Acquisition / Disposition · Company Update

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 4, 2017 Cohu, Inc. __________________________________________ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-04298 95-1934119 _____________________ (State or other jurisdiction _____________ (Commission ______________ (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 12367 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway, California 92064 _________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) ___________ (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 858-848-8100 Not Applicable ______________________________________________ Former name or former address, if changed since last report Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Explanatory Note As reported in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Cohu, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “Cohu” or the “Company”) on January 10, 2017, Cohu completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding share capital of Kita Manufacturing Co., LTD. and Kita USA, Inc. (together “Kita”) on January 4, 2017. The acquisition of Kita is an acquired business pursuant to Regulation S-X Section 210.11-01(d) however, the Company has determined that it does not meet the definition of a “significant subsidiary” under Regulation S-X Section 210.3.05(i) and audited financial statements and unaudited combined pro forma financial statements are therefore not required. This Form 8-K/A is being filed solely to amend the disclosure set forth Item 9.01 of the Form 8-K filed on January 10, 2017 to state that no historical financial statements of Kita or related combined pro forma financial information are required to be filed. Item 2.01 C ompletion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets Completion of Purchase of Kita Manufacturing Co., LTD. On January 4, 2017, Cohu completed the previously announced acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of all of the outstanding share capital of Kita Manufacturing Co., LTD. and Kita USA, Inc. (together “Kita”). Pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement dated November 15, 2016, by and among Kita and its shareholders, Rasco GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and Cohu (the “Purchase Agreement”). Kita, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and with operations in Attleboro, Massachusetts, designs, manufactures and sells spring probe contacts used in final test contactors, probe cards, PCB test boards and connectors sold to customers worldwide. The aggregate purchase price was approximately $21.1 million, comprised of an initial cash payment of $15.0 million and the assumption of operating and expansion debt totaling approximately $6.1 million, net of cash acquired. To the extent actual working capital and net debt as of the closing is later determined to be different than the estimates therefor, the purchase price will be adjusted accordingly. The material terms of the Acquisition were previously disclosed in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on November 16, 2016. The foregoing description of the Acquisition and the Purchase Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Purchase Agreement, a copy of which was attached as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s initial 8-K filed on January 10, 2017, and is incorporated by reference herein. On January 5, 2017, we issued a press release announcing the completion of the Acquisition. A copy of the press release was attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s initial 8-K filed January 10, 2017, and is incorporated by reference herein. Item 8.01 Other Information . We issued a press release on January 5, 2017, announcing the completion of the Acquisition. A copy of the press release was attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s initial 8-K filed January 10, 2017, and is incorporated by reference herein. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. The Company has determined that no financial statements are required to be filed by this Item in connection with the Acquisition as it did not meet the significant subsidiary test as defined in Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. The Company has determined that no financial statements are required to be filed by this Item in connection with the Acquisition as it did not meet the significant subsidiary test as defined in Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. - 2 .1* Share Purchase Agreement dated November 15, 2016 by and among Cohu, Inc. (and certain of its subsidiaries) and Kita Manufacturing Co., LTD. and the Shareholders of Kita Manufacturing Co., LTD. Exhibit No. - 99.1* Press release, dated January 5, 2017 of Cohu, Inc. * Incorporated by reference to the same numbered exhibit to the Company’s Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2017. Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Description 2.1* Share Purchase Agreement dated November 15, 2016 by and among Cohu, Inc. (and certain of its subsidiaries) and Kita Manufacturing Co., LTD. and the Shareholders of Kita Manufacturing Co., LTD. 99.1* Press Release, dated January 5, 2017 of Cohu, Inc. * Incorporated by reference to the same numbered exhibit to the Company’s Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2017. SIGNATURES 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. Cohu, Inc. February 27 , 201 7 By: /s/ Jeffrey D. Jones Name: Jeffrey D. Jones Title: VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer