Article: Applied Materials to Expand Nanomanufacturing Technology Solutions With Acquisition of Applied Films.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. & LONGMONT, Colo. -- Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) and Applied Films Corporation (Nasdaq:AFCO) today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for Applied Materials to acquire Applied Films. Applied Films is a leading supplier of thin film deposition equipment used in manufacturing flat panel displays (FPDs), solar cells, flexible electronics and energy-efficient glass. This acquisition will complement Applied Materials' thin film nanomanufacturing technology(TM) capabilities and provide Applied Materials with an opportunity to expand into growing new markets.

Under the terms of the agreement approved by both boards of ...

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