Kyocera today said it is acquiring Showa Optronics from NEC Corporation for an undisclosed amount.
Through the acquisition, Kyocera will own 93.53% of Showa Optronics’s shares. Showa Optronics will operate as a subsidiary of Kyocera starting June 1 under the name Kyocera Showa Optronics.
Showa Optronics manufactures semiconductors and medical equipment for DNA analysis using ultra-high precision lens polishing, high-proof and low-loss film formation.
Kyocera will begin to offer optical components by expanding its product offerings in the laser market through the acquisition.
