 5
Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld   (2,699)     (2,699)
Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld (in shares) 42        
Stock-based compensation expense   4,690     4,690
Repurchase of common stock   (2,201) (12,798)   (14,999)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) (122)        
Balance at Mar. 31, 2024 $ 33 546,979 358,303 (3,572) 901,743
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024 32,605        
Balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 33 547,189 319,506 (1,846) 864,882
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 32,685        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity          
Net income         151,036
Foreign currency translation adjustments         (387)
Change in pension obligation         15
Balance at Sep. 30, 2024 $ 33 545,350 432,429 (2,218) 975,594
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024 32,504        
Balance at Mar. 31, 2024 $ 33 546,979 358,303 (3,572) 901,743
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024 32,605        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity          
Net income     50,866   50,866
Foreign currency translation adjustments       (913) (913)
Change in pension obligation       5 5
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan   1,242     1,242
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares) 10        
Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld   (8,468)     (8,468)
Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld (in shares) 143        
Stock-based compensation expense   5,469     5,469
Repurchase of common stock   (2,545) (12,451)   (14,996)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) (141)        
Balance at Jun. 30, 2024 $ 33 542,677 396,718 (4,480) 934,948
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024 32,617        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity          
Net income     48,576   48,576
Foreign currency translation adjustments       2,257 2,257
Change in pension obligation       5 5
Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld   (241)     (241)
Issuance of common stock on restricted stock units, net of shares withheld (in shares) 5        
Stock-based compensation expense   5,412     5,412
Repurchase of common stock   (2,498) (12,865)   (15,363)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) (118)        
Balance at Sep. 30, 2024 $ 33 $ 545,350 $ 432,429 $ (2,218) $ 975,594
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024 32,504        
v3.24.3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities    
Net income $ 151,036 $ 175,207
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 11,542 9,488
Deferred income taxes (5,510) (12,623)
Stock-based compensation expense 15,571 13,030
Provision for doubtful accounts 2,984 749
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory 4,120 3,912
Accretion of discounts and premiums on marketable securities (10,167) (8,463)
Unrealized currency (gain) loss on foreign denominated transactions (3,100) 7,487
Mark-to-market adjustment on foreign exchange contracts 583  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable 28,774 (26,674)
Inventories 11,299 (79,494)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (8,110) (16,493)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities (2,738) (8,916)
Deferred revenue (46,700) 47,704
Income taxes (14,132) (3,672)
Other assets and liabilities (7,414) (9,948)
Net cash provided by operating activities 128,038 91,294
Cash flows from investing activities    
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment and capitalized software (7,523) (10,503)
Purchase of short-term investments (433,894) (271,583)
Maturities of short-term investments 323,570 207,907
Net cash used in investing activities (117,847) (74,179)
Cash flows from financing activities    
Net settlement on restricted stock grants (11,408) (15,814)
Repurchase of common stock (45,358) (37,498)
Proceeds from Employee Stock Purchase Plan purchases 1,242 957
Principal payments on finance lease obligation (1,125) (915)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   25
Net cash used in financing activities (56,649) (53,245)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (774) (1,267)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (47,232) (37,397)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 173,951 186,347
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 126,719 $ 148,950
v3.24.3
Nature of Business
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Nature of Business  
Nature of Business

Note 1.  Nature of Business

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (“Axcelis” or the “Company”) was incorporated in Delaware in 1995 and is a producer of ion implantation equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips in the United States, Europe and Asia. In addition, we provide extensive worldwide aftermarket service and support, including spare parts, equipment upgrades, used equipment, and maintenance services to the semiconductor industry.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments which are of a normal recurring nature and considered necessary for a fair presentation of these financial statements have been included. Operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for other interim periods or for the year as a whole.

The balance sheet at December 31, 2023 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. As of September 30, 2024, there have been no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies, other than with respect to the Company’s accounting policy for derivative financial instruments, which it had not held in prior periods, as described in Note 2 below. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 23, 2024, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2024 (as so amended, the “2023 Form 10-K”).

v3.24.3
Stock-Based Compensation
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Stock-Based Compensation  
Stock-Based Compensation

Note 3.  Stock-Based Compensation

We maintain the Axcelis Technologies, Inc. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2012 Equity Plan”), which became effective on May 2, 2012, and permits the issuance of options, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance awards to selected employees, directors, and consultants of the Company.

The 2012 Equity Plan is more fully described in Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements in our 2023 Form 10-K.

We recognized stock-based compensation expense of $5.4 million and $5.1 million for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We recognized stock-based compensation expense of $15.6 million and $13.0 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These amounts include compensation expense related to RSUs and stock issued to participants under the 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2020 ESPP”).

In the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we issued 5,023 and 7,320 shares of common stock, respectively, upon vesting of RSUs granted under the 2012 Equity Plan and purchases under the 2020 ESPP. In the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we received no proceeds from purchases under the 2020 ESPP.

In the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we issued 0.2 million and 0.3 million shares of common stock, respectively, upon vesting of RSUs granted under the 2012 Equity Plan and purchases under the 2020 ESPP. In the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we received proceeds of $1.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively, in connection with purchases under the 2020 ESPP.

v3.24.3
Leases
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Leases  
Leases

Note 4.  Leases

We have operating leases for manufacturing, office space, warehouse space, computer and office equipment and vehicles used in our business operations. We have a finance lease in relation to the 2015 sale-leaseback of our corporate headquarters in Beverly, Massachusetts. We review all agreements to determine if the agreement contains a lease component. An agreement contains a lease component if it provides for the use of a specific physical space or a specific physical item.

We recognize operating lease obligations under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases (“Topic 842”). The guidance in Topic 842 requires recognition of lease assets and related liabilities on a discounted basis using the explicit or implicit discount rate stated within the agreement. We recognize a corresponding right-of-use asset, which is initially determined based upon the net present value of the associated liability and is adjusted for deferred costs and possible impairment, if any. For those lease agreements that do not indicate the applicable discount rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate. We have made the following policy elections: (i) operating leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets; (ii) we recognize lease expense for operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term; and (iii) we account for lease components and non-lease components that are fixed payments as one component. Some of our operating leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the respective lease term by one to three years. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. For lease extensions that are reasonably certain to occur, we have included the renewal periods in our calculation of the net present value of the lease obligation and related right-of-use asset. Certain leases also include options to purchase the leased property. The depreciable life of certain assets and leasehold improvements is limited by the expected lease term, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. The amounts of operating and finance lease right-of-use assets and related lease obligations recorded within our consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

September 30,

December 31,

Leases

Classification

2024

    

2023

    

 

Assets

(in thousands)

 

Operating leases

Operating lease assets

$

30,391

$

30,716

Finance lease

Finance lease assets*

 

15,668

 

16,632

Total leased assets

$

46,059

$

47,348

Liabilities

Current

Operating

Other current liabilities

$

5,217

$

4,978

Finance

Current portion of finance lease obligation

1,399

1,511

Non-current

Operating

Other long-term liabilities

25,290

25,724

Finance

Finance lease obligation

 

42,671

 

43,674

Total lease liabilities

$

74,577

$

75,887

*Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $47.2 million and include $0.5 million of prepaid financing costs as of September 30, 2024. Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $46.4 million and include $0.6 million of prepaid financing costs as of December 31, 2023.

Our operating lease office locations support local selling and servicing functions. Our Axcelis Asia Operations Center facility in South Korea is used to manufacture our products for Asia-based customers. We lease a logistics and flex manufacturing center in Beverly, Massachusetts to support our principal product manufacturing operations at our corporate headquarters. Operating lease expense and depreciation and interest expense relating to our finance lease obligation are recognized within our Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 as follows:

Three months ended

Nine months ended

 

September 30,

September 30,

Lease cost

Classification

2024

    

2023

    

2024

    

2023

 

Operating lease cost

(in thousands)

 

Product / services*

Cost of revenue

$

1,664

$

2,041

$

5,186

$

5,328

Research and development

Operating expenses

 

127

 

183

 

453

 

426

Sales and marketing*

Operating expenses

 

463

 

419

 

1,365

 

1,231

General and administrative*

Operating expenses

 

232

 

298

 

763

 

813

Total operating lease cost

$

2,486

$

2,941

$

7,767

$

7,798

Finance lease cost

Depreciation of leased assets

Cost of revenue, Research and development, Sales and marketing and General and administrative

$

321

$

324

$

964

$

961

Interest on lease liabilities

Interest expense

 

1,177

 

1,214

 

3,561

 

3,668

Total finance lease cost

$

1,498

$

1,538

$

4,525

$

4,629

Total lease cost

$

3,984

$

4,479

$

12,292

$

12,427

* Product / services, sales and marketing and general and administrative expense also includes short-term lease and variable lease costs of approximately $0.3 million and $1.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and includes short-term lease and variable lease costs of approximately $0.6 million and $1.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.

The lease of our corporate headquarters, shown below under finance leases, had an original lease term of 22 years, beginning in January 2015 and expiring in January 2037, with renewal options. All other locations are treated as operating leases, with lease terms ranging from one to 16 years. The tables below reflect the minimum cash outflow regarding our current lease obligations as well as the weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average discount rates used in our calculation of our lease obligations and right-of-use assets as of September 30, 2024:

Finance

Operating

    

Total

 

Maturity of Lease Liabilities

Leases

Leases

Leases

(in thousands)

2024

$

1,566

$

1,937

$

3,503

2025

 

5,930

 

6,671

 

12,601

2026

 

6,008

 

5,106

 

11,114

2027

 

6,128

 

3,300

 

9,428

2028

6,251

2,013

8,264

Thereafter

55,336

23,220

78,556

Total lease payments

$

81,219

$

42,247

$

123,466

Less interest portion*

(37,149)

(11,740)

(48,889)

Finance lease and operating lease obligations

$

44,070

$

30,507

$

74,577

* Finance lease interest calculated using the implied interest rate; operating lease interest calculated using estimated corporate borrowing rate.

The table above does not include options to renew lease terms that are not reasonably certain of being exercised.

September 30,

Lease term and discount rate

    

2024

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):

Operating leases

10.8

Finance leases

 

12.3

Weighted-average discount rate:

Operating leases

 

5.5%

Finance leases

 

10.5%

Our cash outflows from our operating leases include rent expense and other charges associated with these leases. These cash flows are included within the operating activities section of our statement of cash flows. Our cash flows from our finance lease include both an interest component and a principal component. The table below shows our cash outflows by lease type and related section of our statement of cash flows, as well as the non-cash amount capitalized on our balance sheet in relation to our operating lease right-of-use assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively:

Nine months ended September 30,

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

    

2024

    

2023

(in thousands)

Operating cash outflows from operating leases

$

7,767

$

7,798

Operating cash outflows from finance leases

 

3,561

 

3,668

Financing cash outflows from finance leases

 

1,125

 

915

Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities

 

4,063

 

25,697

Finance lease assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities

 

 

v3.24.3
Revenue
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue  
Revenue

Note 5. Revenue

To reflect the organization of our business operations, we divide revenue into two categories: revenue from sales of new systems and revenue arising from the sale of used systems, parts, and labor to customers who own systems, which we refer to as “Aftermarket.”

Revenue by categories used by management are as follows:

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Systems

$

201,037

$

231,454

$

595,114

$

641,825

Aftermarket

55,527

60,872

170,334

178,491

Total Revenue

$

256,564

$

292,326

$

765,448

$

820,316

We also consider revenue by geography. Revenue is allocated to geographic markets based upon the location to which our products are shipped and in which our services are performed. Revenue in our principal geographic markets is as follows:

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

North America

$

32,950

$

51,563

$

112,826

$

134,647

Asia Pacific

202,377

185,194

586,754

582,238

Europe

21,237

55,569

65,868

103,431

Total Revenue

$

256,564

$

292,326

$

765,448

$

820,316

Our system sales revenue transactions give rise to contract liabilities (in the case of pre-payments and the fair value of goods and services to be delivered after the system delivery, such as installation and certain warranty obligations).

Contract liabilities are as follows:

September 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Contract liabilities

$

164,026

$

210,885

Contract liabilities are reflected as deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheets and include payments received in advance of system sales as well as deferral of revenue from systems sales for installation and other future performance obligations. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue upon the fulfillment of performance obligations.

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

   

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Balance, beginning of the period

$

174,011

$

182,540

$

210,885

$

154,777

Deferral of revenue*

31,544

62,787

65,222

154,216

Recognition of deferred revenue

(41,529)

(43,298)

(112,081)

(106,964)

Balance, end of the period

$

164,026

$

202,029

$

164,026

$

202,029

* Amount is net of a reclassification of $4.7 million from deferred revenue to refund liability for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

The majority of our system transactions have either (1) payment terms of 90% due upon shipment of the system and 10% due upon acceptance or (2) a pre-shipment deposit ranging from 20% to 60%, with the remainder due upon shipment, less 10% due at acceptance. Aftermarket transaction payment terms typically provide that payment is due either within 30 or 60 days after the service is provided or parts delivered.

v3.24.3
Receivables and Allowances for Credit Losses
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Receivables and Allowances for Credit Losses  
Receivables and Allowances for Credit Losses

Note 6.  Receivables and Allowances for Credit Losses

All trade receivables are reported on the consolidated balance sheets at their amortized cost adjusted for any write-offs and net of allowances for credit losses.

We maintain an allowance for credit losses, which represents an estimate of expected losses over the remaining contractual life of our receivables, considering current market conditions and estimates for supportable forecasts when appropriate. The estimate is a result of our ongoing assessments and evaluations of collectability, historical loss experience, and future expectations in estimating credit losses in our receivable portfolio. We use historical loss experience rates and apply them to a related aging analysis while also considering customer and/or economic risk where appropriate. Determination of the proper amount of allowances requires management to exercise judgment about the timing, frequency and severity of credit losses that could materially affect the provision for credit losses and, as a result, net earnings. The

allowance takes into consideration numerous quantitative and qualitative factors that include receivable type, historical loss experience, loss migration, delinquency trends, collection experience, current economic conditions, trade restrictions, estimates for supportable forecasts, when appropriate, and credit risk characteristics.

We evaluate the credit risk of the customer when extending credit based on a combination of financial and qualitative factors that may affect our customers’ ability to pay. These factors may include the customer’s financial condition, past payment experience, and credit bureau report, as well as the value of the underlying collateral.

Management performs detailed reviews of our receivables on a quarterly basis to assess the adequacy of the allowances and to determine if any impairment has occurred. Amounts determined to be uncollectable are charged directly against the allowances, while amounts recovered on previously written-off accounts increase the allowances. Changes to the allowances for credit losses are maintained through adjustments to the provision for credit losses, which are charged to current period earnings. We recorded $3.4 million of bad debt expense for the three month period ended September 30, 2024 associated with a European customer that filed for bankruptcy. We recorded $0.5 million of recovery of bad debt expense and $3.4 million of bad debt expense for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024. We recorded $0.7 million of bad debt expense for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023. As of both September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, we had no provision for credit losses.

v3.24.3
Computation of Net Earnings per Share
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Computation of Net Earnings per Share  
Computation of Net Earnings per Share

Note 7.  Computation of Net Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders (the numerator) by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding (the denominator) for the period. The computation of diluted earnings per share is similar to basic earnings per share, except that the denominator is increased by the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive shares of common stock issuable on exercise of stock options and vesting of RSUs had been issued, calculated using the treasury stock method.

The components of net earnings per share are as follows:

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

    

2024

    

2023

    

2024

    

2023

    

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net income available to common stockholders

$

48,576

$

65,931

$

151,036

$

175,207

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding used in computing basic income per share

 

32,550

 

32,807

 

32,595

 

32,775

Incremental options and RSUs

 

125

 

352

 

185

 

433

Weighted average shares of common stock used in computing diluted net income per share

 

32,675

 

33,159

 

32,780

 

33,208

Net income per share

Basic

$

1.49

$

2.01

$

4.63

$

5.35

Diluted

$

1.49

$

1.99

$

4.61

$

5.28

Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding does not include 109,266 and 734 common equivalent shares issuable with respect to outstanding equity awards for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, or 21,477 and 2,598 common equivalent shares issuable with respect to outstanding equity awards for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

v3.24.3
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Note 8.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, by component, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

    

Foreign

    

Defined benefit

    

 

currency

pension plan

Total

 

(in thousands)

 

Balance at December 31, 2023

$

(1,956)

$

110

$

(1,846)

Other comprehensive loss and pension reclassification

 

(387)

 

15

 

(372)

Balance at September 30, 2024

$

(2,343)

$

125

$

(2,218)

v3.24.3
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Note 9. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets to the total of the amounts shown in the statement of cash flows:

September 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Cash and cash equivalents

$

120,066

$

167,297

Long-term restricted cash

6,653

6,654

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

126,719

$

173,951

As of September 30, 2024, we had $6.7 million in restricted cash representing the total of (i) a $5.9 million cash collateralized letter of credit serving as a security deposit for our headquarters lease in Beverly, Massachusetts, (ii) a $0.7 million cash collateralized letter of credit relating to workers’ compensation insurance and (iii) a $0.1 million deposit relating to customs activity. See Note 13 for further discussion on the $5.9 million cash collateralized letter of credit.

v3.24.3
Inventories, net
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Inventories, net  
Inventories, net

Note 10.  Inventories, net

The components of inventories are as follows:

September 30,

December 31,

    

2024

    

2023

    

(in thousands)

Raw materials

$

231,547

$

231,200

Work in process

 

42,931

 

45,373

Finished goods (completed systems)

 

16,476

 

29,909

Inventories, net

$

290,954

$

306,482

When recorded, inventory reserves reduce the carrying value of inventories to their net realizable value. We establish inventory reserves when conditions exist that indicate inventory may be in excess of anticipated demand or is obsolete based upon assumptions about future demand for our products or market conditions. We regularly evaluate the ability to realize the value of inventories based on a combination of factors including the following: forecasted sales or usage, estimated product end of life dates, estimated current and future market value and new product introductions. Purchasing and usage alternatives are also explored to mitigate inventory exposure.

v3.24.3
Product Warranty
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Product Warranty  
Product Warranty

Note 11.  Product Warranty

We generally offer a one-year warranty for all of our systems, the terms and conditions of which vary depending upon the product sold. For all systems sold, we accrue a liability for the estimated cost of standard warranty at the time of system shipment and, if applicable, defer the portion of systems revenue attributable to non-standard warranty. Costs for non-standard warranty are expensed as incurred. Factors that affect our warranty liability include the number of installed units, historical and anticipated product failure rates, material usage and service labor costs. We periodically assess the adequacy of our recorded liability and adjust the amount as necessary.

The changes in our standard product warranty liability are as follows:

Nine months ended

September 30,

    

2024

    

2023

    

(in thousands)

Balance at January 1 (beginning of year)

$

16,757

$

10,487

Warranties issued during the period

 

9,004

 

9,072

Settlements made during the period

 

(9,313)

 

(7,746)

Changes in estimate of liability for pre-existing warranties during the period

 

(48)

 

2,043

Balance at September 30 (end of period)

$

16,400

$

13,856

Amount classified as current

$

14,547

$

11,464

Amount classified as long-term (within other long-term liabilities)

 

1,853

 

2,392

Total warranty liability

$

16,400

$

13,856

v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Fair Value Measurements  
Fair Value Measurements

Note 12.  Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.

(a)  Fair Value Hierarchy

The accounting guidance for fair value measurement requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1 - applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.

Level 3 - applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

(b)  Fair Value Measurements

Our money market funds and short-term investments with initial maturities of three months or less are included in cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheets. Other investments that have a maturity of greater than three months but less than one year are included within short-term investments in the consolidated balance sheets.

The following table sets forth our assets by level within the fair value hierarchy:

September 30, 2024

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

 

(in thousands)

 

Assets

Cash equivalents and other short-term investments:

Cash equivalents (money market funds, U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments)

$

81,623

$

$

$

81,623

Short-term investments (U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments)

460,473

460,473

Mark-to-market adjustment on forward exchange contracts

(583)

(583)

Total

$

542,096

$

(583)

$

$

541,513

December 31, 2023

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

 

(in thousands)

 

Assets

Cash equivalents and other short-term investments:

Cash equivalents (money market funds, U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments)

$

118,278

$

$

$

118,278

Short-term investments (U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments)

339,240

339,240

Total

$

457,518

$

$

$

457,518

(c)  Other Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts reflected in the consolidated balance sheets for accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, forward currency exchange contracts and other current assets and non-current assets, restricted cash, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to their short-term maturities.

(d)  Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

Beginning in February 2024, we entered into forward currency exchange contracts to minimize the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on our earnings and cash flows. These contracts have month-to-month settlement dates. Any gains or losses on these contracts are reported within Other, net in our Consolidated Statement of Operations. Any open contracts at period end that have settlement dates within one month after the reported period end and any mark-to-market valuation adjustments related to these open contracts are recorded in the current asset or current liability account and any unrealized gain or loss recognized is recorded within Other, net in our Consolidated Statement of Operations. These contracts are measured at fair value using observable market inputs such as forward currency exchange rates and our counterparties’ credit risks. Based on these inputs, the derivative instruments are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. At September 30, 2024, the recognized unrealized loss on these forward exchange contracts was approximately $0.6 million. Based on our continued ability to trade and enter into forward contracts, we consider the markets for our fair value instruments to be active. We evaluated the credit risk associated with the counterparties to these derivative instruments and determined that as of September 30, 2024, such credit risks have not had an adverse impact on the fair value of these instruments.

v3.24.3
Financing Arrangements
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Financing Arrangements  
Financing Arrangements

Note 13.  Financing Arrangements

On January 30, 2015, we sold our corporate headquarters facility in Beverly, Massachusetts for $48.9 million. As part of the sale, we also entered into a 22-year lease agreement of our headquarters facility. This sale-leaseback is accounted for as a financing lease under generally accepted accounting principles and, as such, we have recorded a financing obligation of $44.1 million as of September 30, 2024. The associated lease payments include both an interest component and payment of principal, with the remaining liability being extinguished at the end of the original lease term.

As of September 30, 2024, we had a security deposit of $5.9 million related to this lease in the form of a cash collateralized letter of credit issued with UBS Bank USA, which is classified as long-term restricted cash on our balance sheet at September 30, 2024.

v3.24.3
Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Income Taxes  
Income Taxes

Note 14.  Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $6.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $7.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The $0.9 million decrease was primarily due to a decrease in pre-tax income. Income tax expense was $20.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $16.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a decrease in in the benefit received from share-based compensation.

The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was less than the U.S. statutory rate of 21% primarily attributable to the Foreign Derived Intangible Income deduction, Federal research and development tax credits and excess tax benefits from share-based compensation.

The deferred income taxes of $58.9 million and $53.4 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes, as well as the tax effect of carryforwards. As of September 30, 2024, we have recorded a $12.1 million valuation allowance in the U.S. against certain tax credits due to the uncertainty of their realization. Realization of our net deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable income. We believe it is more likely than not that such assets will be realized; however, ultimate realization could be impacted by market conditions and other variables not known or anticipated at this time.

v3.24.3
Concentration of Risk
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Concentration of Risk  
Concentration of Risk

Note 15.  Concentration of Risk

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, one customer accounted for 11.9% of total revenue. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, no individual customer accounted for greater than ten percent of total revenue.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, no individual customer accounted for greater than ten percent of total revenue. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, one customer accounted for 10.7% of total revenue.

At September 30, 2024, one customer accounted for 11.7% of accounts receivable. At December 31, 2023, one customer accounted for 12.2% of accounts receivable.

v3.24.3
Share Repurchase
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Stockholders' Equity  
Share Repurchase

Note 16. Share Repurchase

In February 2022, our Board of Directors approved stock repurchases of up to $100 million of our common stock. In August 2023, our Board of Directors approved additional funding of $200 million for our stock repurchase program, to be available on full utilization of the $100 million repurchase funding approved in February 2022. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we repurchased 0.4 million shares at an average cost of $118.02 per share. The timing and actual number of any additional shares to be repurchased under this program will depend on various factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, alternative investment opportunities and other market conditions.

Repurchased shares are accounted for when the transaction is settled and returned to the status of authorized but unissued shares. Accordingly, on our balance sheet, the repurchase price is deducted from common stock par value and from additional paid-in capital for the excess over par value. If additional paid-in capital has been exhausted, the excess over par value is deducted from retained earnings. Direct costs incurred to acquire the shares are included in the total cost of the shares.

v3.24.3
Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Contingencies  
Contingencies

Note 17.  Contingencies

(a)  Litigation

We are from time to time a party to litigation that arises in the normal course of our business operations. We are not presently a party to any litigation that we believe might have a material adverse effect on our business operations.

(b)  Indemnifications

Our system sales agreements typically include provisions under which we agree to take certain actions, provide certain remedies and defend our customers against third-party claims of intellectual property infringement under specified conditions and indemnify customers against any damage and costs awarded in connection with such claims. We have not incurred any material costs as a result of such indemnifications and have not accrued any liabilities related to such obligations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

v3.24.3
Recent Accounting Guidance
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies  
Recent Accounting Guidance

Note 18.  Recent Accounting Guidance

In November 2023 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). ASU 2023-07 is intended to enhance disclosures for significant segment expenses for all public entities required to report segment information in accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”). ASC 280 requires a public entity to report for each reportable segment a measure of segment profit or loss that its chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) uses to assess segment performance and to make decisions about resource allocations. ASU 2023-07 is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis for all public entities to enable investors to develop more useful financial analyses. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. A public entity should apply ASU 2023-07 retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the consolidated financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-07 on our future consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In December 2023 the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). ASU 2023-09 is intended to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. ASU 2023-09 addresses investor requests for enhanced income tax information primarily through changes to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. Early adoption is permitted. A public entity should apply ASU 2023-09 prospectively to all annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-09 on our future consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

v3.24.3
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
v3.24.3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies  
Derivative instruments

Derivative instruments

We are exposed to certain risks relating to our ongoing business operations, including market risks relating to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We have entered into forward exchange contracts in order to mitigate risks associated with fluctuations in exchange rates on forecasted transactions denominated in foreign currencies and to minimize the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on our earnings and cash flows. These contracts have month-to-month settlement dates. As of September 30, 2024, we had open contracts with a notional value of $104 million. We measure these instruments at fair value and recognize assets or liabilities associated with the intrinsic value on these open contracts on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the end of each reporting period. At September 30, 2024, the recognized unrealized loss on these forward exchange contracts was approximately $0.6 million. Unrealized gains and losses are shown in our cash flows from operating activities within our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. We have not designated these forward exchange contracts as hedging instruments and we record changes in the fair values at each measurement date in Other, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded $3.3 million of loss and $0.5 million of gain on forward currency exchange contracts, respectively.

We do not offset fair value amounts of derivative instruments. We do not use derivative instruments for speculative purposes.

v3.24.3
Leases (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Leases  
Schedule of operating and finance lease right-of-use assets and related lease obligations

September 30,

December 31,

Leases

Classification

2024

    

2023

    

 

Assets

(in thousands)

 

Operating leases

Operating lease assets

$

30,391

$

30,716

Finance lease

Finance lease assets*

 

15,668

 

16,632

Total leased assets

$

46,059

$

47,348

Liabilities

Current

Operating

Other current liabilities

$

5,217

$

4,978

Finance

Current portion of finance lease obligation

1,399

1,511

Non-current

Operating

Other long-term liabilities

25,290

25,724

Finance

Finance lease obligation

 

42,671

 

43,674

Total lease liabilities

$

74,577

$

75,887

*Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $47.2 million and include $0.5 million of prepaid financing costs as of September 30, 2024. Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $46.4 million and include $0.6 million of prepaid financing costs as of December 31, 2023.

Schedule of lease costs

Three months ended

Nine months ended

 

September 30,

September 30,

Lease cost

Classification

2024

    

2023

    

2024

    

2023

 

Operating lease cost

(in thousands)

 

Product / services*

Cost of revenue

$

1,664

$

2,041

$

5,186

$

5,328

Research and development

Operating expenses

 

127

 

183

 

453

 

426

Sales and marketing*

Operating expenses

 

463

 

419

 

1,365

 

1,231

General and administrative*

Operating expenses

 

232

 

298

 

763

 

813

Total operating lease cost

$

2,486

$

2,941

$

7,767

$

7,798

Finance lease cost

Depreciation of leased assets

Cost of revenue, Research and development, Sales and marketing and General and administrative

$

321

$

324

$

964

$

961

Interest on lease liabilities

Interest expense

 

1,177

 

1,214

 

3,561

 

3,668

Total finance lease cost

$

1,498

$

1,538

$

4,525

$

4,629

Total lease cost

$

3,984

$

4,479

$

12,292

$

12,427

* Product / services, sales and marketing and general and administrative expense also includes short-term lease and variable lease costs of approximately $0.3 million and $1.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and includes short-term lease and variable lease costs of approximately $0.6 million and $1.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.

Schedule of future minimum operating and finance leases

Finance

Operating

    

Total

 

Maturity of Lease Liabilities

Leases

Leases

Leases

(in thousands)

2024

$

1,566

$

1,937

$

3,503

2025

 

5,930

 

6,671

 

12,601

2026

 

6,008

 

5,106

 

11,114

2027

 

6,128

 

3,300

 

9,428

2028

6,251

2,013

8,264

Thereafter

55,336

23,220

78,556

Total lease payments

$

81,219

$

42,247

$

123,466

Less interest portion*

(37,149)

(11,740)

(48,889)

Finance lease and operating lease obligations

$

44,070

$

30,507

$

74,577

* Finance lease interest calculated using the implied interest rate; operating lease interest calculated using estimated corporate borrowing rate.

Schedule of weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rates

September 30,

Lease term and discount rate

    

2024

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):

Operating leases

10.8

Finance leases

 

12.3

Weighted-average discount rate:

Operating leases

 

5.5%

Finance leases

 

10.5%

Schedule of cash outflows by lease type

Nine months ended September 30,

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

    

2024

    

2023

(in thousands)

Operating cash outflows from operating leases

$

7,767

$

7,798

Operating cash outflows from finance leases

 

3,561

 

3,668

Financing cash outflows from finance leases

 

1,125

 

915

Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities

 

4,063

 

25,697

Finance lease assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities

 

 

v3.24.3
Revenue (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue  
Schedule of revenue by discipline

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Systems

$

201,037

$

231,454

$

595,114

$

641,825

Aftermarket

55,527

60,872

170,334

178,491

Total Revenue

$

256,564

$

292,326

$

765,448

$

820,316

Schedule of revenue by geographic markets

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

North America

$

32,950

$

51,563

$

112,826

$

134,647

Asia Pacific

202,377

185,194

586,754

582,238

Europe

21,237

55,569

65,868

103,431

Total Revenue

$

256,564

$

292,326

$

765,448

$

820,316

Schedule of Contract liabilities

September 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Contract liabilities

$

164,026

$

210,885

Contract liabilities are reflected as deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheets and include payments received in advance of system sales as well as deferral of revenue from systems sales for installation and other future performance obligations. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue upon the fulfillment of performance obligations.

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

   

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Balance, beginning of the period

$

174,011

$

182,540

$

210,885

$

154,777

Deferral of revenue*

31,544

62,787

65,222

154,216

Recognition of deferred revenue

(41,529)

(43,298)

(112,081)

(106,964)

Balance, end of the period

$

164,026

$

202,029

$

164,026

$

202,029

* Amount is net of a reclassification of $4.7 million from deferred revenue to refund liability for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

v3.24.3
Computation of Net Earnings per Share (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Computation of Net Earnings per Share  
Schedule of components of net income per share

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

    

2024

    

2023

    

2024

    

2023

    

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net income available to common stockholders

$

48,576

$

65,931

$

151,036

$

175,207

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding used in computing basic income per share

 

32,550

 

32,807

 

32,595

 

32,775

Incremental options and RSUs

 

125

 

352

 

185

 

433

Weighted average shares of common stock used in computing diluted net income per share

 

32,675

 

33,159

 

32,780

 

33,208

Net income per share

Basic

$

1.49

$

2.01

$

4.63

$

5.35

Diluted

$

1.49

$

1.99

$

4.61

$

5.28

v3.24.3
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss  
Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

    

Foreign

    

Defined benefit

    

 

currency

pension plan

Total

 

(in thousands)

 

Balance at December 31, 2023

$

(1,956)

$

110

$

(1,846)

Other comprehensive loss and pension reclassification

 

(387)

 

15

 

(372)

Balance at September 30, 2024

$

(2,343)

$

125

$

(2,218)

v3.24.3
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  
Schedule of reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

September 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Cash and cash equivalents

$

120,066

$

167,297

Long-term restricted cash

6,653

6,654

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

126,719

$

173,951

v3.24.3
Inventories, net (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Inventories, net  
Schedule of components of inventories

September 30,

December 31,

    

2024

    

2023

    

(in thousands)

Raw materials

$

231,547

$

231,200

Work in process

 

42,931

 

45,373

Finished goods (completed systems)

 

16,476

 

29,909

Inventories, net

$

290,954

$

306,482

v3.24.3
Product Warranty (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Product Warranty  
Schedule of product warranty liability

Nine months ended

September 30,

    

2024

    

2023

    

(in thousands)

Balance at January 1 (beginning of year)

$

16,757

$

10,487

Warranties issued during the period

 

9,004

 

9,072

Settlements made during the period

 

(9,313)

 

(7,746)

Changes in estimate of liability for pre-existing warranties during the period

 

(48)

 

2,043

Balance at September 30 (end of period)

$

16,400

$

13,856

Amount classified as current

$

14,547

$

11,464

Amount classified as long-term (within other long-term liabilities)

 

1,853

 

2,392

Total warranty liability

$

16,400

$

13,856

v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Fair Value Measurements  
Schedule of Company's assets and liabilities by level within the fair value hierarchy

September 30, 2024

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

 

(in thousands)

 

Assets

Cash equivalents and other short-term investments:

Cash equivalents (money market funds, U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments)

$

81,623

$

$

$

81,623

Short-term investments (U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments)

460,473

460,473

Mark-to-market adjustment on forward exchange contracts

(583)

(583)

Total

$

542,096

$

(583)

$

$

541,513

December 31, 2023

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

 

(in thousands)

 

Assets

Cash equivalents and other short-term investments:

Cash equivalents (money market funds, U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments)

$

118,278

$

$

$

118,278

Short-term investments (U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments)

339,240

339,240

Total

$

457,518

$

$

$

457,518

v3.24.3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Mark-to-market adjustment on foreign exchange contracts   $ 583
Forward exchange contracts    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Notional value of open forward contracts $ 104,000 104,000
Mark-to-market adjustment on foreign exchange contracts   600
Foreign exchange gains (losses) realized $ (3,300) $ 500
v3.24.3
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Stock-Based Compensation          
Stock-based compensation expense $ 5,400 $ 5,100   $ 15,600 $ 13,000
Proceeds from Employee Stock Purchase Plan purchases       1,242 957
Common Stock          
Stock-Based Compensation          
Exercise of stock options (in shares)     2,000    
Common Stock | Employee Stock Purchase Plan          
Stock-Based Compensation          
Proceeds from Employee Stock Purchase Plan purchases $ 0 $ 0   $ 1,200 $ 1,000
Common Stock | Restricted Stock Units          
Stock-Based Compensation          
Exercise of stock options (in shares) 5,023 7,320   200,000 300,000
v3.24.3
Leases (Details)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Lease  
Option to extend true
Minimum  
Lease  
Renewal term 1 year
Maximum  
Lease  
Renewal term 3 years
v3.24.3
Leases - Operating and Finance Lease Right-of-use-assets and Related Lease Obligations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases    
Operating lease assets $ 30,391 $ 30,716
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Operating lease assets Operating lease assets
Finance lease assets $ 15,668 $ 16,632
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Finance lease assets Finance lease assets
Total leased assets $ 46,059 $ 47,348
Operating liabilities current $ 5,217 $ 4,978
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other Liabilities, Current Other Liabilities, Current
Finance liabilities current $ 1,399 $ 1,511
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Finance liabilities current Finance liabilities current
Operating liabilities noncurrent $ 25,290 $ 25,724
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Finance liabilities noncurrent $ 42,671 $ 43,674
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Finance liabilities noncurrent Finance liabilities noncurrent
Total lease liabilities $ 74,577 $ 75,887
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other Liabilities, Current, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other Liabilities, Current, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Finance lease, accumulated depreciation $ 47,200 $ 46,400
Prepaid financing costs $ 500 $ 600
v3.24.3
Leases - Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Lease cost        
Total operating lease cost $ 2,486 $ 2,941 $ 7,767 $ 7,798
Depreciation of leased assets 321 324 964 961
Interest on lease liabilities 1,177 1,214 3,561 3,668
Total finance lease cost 1,498 1,538 4,525 4,629
Total lease cost 3,984 4,479 12,292 12,427
Short-term lease and variable lease costs 300 600 1,600 1,600
Product / services*        
Lease cost        
Total operating lease cost 1,664 2,041 5,186 5,328
Research and development        
Lease cost        
Total operating lease cost 127 183 453 426
Sales and marketing*        
Lease cost        
Total operating lease cost 463 419 1,365 1,231
General and administrative*        
Lease cost        
Total operating lease cost $ 232 $ 298 $ 763 $ 813
v3.24.3
Leases - Future Minimum Cash Outflow and Weighted-average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Future minimum lease payments finance lease    
2024 $ 1,566  
2025 5,930  
2026 6,008  
2027 6,128  
2028 6,251  
Thereafter 55,336  
Total lease payments 81,219  
Less interest portion (37,149)  
Finance lease obligations 44,070  
Future minimum lease payments operating lease    
2024 1,937  
2025 6,671  
2026 5,106  
2027 3,300  
2028 2,013  
Thereafter 23,220  
Total lease payments 42,247  
Less interest portion (11,740)  
Operating lease obligations 30,507  
Future minimum lease payments finance and operating lease    
2024 3,503  
2025 12,601  
2026 11,114  
2027 9,428  
2028 8,264  
Thereafter 78,556  
Total lease payments 123,466  
Less interest portion (48,889)  
Total lease liabilities 74,577 $ 75,887
Lease term and discount rate    
Right of use asset 30,391 30,716
Prepaid rent 500 600
Operating liabilities noncurrent $ 25,290 $ 25,724
Finance lease term 22 years  
Operating leases -Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) 10 years 9 months 18 days  
Finance leases - Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) 12 years 3 months 18 days  
Operating leases - Weighted-average discount rate 5.50%  
Finance leases - Weighted-average discount rate 10.50%  
Minimum    
Lease term and discount rate    
Operating lease term 1 year  
Maximum    
Lease term and discount rate    
Operating lease term 16 years  
v3.24.3
Leases - Cash Flow by Lease Type (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Leases    
Operating cash outflows from operating leases $ 7,767 $ 7,798
Operating cash outflows from finance leases 3,561 3,668
Financing cash outflows from finance leases 1,125 915
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities $ 4,063 $ 25,697
v3.24.3
Revenue - Revenue by discipline & geographical areas (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue        
Total Revenue $ 256,564 $ 292,326 $ 765,448 $ 820,316
North America        
Disaggregation of Revenue        
Total Revenue 32,950 51,563 112,826 134,647
Asia Pacific        
Disaggregation of Revenue        
Total Revenue 202,377 185,194 586,754 582,238
Europe        
Disaggregation of Revenue        
Total Revenue 21,237 55,569 65,868 103,431
Systems        
Disaggregation of Revenue        
Total Revenue 201,037 231,454 595,114 641,825
Aftermarket        
Disaggregation of Revenue        
Total Revenue $ 55,527 $ 60,872 $ 170,334 $ 178,491
v3.24.3
Revenue - Contract liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue            
Contract liabilities $ 164,026 $ 174,011 $ 210,885 $ 202,029 $ 182,540 $ 154,777
v3.24.3
Revenue - Deferred revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Revenue        
Balance, beginning of the period $ 174,011 $ 182,540 $ 210,885 $ 154,777
Deferral of revenue 31,544 62,787 65,222 154,216
Recognition of deferred revenue (41,529) (43,298) (112,081) (106,964)
Balance, end of the period 164,026 $ 202,029 164,026 $ 202,029
Reclassification from deferred revenue to refund liability $ 4,700   $ 4,700  
v3.24.3
Revenue (Details)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Systems  
Disaggregation of Revenue  
Payment upon shipment of the system, as a percent 90.00%
Payment upon acceptance, as a percent 10.00%
Systems | Minimum  
Disaggregation of Revenue  
Pre-shipment deposit, as a percent 20.00%
Systems | Maximum  
Disaggregation of Revenue  
Pre-shipment deposit, as a percent 60.00%
Aftermarket | Minimum  
Disaggregation of Revenue  
Payment upon delivery of parts, period 30 days
Aftermarket | Maximum  
Disaggregation of Revenue  
Payment upon delivery of parts, period 60 days
v3.24.3
Receivables and Allowances for Credit Losses - Trade Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Receivables and Allowances for Credit Losses        
Recoveries     $ 500,000  
Charge-offs $ 3,400,000 $ 700,000 3,400,000 $ 700,000
Provision for credit losses $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.3
Computation of Net Earnings per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Computation of Net Earnings per Share                
Net income available to common stockholders $ 48,576 $ 50,866 $ 51,595 $ 65,931 $ 61,579 $ 47,697 $ 151,036 $ 175,207
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding used in computing basic income per share 32,550     32,807     32,595 32,775
Incremental options and RSUs 125     352     185 433
Weighted average shares of common stock used in computing diluted net income per share 32,675     33,159     32,780 33,208
Net income per share                
Basic $ 1.49     $ 2.01     $ 4.63 $ 5.35
Diluted $ 1.49     $ 1.99     $ 4.61 $ 5.28
Anti-dilutive common equivalent shares excluded from calculation 109,266     734     21,477 2,598
v3.24.3
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax  
Balance at beginning of period $ (1,846)
Other comprehensive loss and pension reclassification (372)
Balance at end of period (2,218)
Foreign currency  
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax  
Balance at beginning of period (1,956)
Other comprehensive loss and pension reclassification (387)
Balance at end of period (2,343)
Defined benefit pension plan  
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax  
Balance at beginning of period 110
Other comprehensive loss and pension reclassification 15
Balance at end of period $ 125
v3.24.3
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 120,066 $ 167,297    
Long-term Restricted Cash 6,653 6,654    
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 126,719 $ 173,951 $ 148,950 $ 186,347
Security Deposit 5,900      
Letter of credit related to workers' compensation insurance 700      
Deposit related to customs activity $ 100      
v3.24.3
Inventories, net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventories, net    
Raw materials $ 231,547 $ 231,200
Work in process 42,931 45,373
Finished goods (completed systems) 16,476 29,909
Inventories, net $ 290,954 $ 306,482
v3.24.3
Product Warranty (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Product Warranty      
Product warranty period 1 year    
Changes in standard product warranty liability      
Balance at beginning of year $ 16,757 $ 10,487  
Warranties issued during the period 9,004 9,072  
Settlements made during the period (9,313) (7,746)  
Changes in estimate of liability for pre-existing warranties during the period (48) 2,043  
Balance at end of period 16,400 13,856  
Product warranty classification      
Amount classified as current 14,547 11,464 $ 14,098
Amount classified as long-term (within other long-term liabilities) 1,853 2,392  
Total warranty liability $ 16,400 $ 13,856 $ 16,757
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value Measurements    
Short-term investments (U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments) $ 459,341 $ 338,851
Mark-to-market adjustment on forward exchange contracts (583)  
Forward exchange contracts    
Fair Value Measurements    
Mark-to-market adjustment on forward exchange contracts (600)  
Level 2 | Forward exchange contracts | Estimate of fair value measurement    
Fair Value Measurements    
Mark-to-market adjustment on forward exchange contracts (600)  
Recurring | Estimate of fair value measurement    
Fair Value Measurements    
Total 541,513 457,518
Recurring | Forward exchange contracts | Estimate of fair value measurement    
Fair Value Measurements    
Mark-to-market adjustment on forward exchange contracts (583)  
Recurring | Money market funds, U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments | Estimate of fair value measurement    
Fair Value Measurements    
Cash equivalents (money market funds, U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments) 81,623 118,278
Recurring | U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments | Estimate of fair value measurement    
Fair Value Measurements    
Short-term investments (U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments) 460,473 339,240
Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value Measurements    
Total 542,096 457,518
Recurring | Level 1 | Money market funds, U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments    
Fair Value Measurements    
Cash equivalents (money market funds, U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments) 81,623 118,278
Recurring | Level 1 | U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments    
Fair Value Measurements    
Short-term investments (U.S. Government Securities and Agency Investments) 460,473 $ 339,240
Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value Measurements    
Mark-to-market adjustment on forward exchange contracts (583)  
Recurring | Level 2 | Forward exchange contracts    
Fair Value Measurements    
Mark-to-market adjustment on forward exchange contracts $ (583)  
v3.24.3
Financing Arrangements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jan. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Financing Arrangements      
Long-term finance lease obligation   $ 42,671 $ 43,674
Security deposit   5,900  
Building      
Financing Arrangements      
Proceeds from sale of corporate headquarters $ 48,900    
Lease term 22 years    
Long-term finance lease obligation   44,100  
UBS Bank USA      
Financing Arrangements      
Security deposit   $ 5,900  
v3.24.3
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Valuation allowance          
Income tax expense $ 6,789 $ 7,744 $ 20,593 $ 15,986  
Increase (decrease) in income tax expense 900        
Deferred tax assets, net 58,938   58,938   $ 53,428
Deferred tax assets valuation allowance $ 12,100   $ 12,100    
Maximum          
Valuation allowance          
Statutory income tax rate (as a percent) 21.00%   21.00%    
v3.24.3
Concentration of Risk (Details) - customer
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue | Customer concentration risk          
Concentration of Risk          
Number of customers 1 0 0 1  
Revenue | Customer concentration risk | First customer          
Concentration of Risk          
Percentage of concentration risk 11.90%     10.70%  
Accounts Receivable | Credit concentration risk          
Concentration of Risk          
Number of customers     1   1
Accounts Receivable | Credit concentration risk | First customer          
Concentration of Risk          
Percentage of concentration risk     11.70%   12.20%
v3.24.3
Share Repurchase (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
Feb. 28, 2022
Stockholders' Equity      
Share repurchase program common stock authorized amount   $ 200 $ 100
Number of shares repurchased 0.4    
Average cost $ 118.02    

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