About This Deal

AMETEK acquired Zygo Corporation for approximately $280 million, a transaction completed in June 2014, structured as all-cash merger at $19.25 per share, net of cash acquired.

Zygo Corporation operates in Electronic Instruments Group (Ultra Precision Technologies Division). A provider of optical metrology solutions, high-precision optics and optical assemblies used in scientific, industrial and medical applications, acquired in June 2014.

Zygo's position in non-contact optical metrology complements the company's position in contact metrology and enables it to offer customers a full range of metrology solutions.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
AMETEK
Target
Zygo Corporation
Value
Approximately $280 million
Date
June 2014
Type
Acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Segment
Electronic Instruments Group (Ultra Precision Technologies Division)
Structure
All-cash merger at $19.25 per share, net of cash acquired
Announced
April 11, 2014
Closed
June 20, 2014

In Their Words

Zygo's leading position in non-contact optical metrology nicely complements our strength in contact metrology and will enable us to offer our customers a full range of metrology solutions.Frank S. Hermance, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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Sources: SEC filing ↗ · Last updated July 8, 2026

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