Every 8-K that Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc (KLIC) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. appointed Dr. Raj Talluri as President and Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2026, and to its Board of Directors effective August 17, 2026. Interim CEO Lester Wong will continue as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Under an offer letter dated August 13, 2026, Dr. Talluri will receive an annual base salary of US$750,000 and is eligible for an annual incentive bonus targeted at 110% of base salary. He will receive a one-time new-hire equity award with a target value of US$14.0 million, split 50% into restricted stock units and 50% into performance share units, plus an ongoing annual equity award targeted at US$6.0 million.
The restricted stock units generally vest in three equal annual installments, while the performance share units may vest based on continued service and relative total shareholder return over a three-year performance period. If his employment is terminated without Cause or he resigns for Good Reason, he is entitled to salary continuation or a lump sum equal to up to 24 months of base salary (plus target bonus in certain change-in-control scenarios), continued benefits, and specified equity vesting treatment, subject to customary release conditions.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries reported results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 4, 2026. Net revenue was $330.4 million, compared with $148.4 million a year earlier and $242.6 million in the prior quarter. GAAP net income was $57.4 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $3.3 million, while non-GAAP net income was $64.2 million, or $1.20 per diluted share. Gross margin was 47.8%, and income from operations was $68.3 million.
For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, net revenue was $772.7 million and net income was $109.4 million, compared with a net loss in the prior-year period. Third-quarter cash provided by operations was $45.2 million, with adjusted free cash flow of $41.0 million, and cash and cash equivalents were $368.6 million. The company repurchased 5.0 thousand shares for $0.5 million and reported shareholders’ equity of about $912.0 million.
Management cited “strong sequential growth” and improving demand across all end markets. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, Kulicke & Soffa expects net revenue of about $375 million +/- $20 million, GAAP diluted EPS of about $1.29 +/- 10%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of about $1.42 +/- 10%. An expanded Advanced Solutions facility is anticipated to be completed in the second half of fiscal 2027.
Kulicke & Soffa reported strong results for its second fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2026. Net revenue reached $242.6 million, up from $162.0 million a year earlier, as semiconductor, memory, automotive and industrial demand improved. GAAP net income was $35.1 million, or $0.66 diluted EPS, compared with a prior-year loss, while non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.79. Gross margin was 49.3%, and GAAP operating income was $38.6 million with a 15.9% operating margin. Management plans to lift fiscal 2026 capital expenditure from about $12 million to about $22 million to expand Thermo-Compression bonding system capacity, targeting up to roughly $400 million in annual TCB system sales. For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the company expects net revenue of about $310 million ± $20 million, GAAP diluted EPS of about $0.87 ± 10%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of about $1.00 ± 10%.
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Shareholders elected Peter T. Kong and Jon A. Olson as directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. Kong received 39,801,565 votes for and 3,915,643 withheld, while Olson received 42,655,094 votes for and 1,062,114 withheld, with 2,845,447 broker non-votes for each.
Shareholders also ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 3, 2026, with 46,141,629 votes for, 319,372 against, and 101,654 abstentions. In addition, shareholders approved on a non-binding basis the compensation of the named executive officers, with 41,099,018 votes for, 2,547,183 against, 71,007 abstentions, and 2,845,447 broker non-votes.
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. filed a current report to furnish its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended January 3, 2026. The company issued a press release on February 4, 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into the results discussion.
The filing clarifies that the furnished earnings information is not deemed filed for liability purposes under the Exchange Act and will only be incorporated into other filings if specifically referenced.
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. filed a Form 8‑K to announce that it has issued a press release with financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended October 4, 2025. The press release, dated November 19, 2025, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and provides the detailed quarterly results.
The company notes that the information under Item 2.02 of this report is furnished rather than filed, which affects how it may be used in other securities law contexts.
Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC) announced a leadership transition. Dr. Fusen Chen will retire as President, CEO, and director effective December 1, 2025, citing health reasons. The Board appointed Lester Wong, the company’s Executive Vice President and CFO, as Interim CEO while it conducts a search for a permanent successor among internal and external candidates.
Dr. Chen will advise the Board for 12 months from the effective date for US$75,000 per month and will receive a pro‑rated annual cash bonus per the Incentive Compensation Plan. Eligible performance share units remain subject to vesting; other unvested RSUs will be forfeited. The company will provide 18 months of health insurance coverage. Mr. Wong, 59, will continue as CFO and receive a S$35,000 monthly stipend during his interim service and S$600,000 in RSUs granted on the effective date, vesting in full on the 1‑year anniversary, subject to continued employment or specified separation terms.
Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) announced a leadership transition. Executive Vice President & General Manager, K&S Products & Solutions, Chan Pin Chong notified the company on October 8, 2025 that he will retire effective December 1, 2025 to dedicate more time to his family. Effective immediately, his responsibilities are being handled by Vice President & General Manager of Wire Bonding, Ivy Qin, and Vice President & General Manager of Advanced Solutions, John Molnar, who will report to President and CEO Dr. Fusen Chen. The company furnished a press release on October 14, 2025 as Exhibit 99.1.