Technology >> Analyst Interviews >> January 11, 2001

Electronic Component Companies: James Ricchiuti – Needham & Company

JAMES RICCHIUTI joined Needham & Company in May 1999. Prior to joining the firm, he was with Lehman Brothers for over five years, where he focused on technology companies in the imaging, software and components businesses. Mr. Ricchiuti's previous experience includes Bear Stearns from 1986 to 1993, providing research coverage on a number of small cap and mid-cap companies. He also worked at Argus Research in the mid-1980s. His coverage universe currently includes companies in the display, vision and imaging technology markets. Profile
TWST: What is the current environment for the electronic component

companies?

Mr. Ricchiuti: The component companies in our universe in general

enjoyed a very strong calendar 2000. Their