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  1. MKS Inc. is selling the Ophir Optics business.

TTM Technologies Acquires Ophir Optics Unit from MKS Inc. for $650 Million

4 reports, 4 independent Updated Oct 22
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What happened

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TTM Technologies acquired the Ophir Optics business unit from MKS Inc. for approximately $650 million in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition includes Ophir Optics’ operations, which specialize in high-precision infrared thermal imaging and laser optics used in defense, security, and industrial applications. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2027.

From business-review.eu, financialcontent.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The purchase adds precision infrared optics and laser measurement instrumentation to TTM Technologies' specialized aerospace and defense product lines. For electronics manufacturing suppliers, acquiring proprietary electro-optical capabilities could shift the revenue mix toward sole-sourced, mission-critical subsystems.

MKS Inc. was selling the Ophir Optics business.

From financialcontent.com

Who's involved

  • TTM TechnologiesAcquired the Ophir Optics business unit
  • MKS Inc.Sold the Ophir Optics business unit
  • OphirThe unit specializing in high-precision infrared thermal imaging and laser optics

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • TTM TechnologiesSpeculative

    TTM Technologies could expand its revenue stream by integrating advanced optical solutions into its defense and industrial portfolios.

  • RomaniaSpeculative

    The manufacturing facility in Romania might see changes in its operations and investment under TTM Technologies.

How it developed

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  1. TTM announced plans to acquire Ophir Optics from MKS and UK PCB factories.1 source
  2. TTM Technologies acquires the Ophir Optics unit.1 source

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