FREMONT, Calif., May 27, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aehr Test Systems (Nasdaq: AEHR ), a leading supplier of semiconductor test and burn-in equipment, today announced that is has engaged MKR Group, Inc. as its investor relations advisor. MKR Group will assist in providing a proactive investor relations program with the goal of raising Aehr Test Systems' exposure within the investment community and enhancing shareholder value by effectively communicating the Company's growth opportunities and objectives.
MKR Group will assist Aehr Test Systems in designing and executing on a comprehensive investor relations program to cultivate long-term relationships with the financial community by conveying Aehr Test's unique value proposition and expanding addressable market opportunity as a provider of proprietary technology that improves the process for the test and/or burn-in of packaged semiconductor devices or single or multi-wafer solutions.
"MKR Group has distinguished itself by its dedication to serving micro and small cap technology companies and its deep relationships with small cap technology investors and analysts," said Gayn Erickson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aehr Test Systems. "We are excited about the significant progress and positive momentum we are making with our business, and about working with MKR Group to grow our shareholder base through increased investor awareness of our story and growth opportunities."
About Aehr Test Systems
Headquartered in Fremont, California, Aehr Test Systems is a worldwide provider of test systems for burning-in and testing logic and memory integrated circuits and has an installed base of more than 2,500 systems worldwide. Increased quality and reliability needs of the Automotive and Mobility integrated circuit markets are driving additional test requirements, capacity needs and opportunities for Aehr Test products in package and wafer level test. Aehr Test has developed and introduced several innovative products, including the ABTSTM and FOX families of test and burn-in systems and the DiePak® carrier. The ABTS system is used in production and qualification testing of packaged parts for both lower-power and higher-power logic as well as all common types of memory devices. The FOX system is a full wafer contact test and burn-in system used for burn-in and functional test of complex devices, such as leading-edge memories, digital signal processors, microprocessors, microcontrollers and systems-on-a-chip. The DiePak carrier is a reusable, temporary package that enables IC manufacturers to perform cost-effective final test and burn-in of bare die. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.aehr.com .
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on information available to Aehr Test as of the date hereof and actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied due to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, general market conditions, customer demand and acceptance of Aehr Test's products and the Company's ability to execute on its business strategy.See Aehr Test's recent 10-K, 10- Q and other reports from time to time filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more detailed description of the risks facing our business. Aehr Test disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.
Aehr Test Systems Gary Larson Chief Financial Officer (510) 623-9400 x321 Investor Relations Contact: Todd Kehrli or Jim Byer MKR Group, Inc. (323) 468-2300
