WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) reported a
profit for fourth quarter that decreased from last year but beat the Street
estimates.

The company's earnings came in at $23.4 million, or $0.41 per share. This
compares with $64.9 million, or $1.10 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.

Excluding items, Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. reported adjusted earnings of
$105.0 million or $1.82 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.43 per share, according
to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude
special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter fell 29.3% to $202.3 million from $286.3
million last year.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q4): $23.4 Mln. vs. $64.9 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q4): $0.41 vs. $1.10 last year.
-Analyst Estimates: $0.43
-Revenue (Q4): $202.3 Mln vs. $286.3 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Next quarter EPS guidance: about $0.25
Next quarter revenue guidance: $160-$180 mln


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