What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing serves to inform investors that Teradyne has completed its authorized repurchase of its 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2006 by repurchasing $71.5 million of these notes during the fourth quarter of 2005.

How much of the convertible notes are still outstanding?

As of December 20, 2005, Teradyne reported that $300 million in principal amount of the 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2006 remain outstanding.

Were these repurchases made on the open market?

No, the repurchases were conducted through several privately negotiated transactions, not on the open market.

What was the cost of these repurchases?

Teradyne repurchased $71.5 million of the notes at a weighted average price of 99.11% of the principal amount.

TER 8-K SEC Disclosure — Dec 21, 2005

Summary

Teradyne, Inc. (TER) filed a Form 8-K on December 21, 2005, to report on the repurchase of its 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2006. During the fourth quarter of 2005, the company repurchased $71.5 million of these notes through private transactions, completing the authorized repurchase program. These repurchases were executed at a weighted average price of 99.11% of the principal amount.

Key Highlights

1Teradyne completed its authorized repurchase of 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2006.
2The company repurchased $71.5 million of the notes in Q4 2005.
3Repurchases were conducted via privately negotiated transactions.
4The weighted average repurchase price was 99.11% of the principal amount.
5As of December 20, 2005, $300 million of the notes remain outstanding.
6The repurchase program was authorized by the Board of Directors on August 18, 2004, and amended on October 21, 2005.

TERADYNE, INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 21, 2005)

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