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Kulicke & Soffa is a provider of semiconductor packaging and electronic assembly solutions supporting the global automotive, consumer, communications, computing and industrial segments. It operates in two segments, Capital Equipment and Aftermarket Products and Services (APS). The Capital Equipment segment manufactures and sells a line of ball bonders, wafer level bonders, wedge bonders, advanced packaging, and electronic assembly solutions. The APS segment manufactures and sells various tools for semiconductor packaging applications.
| Type | Public | |
| Founded | 1951 | |
| HQ | Singapore, SG | Map |
| Website | kns.com | |
| Employee Ratings | More | |
| Overall Culture | F | More |
Recent NewsAll News
- Kulicke & Soffa sets $150 million ASR, representing nearly 5% of market cap
- Kulicke & Soffa doubles stock buyback program to $800 million, extends duration by 3 years
- Kulicke & Soffa Reports First Quarter 2022 Results
- Kulicke & Soffa Expands Thermal Compression Bonding Capabilities To Accelerate Innovation In The Integration Of Semiconductor And Silicon Photonics
Key People/Management at Kulicke & Soffa
Fusen Chen
President &
Chief Executive Officer
Tong Liang Cheam
Vice President, Corporate Strategy
Lester Wong
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Nelson Wong
Senior Vice President,
Global Sales and Global Supply Chain
Lisa Lim
Vice President, Global Human Resources
Chan Pin Chong
Executive Vice President & General Manager,
Products & Solutions
Kulicke & Soffa Office Locations
Kulicke & Soffa has offices in Singapore, Fort Washington, Santa Ana, Shanghai and in 14 other locations
Singapore, SG (HQ)
23A Serangoon North Avenue 5 No. 01-01 K&S
Shanghai, CN
Building No. 4, No. 34 Alley 122, Chun Xiao Road, Zhang Jiang Hi-Tech Park
Shenzhen, CN
Rm 2305, 23 Floor Tiley Central Plaza (A Tower), Haide 3rd Road
Suzhou, CN
255 Su Hong Mid Road, Suzhou Industrial Park
Nürnberg, DE
Beuthener Strasse 41 Building 11, Zwischenbau
Haifa, IL
No. 4, Habonim Hachofshiyim Street
P.O. Box 25492
Kulicke & Soffa Financials and Metrics
Kulicke & Soffa Revenue
Kulicke & Soffa's revenue was reported to be $1.52 b in FY, 2021
| USD | |
|---|---|
Revenue (Q2, 2022) | 384.3m |
Gross profit (Q2, 2022) | 201.7m |
Gross profit margin (Q2, 2022), % | 52.5% |
Net income (Q2, 2022) | 116.0m |
EBIT (Q2, 2022) | 129.3m |
Market capitalization (17-May-2022) | 3.3b |
Closing stock price (17-May-2022) | 52.6 |
Cash (2-Apr-2022) | 460.5m |
EV | 2.9b |
Kulicke & Soffa's current market capitalization is $3.3 b.
- Source: SEC Filings
Annual
- Source: SEC Filings
Annual
Quarterly
| USD | Q1, 2020 | Q2, 2020 | Q3, 2020 | Q1, 2021 | Q2, 2021 | Q3, 2021 | Q1, 2022 | Q2, 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 497.4m | 392.3m | 321.8m | 239.7m | 257.3m | 388.0m | 441.5m | 460.5m |
Accounts Receivable | 198.8m | 199.8m | 195.5m | 226.7m | 307.9m | 369.3m | 431.6m | 368.1m |
Prepaid Expenses | 16.2m | 24.1m | 13.7m | 21.2m | 23.5m | 21.9m | 25.8m | 51.4m |
Inventories | 95.2m | 106.2m | 114.2m | 125.1m | 140.0m | 153.3m | 197.2m | 211.9m |
- Source: SEC Filings
Annual
Quarterly
| USD | Q1, 2020 | Q2, 2020 | Q3, 2020 | Q1, 2021 | Q2, 2021 | Q3, 2021 | Q1, 2022 | Q2, 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income | 13.5m | 25.4m | 36.5m | 48.4m | 119.7m | 233.5m | 133.6m | 249.6m |
Depreciation and Amortization | 4.8m | 9.5m | 14.6m | 5.1m | 9.7m | 14.6m | 5.3m | 10.6m |
Inventories | (7.0m) | (19.0m) | (28.0m) | (13.1m) | (29.3m) | (40.8m) | (31.4m) | (44.4m) |
Cash From Operating Activities | 25.0m | 39.1m | 62.7m | 58.6m | 85.7m | 176.7m | 95.9m | 169.0m |
- Source: SEC Filings
| USD | FY, 2019 |
|---|---|
EV/EBIT | 55.2 x |
EV/CFO | 18.1 x |
Revenue/Employee | 218.7k |
Debt/Equity | 0.1 x |
Debt/Assets | 0.1 x |
Financial Leverage | 1.4 x |
P/E Ratio | 129.8 |
Kulicke & Soffa Operating Metrics
Kulicke & Soffa's Backlog was reported to be $787.2m in FY, 2021.
Kulicke & Soffa Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Uniqarta, Inc. | January 19, 2021 | $26.5 m |
| Assembléon B.V. | ||
| K&S Worldwide, Inc. | ||
| Kulicke and Soffa Luxembourg S.à r.L | ||
| Kulicke and Soffa (Switzerland) Management GmbH | ||
| Kulicke & Soffa Foreign Investments, LLC | ||
| Kulicke & Soffa Global Holding Corporation | ||
| Kulicke & Soffa Global Investments, Inc. | ||
| Kulicke & Soffa Holdings B.V. | ||
| Kulicke & Soffa Holland Holdings B.V. |
Kulicke & Soffa Revenue Breakdown
Kulicke & Soffa revenue breakdown by business segment: 86.5% from Capital Equipment and 13.5% from Aftermarket Products and Services
Kulicke & Soffa revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 55.6% from China, 18.1% from Taiwan, 5.4% from Hong Kong and 20.9% from Other
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Kulicke & Soffa Company Culture
Overall Culture
F
19/100
CEO Rating
F
10/100
Compensation
F
10/100
Kulicke & Soffa News and Updates
March 09, 2022
Kulicke & Soffa sets $150 million ASR, representing nearly 5% of market cap
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. announced Wednesday that it has entered into a $150 million accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement. The semiconductor maker said the ASR is part of its current $800 million share repurchase program. The chip maker's stock was little changed in premarket tra…
March 03, 2022
Kulicke & Soffa doubles stock buyback program to $800 million, extends duration by 3 years
Shares of Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. gained 1.0% in preamarket trading Thursday, after the semiconductor maker said it would boost its stock repurchase authorization by an additional $400 million to $800 million. The increased authorization represents about 24% of the company's market capi…
February 02, 2022
Kulicke & Soffa Reports First Quarter 2022 Results
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa," "K&S" or the "Company"), today announced financial results of its first fiscal quarter ended January 1, 2022. The Company reported first quarter net revenue of $460.9 million, net income of $133.6 million, representing EP…
February 01, 2022
Kulicke & Soffa Expands Thermal Compression Bonding Capabilities To Accelerate Innovation In The Integration Of Semiconductor And Silicon Photonics
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa", "K&S" or the "Company"), a global leader in the design and manufacture of semiconductor, LED and electronic assembly equipment, announced it is expanding its Thermal Compression Bonding (TCB) capabilities to accelerate inn…
January 19, 2022
Kulicke & Soffa Schedules First Quarter 2022 Conference Call for 8AM EST, February 3rd, 2022
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa", "K&S" or the "Company"), a global leader in the design and manufacture of semiconductor, LED and electronic assembly equipment, today announced a conference call is scheduled to discuss the Company's first fiscal quarter 20…
January 04, 2022
Kulicke & Soffa Launches KNeXt™ - The Next Generation Industry 4.0 Software Platform
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa", "K&S" or the "Company") announced at SEMICON Taiwan the launch of KNeXt™, the new web-based industry 4.0 software solution that connects K&S equipment and enables fleet management, factory automation and productivity i…
Kulicke & Soffa Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kulicke & Soffa founded?
Kulicke & Soffa was founded in 1951.
Who are Kulicke & Soffa key executives?
Kulicke & Soffa's key executives are Fusen Chen, Tong Liang Cheam and Lester Wong.
How many employees does Kulicke & Soffa have?
Kulicke & Soffa has 2,544 employees.
What is Kulicke & Soffa revenue?
Latest Kulicke & Soffa annual revenue is $1.5 b.
What is Kulicke & Soffa revenue per employee?
Latest Kulicke & Soffa revenue per employee is $596.6 k.
Who are Kulicke & Soffa competitors?
Competitors of Kulicke & Soffa include ASM Pacific Technology, DISCO and Besi.
Where is Kulicke & Soffa headquarters?
Kulicke & Soffa headquarters is located at 23A Serangoon North Avenue 5 No. 01-01 K&S, Singapore.
Where are Kulicke & Soffa offices?
Kulicke & Soffa has offices in Singapore, Fort Washington, Santa Ana, Shanghai and in 14 other locations.
How many offices does Kulicke & Soffa have?
Kulicke & Soffa has 18 offices.
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