Hermes Microvision : HMI shareholders approved acquisition by ASML

HMI shareholders approved acquisition by ASML

HSINCHU, Taiwan, 3 August 2016 - At an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Hermes Microvision, Inc. (HMI) [3658TT] earlier today, HMI shareholders approved the transaction under which ASML Holding NV (ASML) will acquire all outstanding shares of HMI, as announced on 16 June 2016. This approval constitutes an important milestone in the process towards completion of the transaction.

The transaction, which will allow ASML and HMI to further integrate and enhance their product offering at an accelerated pace, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2016. The transaction remains subject to certain other customary closing conditions, including review by Taiwanese, U.S. and international regulators.

About HMI
Established in 1998, HMI has been committed to the research and development of the most advanced E-beam Inspection (EBI) tools and solutions for the leading semiconductor manufacturing fabs. Today, HMI is the leading supplier of EBI tools for both foundry and memory fabs worldwide. Based on our proprietary electron gun and column technologies and highly effective defect inspection algorithms, we deliver multiple product lines, including eScan® Series / ePTM Series / eXplore® Series, for various R&D and production applications.

The e-beam system used by HMI is ideally positioned for sub-10 nm logic nodes, because of e-beam's ability to see in great detail even the tiniest features on these very advanced chips.

HMI contact:
Chief Financial Officer & Spokesperson, Leo Shen
Investor Relations & Deputy Spokesperson, Leila Chen
7F, No.18, Puding Road, East Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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Website: http://www.hermes-microvision.com/