MKS Instruments to acquire Electro Scientific Industries for $1B

MKS Instruments has agreed to acquire Electro Scientific Industries (ESI) for $30.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1 billion, to broaden its position in industrial markets.

“We believe the ESI acquisition will help us deliver on one of our long-term strategic objectives, which is to broaden our base as a technical solutions provider to additional customers and markets.”mks.com

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• mks.comMKS Instruments Announces Agreement to Acquire Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.Oct 30, 2018

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