M&A Deal Summary

Nanometrics Acquires Tevet Process Control Technologies

On May 7, 2008, Nanometrics acquired semiconductors company Tevet Process Control Technologies from Cipio Partners and Goldrock Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Nanometrics’ 5th transaction in the Semiconductors sector.
  • This is Nanometrics’ 1st transaction in Israel.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-05-07
Target Tevet Process Control Technologies
Sector Semiconductors
Buyer(s) Nanometrics
Sellers(s) Cipio Partners
Goldrock Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Tevet Process Control Technologies

Yokneam, Israel
Tevet Process Control Technologies operates as an integrated metrology company. It produces and markets products and services for the semiconductor and solar manufacturing industries worldwide. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Yokneam, Israel.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Nanometrics

Milpitas, California, United States

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 5 of 6
Sector: Semiconductors M&A 5 of 6
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 4
Country: Israel M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2008 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS 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.

Buy $7M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-11-21 Nanda Technologies

Unterschleissheim, Germany

Nanda Technologies, GmbH is a developer of a high-throughput, high-sensitivity defect inspection technology for semiconductor manufacturing.

Buy $23M

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Cipio Partners

Munich, Germany

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Secondary Investor
Founded 2003
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cipio Partners is an investment management firm focused on secondary investments, as well as early and later-stage venture capital transactions. Sectors of interest include technology, media, and communications. Cipio Partners was formed in 2003 and is based in Munich, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 28 of 68
Sector: Semiconductors M&A 4 of 9
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 10 of 35
Country: Israel M&A 6 of 8
Year: 2008 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-04-15 Danger

Palo Alto, California, United States

Danger is now a part of Microsoft's new Premium Mobile Experiences (PMX) team, a group within the Mobile Communications Business (MCB) of the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft. Danger will continue to build great, intuitive client software for mobile handsets connected to powerful hosted back-end services that fosters rich consumer experiences in communication, media sharing, entertainment and personalization. Having the combined forces of Danger & Microsoft will strengthen our ability to provide innovative mobile experiences to more consumers.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-06-01 Guide Technology

Mountain View, California, United States

GuideTech provides the best value for our customers by creating critical solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing and ATE industries through the novel exploitation of leading technologies. The greatest return for our stakeholders is achieved through market-driven quality processes and investment in our key resources, the employees.

Sell -
SELLER

Goldrock Capital

Modiin, Israel

Investor Investor Investor


Category Family Office
Founded 1999
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Goldrock Capital is an Israeli private equity firm focused on investing in growth stage businesses with at least $5 million in revenue. Goldrock looks to invest $1 to $5 million to fund growth capital needs, spin-outs, shareholder liquidity, acquisition financings, and management buyouts. The Firm generally targets businesses which are not capital intensive with differentiated products/services. Target sectors include software/services, internet and digital media, communications/mobile, and industrials. Goldrock was formed in 1999 and is based in Modiin.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 12
Sector: Semiconductors M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 6
Country: Israel M&A 2 of 6
Year: 2008 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-03-18 Xtellus

Morris Plains, New Jersey, United States

Xtellus is a leading supplier of ROADM technology and dynamic optical modules for Agile Optical Networking Systems. Agile Optical Networks are reconfigurable DWDM networks that are used to provide rapid provisioning and efficient operation of triple-play high-speed Internet, video and telephone services. Xtellus is headquartered in Denville, NJ, with manufacturing and development facilities in Israel and South Korea.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-12-17 Xtellus

Morris Plains, New Jersey, United States

Xtellus is a leading supplier of ROADM technology and dynamic optical modules for Agile Optical Networking Systems. Agile Optical Networks are reconfigurable DWDM networks that are used to provide rapid provisioning and efficient operation of triple-play high-speed Internet, video and telephone services. Xtellus is headquartered in Denville, NJ, with manufacturing and development facilities in Israel and South Korea.

Sell $40M