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The article discusses the growth and success of Israeli company ברוקר טכנולוגיות, formerly known as Jordan Valley Semiconductors. The company, which was founded in 1981, specializes in the development and production of equipment for testing semiconductors using X-Ray technology. It was acquired by global corporation Bruker in 2015 and has since seen significant growth, with sales increasing by 1.5 times between 2019 and 2020, and by 1.8 times in 2021. The company plans to continue this growth trend into 2022 and beyond, and is preparing to expand its production line and workforce.
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Bruker buys Jordan Valley Semiconductors for $53m
Jordan Valley Semiconductors, a veteran company providing measuring solutions for controlling production processes in the microelectronics industry, has been acquired by US company Bruker Corp. for $53 million. The deal includes a $30 million sale price, plus the balance of Jordan Valley Semiconductors cash, as well as $15 million in contingent payments. Elron Electronic Industries, which holds 19% of Jordan Valley Semiconductors shares, will receive $12 million immediately in the deal. Other shareholders in Jordan Valley Semiconductors include Clal Industries, Intel Capital, and the company founders. The acquisition is considered growth-negative for Jordan Valley Semiconductors.
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