In 2023, Russell J. Low earned $1.06M in total compensation at Axcelis Technologies, including $530.10K salary and $519.07K bonus. Most recently acquired 28,488 shares in May 2024. Currently holds stock worth $12.09M. 2+ years at the helm of Axcelis Technologies.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Russell J. Low, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2023
Total Compensation
$1.06M
Salary
$530.10K
Bonus
$519.07K
Other
$9.90K
Salary
$530.10KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy is designed to align executive pay with performance, ensuring that a significant portion of compensation is performance-based and competitive with peer companies.
Bonus
$519.07KBoard Justification
The annual cash incentive compensation realized by Dr. Low under the 2023 Axcelis Management Incentive Plan was based on a plan score of 112.55%, reflecting the achievement of 2023 revenues and profitability above the Company’s profit plan.
Other Compensation
$9.90KBoard Justification
This includes matching contributions to the 401(k) plan and the value of service awards received in the year.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No stock grants were vested in 2023 as the focus is on the cash and bonus components for total compensation calculations.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for Dr. Low's compensation in 2023 were based on revenue, operating profit, and gross margin targets.
Russell J. Low
CEO of Axcelis Technologies
Field of Expertise
Technology & Engineering - Engineering
Sector of Economy
Technology
CEO of Axcelis Technologies for
2 years 6 months (May 2023 - Present)
Previous Experience
Executive Vice President, Engineering at Axcelis Technologies
Holdings
Track Russell J. Low's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$5.84M
$5.84M
70,659 ACLS shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Russell J. Low didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ACLS70,659 shares worth $6.27M.
This is 7.46% and $435.42K more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Insider Trading
Russell J. Low's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
28,488 shares
ACLS
May 15, 2024
Received
$49.45K
ACLS at $112.39/share
Mar 11, 2024
Purchase
$610.35K
ACLS at $179.25/share
Sep 7, 2023
Sale
$608.50K
ACLS at $173.41/share
Jun 8, 2023
Sale
$762.59K
ACLS at $153.13/share
May 25, 2023
Sale
$1.09M
ACLS at $130.76/share
May 15, 2023
Sale
24,036 shares
ACLS
May 15, 2023
Received
$1.21M
ACLS at $125.93/share
Feb 13, 2023
Sale
$568.84K
ACLS at $73.88/share
Nov 10, 2022
Sale
11,764 shares
ACLS
May 15, 2022
Received
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