SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 1, 2002
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
0-22529 (Commission File Number) |
22-2370659 (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) |
7 Esterbrook Lane, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (856) 424-6886
Item 5. Other Events.
On October 1, 2002, inTEST Corporation, a Delaware corporation, announced its acquisition of privately held Intelogic Technoligies GmbH located in Rosenheim, Germany. inTEST's press release announcing this acquisition is attached as Exhibit 99 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits:
99 Press Release, dated October 1, 2002
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
inTEST CORPORATION
By: /s/ Hugh T. Regan, Jr.
Hugh T. Regan, Jr.
Treasurer, Secretary and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 1, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
99 Press Release, dated October 1, 2002
EXHIBIT 99
[inTEST News Release Letterhead)
inTEST ACQUIRES GERMAN
SEMICONDUCTOR TEST EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Acquisition Adds Important New Technology, Expands inTEST's Presence in Germany,
Provides Access to Key New Customers And Adds Technical Staff
CHERRY HILL, NJ, October 1, 2002 - inTEST Corporation (Nasdaq: INTT), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of semiconductor automatic test equipment (ATE) interface solutions and temperature management products, today announced its acquisition of privately held Intelogic Technologies GmbH. Financials were not disclosed.
Intelogic (www.intelogic.de) was founded in 1998 and is located in Rosenheim, Germany. Intelogic designs and manufactures docking systems, test head positioners, and other mechanical and automated equipment for the semiconductor production industry. Christian Mueller, the current managing director of Intelogic, has decades of experience in the ATE industry and in the design and construction of IC handling systems; subsequent to the acquisition he will be responsible for Intelogic's engineering and product development. Intelogic designs innovative solutions used to improve the productivity and cost effectiveness of semiconductor production and test equipment.
Robert E. Matthiessen, inTEST Corporation's President and CEO, commented, "This acquisition is complementary to inTEST's core business and immediately adds an important new technology, while saving us expensive development costs. Importantly, Intelogic will also expand our presence in Germany, provide access to key new customers, and add to our staff of experienced technical personnel."
About inTEST Corporation
inTEST Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of ATE interface solutions and temperature management products, which are used by semiconductor manufacturers to perform final testing of integrated circuits (ICs) and wafers. The Company's high-performance products are designed to enable semiconductor manufacturers to improve the speed, reliability, efficiency and profitability of IC test processes. Specific products include positioner and docking hardware products, temperature management systems and customized interface solutions. The Company has established strong relationships with semiconductor manufacturers globally, which it supports through a network of local offices. For more information visit www.intest.com.
CONTACTS:
David Pasquale, 646-536-7006, or Jim Olecki, 646-536-7021
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