# Oxford Instruments to acquire FemtoTools AG

Oxford Instruments plc entered into an agreement to acquire FemtoTools AG, a Swiss developer of nanoindentation instruments, for an initial CHF 17m plus up to CHF 7m in earn-out. Completion is expected within four weeks.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-06-11
- Where: Zurich, Switzerland, Switzerland
- Value: $19.0M (17.0M CHF)
- Status: announced
- Products: nanoindentation instruments, high-speed precision nanoindenters
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Oxford Instruments](https://endata.com/companies/17083.md) (acquirer)
- [FemtoTools](https://endata.com/companies/77968.md) (target)

## Sources

- [oxinst.com](https://www.oxinst.com/news/oxford-instruments-plc-to-acquire-femtotools-ag/), 2024-06-11: "We are delighted that FemtoTools will be joining Oxford Instruments to add to our armoury of materials analysis techniques."

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