Amtech Systems appoints Guy Shechter as President and COO effective May 19, 2026

AMTECH SYSTEMS INC

Guy Shechter appointed President and COO, effective May 19, 2026, reporting to CEO Bob Daigle.
Shechter previously SVP & GM at Yield Engineering Systems (2021-2026) and VP & GM at Veeco Instruments.
Annual salary $400,000; target bonus 50% of base (60% cash, 40% restricted stock); 50,000 stock options vesting over 3 years.
Severance: On Change in Control with diminished role: 12 mo base salary, 100% equity acceleration. On termination w/o Cause: 6 mo base salary, COBRA.
Shechter receives $10,000/month for first 6 months and relocation support up to $25,000.

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Appointed

Guy Shechter

President and Chief Operating Officer

ASYS · AMTECH SYSTEMS INC

Effective: 2026-05-19
Filed: May 7, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

approved the appointment of Mr. Guy Shechter as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, effective May 19, 2026

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Guy Shechter was appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer at AMTECH SYSTEMS INC.

Action: appointed
Role: President and Chief Operating Officer

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approved the appointment of Mr. Guy Shechter as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, effective May 19, 2026

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