Company: COHU
Filing Date: 2025-02-20
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0001437749-25-004612
Chunk: 12

Company: COHU INC
Filing Date: 2025-02-20
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1
Chunk 12
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 us to additional risks relating to currency fluctuations.

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			We have recorded restructuring, inventory write-offs and asset impairment charges in the past, and may do so again in the future, which could have a material negative impact on our financial results.

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			We are exposed to the instability of financial institutions where we maintain cash deposits or other liquid holdings, which could result in a lack of liquidity.

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			Cohu could be required to write off some or all of its goodwill and other intangibles, which may adversely affect the combined company’s financial condition and results of operations.

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Risks Relating to Owning Our Stock

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			Our financial and operating results may vary and fall below analysts’ estimates, or credit rating agencies may change their ratings on Cohu, any of which may cause the price of our common stock to decline or make it difficult to obtain other financing.

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			If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results, and current and potential stockholders may lose confidence in our financial reporting.

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			We have experienced significant volatility in our stock price.

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			We may underperform relative to our expectations.

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			Provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and Delaware law may make a takeover of Cohu more difficult.

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			The issuance of shares of our common stock in connection with any future offerings of securities by us, will dilute our shareholders’ ownership interest in the company.

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			Cohu’s stock repurchase program may not have an impact that is fully reflected in the current stock valuation.

Risks Relating to Regulatory Matters

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			There may be changes in, and uncertainty with respect to, legislation, regulation and governmental policy in the United States.

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			Trade regulations and restrictions impact our ability to manufacture certain products and to sell to customers, specifically in China, which may materially harm and limit Cohu’s business.

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			Unanticipated changes in our tax provisions, enactment of new tax laws, or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could affect our profitability.

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			Compliance with regulations may impact sales to foreign customers and impose costs and any failure to comply with such laws may result in severe sanctions and liabilities, which may negatively affect