FormFactor and Teradyne Announce Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Next-Generation Semiconductor Testing

The equity investment is not yet completed, with regulatory approvals among the conditions for closing.

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FormFactor (FORM) and Teradyne (TER) entered a technology collaboration, with Teradyne agreeing to a $300 million equity investment in FormFactor.

The collaboration combines FormFactor’s probe technologies, interface solutions and device characterization with Teradyne’s automated test platforms. The companies plan to advance semiconductor test architectures, optimize test infrastructure and improve production readiness for high-performance computing, advanced packaging, high-bandwidth memory and silicon photonics. They expect the collaboration to accelerate development, validation and high-volume production deployment of next-generation semiconductor devices and expand joint customer engagement. Teradyne agreed to purchase FormFactor common stock; the investment remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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• Moderate pointTeradyne agreed to a $300 million equity investment in FormFactor common stock. 2.7% of market cap
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Technology collaboration with Teradyne targets faster semiconductor development, validation and high-volume production deployment.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Joint customer engagement opportunities are expected to expand through the collaboration.

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• Minor pointRegulatory approvals remain a condition of the $300 million equity investment.

News Explained

Teradyne agreed to invest $300 million in FormFactor common stock, but the release gives no share count, price, or indication whether FormFactor will issue new shares; the investment’s effect on existing ownership and whether cash goes to FormFactor therefore remain unspecified.

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Key Figures

Strategic equity investment: $300 million

Strategic equity investment

$300 million

Teradyne investment in FormFactor under the agreement

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Key Terms

high-performance compute, high-bandwidth memory, silicon photonics, automated test equipment

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high-performance compute technical

"including high-performance compute (HPC), advanced packaging"

High-performance compute describes very powerful computer systems and services designed to process large amounts of data or run complex simulations far faster than ordinary computers — think of a high-speed highway and a team of many workers tackling a huge job at once. For investors, it matters because access to faster, more reliable computing can speed product development, improve accuracy of models, lower operational costs, and create competitive advantages that affect revenues, costs and valuation.

high-bandwidth memory technical

"high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and silicon photonics"

High-bandwidth memory is a type of computer memory designed to move large amounts of data very quickly between memory and processors, like adding many wide lanes to a highway so trucks can deliver more goods at once. For investors, it matters because products that use this memory can handle heavier workloads with lower power use, which can boost competitiveness, increase demand for certain chips, and influence manufacturers’ pricing power and profit margins.

silicon photonics technical

"and silicon photonics"

Silicon photonics is the technology that uses tiny structures etched into silicon chips to generate, control and detect light for moving data and sensing, essentially putting optical fiber functions onto a computer chip. For investors, it matters because it can dramatically increase data speed and energy efficiency in data centers, telecom networks and advanced sensors, potentially lowering costs and enabling new products much like replacing many metal wires with faster, low-power optical highways.

automated test equipment technical

"a leading provider of automated test equipment and advanced robotics"

Automated test equipment are machines and software systems that inspect and verify electronic components and finished products by running programmed tests without human intervention, like a robotic quality-control inspector on a factory line. Investors care because these systems determine how quickly and cheaply a company can scale production, how many defective units are caught before shipping, and whether products meet reliability and regulatory standards—factors that directly affect revenue, costs and reputation.

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Companies to combine leadership in probe, interface, and test technologies to accelerate AI and high-performance compute deployments

LIVERMORE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FormFactor, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORM), a leading provider of semiconductor test and measurement technologies, and Teradyne, Inc. (Nasdaq: TER), a leading provider of automated test equipment and advanced robotics, today announced the two companies have entered into a broad technology collaboration aimed at accelerating the development, validation, and high-volume production deployment of next-generation semiconductor devices. In addition, Teradyne has agreed to purchase shares of FormFactor common stock.

The collaboration brings together FormFactor’s industry-leading expertise in probe technologies, interface solutions, test engineering, and device characterization with Teradyne’s advanced automated test platforms to help customers address growing semiconductor complexity. Together, the companies will partner to advance semiconductor test architectures, optimize test infrastructure, and enhance production readiness for existing and emerging applications, including high-performance compute (HPC), advanced packaging, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and silicon photonics.

"The semiconductor industry is entering a period where test performance, scalability, and time-to-market are becoming decisive competitive advantages," said Mike Slessor, Chief Executive Officer of FormFactor. "By combining FormFactor's deep expertise in device characterization, probing, interfaces, and production test solutions with Teradyne's test platforms, we can help customers accelerate innovation and move more efficiently from technology development to high-volume manufacturing."

“The most demanding test challenges in advanced packaging, silicon photonics, and memory can’t be solved by a single company,” said Gregory Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Teradyne. “By investing in FormFactor and combining our leading-edge test platforms with FormFactor’s probe and interface expertise, we’re building a more complete, validated path to production for our shared customers, and reinforcing our commitment to an open, interoperable ecosystem.”

The companies believe the collaboration will accelerate innovation across the semiconductor test ecosystem from wafer to data center, expand opportunities for joint customer engagement, and support increasing demand for advanced computing, AI infrastructure, and next-generation semiconductor technologies.

Under the terms of the agreement, Teradyne has agreed to make a $300 million strategic equity investment. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the expected benefits and anticipated results of the collaboration between Teradyne and FormFactor, and the anticipated timing and consummation of Teradyne’s investment in FormFactor. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements due to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and Teradyne and FormFactor disclaim any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

About FormFactor

FormFactor, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORM) is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full IC life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The Company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America. For more information, visit www.formfactor.com

Investor Relations Contact for FormFactor, Inc.

Stan Finkelstein
Investor Relations
(925) 290-4273
ir@formfactor.com

About Teradyne

Teradyne (Nasdaq: TER) designs, develops, and manufactures automated test equipment and advanced robotics systems. Its semiconductor and electronics test solutions span the full AI device supply chain, from wafer to data center, enabling customers to meet the quality and reliability standards the AI era demands. Its advanced robotics business deploys intelligent automation across manufacturing, logistics, and data center operations for customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.teradyne.com.Teradyne® is a registered trademark of Teradyne, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.

Investor Relations Contact for Teradyne, Inc.

Amy McAndrews
Investor Relations
(978) 370-3945
investor.relations@teradyne.com

Source: FormFactor, Inc. and Teradyne, Inc.

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How much will Teradyne invest in FormFactor?

Teradyne agreed to make a $300 million equity investment by purchasing FormFactor common stock. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

What is the FormFactor and Teradyne collaboration intended to achieve?

The companies aim to accelerate the development, validation and high-volume production deployment of next-generation semiconductor devices. Their planned work includes advancing test architectures, optimizing test infrastructure and improving production readiness for high-performance computing, advanced packaging, high-bandwidth memory and silicon photonics.