NL Nanosemiconductor Acquires Zia Laser
NL Nanosemiconductor GmBH, a leader in the commercialization of
Quantum Dot technology for semiconductor lasers, announced today it
has acquired Zia Laser Inc, a leading innovator and manufacturer of
Quantum Dot semiconductor lasers. The transaction has closed as both
companies have secured board and investor approval for the deal.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
"Today we see the clear potential of Quantum Dot lasers to enable
optical interconnect and optical clock technology. This solution will
open markets for III-V-based optoelectronics to a large audience
moving forward," said Jurgen Kurb, CEO of NL Nanosemiconductor. "In
addition, applications such as optical imaging and medical treatment
will benefit from specific features of Quantum Dot technology,
particularly the broad gain spectrum and unique wavelength range of
1.1 - 1.3 micron.
"The integration of these two leading companies, with their
emerging product portfolios and intellectual property, will provide
our shareholders with a strong ROI. Our respective technologies drive
fundamental performance improvements of semiconductors by delivering
lasers for inter-chip and intra-chip timing and signal distribution.
This new entity is a powerful blend of our patented technologies,
providing our customers with the critical building blocks to spawn a
new era of laser driven silicon computer chips," added Kurb.
In the transaction, Bowen Advisors provided strategic advisory
services for Zia Laser's board.
About NL Nanosemiconductor
NL Nanosemiconductor Germany is a supplier of epitaxial wafers
with Quantum Dots grown by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and high power
laser modules, as well as broad-band and modelocked lasers. The
company's long term development focus is to drive performance
improvements of semiconductors by delivering lasers for inter-chip and
intra-chip timing and signal distribution. Web site:
www.nanosemiconductor.com.
About Zia Laser
Zia Laser is a leading innovator and manufacturer of Quantum Dot
semiconductor lasers. The company, headquartered in Albuquerque, New
Mexico, spun off from the renowned Center for High Technology
Materials at the University of New Mexico in June 2001. Investors
include Prism Venture Partners, RWI Ventures, Harris and Harris Group
and Venrock Associates. Web site: www.zialaser.com.
About Bowen Advisors
Bowen Advisors is a mergers and acquisitions advisor focused
exclusively on the communications technology market. We combine deep
domain expertise in the sector gained from "line" experience holding
senior management positions at communications technology companies
blended with extensive transaction experience. Bowen Advisors'
combination of singular focus and field proven expertise in finance
and direct operations sets us apart. Our clients find our approach
unique and critically valuable as they explore ways to maximize their
growth potential and create value for their shareholders. Bowen
Advisors was incorporated in 2002 and has its principle offices in
Boston and San Francisco. Web site: www.bowenadvisors.com.