Transaction

The Clearwater team advises ancosys on its sale to Nova

Transaction

NASDAQ listed Nova acquires ancosys GmbH

Sell-side

€120m

Role

Adviser to the sellers of ancosys

Sector

Industrial & Chemicals

Region

Switzerland

The Clearwater team has advised ancosys, a provider of chemical analytics solutions on its sale to Nova, a leading key provider of metrology solutions used in semiconductor manufacturing. 

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.

Nova is a leading innovator and key provider of metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing. Nova delivers continuous innovation by providing state-of-the-art, high-performance metrology solutions for effective process control throughout the semiconductor fabrication lifecycle. Nova’s product portfolio, which combines high-precision hardware and cutting-edge software, provides its customers with deep insight into the development and production of the most advanced semiconductor devices. Nova’s unique capability to deliver innovative X-ray and optical solutions enables its customers to improve performance, enhance product yields and accelerate time to market. Nova acts as a partner to semiconductor manufacturers from its offices around the world.

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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. 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.

Eitan Oppenhaim, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nova

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