M&A Deal Summary

Oxford Instruments Acquires WITec

On June 16, 2021, Oxford Instruments acquired technology hardware company WITec for 42M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Oxford Instruments’ 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Oxford Instruments’ 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Oxford Instruments’ 1st transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-06-16
Target WITec
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Oxford Instruments
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 42M EUR

Target

WITec

Ulm, Germany
WITec is a provider of raman microscopy imaging solutions. WITec was founded in 1997 and is based in Ulm, Germany.

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Buyer

Oxford Instruments

Abingdon, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1959
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees2,200
Revenue 501M GBP (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Oxford Instruments is a provider of high-technology tools and systems for research and industry. Oxford Instruments was founded in 1959 and is based in Abingdon, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 5
Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 5
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-11-17 Oxford Instruments Superconducting Wire

Tubney Woods, United Kingdom

Oxford Instruments Superconducting Wire LLC is a manufacturer of semiconductor products and services in UK.

Sell $18M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-10 First Light Imaging

Aix-en-Provence, France

First Light Imaging is specializes in the design and manufacture of high-speed, low-noise scientific cameras for infrared and visible imaging, with applications in astronomy and life sciences. First Light Imaging was founded in 2011 and is based in Aix-en-Provence, France.

Buy €16M