Entegris, Inc. and CMC Materials, Inc. announced that China’s State Administration for Market Regulation has given antitrust clearance for Entegris’ previously announced acquisition of CMC Materials. The transaction has now received all required regulatory clearances. Entegris and CMC Materials anticipate that the transaction will close on or about July 6, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of the remaining customary closing conditions.

 

The parties announced their agreement for Entegris to acquire CMC Materials in a cash and stock transaction on December 15, 2021. The transaction brings together two highly complementary portfolios, creating the industry’s most comprehensive and innovative electronic materials offering.

 

CMC Materials is a leading supplier of advanced materials primarily for the semiconductor industry. The addition of CMC Materials’ leading CMP portfolio will broaden Entegris’ solutions set, creating a comprehensive electronic materials offering. The complementary nature of the companies’ technology platforms will enable Entegris to bring to market a broader array of innovative and high-value solutions, at a faster pace. These enhanced materials and process solutions for the most advanced manufacturing environments will help customers improve productivity, performance and total cost of ownership.