December 10, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) said that Scott Kulicke plans to retire as chairman and CEO of the company in June of 2011. Kulicke has served as CEO since 1979 and as chairman since 1984.

The company’s board of directors said it will promptly begin a search for a new CEO, and expects to include both internal and external candidates.

Kulicke & Soffa is engaged in the design and manufacture of semiconductor assembly equipment.

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