Kulicke & Soffa to shut down electronics assembly equipment business
April 02, 2025
Kulicke & Soffa’s board of directors has approved a strategic plan to cease operations of its electronics assembly equipment business. The decision aims to refocus the company on core semiconductor assembly business opportunities and improve long-term financial performance, according to a regulatory filing.
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