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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
62 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

E.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On March 21, 2011, Teradyne completed the sale of its Diagnostic Solutions business unit, which was included in the Systems Test Group segment, to SPX Corporation for $40.2 million in cash. Teradyne sold this business as its growth potential as a stand-alone business within Teradyne was significantly less than if it was part of a larger automotive supplier. The financial information for Diagnostic Solutions has been reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented. Net revenues and income from discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

 

     2012      2011      2010  
     (in thousands)  

Net revenues

   $ —        $ 9,086       $ 42,488   

Income from discontinued operation before income taxes

   $ —        $ 1,278       $ 5,406   

Gain from disposal of discontinued operation before income taxes

     —          28,949         —    

Income tax provision

     —          4,311         278   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

   $ —        $ 25,916       $ 5,128