New Amtech Systems (ASYS) president and COO hired with stock options, severance
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Amtech Systems, Inc. appointed Guy Shechter as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective May 19, 2026, reporting to the CEO. Shechter, age 57, brings prior leadership experience from Yield Engineering Systems and Veeco Instruments. His offer includes a $400,000 base salary, a target bonus equal to 50% of base pay (60% cash, 40% restricted stock), and 50,000 stock options vesting over three years.
The package also provides $10,000 per month for his first six months, up to $25,000 in relocation support, and severance protections. If a Change in Control occurs and his responsibilities are materially diminished, he is eligible for 12 months of base salary, continued bonus eligibility, and full acceleration of unvested equity awards; termination without Cause provides six months of salary and COBRA coverage.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Base salary: $400,000 per year
Target bonus: 50% of base salary
Stock options grant: 50,000 stock options
+5 more
8 metrics
Base salary
$400,000 per year
Annual base salary for President and COO role
Target bonus
50% of base salary
Annual incentive bonus target; 60% cash, 40% restricted stock
Stock options grant
50,000 stock options
Vesting in three equal annual installments from grant date
Transition payments
$10,000 per month
Paid during first six months of employment
Relocation support
Up to $25,000
Relocation assistance under the offer letter
Change in Control severance
12 months base salary
Cash severance if duties materially diminished after Change in Control
Termination without Cause severance
6 months base salary
Plus six months of COBRA coverage
Executive age
57 years
Age of incoming President and COO
Key Terms
Change in Control, COBRA, stock options, at-will, +1 more
5 terms
Change in Control financial
"In the event of a Change in Control (as defined in the Offer Letter) in which his responsibilities become materially diminished"
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
COBRA financial
"Upon termination without Cause ... will be entitled to six months of base salary and six months of COBRA coverage"
COBRA is a U.S. federal law that lets employees and their dependents temporarily keep employer-sponsored health insurance after job loss, reduction in hours, or other qualifying events by paying the premiums themselves. Investors should care because offering COBRA can affect a company’s cash flow, administrative costs and legal disclosures when workforce changes occur—similar to a former club member paying to keep their membership active after leaving the club.
stock options financial
"will also receive a grant of 50,000 stock options, subject to Board approval, vesting in three equal annual installments"
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
at-will financial
"Mr. Schechter's Offer Letter is an at-will arrangement."
Nasdaq Global Select Market financial
"Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share ... ASYS ... Nasdaq Global Select Market"
A Nasdaq Global Select Market listing is the highest tier of stocks on the Nasdaq exchange, reserved for companies that meet the strictest financial, reporting and governance standards. For investors, it acts like a premium quality label—signaling larger, more transparent and better-governed companies that tend to offer greater liquidity and lower perceived risk compared with lower-tier listings, making it easier to buy, sell and evaluate shares.
FAQ
What executive change did Amtech Systems (ASYS) disclose in this 8-K?
Amtech Systems appointed Guy Shechter as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective May 19, 2026. He will report to the Chief Executive Officer and brings prior senior roles at Yield Engineering Systems and Veeco Instruments, strengthening Amtech’s operational and leadership bench at the top level.
What is Guy Shechter’s compensation package at Amtech Systems (ASYS)?
Guy Shechter will receive an annual base salary of $400,000 and a target bonus equal to 50% of base salary, paid 60% in cash and 40% in restricted stock. He is also being granted 50,000 stock options vesting in three equal annual installments after the grant date.
What relocation and transition benefits does Amtech Systems (ASYS) provide to Guy Shechter?
Amtech will pay Guy Shechter $10,000 per month during his first six months of employment and provide relocation support of up to $25,000. These benefits are designed to ease his transition into the President and Chief Operating Officer role and support his move.
What severance protections does Guy Shechter have in a Change in Control at Amtech Systems (ASYS)?
If a Change in Control occurs and his responsibilities become materially diminished, Guy Shechter is entitled to 12 months of base salary, continued bonus eligibility, and 100% acceleration of his unvested equity awards. These protections are defined in his March 9, 2026 offer letter.
What happens if Amtech Systems (ASYS) terminates Guy Shechter without cause?
If Guy Shechter is terminated without Cause, he will be entitled to six months of base salary and six months of COBRA coverage. His offer letter is an at-will arrangement, meaning either party can end employment subject to these agreed severance terms.