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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001564590-20-002297
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20200122
ITEM INFORMATION:		Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20200128
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20200128

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AMTECH SYSTEMS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000720500
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY, NEC [3559]
		IRS NUMBER:				860411215
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			AZ
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-11412
		FILM NUMBER:		20555215

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		131 SOUTH CLARK DRIVE
		CITY:			TEMPE
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85281
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4809675146

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		131 SOUTH CLARK DRIVE
		CITY:			TEMPE
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85281

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	QUARTZ ENGINEERING & MATERIALS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19870715
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<p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">On January&nbsp;&nbsp;28<font style="color:#000000;">, 2020, Amtech Systems, Inc. (the &#8220;Company&#8221;) announced the sale of the shares </font>of its subsidiary, Tempress Group Holding B.V. (&#8220;Tempress&#8221;), effective January 22, 2020 (the &#8220;Effective Date&#8221;), for nominal consideration to Stichting Continuiteit Tempress, an independent foundation that was formed under Dutch law. In connection with this sale transaction, the Company agreed to provide an unsecured term loan to Tempress in the principal sum of $2,250,000, to be used to fund Tempress&#8217; working capital requirements and to facilitate a restructuring of Tempress&#8217; operations.&nbsp;&nbsp;The loan contains repayment provisions specifying amounts due and payable upon certain future events, including the sale of the equity or a material portion of the assets of Tempress in a future transaction.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">As reported in the Company&#8217;s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019 (the &#8220;2019 10-K&#8221;), the Company has classified substantially all of its Solar segment, including Tempress, as held for sale in its Consolidated Balance Sheets and reported its results as discontinued operations in its Consolidated Statements of Operations.&nbsp;&nbsp;See Note 2 -- &#8220;Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations&#8221; of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2019 10-K.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company expects to record a significant pre-tax loss on deconsolidation and a tax benefit relating to the loss, as part of its fiscal Q2 financial statements (i.e., its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the 3-month period ending March 31, 2020). </p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">On January 28, 2020, the Company announced the promotion of Mr. Michael Whang to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company also announced the retirement of Mr. Robert Hass, 70, Executive Vice President, effective February 17, 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. J.S. Whang, the Company&#8217;s former Chief Executive Officer, will continue in his capacity as Executive Chairman.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Mr. Michael Whang, 48, joined the Company in April 2004 as Director of Information Technology and Risk Management. In May 2016, Michael Whang was promoted to Chief Risk Officer and Chief Information Officer. He was promoted to Vice President of Operations on January 4, 2018 and to Vice President and Chief Operating Officer on March 6, 2019. He was promoted to Chief Executive Officer on January 28, 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;His responsibilities at Amtech included roles in corporate strategy and operations, compliance, and M&amp;A due diligence and post-acquisition activity, culminating in operational oversight of the USA Operations. Prior to joining Amtech, Michael Whang served in various information technology management roles at several technology companies. Michael Whang is the son of Jong S. Whang, Amtech's founder and Executive Chairman.</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-weight:bold;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Full Focus Now on Growth Strategies for its Semiconductor and Silicon Carbide Businesses</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">TEMPE, Ariz., January 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASYS), a manufacturer of capital equipment, including thermal processing and wafer polishing, and related consumables used in fabricating semiconductor devices, such as silicon carbide (SiC) and silicon power chips, electronic assemblies and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), today announced the sale of its shares of Tempress Group Holding B.V. (&#8220;Tempress&#8221;) for nominal consideration to Stichting Continuiteit Tempress, an independent foundation that was formed under Dutch law, effective January 22, 2020. In connection with this sale transaction, Amtech agreed to provide a term loan to Tempress in the principal sum of $2,250,000, to be used to fund Tempress&#8217; working capital requirements and to facilitate the restructuring of Tempress&#8217; operations.&nbsp;&nbsp;The loan contains repayment provisions specifying amounts due and payable upon certain future events, including the sale of the equity or a material portion of the assets of Tempress in a future transaction.&nbsp;&nbsp;We expect to record a significant pre-tax loss and tax benefit on deconsolidation, as part of our fiscal Q2 financial statements. </p>
<p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Ms. Lisa Gibbs, Chief Financial Officer of Amtech, commented, &#8220;For nearly one year, Amtech has undergone a robust process to sell Tempress. We were disappointed with the offers that emerged, as the terms were not favorable to us and most required a significant cash infusion from Amtech. By selling Tempress to a Dutch Foundation, we have established the parameters to give Tempress time to restructure and be sold in the future. We believe this approach is in the best interest of Amtech and our shareholders.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Mr. J.S. Whang, Executive Chairman of Amtech, further commented, "With solar fully behind us, we are making changes to our executive team that will take us into the next phase of Amtech&#8217;s future with a highly focused effort. I am excited to announce the promotion of Michael Whang to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. As Chief Operating Officer and in his prior roles, Michael has overseen our U.S. operations for many years and has also interacted with our investors. He has in-depth knowledge of the power semiconductor and SiC markets we serve, and he was instrumental in developing our power semiconductor and SiC strategic growth plan, which is the future of Amtech. We are also announcing the retirement of Robert Hass, 70, Executive Vice President. Robert served Amtech faithfully for 27 years. I am thankful for Robert&#8217;s dedication and contribution during his years of service and wish him the best in his retirement. I will continue in my capacity as Executive Chairman, pursuing inorganic growth opportunities and providing oversight of our business.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Mr. Michael Whang, Chief Executive Officer of Amtech, commented, &#8220;It is with great excitement and energy that I accept this new role within Amtech. I want to thank those that laid the foundation for Amtech&#8217;s new beginning. With the completion of our solar divestiture, we can now focus our full and diligent attention on our semiconductor and silicon carbide businesses and the growth opportunities they present. Our strategic plan includes profitable revenue growth in the semi industry upcycle projected to occur in the second half of this year, new product development, investing in operational efficiency, and the pursuit of very select acquisition opportunities. We have an exciting future and the dedication that will provide increased value for all stakeholders in the coming years.&#8221;</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;"><a name="_Hlk24718203"></a><a name="_AEIOULastRenderedPageBreakAEIOU2"></a>Certain information contained in this press release is forward-looking in nature. All statements in this press release, or made by management of Amtech Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (&#8220;Amtech&#8221;), other than statements of historical fact, are hereby identified as &#8220;forward-looking statements&#8221; (as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). The forward-looking statements in this press release </p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:0pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;"><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this press release.&nbsp;&nbsp;Examples of forward-looking statements include statements regarding Amtech&#8217;s future financial results, operating results, business strategies, projected costs, products under development, competitive positions, plans and objectives of Amtech and its management for future operations, </font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">e</font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">fforts to improve operational efficiencies and effectiveness</font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">, our ability to realize </font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">profitabl</font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">e</font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;"> grow</font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">th and enhance value for all stakeholders</font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">, the planned </font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">divestiture</font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;"> of our solar business, and enhancements to our technologies and expansion of our product portfolio</font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as </font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">&#8220;may,&#8221; &#8220;plan,&#8221; &#8220;anticipate,&#8221; &#8220;seek,&#8221; &#8220;will,&#8221; &#8220;expect,&#8221; &#8220;intend,&#8221; &#8220;estimate,&#8221; &#8220;anticipate,&#8221; &#8220;believe,&#8221; &#8220;continue,&#8221; &#8220;predict,&#8221; &#8220;potential,&#8221; &#8220;project,&#8221; &#8220;should,&#8221; &#8220;would,&#8221; </font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">&#8220;could&#8221;, </font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">&#8220;likely,&#8221; &#8220;future,&#8221; &#8220;target,&#8221; &#8220;forecast,&#8221; &#8220;goal,&#8221; &#8220;observe,&#8221; and &#8220;strategy&#8221; </font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology used in this press release or by our management, which are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.&nbsp;&nbsp;These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. The Form 10-K that Amtech filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#8220;SEC&#8221;) for the year-</font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">ended </font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">September&#160;30, 201</font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">9</font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">, listed various important factors that could affect the Company&#8217;s future operating results and financial condition</font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;"> and could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results and expectations based on forward-looking statements made in this document or elsewhere by Amtech or on its behalf.&nbsp;&nbsp;These factors can be found under the heading &#8220;Risk Factors&#8221; in the Form 10-K and investors should refer to them.&nbsp;&nbsp;Because it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors, any such list cannot be considered a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties.&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise</font><font style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">.</font></p>
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