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KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC (KLIC): restructuring charge — Kulicke & Soffa to wind down Electronics Assembly equipment business; expects $86M-$100M in charges
KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC
- Total pre-tax charges of $86M-$100M, including $34M goodwill/intangibles impairment and $25M-$30M inventory write-down.
- Cash expenditures of $24M-$31M for severance, contract termination, and other costs; majority completed by first half fiscal 2026.
- EA equipment wind-down expected over 12 months; company to refocus on Thermo-compression, Vertical Fan-Out, Automotive, and Advanced Dispense.
- Pro forma financial model impact: revenue down $25M-$29M, gross profit down $7M-$11M, operating expenses down $24M-$28M annually.