Subsequent Events

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

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.