On October 30, 2018, MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, and Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESIO), an innovator in laser-based manufacturing solutions for the micro-machining industry, announced that they have entered into an agreement for MKS to acquire Electro Scientific for $30.00 per share. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $1 billion.
WilmerHale Partners Mark Borden and Joseph Conahan are representing MKS on this deal.
View the press release on www.mksinst.com.