Transaction
Transaction Details
Closed
February 14, 2019
Sector
Semiconductors and Electronics, Technology
Deal Type
Mergers and Acquisitions
Deal Value
$215M
GCA Advises Advantest on Its Acquisition of the Semiconductor System Level Test Business from Astronics
We are pleased to announce that our client, Advantest Corporation (“Advantest”) (TSE: 6857), a leading semiconductor test equipment supplier, has acquired the commercial Semiconductor System Level Test business (“Test Systems”), a provider of system level test for semiconductor components and modules, from Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO).
Based in Irvine, California, Test Systems is highly complementary to Advantest’s existing suite of leading edge automated test equipment (ATE) solutions and broadens Advantest’s position in system level test, an increasingly critical test modality to large consumer electronics manufacturers.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by year end. Upon completion of the transaction, Test Systems will become a fully owned subsidiary of Advantest’s US subsidiary, Advantest America, Inc. and will operate under a newly created entity, Advantest Test Solutions, Inc.
GCA Advisors, LLC is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Advantest.