# MKS Instruments receives China antitrust clearance for Atotech acquisition

MKS Instruments and Atotech announced on 28 July 2022 that China's State Administration for Market Regulation granted unconditional merger approval, completing all regulatory clearances for MKS's acquisition of Atotech, which is expected to close on 17 August 2022.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-07-28
- Value: $6.50B
- Status: announced
- Products: electroplating solutions, process chemicals, lasers, optics
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [MKS Instruments](https://endata.com/companies/9523.md) (acquirer)
- [Atotech](https://endata.com/companies/9524.md) (target)

## Sources

- [rss.globenewswire.com](https://rss.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/07/28/2487893/0/en/mks-instruments-and-atotech-receive-china-antitrust-clearance-for-pending-acquisition-of-atotech.html), 2022-07-28: "We are pleased to have met all necessary regulatory conditions required to complete the acquisition of Atotech,” said John T.C. Lee, President and CEO of MKS."

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