AMETEK said it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of FARO Technologies common stock for $44 per share in cash, a premium of about 40% to FARO's closing price on May 5, 2025.

8-KOther EventsFiled May 8, 2025Period of report May 6, 2025Summary published (UTC) Oct 15, 2026

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AMETEK said it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of FARO Technologies common stock for $44 per share in cash, a premium of about 40% to FARO's closing price on May 5, 2025.
The company said the transaction values FARO at an enterprise value of about $920 million. It said the boards of both companies unanimously approved the deal.
AMETEK said closing is subject to customary closing conditions, including FARO shareholder approval and applicable regulatory approvals. It expects the transaction to be completed in the second half of 2025.
The company said FARO, a leading provider of 3D measurement and imaging solutions with annual sales of approximately $340 million, is a strategic fit with its Ultra Precision Technologies division and complements its existing Creaform business.

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AMETEK to Acquire FARO Technologies

AMETEK said it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of FARO Technologies common stock for $44 per share in cash, a premium of about 40% to FARO's closing price on May 5, 2025.

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FARO enterprise value of about $920 million

The company said the transaction values FARO at an enterprise value of about $920 million. It said the boards of both companies unanimously approved the deal.

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Closing conditions and expected timing

AMETEK said closing is subject to customary closing conditions, including FARO shareholder approval and applicable regulatory approvals. It expects the transaction to be completed in the second half of 2025.

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FARO business overview and link to Ultra Precision Technologies

The company said FARO, a leading provider of 3D measurement and imaging solutions with annual sales of approximately $340 million, is a strategic fit with its Ultra Precision Technologies division and complements its existing Creaform business.

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