GRAVES GREGORY B 4
4 · AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC · Filed May 20, 2026
Research Summary
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Axcelis (ACLS) Director Gregory B. Graves Sells Shares
What Happened
Gregory B. Graves, a director of Axcelis Technologies (ACLS), sold a total of 3,225 shares in open-market transactions on May 19, 2026, generating approximately $456,697 in proceeds. The sales consisted of 2,625 shares reported at a weighted-average price of $141.41 (proceeds $371,188) and 600 shares at a weighted-average price of $142.51 (proceeds $85,509). These were outright sales (transaction code S), which are often routine liquidity events rather than an indication of company outlook.
Key Details
- Transaction dates: May 19, 2026 (both sales). Filing date: May 20, 2026 (filed the next day; appears timely).
- Trade 1: 2,625 shares sold; weighted-average price $141.41; price range reported $141.3301–$141.6000. Proceeds ≈ $371,188.
- Trade 2: 600 shares sold; weighted-average price $142.51; price range reported $142.4400–$142.6400. Proceeds ≈ $85,509.
- Total sold: 3,225 shares for ~ $456,697.
- Shares held after the sale: filing notes that 2,110 of the shares held after the sale are issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units under the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan and remain subject to forfeiture.
- Footnotes: weighted-average prices reflect multiple executions; detailed per-price quantities can be provided to SEC staff on request. No 10b5-1 plan or special withholding arrangement is indicated in the filing.
Context
- Sales (S) are routine for insiders when they need liquidity; they carry less informational weight than purchases.
- The filing shows open-market sales rather than option exercises, grants, or gifts.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
GRAVES GREGORY B
Director
Transactions
- Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F2]2026-05-19$141.41/sh−2,625$371,188→ 6,073 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F3][F4]2026-05-19$142.51/sh−600$85,509→ 5,473 total
Footnotes (4)
- [F1]The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $141.3301 to $141.6000, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
- [F2]Of the shares held after this sale on May 19, 2026, 2,110 shares were issuable on vesting of restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan and are subject to forfeiture.
- [F3]The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $142.4400 to $142.6400, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
- [F4]Of the shares held after this sale on May 19, 2026, 2,110 shares were issuable on vesting of restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan and are subject to forfeiture.
Signature
/s/ Eileen J. Evans, Attorney-in-Fact|2026-05-20