04:28 PM EST, 02/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Veeco Instruments ( VECO ) said late Friday its shareholders have approved its merger with Axcelis Technologies ( ACLS ) at a special meeting of stockholders.

Separately, Axcelis ( ACLS ) also said its stockholders have approved the merger with Veeco at its special meeting.

The merger completion remains subject to other closing conditions, including the final approval from China's State Administration for Market Regulation, the companies said. They expect to close the merger in the second half of 2026.