Shimadzu Acquires TESCAN For $711 Million To Expand Electron Microscopy Business
July 13, 2026
Shimadzu Corporation completed its acquisition of TESCAN GROUP (via acquisition of all shares of Glass HoldCo, which indirectly owns TESCAN) for $711 million. The deal expands Shimadzu’s electron microscopy and analytical instruments capabilities and supports a strategy to deliver more comprehensive, end-to-end analytical workflows across semiconductor, life sciences, and advanced materials research.
- Buyers
- Shimadzu Corporation
- Targets
- TESCAN GROUP, Glass HoldCo
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Czech Republic
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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