AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC current report, Q1 FY2012

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Axcelis Technologies, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 2, 2012
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a press release regarding its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. The specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not contained within the text of this Form 8-K; they are referenced in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Material Changes

The filing does not provide specific data on material changes versus prior periods. It solely references the issuance of the press release containing the results.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

This document does not contain management commentary, guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. These details are expected to be found in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific Q4 and full-year 2011 financial figures.
  • Verify the Company's forward-looking statements and guidance included in the press release.
  • Confirm the impact of the reported results on the Company's liquidity and capital resources as detailed in the full financial statements.