Ultra Clean Announces Board Leadership Transition
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Ultra Clean (Nasdaq: UCTT) announced a board leadership transition: Clarence Granger will step down as Chairman effective May 22, 2026 and will remain a director. The Board appointed director Tom Edman to become Chairman upon his re-election at the annual meeting.
Clarence joined UCT in 1996, served as Chairman since 2006 and served briefly as interim CEO in 2025; Edman has served on the Board for the past decade.
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- Clarence Granger to remain on the Board after stepping down as Chairman (effective May 22, 2026)
- Tom Edman appointed Chairman upon re-election at the annual meeting
- Clarence Granger: UCT tenure since 1996 and Chairman since 2006
- Tom Edman: served on the Board for the past decade
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News Market Reaction – UCTT
On the day this news was published, UCTT gained 0.01%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.3% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 11 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $384K to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $3.84B at that time.
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"On behalf of the Board and the entire UCT organization, I want to sincerely thank Clarence for his outstanding leadership and long-standing commitment to the Company," said James Xiao, CEO. "Since joining UCT in 1996, he has been instrumental in leading the company and serving as Chairman since 2006. Clarence has been a constant force in shaping UCT's strategy and guiding the Company through multiple phases of growth and transformation. We were grateful that he was willing to step back into the CEO role on an interim basis in 2025 and are pleased that he will continue as a member of the Board."
Mr. Granger added, "It has been a privilege to serve as Chairman and to be part of UCT's journey over the past three decades. I am proud of what we have built together and remain fully committed to supporting the Company's continued success in my ongoing role on the Board. I am pleased to hand the role of Chairman over to Tom Edman, a partner on the Board for the past decade, and am confident in his stewardship as UCT continues to execute on its long-term strategy."
Mr. Edman commented, "I am honored to step into the role of Chairman and to work alongside the Board and management team to advance UCT's strategic priorities. The Company is well positioned, and I look forward to building on the strong foundation that Clarence and the leadership team have established."
About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services, primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers its customers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services. Ultra Clean is headquartered in
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