Chuck Royce's KLIC Position Overview
Chuck Royce (via Royce & Associates Lp) currently holds 941,022 shares of Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) worth $42.87 M, representing 0.43% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Chuck Royce has maintained a long-term strategic position in KLIC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2017, adding 721,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2022, reducing 908,024 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chuck Royce's Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) Trades by Chuck Royce
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +1.41 M | Add 0.00% | 1.41 M | $11.06 |
| Q3 2013 | -15,500 | Reduce 1.10% | 1.4 M | $11.55 |
| Q4 2013 | -124,000 | Reduce 8.88% | 1.27 M | $13.30 |
| Q1 2014 | +270,000 | Add 21.23% | 1.54 M | $12.61 |
| Q2 2014 | -162,100 | Reduce 10.51% | 1.38 M | $14.26 |
| Q3 2014 | -41,300 | Reduce 2.99% | 1.34 M | $14.23 |
| Q4 2014 | -73,000 | Reduce 5.45% | 1.27 M | $14.46 |
| Q1 2015 | -115,900 | Reduce 9.16% | 1.15 M | $15.63 |
| Q2 2015 | +172,200 | Add 14.98% | 1.32 M | $11.71 |
| Q3 2015 | +198,400 | Add 15.01% | 1.52 M | $9.18 |
| Q4 2015 | -52,212 | Reduce 3.44% | 1.47 M | $11.67 |
| Q1 2016 | +80,000 | Add 5.45% | 1.55 M | $11.32 |
| Q2 2016 | +80,000 | Add 5.17% | 1.63 M | $12.17 |
| Q3 2016 | +51,500 | Add 3.16% | 1.68 M | $12.93 |
| Q4 2016 | +186,333 | Add 11.10% | 1.87 M | $15.95 |
| Q1 2017 | -78,700 | Reduce 4.22% | 1.79 M | $20.32 |
| Q2 2017 | +721,000 | Add 40.35% | 2.51 M | $19.02 |
| Q3 2017 | +438,168 | Add 17.47% | 2.95 M | $21.57 |
| Q4 2017 | +685,907 | Add 23.28% | 3.63 M | $24.34 |
| Q1 2018 | +243,225 | Add 6.70% | 3.88 M | $25.01 |
| Q2 2018 | +334,857 | Add 8.64% | 4.21 M | $23.82 |
| Q3 2018 | +464,900 | Add 11.04% | 4.67 M | $23.84 |
| Q4 2018 | -571,644 | Reduce 12.23% | 4.1 M | $20.27 |
| Q1 2019 | -242,309 | Reduce 5.91% | 3.86 M | $22.11 |
| Q2 2019 | -502,558 | Reduce 13.02% | 3.36 M | $22.55 |
| Q3 2019 | -137,635 | Reduce 4.10% | 3.22 M | $23.48 |
| Q4 2019 | -14,583 | Reduce 0.45% | 3.21 M | $27.20 |
| Q1 2020 | -438,075 | Reduce 13.66% | 2.77 M | $20.87 |
| Q2 2020 | +71,713 | Add 2.59% | 2.84 M | $20.83 |
| Q3 2020 | +314,798 | Add 11.08% | 3.15 M | $22.40 |
| Q4 2020 | -164,990 | Reduce 5.23% | 2.99 M | $31.81 |
| Q1 2021 | +174,684 | Add 5.84% | 3.16 M | $49.11 |
| Q2 2021 | -361,042 | Reduce 11.41% | 2.8 M | $61.20 |
| Q3 2021 | -600,831 | Reduce 21.43% | 2.2 M | $58.28 |
| Q4 2021 | +313,035 | Add 14.21% | 2.52 M | $60.54 |
| Q1 2022 | -282,121 | Reduce 11.22% | 2.23 M | $56.02 |
| Q2 2022 | -100,488 | Reduce 4.50% | 2.13 M | $42.81 |
| Q3 2022 | -165,277 | Reduce 7.75% | 1.97 M | $38.53 |
| Q4 2022 | -908,024 | Reduce 46.15% | 1.06 M | $44.26 |
| Q1 2023 | -429,367 | Reduce 40.52% | 630,264 | $52.69 |
| Q2 2023 | -8,505 | Reduce 1.35% | 621,759 | $59.45 |
| Q3 2023 | +64,630 | Add 10.39% | 686,389 | $48.63 |
| Q4 2023 | -24,570 | Reduce 3.58% | 661,819 | $54.72 |
| Q1 2024 | +122,154 | Add 18.46% | 783,973 | $50.31 |
| Q2 2024 | +139,666 | Add 17.82% | 923,639 | $49.19 |
| Q3 2024 | +187,673 | Add 20.32% | 1.11 M | $45.13 |
| Q4 2024 | +54,116 | Add 4.87% | 1.17 M | $46.66 |
| Q1 2025 | +185,964 | Add 15.96% | 1.35 M | $32.98 |
| Q2 2025 | -160,904 | Reduce 11.91% | 1.19 M | $34.60 |
| Q3 2025 | -67,822 | Reduce 5.70% | 1.12 M | $40.64 |
| Q4 2025 | -181,644 | Reduce 16.18% | 941,022 | $45.56 |
Chuck Royce's Kulicke and Soffa Industries Investment FAQs
Chuck Royce first purchased Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,411,200 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce has held Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Chuck Royce's largest addition to Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) was in Q2 2013, adding 1,411,200 shares worth $15.61 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Chuck Royce's firm, Royce & Associates Lp, owns 941,022 shares of Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC), valued at approximately $42.87 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) represents approximately 0.43% of Chuck Royce's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Chuck Royce's peak holding in Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) was 4,674,978 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018.