On April 15, 2009, Teradyne, Inc. ("Teradyne") continued actions as part of the Company's ongoing efforts to lower expenses and its cost structure in light of the industry wide continued decline in orders for semiconductor production equipment. The actions include:

• A worldwide reduction in workforce of approximately 350 employees. The terminations are expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2009, and to result in an estimated total severance cash charge of approximately $12 million that will be expensed in the second quarter of 2009.

• A further reduction in the annual base salaries of executive officers including the Chief Executive Officer commencing May 1, 2009. The further reduction was approved by the Compensation Committee of Teradyne's Board of Directors. This reduction is in addition to earlier reductions which were implemented on October 1, 2008 and February 1, 2009. When compared to the 2008 executive officer annual base salaries, the effect of the three reductions is that the annual base salary of the executive officers including the Chief Executive Officer has been decreased by 20% from their respective 2008 or starting salary levels. The reduced annual base salaries are set forth in Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein. These reductions shall remain in place until otherwise determined by the Compensation Committee and/or Board of Directors, as appropriate.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number    Description
99.1      Reduced annual base salaries of executive officers, effective May 1, 2009.