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Kulicke & Soffa CEO Fusen Chen retiring for health; CFO Lester Wong named Interim CEO
KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC
- Dr. Fusen Chen to retire as President/CEO and board member effective Dec 1, 2025 due to health reasons.
- EVP/CFO Lester Wong appointed Interim CEO; will also remain CFO and receive S$35k monthly stipend and S$600k RSU.
- Chen to serve as board advisor for 12 months at US$75k/month; board initiating search for permanent CEO.
- Company reaffirms Q4 fiscal 2025 outlook; results expected to be reported on November 19, 2025.