M&A Deal Summary

Raith Acquires Vistec Semiconductor Systems

On February 15, 2013, Raith acquired semiconductors company Vistec Semiconductor Systems from Golden Gate Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Raith’s 1st transaction in the Semiconductors sector.
  • This is Raith’s 1st transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-02-15
Target Vistec Semiconductor Systems
Sector Semiconductors
Buyer(s) Raith
Sellers(s) Golden Gate Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Needham & Co. LLC (Financial)

Target

Vistec Semiconductor Systems

Jena, Germany
Vistec Semiconductor Systems (formerly Leica Microsystems) is a leader in the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art quality control and defect analysis solutions and E-beam lithography systems for the semiconductor industry. Its technology is based on its heritage with Leica Microsystems and its core competencies in high-precision optics, mechanics, and software supported systems integration.

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Buyer

Raith

Dortmund, Germany
Category Company
Founded 1980
Sector Information Technology
DESCRIPTION

Raith is a global developer and manufacturer of nanofabrication systems and software used for printing and scanning nanostructures. Raith was established in 1980 and is based in Dortmund, Germany.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Semiconductors) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 3
Country (Germany) 1 of 1
Year (2013) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-27 4PICO Litho

Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands

4PICO Litho engages in the development, manufacturing and commissioning of mastering equipment for the production of CDs and DVDs. 4PICO Litho was founded in 2004 and is based in Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Golden Gate Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 19.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Golden Gate Capital is a large private equity firm focused on buyout and growth equity investments across a wide variety of industries. The Firm partners with management teams to make equity investments in situations where there is a demonstrable opportunity to significantly enhance a company's value. Sectors of interest include software and IT services, semiconductors, electronics, consumer products and retail, financial services, business services, and media. Prospective transaction types include public-to-privates, corporate extractions, bankruptcy auctions, and recapitalizations. Golden Gate Capital was formed in 2000 and is based in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 32 of 84
Sector (Semiconductors) 3 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 15 of 39
Country (Germany) 1 of 2
Year (2013) 3 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-02-06 Romano s Macaroni Grill

Houston, Texas, United States

Romano's Macaroni Grill is a casual Italian restaurant with more than 220 locations worldwide. Working in open kitchens, Macaroni Grill chefs prepare Italian classics such as Chicken Scaloppini and signature items such as Penne Rustica, as well as grilled specialties, fresh seafood, crisp salads, brick oven pizzas and numerous pasta dishes. The menu is complemented by one of the most extensive wine lists in casual dining, including house wine poured on the honor system.

Sell $55M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-02-28 Conexant Systems

Newport Beach, California, United States

Conexant Systems, Inc. is a provider of semiconductor devices for imaging (fax machines and printers) and embedded modem (point-of-sale terminals and set-top-boxes) applications. Conexant’s innovative new product portfolio also includes high-fidelity audio and video surveillance end-markets which leverage its core expertise in analog and mixed-signal design and firmware development. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

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