Kulicke & Soffa CFO granted 6,038 shares

Q: What transaction did KLIC’s CFO report on this Form 4?

The CFO, Lester A. Wong, reported a grant of 6,038 shares of KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC common stock on September 1, 2026, categorized as a grant or award acquisition under the company’s 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Q: Was the KLIC CFO’s Form 4 transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, and there is no footnote stating that the grant was made pursuant to any Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

KLIC’s CFO received a time-vested stock grant that increases his direct share holdings.

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KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC (symbol: KLIC) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Wong Lester A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC (KLIC) reported that its Chief Financial Officer, Lester A. Wong, received a grant of 6,038 shares of common stock on September 1, 2026, under the company’s 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The award was at no cash cost per share and will vest on September 1, 2027. Following this grant, he directly holds 56,781 shares of common stock. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this award.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 6,038 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Wong Lester A

Role CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock ^F1	6,038	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 56,781 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. Grant under the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Shares will vest on September 1, 2027.

Key Figures

Shares granted: 6,038 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 56,781 shares +2 more

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Shares granted 6,038 shares Equity award of common stock granted on September 1, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Reported price for the 6,038-share grant

Shares held after transaction 56,781 shares Direct common stock ownership by CFO after the grant

Vesting date September 1, 2027 Scheduled vesting date for the 6,038-share grant

Number of acquisition transactions 1 transaction Single grant/award acquisition reported on this Form 4

Key Terms

2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, vest, grant, Form 4

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2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial

"Grant under the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan."

vest financial

"Shares will vest on September 1, 2027."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

grant financial

"Grant under the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan."

Form 4 regulatory

"What transaction did KLIC’s CFO report on this Form 4?"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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What transaction did KLIC’s CFO report on this Form 4?

The CFO, Lester A. Wong, reported a grant of 6,038 shares of KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC common stock on September 1, 2026, categorized as a grant or award acquisition under the company’s 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

At what price were the KLIC shares granted to the CFO?

The 6,038 KLIC shares were granted to the CFO at a reported price of $0.00 per share, consistent with a compensatory equity award rather than an open-market purchase.

When do the newly granted KLIC shares to the CFO vest?

The filing states that the 6,038-share grant under the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan will vest on September 1, 2027, indicating a one-year cliff vesting from the grant date disclosed.

How many KLIC shares does the CFO own after this grant?

After the reported grant, CFO Lester A. Wong directly holds 56,781 shares of KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC common stock, according to the post-transaction holdings figure in the Form 4.

Was the KLIC CFO’s Form 4 transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, and there is no footnote stating that the grant was made pursuant to any Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Available on EDGAR 09/02/2026 - 09:09 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/02/2026 - 09:08 PM EDT

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Wong Lester A

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

23A SERANGOON NORTH AVENUE 5

#01-01

(Street)

SINGAPORE

554369

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

SINGAPORE

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC [ KLIC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	09/01/2026		A		6,038⁽¹⁾	A	$0	56,781	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant under the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Shares will vest on September 1, 2027.

Remarks:

	Zi Yao Lim, Attorney-in-Fact for Lester A. Wong	09/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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