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Subsequent Events | Note 19. Subsequent Events On February 25, 2014, AXT, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a restructuring plan with respect to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Beijing Tongmei Xtal Technology Co, Ltd. (“Tongmei”) in order to better align demand with manufacturing capacity. Under the restructuring plan, Tongmei will implement certain workforce reductions with respect to its manufacturing facility in China. The Company expects to substantially complete the restructuring plan by March 31, 2014, depending on local legal requirements. In connection with the restructuring plan, the Company expects to incur aggregate pre-tax restructuring charges comprised of severance and other termination benefits of approximately $900,000, but the charges could range from $850,000 to $1.1 million, all of which are currently expected to be recorded in the first fiscal quarter of 2014.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business. + References No definition available. + Details
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