MKS Instruments, Inc., a global technology provider, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Atotech Limited for approximately $4.4 billion in cash and MKS common stock. Atotech is a leading global supplier of process chemicals, equipment, software and services for printed circuit boards, semiconductor IC packaging and surface finishing.
"The acquisition of Atotech enables MKS to accelerate its roadmaps for future generations of advanced electronic devices," said John TC Lee, President and CEO of MKS. "By combining leading capabilities in lasers, optics, motion and now process chemistry, MKS is well positioned to take a leadership role in the next milestone in miniaturization and complexity: the optimization of interconnectSM, enabling the next generation of advanced electronics. Atotech's leading position in functional and decorative surface enhancement also expands MKS' product offering in industrial applications and strengthens our market presence. I am very pleased to welcome the Atotech team to the MKS family." The combination of MKS and Atotech creates a company with pro forma revenues of $4.5 billion.
