Nanometrics Completes Acquisition of 4D Technology Corporation
November 16 2018 - 9:00AM
The addition of Dynamic Interferometry®
expands process control technology solutions
Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq: NANO), a leading provider of
advanced process control systems, today announced that it has
completed the acquisition of 4D Technology Corporation. 4D
Technology’s Dynamic Interferometry® solutions are used in a
variety of industries to provide accurate shape and surface
measurement data, which provides feedback to customers of optical
quality, machine finish, and surface defectivity, to improve
manufacturing yield and performance. The previously-announced
acquisition agreement of October 29th was closed on November 15th,
with Nanometrics acquiring all outstanding shares of 4D Technology
Corporation.
“We are very pleased that the 4D Technology team is now part of
Nanometrics,” commented Dr. Pierre-Yves Lesaicherre, president and
chief executive officer of Nanometrics. “The addition of 4D
Technology adds unique technology to our portfolio, expanding our
served market with new applications in the scientific research,
aerospace, industrial and optics manufacturing markets.”
The 4D Technology operation will continue in Tucson, Arizona,
and the products will continue to be sold with the 4D Technology
brand. The products, incorporating 4D Technology’s Dynamic
Interferometry solutions, have been established as reference tools
for critical applications for surface shape and finish in demanding
applications. 4D’s customers will continue to recognize the
4D Technology products as part of a broader Nanometrics
portfolio.
About NanometricsNanometrics is a leading
provider of advanced, high-performance process control metrology
and inspection solutions used primarily in the semiconductor
manufacturing industry, as well as in the fabrication of other
solid-state devices and components in the optoelectronic, LED and
storage industries, and more recently in the industrial, aerospace
and scientific research markets. Nanometrics’ process control
solutions include automated and integrated metrology systems as
well as software and analytics that measure and monitor key
elements of device performance and yield, such as critical
dimensions, device structures, surface shape and profile, overall
topography and various thin film properties, including
three-dimensional features and film thickness, as well as the
optical, electrical and material properties of various substrates,
devices and components. Nanometrics’ solutions enable
advanced process control for device manufacturers, providing
improved device yield at reduced manufacturing cycle time,
supporting the accelerated product life cycles in the semiconductor
and other advanced markets. The company maintains its headquarters
in Milpitas, California, with sales and service offices worldwide.
Nanometrics is traded on Nasdaq Global Select Market under the
symbol NANO. Nanometrics’ website is
http://www.nanometrics.com.
Forward Looking StatementsThe
statements in this press release regarding the benefits that
Nanometrics expects it will realize from its acquisition of 4D
Technology Corporation are forward-looking statements that involve
a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those described in this release.
Although Nanometrics believes that the expectations reflected in
the forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could
differ materially from these expectations due to a variety of
factors, including, but not limited to: Nanometrics’ inability to
integrate 4D Technology, ship products as scheduled or achieve
customer acceptance of new products; shifts in the timing of
customer orders and product shipments; and general economic
conditions. For additional information and considerations
regarding the risks faced by Nanometrics that could cause actual
results to differ materially, see its annual report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2017, as filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2018 including under the
caption “Risk Factors,” as well as other periodic reports filed
with the SEC from time to time. Nanometrics disclaims any
obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking
statement, except as required by law.
Investor Relations Contact:
Claire McAdams
Headgate Partners LLC
530.265.9899
claire@headgatepartners.com
Company Contact:
Kevin Heidrich
SVP Corporate Development
503.207.4611
kheidrich@nanometrics.com
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