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Applied Materials and Komatsu Acquire Applied Komatsu Technology

On September 27, 1993, Applied Materials and Komatsu acquired semiconductors company Applied Komatsu Technology

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Applied Materials’ 1st and Komatsu’s 1st transaction in the Semiconductors sector.
  • This is Applied Materials’ 1st and Komatsu’s 1st transaction in Japan.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1993-09-27
Target Applied Komatsu Technology
Sector Semiconductors
Buyer(s) Applied Materials
Komatsu
Deal Type Joint Venture

Target

Applied Komatsu Technology

Osaka, Japan
Applied Komatsu Technology, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of liquid crystal panel manufacturing equipment.

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Buyer

Applied Materials

Santa Clara, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1967
Sector Semiconductors
Employees36,000
Revenue 27.2B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Applied Materials' corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California.
Applied Materials' corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California.

Applied Materials provides manufacturing equipment, services and software to the global semiconductor, flat panel display, solar photovoltaic (PV) and related industries. Applied’s customers include manufacturers of semiconductor wafers and chips, flat panel liquid crystal and other displays, solar PV cells and modules, and other electronic devices. Applied Materials was founded in 1967 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 21
Sector: Semiconductors M&A 1 of 14
Type: Joint Venture M&A Deals 1 of 2
Country: Japan M&A 1 of 2
Year: 1993 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1997-01-09 Orbot Instruments

Yavine, Israel

Orbot Instruments, Inc. is a developer, manufactures, markets and services automated optical inspection systems for use in the production of semiconductors. Orbot produces systems for inspecting patterned silicon wafers for yield enhancement during the semiconductor manufacturing process, as well as systems for inspecting the reticles, or masks, which are used during the patterning process.

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Buyer

Komatsu

Tokyo, Japan
Category Company
Founded 1884
Sector Machinery
Employees66,697
Revenue 4.10T JPY (2025)
DESCRIPTION
Komatsu's corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Komatsu's corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Komatsu is a manufacturer of construction, mining, and military equipment, as well as industrial equipment including press machines, lasers and thermoelectric generators. Komatsu was founded in 1884 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 6
Sector: Semiconductors M&A 1 of 1
Type: Joint Venture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Japan M&A 1 of 1
Year: 1993 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-12-08 Hensley Industries

Dallas, Texas, United States

Hensley Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of ground engaging tools, buckets, and specialized attachments. Hensley was formed in 1947 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

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