Key developments of 2021
2 December 2021
Some of the most-viewed and industry-shaping stories of 2021
Some of the most-viewed and industry-shaping stories of 2021
MKS Instruments
Update: II-VI wins Coherent bidding war
26 March 2021
II-VI Incorporated is to acquire Coherent for approximately $7.01bn.
Coherent bidding war continues with $6.64bn offer from II-VI
12 March 2021
The ongoing bidding war for Coherent between Lumentum, II-VI, and MKS Instruments continues to develop.
II-VI makes $6.4bn Coherent bid
12 February 2021
The race to acquire Coherent has taken another turn as II-VI announced that it too has made an offer for the laser technology firm.
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Jeff Heynen explains why fibre deployment will show no signs of slowing in 2022
