M&A Deal Summary

MKS Instruments Acquires Atotech

On July 1, 2021, MKS Instruments acquired chemicals company Atotech for 6.5B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MKS Instruments’ 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is MKS Instruments’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is MKS Instruments’ 1st transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-07-01
Target Atotech
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) MKS Instruments
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 6.5B USD

Target

Atotech

Utrecht, Netherlands
Atotech is a specialty chemicals technology company provides advanced electroplating solutions. Atotech delivers chemistry, equipment, software, and services for innovative technology applications through an integrated systems-and-solutions approach. Atotech was founded in 1993 and is based in Utrecht, Netherlands.

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Buyer

MKS Instruments

Andover, Massachusetts, United States
Category Company
Founded 1961
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Employees10,000
Revenue 3.6B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

MKS Instruments is a provider of instruments, subsystems and process control solutions that measure, control, power, monitor and analyze critical parameters of advanced manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity. MKS Instruments was founded in 1961 and is based in Andover, Massachusetts.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 10
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 9
Country (Netherlands) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-10 Photon Control

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Photon Control engages in optical sensor design and manufacturing for the world’s largest semiconductor equipment manufacturers. Our custom fiber optic temperature and position sensors demonstrate world-class accuracy and long-term stability in harsh environments, making them ideal for monitoring and controlling semiconductor manufacturing processes. Photon Control was founded in 1988 and is based in Richmond, British Columbia.

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