Reporting Growth through Financial Results and Corporate Launches, Technological Companies Aim for the Top - Research Report on Sourcefire, Cepheid, Coherent, Kulicke & Soffa, and Plantronics

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Sourcefire, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIRE), Cepheid (NASDAQ:CPHD), Coherent Inc. (NASDAQ:COHR), Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC), and Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Sourcefire, Inc. Research Report

On July 29, 2013, Sourcefire, Inc. (Sourcefire) reported its financial results for Q2 2013. Revenue increased 28.6% YoY to $65.1 million. GAAP net income was $2.2 million or $0.07 per diluted share, in Q2 2013, compared to GAAP net income of $1.1 million or $0.04 per diluted share in Q2 2012. Adjusted net income was $6.6 million or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of $4.9 million or $0.16 per diluted share in Q2 2012. Sourcefire stated that net cash provided by operating activities stood at $5.9 million compared to $2.6 million in Q2 2012 and the Company generated free cash flow of $2.5 million as compared to $1.1 million in Q2 2012. The Full Research Report on Sourcefire, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-31/FIRE]

Cepheid Research Report

On July 30, 2013, Cepheid, (Cepheid) announced the launch of its "Ride Against TB" campaign for the benefit of American Lung Association (ALA). According to the Company, the campaign aims to increase awareness towards the need of better diagnostic solutions for quick detection of tuberculosis and to raise funds for the ALA. Cepheid stated that the campaign began from Cepheid booth at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)/American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) annual meeting and clinical lab expo in Houston. Commenting on the launch, John Bishop, Cepheid's Chairman and CEO, said, "This is an excellent opportunity for both Cepheid and the American Lung Association to elevate TB awareness within the U.S. and help fight overall lung disease. Following the success of our Art Meets Innovation event in 2011, we are excited to once again collaborate with the incredible team at Paul Jr. Designs, who have created another stunning bike that will help to benefit a worthy cause." The Full Research Report on Cepheid - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-31/CPHD]

Coherent Inc. Research Report

On July 30, 2013, Coherent Inc. (Coherent) reported its Q3 FY 2013 (period ended June 29, 2013) financial results. Net sales stood at $213.7 million, up 8.8% YoY, and GAAP net income was $16.7 million or $0.68 per diluted share, compared to net income of $17.2 million or $0.72 per diluted share, in Q3 2012. Non-GAAP net income was $22.6 million or $0.91 per diluted share, compared to $21.3 million or $0.88 per diluted share, in Q3 2012. John Ambroseo, Coherent's President and CEO, said, "There are a number of interesting opportunities as we finish fiscal 2013 and enter fiscal 2014. We expect to see meaningful orders in our laser annealing business as early as the current quarter and extending into fiscal 2014. We shipped a 3 kilowatt fiber laser prototype to a lead customer and the initial test results are positive. The next phase of testing is field deployment qualification, which is the precursor to a volume commercial order. And finally, we have delivered lasers to a number of customers who are developing processes for strengthened glass cutting." The Full Research Report on Coherent Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-31/COHR]

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. Research Report

On July 30, 2013, Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. (Kulicke & Soffa) reported its Q3 2013 financial results. Revenue decreased 44.7% YoY to $141.2 million. Net income was $18.9 million or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to net income of $68.2 million or $0.90 per diluted share, in Q3 2012. Kulicke & Soffa's President and Chief Executive Officer, Bruno Guilmart, said, "In addition to the revenue opportunities around the copper transition, demand has strengthened in the mobile device and memory segments. We also see increasing volumes from local customers in emerging markets, which further diversifies our revenue profile. In the longer term, by leveraging our technical strength and healthy balance sheet, we remain dedicated on maintaining our leading market positions while diligently exploring and entering new growth opportunities." The Company anticipates Q4 2013 net revenue to be approximately between $175 million and $185 million. The Full Research Report on Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-31/KLIC]

Plantronics, Inc. Research Report

On July 30, 2013, Plantronics, Inc. (Plantronics) announced the availability of the CS500 XD Wireless Headset Series. According to Bill Loewenthal, Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Plantronics, "In the age of open office environments and real estate densification, making calls from wireless headsets can result in audio quality issues due to the limits of various wireless technologies. The CS500 XD addresses these issues by giving companies the ability to utilize different wireless frequencies to prevent audio interference and expanding the maximum number of people that can be on calls simultaneously." The Full Research Report on Plantronics, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-31/PLT]

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