SEATTLE, July 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Precision, a provider of advanced automated metrology, inspection, imaging and analysis equipment for the semiconductor and life sciences industries, today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO) of shares of Applied Precision, Inc. common stock. All shares of common stock to be sold will be offered by the company, while the number of shares to be offered and the price range of the proposed IPO have not yet been determined.
The underwriters of the offering will be CIBC World Markets Corp., as sole book-running manager, and Cowen and Company and Canaccord Adams Inc. as co-managers. The offering will only be made by means of a prospectus. When available, a copy of the preliminary prospectus may be obtained from CIBC World Markets Corp. by email at useprospectus@us.cibc.com or by calling 212-667-7200 or 866-895-5637 and faxing 212-667-6303.
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Applied Precision
Applied Precision is a provider of advanced automated metrology, inspection, imaging and analysis equipment for the semiconductor and life sciences industries. Applied Precision is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington and has sales and service centers in both Europe and Asia. More information about Applied Precision is available at: www.appliedprecision.com .
Applied PrecisionCONTACT: Steve Reichenbach of Applied Precision, +1-425-657-1280, or fax,+1-425-657-1281, or sreichenbach@api.com
Web site: http://www.appliedprecision.com/
