Axcelis Stockholders Approve Share Issuance for Veeco Merger

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Axcelis Technologies' stockholders overwhelmingly approved the share issuance proposal related to its merger with Veeco Instruments, marking a significant step towards closing the transaction.

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• Shareholder Approval Secured

  Axcelis stockholders approved the share issuance proposal for the merger with Veeco Instruments Inc. with 95.84% of votes cast in favor at a special meeting held on February 6, 2026.

• Critical Merger Milestone Achieved

  This approval is a significant step towards completing the merger, which was initially announced on September 30, 2025, and follows recent UK regulatory clearance.

• Remaining Regulatory Condition

  The merger remains subject to final regulatory approval from the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People's Republic of China.

• Expected Completion Timeline

  The companies continue to anticipate the merger will be completed in the second half of 2026.

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This 8-K announces a critical milestone in Axcelis Technologies' proposed merger with Veeco Instruments Inc.: the approval by Axcelis stockholders of the share issuance required for the transaction. The strong affirmative vote (over 95%) demonstrates solid investor confidence in the strategic combination. While the merger still awaits final regulatory approval from China, this shareholder endorsement significantly de-risks the transaction and moves it closer to completion, which is expected in the second half of 2026. This follows previous disclosures regarding the merger, including UK regulatory clearance on February 2, 2026.