Applied Materials Agrees With ASMPT To Acquire Its NEXX Business

Applied Materials has agreed to acquire ASMPT Limited’s NEXX business, a supplier of large-area advanced packaging deposition equipment for semiconductors. The deal expands Applied Materials’ position in advanced packaging and semiconductor equipment, a strategically important growth area tied to supply-chain localization and next-generation chip manufacturing. The article does not disclose transaction value or financial terms.

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Applied Materials has agreed to acquire ASMPT Limited’s NEXX business, a supplier of large-area advanced packaging deposition equipment for semiconductors. The deal expands Applied Materials’ position in advanced packaging and semiconductor equipment, a strategically important growth area tied to supply-chain localization and next-generation chip manufacturing. The article does not disclose transaction value or financial terms.