# Cohu to acquire Xcerra for $796 million in cash and stock

Cohu announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Xcerra for approximately $796 million in equity value, combining to create a global leader in semiconductor test equipment. The deal was announced on May 8, 2018.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-05-08
- Where: United States
- Value: $796.0M
- Status: announced
- Products: semiconductor test equipment, handlers, contactors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Xcerra](https://endata.com/companies/23514.md) (target)
- [Cohu](https://endata.com/companies/31756.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [yolegroup.com](https://www.yolegroup.com/industry-news/cohu-to-acquire-xcerra-creating-global-forerunner-in-back-end-semiconductor-equipment-2/), 2018-05-07: "This proposed acquisition is a powerful combination of two complementary firms that will accelerate our strategy to diversify our product offerings and strengthen Cohu’s position as a global leader in back-end semiconductor equipment."
- [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/357020/000119312518155336/d566921dex991.htm), 2018-05-08: "This proposed acquisition is a powerful combination of two complementary companies that will accelerate our strategy to diversify our product offerings and strengthen Cohu’s position as a global leader in back-end semiconductor equipment."
- [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/357020/000143774918008914/ex_113346.htm), 2018-05-08: "This proposed acquisition is a powerful combination of two complementary companies that will accelerate our strategy to diversify our product offerings and strengthen Cohu’s position as a global leader in back-end semiconductor equipment."

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