Thermo Fisher signs an agreement to acquire Gatan from Roper Technologies

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and Roper Technologies, Inc., a leading diversified technology company, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Thermo Fisher will acquire Gatan, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Roper, for approximately USD 925 million in cash. Gatan is a leading manufacturer of instrumentation and software used to enhance and extend the operation and performance of electron microscopes. Gatan›s technologies are used in materials science, electronics, and life sciences to enable electron microscopy workflows – from specimen preparation and manipulation to imaging and analysis. These solutions, which are platform agnostic, include filter systems, cameras, and proprietary software.

With approximately 320 employees globally, Gatan is expected to generate approximately USD 150 million in revenue for full year 2018. It has been a trusted supplier of components to the electron microscopy industry for many years, and adding Gatan’s technologies to Thermo Fisher’s leading electron microscopy portfolio will enhance their customer offering by creating an integrated system that seamlessly connects microscope hardware, software, and accessories. The transaction, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2018, is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Upon completion of the transaction, Gatan will become part of Thermo Fisher’s Analytical Instruments Segment.