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8-K ·Filed Oct 19, 2026

MKSI

MKS INC
BULLISH
Impact 6/10
Horizonmonths Processed8d 18h ago SEC0001193125-26-424709
8-K context-dependent: Items 8.01
Actionable Insight ▲ Bullish

Monitor regulatory approvals and closing conditions through Q2 2027; the sale strengthens MKS's balance sheet and focuses the company on core semiconductor and electronics markets.

DirectionBullish
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths
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Executive Summary

MKS Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Ophir Optics business to TTM Technologies, Inc. for $650 million in cash, representing an estimated multiple of over 18x projected FY 2026 Adjusted EBITDA. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2027 and will strengthen MKS's balance sheet while retaining the Ophir Instruments laser characterization business.

Key Facts

  • MKS sells Ophir Optics to TTM for $650 million all-cash
  • Purchase price represents over 18x projected FY 2026 Adjusted EBITDA
  • Transaction expected to close in Q2 2027
  • Ophir Instruments laser characterization business retained
  • J.P. Morgan Securities serving as exclusive financial advisor

Financial Impact

$650 million all-cash sale of Ophir Optics business

cashbalance sheetrevenue mix

Risk Factors

  • Transaction subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions
  • Potential failure to meet closing conditions or realize expected benefits

Investment Themes

Industrials & Manufacturing

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001193125-26-424709
Document: mksi-ex99_1.htm0001193125-26-424709
Document: 0001193125-26-424709-index-headers.html0001193125-26-424709
Document: 0001193125-26-424709-index.html0001193125-26-424709
Document: 0001193125-26-424709.txt0001193125-26-424709
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Report published Oct 19, 2026