Advantest's collaborations with these probe-card manufacturers are crucial as wafer-level testing becomes more significant in semiconductor production. The partnerships are designed to ensure customers have access to multiple probe-card suppliers and to facilitate technical collaboration for high-performance testing solutions. Advantest, founded in Tokyo in 1954, is a global leader in automatic test equipment and is committed to sustainable practices and social responsibility. Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor for these transactions.
Key takeaways:
- Advantest Corporation has formed strategic partnerships with Technoprobe and FormFactor through small minority investments to advance technology development.
- The partnerships involve collaboration in technology and printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing, but Advantest will not take board seats or have governance roles in either company.
- Advantest's investments aim to support the semiconductor supply chain and ensure access to multiple probe-card suppliers for high-performance testing solutions.
- Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor to Advantest in these transactions.