Shareholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Oct. 02, 2016

Shareholders' Equity

S. Shareholders’ Equity

Stock Repurchase Program

In January 2015, the Board of Directors authorized Teradyne to repurchase up to $500 million of common stock, of which $300 million was repurchased in 2015. In 2016, Teradyne intends to repurchase between $100 million and $200 million of common stock. During the nine months ended October 2, 2016, Teradyne repurchased 4.3 million shares of common stock at an average price per share of $19.69, for a total cost of $85.1 million. Cumulative repurchases as of October 2, 2016 totaled 19.9 million shares of common stock for a total purchase price of $385 million at an average price per share of $19.31. The total price includes commissions 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 2016, May 2016, and August 2016, Teradyne’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. Dividend payments for the three and nine months ended October 2, 2016 were $12.1 million and $36.5 million, respectively.

In January 2015, May 2015, and August 2015, Teradyne’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. Dividend payments for the three and nine months ended October 4, 2015 were $12.6 million and $38.4 million, respectively.

While Teradyne declared a quarterly cash dividend and authorized a share repurchase program, it may reduce or eliminate the cash dividend or share repurchase program in the future. Future cash dividends and stock repurchases are subject to the discretion of Teradyne’s Board of Directors which will consider, among other things, Teradyne’s earnings, capital requirements and financial condition.