Nova, a leading innovator and key provider of metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing, announced today that it completed the acquisition of ancosys, a privately held company headquartered in Germany. The transaction is valued at approximately $90 million, which is paid in cash, and includes a performance-based earnout of approximately $10 million. The Company expects the acquisition to be accretive on a non-GAAP basis within 12 months from closing.
ancosys is a leading provider of chemical analysis and metrology solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. ancosys\’ automated analytical systems combine flexible architecture with industrial-grade capabilities and support front-end, back-end, and advanced packaging semiconductor manufacturing.
\”We are very excited to have closed this strategic transaction that expands our available markets and allows us to offer advanced solutions to additional processes in semiconductor manufacturing,\” said Eitan Oppenhaim, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nova. \”ancosys\’ complementary portfolio supports our strategic goal to deliver the most differentiated product offering, which is composed now of dimensional materials and chemical metrology solutions. With this expanded product and technology offering, supported by the synergy in our markets, Nova is well-positioned to offer a comprehensive metrology portfolio for front-end, back-end, and advanced packaging customers.\”
