M&A Deal Summary

Novellus Systems Acquires SpeedFam-IPEC

On August 12, 2002, Novellus Systems acquired semiconductors company SpeedFam-IPEC for 220M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Novellus Systems’ 2nd transaction in the Semiconductors sector.
  • This is Novellus Systems’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Novellus Systems’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Novellus Systems’ 1st transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2002-08-12
Target SpeedFam-IPEC
Sector Semiconductors
Buyer(s) Novellus Systems
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 220M USD

Target

SpeedFam-IPEC

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
SpeedFam-IPEC, Inc. is a supplier of CMP systems used in the fabrication of advanced copper interconnects. SpeedFam-IPEC manufactures chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) systems used in the fabrication of advanced semiconductor devices. With more than 1,300 CMP systems installed worldwide, SpeedFam-IPEC enables the development of next-generation integrated circuit technology through its leading-edge polishing systems.

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Buyer

Novellus Systems

San Jose, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1984
Sector Semiconductors
DESCRIPTION

Novellus Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer of chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD) and copper electrofill systems. Novellus products provide solutions to both the productivity and quality problems facing the worldwide semiconductor manufacturing industry today.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Semiconductors) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2002) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-01-10 Gasonics International

San Jose, California, United States

Gasonics International Corp. is a developer and supplier of photoresist and residue removal technologies. Gasonics' products allow its customers to integrate manufacturing process steps as well as increase yields and throughput. Gasonics also provides low-pressure chemical vapor deposition systems for the flat panel display industry.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-04-12 Angstron Systems

Santa Clara, California, United States

Angstron Systems, Inc. is a supplier of atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Angstron's ion-induced ALD technology will be integrated on Novellus' INOVA xT platform, boosting the market momentum of this successful platform and strengthening Novellus' copper barrier/seed product portfolio for advanced technology applications.

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