M&A Deal Summary

TDK-Micronas Acquires Xcerra - Multiple Diamond Systems

On August 25, 2009, TDK-Micronas acquired test/measurement equipment company Xcerra - Multiple Diamond Systems from Xcerra

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is TDK-Micronas’ 1st transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is TDK-Micronas’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is TDK-Micronas’ 1st transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2009-08-25
Target Xcerra - Multiple Diamond Systems
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) TDK-Micronas
Sellers(s) Xcerra
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Xcerra - Multiple Diamond Systems

Norwood, Massachusetts, United States
Xcerra Corp. - Multiple Diamond Systems is a manufacturer of test platforms for mixed-signal products.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

TDK-Micronas

Freiburg, Germany

Category Company
Sector Semiconductors
Revenue 134M CHF (2015)
DESCRIPTION

TDK-Micronas GmbH is a provider of semiconductor solutions for automotive and industrial business as a reliable global partner for intelligent, sensor-based system solutions. The company serves all major automotive electronics customers worldwide, many of them in long-term partnerships for lasting success.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Test/Measurement Equipment M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Massachusetts M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2009 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-10-30 WISchip International

United Kingdom

Wischip International is a global provider of digital video and audio semiconductor solutions that enable new classes of powerful multimedia products.

Buy $80M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Xcerra

Norwood, Massachusetts, United States

Category Company
Founded 1976
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Revenue 391M USD (2017)
DESCRIPTION

Xcerra is a global provider of focused, cost-optimized ATE solutions designed to enable customers to implement best-in-class test strategies to maximize their profitability. Xcerra was founded in 1976 and is based in Norwood, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector: Test/Measurement Equipment M&A 1 of 3
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 3
State: Massachusetts M&A 1 of 3
Country: United States M&A 1 of 3
Year: 2009 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-08-29 Credence Systems

Milpitas, California, United States

Credence Systems Corporation provides advanced test and diagnostic systems as well as engineering services to the semiconductor industry. These devices range from microprocessors, graphics processors, chipsets, devices for high-speed data transfer and communication applications to those used in increasingly complex consumer electronics such as DVDs and set-top boxes.

Buy $176M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-04-18 Xcerra - Multiple Diamond Testers

Norwood, Massachusetts, United States

Xcerra Corp. - Multiple Diamond Testers is a manufacturer of diamond testers.

Sell -