Rudolph and August proposed merger advances
Staff -- Test & Measurement World, 2/1/2006
Rudolph Technologies, a manufacturer of process-control metrology and defect-inspection systems used by semiconductor device manufacturers, and August Technology, a supplier of inspection and defect-analysis solutions for the microelectronic industries, have announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission has declared effective the S-4 registration statement concerning the agreement and plan of merger between them.
The joint proxy statement/prospectus that is contained in the registration statement will be mailed to Rudolph stockholders and August Technology shareholders of record as of January 5, 2006. The companies will then hold separate special meetings of their shareholders on February 15 to hold votes on the proposed merger.
On June 28, 2005, Rudolph signed a definitive merger agreement with August Technology, which was unanimously approved by the board of directors of both companies. The proposed merger is expected to close in Q1 2006. www.augusttech.com; www.rudolphtech.com.
