Leuven, October 21st, 2009 – Metris has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of NIKON CORPORATION (through NIMD SPRL) as a result of the squeeze-out public bid whereby all shares and warrants that were not tendered, were transferred to NIMD SPRL by operation of law on October 16, 2009. In addition, Metris’ shares were delisted from NYSE Euronext Brussels as from October 19, 2009.
Bart Van Coppenolle, the CEO and founder of Metris, comments: “Now part of the NIKON group, we look forward to further strengthening our investment in future product development and customer support, leveraging the strength of a strong international technology group with an excellent brand and a strong balance sheet. I would like to express our gratitude to Metris’ shareholders who have supported us over the years, allowing Metris to become the leading technology company in the micro metrology segment. We also look forward to working closely with our new colleagues, customers and suppliers within this enlarged group. We will continue to deliver the most innovative and reliable products and services to our global customers and business partners."
About METRIS N.V.
Metris designs, develops and markets a unique range of 3D hardware and software inspection systems servicing design and manufacturing industries. The company’s reliable and innovative metrology solutions cover the full range of measurement volumes required by automotive and aerospace customers, in both fixed and portable configurations and with optical and touch sensors. Further details are available at www.metris.com .
For further information please contact:
Renaat Van Cauter
Director Marketing Communications
Tel: +32 16 74 01 00 – Mobile: +32 486 64 24 33
E-mail: renaat.vancauter@metris.com
About NIKON CORPORATION
NIKON CORPORATION was established in Japan in 1917 and is a pioneer of optical technology. Nikon commands a high global standing in the manufacture and sale of camera-related products, such as digital cameras, as well as binoculars and other optical products for consumers, such as ophthalmic lenses. These items complement Nikon’s diverse array of industrial precision equipment that includes semiconductor-related equipment, IC and LCD steppers and scanners, microscopes and measuring instruments.
Additional information about NIKON CORPORATION is available at http://nikon.com/ .
