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Technology Stocks : Cohu, Inc. (COHU) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: w0z who wrote (1435)	9/16/1999 12:56:00 AM
From: KLINVESTOR	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 7825

Bill, <<I'm not so sure this would be a good idea either. COHU is successful because it works closely with all major ATE suppliers (HWP, SLB, TER, etc.) If COHU were acquired by one of these, could they be as successful since they would in essence be working with competitors?>> I guess the best aspect of a buyout by any of these test equipment suppliers is that Cohu underlying market value would be recognized. As to whether it would be a good idea fundamentally doesn't the largest maker of test equipment Advantest (Japanese company) sell both the test and test handlers? I thought ultimately the decision to buy one handler over another was made by the semi producer and not the test equipment supplier? Am I mistaken on that? Thanks in advance.