Shareholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2024

Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

U. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Stock Repurchase Program

In January 2023, Teradyne’s Board of Directors cancelled its January 2021 repurchase program and approved a new repurchase program for up to $2.0 billion of common stock. As of January 1, 2023, share repurchases in excess of issuances are subject to a 1% excise tax, which is included as part of the cost basis of the shares acquired. In 2024, Teradyne intends, based on market conditions, to

repurchase its common stock in an amount necessary to offset dilution from equity compensation and our employee share purchase program.

During the nine months ended September 29, 2024, Teradyne repurchased 0.5 million shares of common stock for a total cost of $55.1 million at an average price of $111.32 per share. The cumulative repurchases under the January 2023 repurchase program as of September 29, 2024, were 4.4 million shares of common stock for $455.6 million at an average price per share of $103.46.

During the nine months ended October 1, 2023, Teradyne repurchased 3.4 million shares of common stock for a total cost of $349.3 million at an average price of $103.89 per share.

The total cost of shares acquired includes commissions and related excise tax and is recorded as a reduction to retained earnings.

Dividend

Holders of Teradyne’s common stock are entitled to receive dividends when they are declared by Teradyne’s Board of Directors.

In January 2024, May 2024, and August 2024, Teradyne’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share. Dividend payments for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2024, were $19.6 million and $57.0 million, respectively.

In January 2023, May 2023, and August 2023, Teradyne’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share. Dividend payments for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2023, were $16.9 million and $51.1 million, respectively.