COHU INC

Previous wording

During the first Trump Administration from 2017 to 2021, certain tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, as well as other trade restrictions, were imposed on various products and materials. President Trump again has signaled that his new Administration will impose tariffs and retaliatory tariffs against U.S. trading partners. On February 1, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order imposing tariffs at various levels on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The newly imposed tariffs have resulted in immediate threats of retaliatory tariffs against U.S. goods and resulted in discussions with the countries which have delayed many of the U.S. imposed tariffs while discussion with each trading partner continue. In March and April 2025, the Trump Administration announced a series of additional special tariffs, some of which have been temporarily paused. The additional special tariffs already in effect as of the date of this periodic report on Form 10-Q include tariffs on certain aluminum and steel products and certain derivatives as well as tariffs of 10% on most products (including all or substantially all products imported into the US by the Company) from all countries worldwide, and a 145% tariff on substantially all products of Chinese origin.

Current wording

During the first Trump Administration from 2017 to 2021, certain tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, as well as other trade restrictions, were imposed on various products and materials. The Trump Administration again has imposed tariffs and retaliatory tariffs against U.S. trading partners. On February 1, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order imposing tariffs at various levels on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The newly imposed tariffs have resulted in immediate threats of retaliatory tariffs against U.S. goods and resulted in discussions with the countries which have delayed many of the U.S. imposed tariffs while discussions with each trading partner continue. In March and April 2025, the Trump Administration announced a series of additional special tariffs, some of which have been temporarily paused. Since then, the Trump administration has issued revised tariff amounts for both the special tariffs on aluminum and steel as well as the blanket tariffs based upon the origin location, many of which are set to go into effect on August 1, 2025.

Previous wording

The above and other potential tariffs and trade restrictions may, among other things, cause the prices of our product upon import into the US to increase, which could reduce demand for such products given the increased cost, and adversely impact their revenues, financial results, and ability to service debt. These dynamic conditions are also causing some reservations from consumers and business alike, which may impact buying decisions which are or mimic recessionary conditions. This in turn could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, to the extent changes in the political environment have a negative impact on us or on the markets in which we operate our business, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely impacted in the future. At this time, it remains unclear what the U.S. government or foreign governments will or will not do with respect to additional tariffs that may be imposed or international trade agreements and policies.

Current wording

The above and other potential tariffs and trade restrictions may, among other things, cause the prices of our products upon import into the US to increase, which could reduce demand for such products given the increased cost, and adversely impact our revenue, financial results, and ability to service debt. These dynamic conditions are also causing some reservations from consumers and business alike, which may impact buying decisions which are or mimic recessionary conditions. This in turn could adversely affect our financial condition and result from operations. In addition, to the extent changes in the political environment have a negative impact on us or on the markets in which we operate our business, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely impacted in the future. At this time, it remains unclear what the U.S. government or foreign governments will or will not do with respect to additional tariffs that may be imposed or international trade agreements and policies.

Previous wording

On October 28, 2021, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized a $70 million share repurchase program. This share repurchase program was effective as of November 2, 2021, and has no expiration date. On October 25, 2022, our Board of Directors authorized an additional $70 million under the share repurchase program. The timing of share repurchases and the number of shares of common stock to be repurchased will depend upon prevailing market conditions and other factors. Repurchases under this program will be made using our existing cash resources and may be commenced or suspended from time to time at our discretion without prior notice. Repurchases may be made in the open market, through 10b5-1 programs, or in privately negotiated transactions at prevailing market rates in accordance with federal securities laws. All such repurchased shares and related costs are held as treasury stock and accounted for at trade date using the cost method. During the three months ended March 29, 2025, we repurchased 432,288 shares of our common stock for $8.6 million to be held as treasury stock. During the three months ended March 30, 2024, we repurchased 333,504 shares of our common stock for $10.7 million to be held as treasury stock. As of March 29, 2025, $22.8 million remained available for us to repurchase shares of our common stock under our share repurchase program.

Current wording

On October 28, 2021, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized a $70 million share repurchase program. This share repurchase program was effective as of November 2, 2021, and has no expiration date. On October 25, 2022, our Board of Directors authorized an additional $70 million under the share repurchase program. The timing of share repurchases and the number of shares of common stock to be repurchased will depend upon prevailing market conditions and other factors. Repurchases under this program will be made using our existing cash resources and may be commenced or suspended from time to time at our discretion without prior notice. Repurchases may be made in the open market, through 10b5-1 programs, or in privately negotiated transactions at prevailing market rates in accordance with federal securities laws. All such repurchased shares and related costs are held as treasury stock and accounted for at trade date using the cost method. We did not repurchase any shares of our stock during the three months ended June 28, 2025. During the six months ended June 28, 2025, we repurchased 432,288 shares of our common stock for $8.6 million to be held as treasury stock. During the three months ended June 29, 2024, we repurchased 267,000 shares of our common stock for $8.2 million to be held as treasury stock. During the six months ended June 29, 2024, we repurchased 600,504 shares of our common stock for $18.9 million to be held as treasury stock. As of June 28, 2025, $22.8 million remained available for us to repurchase shares of our common stock under our share repurchase program.