On August 8, 2023, the Board of Directors of Amtech Systems, Inc. approved the appointment of Robert C. Daigle to succeed Michael Whang as President of the Company effective August 8, 2023. Mr. Daigle, age 59, was originally appointed to the Company?s board of directors (the ?Board?) on August 12, 2021, and has served as the Company?s Chairman of the Board since May 11, 2022. From March 2013 to March 2023, Mr. Daigle served as the Chief Technology Officer of Rogers Corporation.

Mr. Daigle previously served in a number of other senior executive roles during his 30-year tenure at Rogers. Mr. Daigle holds a B.S in Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering from the University Connecticut and an M.B.A. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. During his tenure at Rogers, Mr. Daigle built and led two major divisions of Rogers, including its global Power Electronic Solutions business with annual revenue in excess of $150 million and over 700 employees on three continents, and its global circuit materials business with annual revenue in excess of $100 million and 450 employees worldwide.

In connection with Mr. Daigle?s appointment, Mr. Whang has informed the Company of his decision to step down as the Company?s President to pursue other opportunities effective August 8, 2023. Following the effective date of Mr. Whang?s resignation, Mr. Whang has agreed to remain with the Company as a consultant for a period of six (6) months, to assist Mr. Daigle with transition matters. Mr. Whang?s decision to resign did not result from any disagreement with the Company, its management or the Board on any matter, whether related to the Company?s operations, policies, practices or otherwise.