Independent
Tenure on this board
8.2 yrs
Meeting calendar
ACLS · Annual meeting · Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Axcelis Technologies Inc
8 nominees · 2 ballot items.
Election of eight directors; Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors; Advisory approval of 2025 executive compensation (Say-on-Pay).
Market cap
$4.2B
1Y TSR
+117.9%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Mar 12, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 5, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot2
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect eight nominees to serve as directors until the 2027 annual meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot8
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.4 yrs
Also a director at
Laird Superfood Inc (LSF)JANL
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.2 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
3.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.4 yrs
Also a director at
Rambus Inc (RMBS)Sandisk Corp (SNDK)Teradyne Inc (TER)
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.2 yrs
Also a director at
Formfactor Inc (FORM)Veeco Instruments Inc (VECO)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.9 yrs
Also a director at
Formfactor Inc (FORM)Ichor Holdings Ltd (ICHR)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 11.0% | 3,384,531 | $315M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 8.1% | 2,488,293 | $232M |
| 3 | FMR LLC | 6.2% | 1,919,078 | $179M |
| 4 | REINHART PARTNERS, LLC. | 5.4% | 1,657,745 | $154M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 1,382,770 | $129M |
| 6 | BALYASNY ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P. | 4.4% | 1,364,540 | $127M |
| 7 | VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | 4.2% | 1,279,005 | $119M |
| 8 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.9% | 1,189,045 | $111M |
| 9 | BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding S.A. | 3.3% | 1,005,585 | $94M |
| 10 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.2% | 989,816 | $92M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Axcelis Technologies Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Axcelis Technologies Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Axcelis Technologies Inc 2026 meeting is Thursday, March 12, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Axcelis Technologies Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Axcelis Technologies Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Axcelis Technologies Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 2 proposals at the Axcelis Technologies Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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