BILLERICA, Mass., Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Bruker
Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR) today announced that it has completed
its previously announced acquisition of Alicona Imaging GmbH, a
leading provider of optical-based metrology products in
Graz, Austria. For calendar
year 2018, Alicona expects to be profitable with revenues of
approximately $25 million. Financial
details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Bruker anticipates the acquisition to expand its application
reach and offer customers an even more comprehensive selection of
complementary metrology solutions to serve materials research,
engineering and high-precision quality assurance needs.
Forward Looking Statements for Bruker
Corporation
Any statements contained in this press
release related to Bruker, Alicona Imaging GmbH and the
acquisition of Alicona Imaging GmbH by Bruker which do not describe
historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Forward-looking statements are often identified by qualifiers
such as "expect," "anticipate," "will," and similar expressions.
Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are
based on Bruker's current expectations, but are subject to risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those indicated. Forward-looking statements in this
communication include, among other things, statements about the
potential benefits of the transaction, Bruker's plans, objectives,
expectations and intentions, and the financial condition, results
of operations and business of Bruker following the completion of
the proposed transaction. Risks and uncertainties include, among
other things, risks and uncertainties relating to the consummation
of the proposed acquisition on the proposed terms and schedule;
Bruker's financial and operational performance following the
completion of the proposed transaction; Bruker's ability to
successfully integrate the business and realize the strategic and
other benefits of the acquisition; the timing of when the
acquisition will be accretive to earnings; and other risk factors
identified and described in Bruker's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, Bruker's
annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and subsequently filed
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Bruker expressly disclaims any
intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements
other than as required by law.
About Alicona Imaging GmbH
Alicona is a global
supplier of optical 3D surface measurement solutions for quality
assurance in the lab and in production. Their key competence is the
measurement of form and roughness of even complex, miniaturized
geometries. The stable and robust technology of Alicona
Focus-Variation delivers repeatable and traceable measurements even
in a production environment. Research and Development acts very
closely to the direct need of industry, which enables Alicona to
design both standard products as well as special solutions based on
industrial partnerships. Alicona headquarters is in Austria, with additional subsidiaries in
Germany, France, UK, USA, South
Korea and Italy.
About Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR)
Bruker
is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop
new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's
high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical
and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and
materials at molecular, cellular and microscopic levels. In close
cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation,
improved productivity and customer success in life science
molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in
microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as
well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics
and proteomics research and clinical microbiology. For more
information, please visit: www.bruker.com.
Investor Contact:
Miroslava
Minkova
Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
Bruker Corporation
T: +1 (978) 663-3660 x1479
E: Miroslava.Minkova@bruker.com
Media Contact:
Stephen
Hopkins
Content Marketing Manager
Bruker Nano Surfaces Division
T: +1 (520) 741-1044 x1022
E: steve.hopkins@bruker.com
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