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- KLA Corporation is a global technology leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries. Its core products include advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, computational analytics, wafer and reticle inspection and review systems, defect inspection and metrology, chemical and materials quality analysis, in situ process management, and wafer handling diagnostics for integrated circuit manufacturing. Additionally, KLA offers specialty semiconductor manufacturing tools such as vacuum deposition and etching systems, benchtop metrology, surface characterization, and electrical property measurement systems. It also serves the printed circuit board (PCB), flat panel display (FPD), and advanced packaging markets with inspection, testing, direct imaging, optical shaping, additive printing, and computer-aided manufacturing solutions.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, KLA operates globally, serving semiconductor manufacturers, electronics companies, and OEMs. The company operates across four main business segments: Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, PCB/Display/Component Inspection, and Other services including software and refurbished equipment. It supports R&D and manufacturing for integrated circuits, wafers, reticles, microelectromechanical systems, and advanced packaging.
Recent strategic developments include a significant expansion with the opening of a $138 million R&D and manufacturing center in Wales to enhance semiconductor innovation and capacity for up to 750 employees, building on its 2019 acquisition of SPTS Technologies. In fiscal 2025 and early fiscal 2026, KLA reported robust financial performance with revenues exceeding $12 billion annually, driven by strong demand for semiconductor manufacturing solutions, particularly in AI infrastructure. The company increased its quarterly dividend to $1.90 per share, marking its sixteenth consecutive annual increase, and authorized an additional $5 billion share repurchase program to return capital to shareholders. It continues to invest heavily in R&D and operational expansion to capitalize on AI-driven growth in semiconductor manufacturing.
KLA's client base encompasses global semiconductor manufacturers involved in the mass production of chips for automotive, mobile, data center, and high-performance computing sectors. Its integrated product and service offerings enable customers to achieve higher yields, better wafer quality, and efficient process control throughout the semiconductor manufacturing lifecycle. This comprehensive approach positions KLA as a critical enabler in advancing semiconductor technologies worldwide.