About This Deal

AMETEK acquired Surface Vision (Cognex Surface Inspection Systems Division) for part of $356.5 million across two 2015 businesses, a transaction completed in July 2015.

Surface Vision (Cognex Surface Inspection Systems Division) operates in EIG. Formerly the Surface Inspection Systems Division of Cognex Corporation; develops and manufactures software-enabled vision systems used to inspect surfaces of continuously processed materials for flaws and defects. Acquired in July 2015.

EIG

Deal Terms

Acquirer
AMETEK
Target
Surface Vision (Cognex Surface Inspection Systems Division)
Value
Part of $356.5 million across two 2015 businesses
Date
July 2015
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Segment
EIG
Closed
July 1, 2015

In Their Words

Formerly the Surface Inspection Systems Division of Cognex Corporation; develops and manufactures software-enabled vision systems used to inspect surfaces of continuously processed materials for flaws and defects. Acquired in July 2015.AMETEK FY2015 10-K, Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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