VAT agrees to buy Japan's Atonarp for CHF 110 million

(AWP Alliance News) - VAT Group has agreed to buy Japan-based Atonarp for about CHF 110 million in cash, expanding into real-time molecular sensing for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The deal covers 100% of Atonarp's shares, with funding through a new committed bilateral loan agreement for CHF 110 million.

The acquisition adds miniaturized, mass spectrometry-based sensors designed for in-situ monitoring and process control in sub-2nm chip production. Closing is expected in Q3 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.

VAT and Atonarp will operate as separate companies for the time being.

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