Technology
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
$21.27B
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Teradyne is a leading global supplier of automated test equipment and robotics solutions. The company's automated test systems are used to test semiconductors, wireless products, data storage, and complex electronics systems. Teradyne's robotics products include collaborative robotic arms and autonomous mobile robots used by global manufacturing, logistics, and industrial customers. Key markets include consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, computing, communications, and aerospace and defense industries with a global presence.
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Total revenues increased from $703.7 million to $737.3 million. The increase was primarily driven by strength in Semiconductor Test performance, which was driven by System-on-a-Chip by compute and in memory by DRAM and high bandwidth memory.
Gross profit as a percent of revenue increased by 2.6 points, primarily due to volume and product mix, partially offset by a $3.6 million charge for a legal settlement following a judgment against us for infringement of expired patents in our Robotics business.
Net income increased from $128.1 million to $145.6 million for the three months ended September 29, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by strength in Semiconductor Test performance, which was driven by System-on-a-Chip by compute and in memory by DRAM and high bandwidth memory.
On November 7, 2023, Teradyne and Technoprobe S.p.A, announced the establishment of a strategic partnership that will seek to accelerate growth for both companies and enable higher performance semiconductor test interfaces for customers worldwide.
As part of the partnership, on May 27, 2024, Teradyne made an investment of $524.1 million in exchange for 10% of the issued and outstanding shares of Technoprobe.
As part of the partnership, on May 27, 2024, Teradyne sold its Device Interface Solutions business to Technoprobe in exchange for $85.0 million, net of cash and cash equivalents sold, and a customary working capital adjustment.
In January 2023, Teradyne's Board of Directors cancelled our 2021 repurchase program and approved a new repurchase program for up to $2.0 billion of common stock. During the nine months ended September 29, 2024, Teradyne repurchased 0.5 million shares of common stock for a total cost of $55.1 million at an average price of $111.32 per share.
In January 2024, May 2024, and August 2024, Teradyne's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share. Dividend payments for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2024, were $19.6 million and $57.0 million, respectively.
On January 22, 2024, the Board enacted the Executive Retirement Policy for Restricted Stock Unit and Option Vesting. Under the Retirement Policy, an executive officer that is over the age of 65 and has 10 or more years of service as of the effective date of his or her retirement will be eligible for continued vesting of his or her unvested time-based restricted stock units and stock options granted prior to his or her retirement date.
Teradyne conducts business in various foreign countries, with certain transactions denominated in local currencies. As a result, Teradyne is exposed to risks relating to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
The market for our test products is concentrated with a limited number of significant customers accounting for a substantial portion of the purchases of test equipment. A few customers drive significant demand for our test products both through direct sales and sales to the customers' supply partners.
Teradyne is subject to various legal proceedings and claims which have arisen in the ordinary course of business such as, but not limited to, patent, employment, commercial and environmental matters.
In the third quarter of 2024, we saw strength in Semiconductor Test performance driven in System-on-a-chip by compute and in memory by DRAM and high bandwidth memory.
Robotics results in the third quarter of 2024 were in line with our revenue forecast, putting us in position for full year growth due to new product offerings and expansion of our Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) and large account channels, along with increasing recurring revenue through new service and software offerings.
On November 7, 2023, we and Technoprobe S.p.A, announced the establishment of a strategic partnership that will seek to accelerate growth for both companies and enable higher performance semiconductor test interfaces for customers worldwide.
Cost of revenues increased from $305.4 million to $300.8 million for the three months ended September 29, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by strength in Semiconductor Test performance, which was driven by System-on-a-Chip by compute and in memory by DRAM and high bandwidth memory.
Selling and administrative expenses increased from $138.3 million to $157.6 million for the three months ended September 29, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by strength in Semiconductor Test performance, which was driven by System-on-a-Chip by compute and in memory by DRAM and high bandwidth memory.
Engineering and development expenses increased from $104.4 million to $117.5 million for the three months ended September 29, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by strength in Semiconductor Test performance, which was driven by System-on-a-Chip by compute and in memory by DRAM and high bandwidth memory.
In the third quarter of 2024, we saw strength in Semiconductor Test performance driven in System-on-a-chip by compute and in memory by DRAM and high bandwidth memory.
Engineering and development expenses increased from $104.4 million to $117.5 million for the three months ended September 29, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by strength in Semiconductor Test performance, which was driven by System-on-a-Chip by compute and in memory by DRAM and high bandwidth memory.
Robotics results in the third quarter of 2024 were in line with our revenue forecast, putting us in position for full year growth due to new product offerings and expansion of our Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) and large account channels, along with increasing recurring revenue through new service and software offerings.
As part of the partnership, on May 27, 2024, Teradyne made an investment of $524.1 million in exchange for 10% of the issued and outstanding shares of Technoprobe.
In January 2023, Teradyne's Board of Directors cancelled our 2021 repurchase program and approved a new repurchase program for up to $2.0 billion of common stock. During the nine months ended September 29, 2024, Teradyne repurchased 0.5 million shares of common stock for a total cost of $55.1 million at an average price of $111.32 per share.
In January 2024, May 2024, and August 2024, Teradyne's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share. Dividend payments for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2024, were $19.6 million and $57.0 million, respectively.
On January 22, 2024, the Board enacted the Executive Retirement Policy for Restricted Stock Unit and Option Vesting. Under the Retirement Policy, an executive officer that is over the age of 65 and has 10 or more years of service as of the effective date of his or her retirement will be eligible for continued vesting of his or her unvested time-based restricted stock units and stock options granted prior to his or her retirement date.
As of November 1, 2024, the Credit Facility was undrawn, and Teradyne was in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement.
Teradyne provides indemnification, to the extent permitted by law, to its officers, directors, employees and agents for liabilities arising from certain events or occurrences, while the officer, director, employee, or agent, is or was serving, at Teradyne's request in such capacity.
In the third quarter of 2024, we saw strength in Semiconductor Test performance driven in System-on-a-chip by compute and in memory by DRAM and high bandwidth memory.
Robotics results in the third quarter of 2024 were in line with our revenue forecast, putting us in position for full year growth due to new product offerings and expansion of our Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) and large account channels, along with increasing recurring revenue through new service and software offerings.
On November 7, 2023, we and Technoprobe S.p.A, announced the establishment of a strategic partnership that will seek to accelerate growth for both companies and enable higher performance semiconductor test interfaces for customers worldwide.