Brooks Automation to Purchase Crossing Automation for $63M

Brooks Automation, Inc.

announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Crossing Automation Inc. ("Crossing").   Crossing, based in Fremont, California, provides automation products primarily to global Semiconductor Front End markets. The cash purchase price is $63 million, subject to adjustment for actual working capital at closing. The Company expects to complete the acquisition by the end of this month upon satisfaction of customary closing conditions.