M&A Deal Summary

Nanometrics Acquires Accent Optical Technologies

On February 9, 2006, Nanometrics acquired semiconductors company Accent Optical Technologies for 81M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Nanometrics’ 3rd transaction in the Semiconductors sector.
  • This is Nanometrics’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Nanometrics’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Nanometrics’ 1st transaction in Oregon.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-02-09
Target Accent Optical Technologies
Sector Semiconductors
Buyer(s) Nanometrics
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 81M USD

Target

Accent Optical Technologies

Bend, Oregon, United States
Accent Optical Technologies, Inc. is a provider of process control and metrology systems to the global semiconductor manufacturing industry.

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Buyer

Nanometrics

Milpitas, California, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1975
Sector Semiconductors
Revenue 325M USD (2018)
DESCRIPTION

Nanometrics, Inc. is a provider of advanced, high-performance process control metrology and inspection systems used primarily in the fabrication of semiconductors and other solid-state devices, such as data storage components and discretes including high-brightness LEDs and power management components. Nanometrics was founded in 1975 and is based in Milpitas, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 6
Sector (Semiconductors) 3 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 4
State (Oregon) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 4
Year (2006) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-06-28 IBM - Process Control Patent

United States

IBM - Process Control Patent is manufacturer of a process control of next generation microchips.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-03-15 Soluris

Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Soluris Inc., is an overlay metrology company. The company flagship product, the IVS 155, is a leading tool for 200mm semiconductor overlay and CD measurement. Soluris' overlay equipment has been in the market for more than 20 years, with an installed base of over 150 systems worldwide.

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