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Teradyne Shareholders Approve Executive Compensation Plan and Political Spending Disclosure Proposal

Teradyne, Inc. has announced the outcomes of its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, held on May 9. In a key development, shareholders approved an amended and restated version of the company’s Equity and Cash Compensation Incentive Plan. The revised plan eliminates the expiration term of the prior 2006 plan and introduces enhanced compensation governance measures.

Additionally, all nominated directors were elected, and shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent auditor for 2025.

In a notable result, shareholders also approved a shareholder proposal requesting that Teradyne prepare a detailed report on its political contributions and expenditures. The proposal passed with 66.1 million votes in favor, narrowly outweighing the 63.6 million votes against it.

The company indicated that it has begun implementing approved changes and will evaluate next steps for preparing the newly requested political spending report.
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ME NEWS 05-13-25
Teradyne Q1 2025 Financial Summary

Teradyne reported first quarter 2025 revenue of $686 million, up 14% from the same period last year, led by strong growth in its Semiconductor Test division. GAAP net income was $98.9 million or $0.61 per diluted share, while non-GAAP net income was $121.5 million or $0.75 per diluted share. The performance exceeded company guidance on both revenue and earnings.

Key highlights:
- Semiconductor Test revenue reached $543 million.
- Robotics revenue was $69 million and Product Test contributed $74 million.
- Non-GAAP gross margin was 60.6%.
- Operating income margin on a non-GAAP basis was 20.5%.

Expenses:
- Engineering and development spending was $118 million.
- Restructuring and related charges totaled $14.5 million, mainly due to employee severance in the Robotics segment, affecting around 150 staff.

Cash flow and capital allocation:
- Operating cash flow was $161.6 million.
- Capital expenditures were $64 million.
- The company repurchased $157.5 million in shares and declared a dividend of $0.12 per share.
- Cash and equivalents at quarter-end were $475.6 million.

Outlook:
- Q2 2025 revenue guidance is between $610 million and $680 million.
- GAAP EPS is projected between $0.35 and $0.58.
- Non-GAAP EPS is expected to range from $0.41 to $0.64.

Additional update:
- Teradyne’s Board approved a $1 billion share repurchase program to be completed by the end of 2026, up from the previous $400 million target.
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The Investor 04-30-25
Teradyne, Inc. (TER) announced that Richard J. Burns, President of Semiconductor Test, has notified the company of his decision to retire, effective June 1, 2025.
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WS Investor 03-06-25
Teradyne reported strong fourth-quarter 2024 results, with revenue reaching $753 million, up 12% from Q4 2023. The growth was driven by high demand in AI computing and memory, as well as improvements in the broader market. Semiconductor Test revenue contributed $561 million, while Robotics revenue was $98 million.

GAAP net income for Q4 2024 was $146.3 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, compared to $117.1 million in Q4 2023. Non-GAAP net income was $155.0 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, reflecting adjustments for intangible asset amortization, restructuring, and other charges.

For the full year 2024, Teradyne’s revenue was $2.82 billion, a 5% increase from $2.68 billion in 2023. Full-year GAAP EPS was $3.32, up from $2.73 in 2023, while non-GAAP EPS was $3.22, compared to $2.93 in the prior year.

CEO Greg Smith highlighted continued strength in AI-driven demand and projected revenue growth acceleration in 2025. The company also announced plans to realign its Robotics business to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.

Guidance for Q1 2025 anticipates revenue between $660 million and $700 million, with GAAP diluted EPS between $0.48 and $0.59, and non-GAAP diluted EPS between $0.58 and $0.68.

During the quarter, Teradyne completed the sale of its Device Interface Solution business to Technoprobe for $85 million and continued investments in AI and automation technologies. Despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties, the company remains optimistic about secular growth in AI, semiconductor testing, and robotics.
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European Investor 01-30-25
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