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TERADYNE, INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 24, 2008)

Filed January 24, 2008For Securities:TER

Summary

Teradyne, Inc. (TER) filed an 8-K report on January 24, 2008, detailing several key events for investors. The report includes information on the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, as announced in a press release on January 23, 2008. Additionally, Teradyne announced on January 24, 2008, the successful completion of its tender offer for Nextest Systems Corporation, a significant strategic move. Furthermore, the company's Compensation Committee and Board of Directors approved the performance criteria and variable compensation factors for the 2008 fiscal year under the 2006 Equity and Cash Compensation Incentive Plan. These factors will guide variable compensation for executive officers and senior employees, with payouts based on achieving specific financial and strategic goals, including profitability, market share, and new product development.

Key Highlights

  • 1Teradyne announced its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2007 financial results on January 23, 2008.
  • 2The company successfully completed its tender offer for Nextest Systems Corporation on January 24, 2008.
  • 3The 2008 variable compensation plan for executives and senior employees has been approved.
  • 4Performance criteria for 2008 variable compensation include profitability, market share, and new product goals.
  • 5Variable compensation factors for 2008 range from 5% for new participants up to 100% of base salary.
  • 6The filing includes press releases detailing financial results and the Nextest acquisition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Teradyne issued a press release on January 23, 2008, announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. The specific details of these results are available in the press release furnished as an exhibit to this 8-K filing.

The completion of the tender offer for Nextest Systems Corporation, announced on January 24, 2008, represents a significant strategic development for Teradyne. This acquisition likely aims to expand Teradyne's market position or technological capabilities within its industry.

For the 2008 fiscal year, Teradyne's Compensation Committee and Board of Directors have established specific performance criteria and variable compensation factors. Payouts will be based on achieving targets related to profitability, market share, new product goals, and other strategic objectives, as outlined in the 2006 Equity and Cash Compensation Incentive Plan.

The variable compensation awards are calculated as a percentage of a participant's base annual salary. While starting at 5% for new participants, the variable compensation factors typically do not exceed 100% of the base annual salary for eligible executive officers and senior employees.