Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity
Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Information Regarding the Trading of Common Stock
The Class A common stock has traded on NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “ACMR” since November 3, 2017. The Class B common stock is not listed or traded on any stock exchange.
Holders of Common Stock
As of February 23, 2021, there were 16,967,095 shares of Class A common stock outstanding held of record by 47 stockholders. The actual number of holders of Class A common stock is substantially greater and includes stockholders who are beneficial owners and whose shares are held of record by banks, brokers, and other financial institutions.
As of February 23, 2021, there were 1,775,939 shares of Class B common stock held of record by 24 stockholders.
We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our capital stock. We intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings to support the operation of and to finance the growth and development of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The information required by this item will be set forth in the definitive proxy statement we will file in connection with our 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated by reference herein.
Sales of Unregistered Securities
In 2020, we issued, pursuant to the exercise of stock options at per share exercise prices ranging from $0.75 to $1.50 per share, an aggregate of 323,667 shares of Class A common stock that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
The offer and sale of those shares were exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of Section 4(a)(2) thereof (or Regulation D promulgated thereunder) because they did not involve a public offering. The recipients of the shares acquired the securities for investment only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof, and appropriate legends were recorded with respect to the shares. The recipients of the shares were accredited investors under Rule 501 of Regulation D.
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Performance Graph
The following graph compares the total return of an investment of $100 in cash at the closing price of November 3, 2017 through December 31, 2020 for (1) our common stock, (2) the Russell 1000 index, and (3) the Nasdaq Composite Index. All values assume reinvestment of all dividends. Stockholder returns over the indicated period are based on historical data and are not necessarily indicative of future stockholder returns.
COMPARISON OF 3 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
Among ACM Research, Inc., the Nasdaq Index, and the Russell 1000 Index
Base
Period
Years Ending
Company Name/Index
11/3/2017
12/29/2017
12/31/2018
12/31/2019
12/31/2020
ACM Research, Inc.
100
86.78
179.83
304.96
1,342.98
Russell 1000 Index
100
103.34
96.54
124.43
147.91
Nasdaq Composite Index
100
102.05
98.09
132.64
190.53
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