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Veeco faces $15M revenue risk from export hold; merger clears UK/Sweden hurdles
VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC
- Two Laser Annealing systems (≈$15M revenue) shipped to China held by U.S. Customs/BIS; revenue not yet recognized.
- If export clearance fails, Q4 2025 revenue will fall below previously communicated guidance ranges.
- UK Investment Security Unit issued no further action letter for the Axcelis merger on Jan 22.
- Axcelis/Veeco waived Sweden Investment Screening Law condition on Jan 27; China SAMR approval still pending.
- Stockholder meetings set for Feb 6; ISS and Glass Lewis recommend FOR merger and share issuance.