Laser company is evaluating Lumentum's latest offer, with deadline of March 24 set.

Lumentum given until March 22 to respond as II-VI’s latest cash-plus-stock offer is deemed ‘superior’.

Latest bid now includes $1 billion in support from investor Silver Lake.

Industry group SEMI predicts three straight years of record-breaking sales, with spending expected to top $80BN in 2022.

Latest move in the ongoing merger saga gives Lumentum until March 17 to respond to ‘superior’ offer.

Lidar technology developers raise a combined $860 million as they finalize stock market transitions.

First close of its Series C round, co-led by Smile Invest and existing investor Innovation Industries.

Lumentum had been given March 11 deadline to revise its proposal as bidding war escalates. * see March 10 update

...while Active Silicon is acquired by fellow UK company Solid State for £6.3 million.

UK-based metrology company provides a variety of optical encoders, spectroscopy tools, and additive manufacturing equipment.

David Hall says dismissal of both him and wife Marta from lead roles suggests “internal power grab” at the lidar company.

Virtual AGM reports improved levels of industrial laser demand and further streamlining of manufacturing.