Press Releases

Vancouver, BC, July 15, 2021 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading developer and supplier of optical measurement technologies and systems, is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) with MKS Instruments, Inc. (“MKS”). Under the Arrangement, MKS, through its wholly-owned subsidiary 1302998 B.C. Ltd. (“B.C. Ltd.”), has acquired all of the issued and

Vancouver, BC, July 5, 2021 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading developer and supplier of optical measurement technologies and systems, is pleased to announce that it has obtained a final order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia approving the previously announced plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) with MKS Instruments, Inc. (“MKS”), pursuant to which MKS, through its wholly-owned subsidiary 1302998

Vancouver, BC, June 29, 2021 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading developer and supplier of optical measurement technologies and systems, is pleased to announce that its Securityholders (as defined below) approved the acquisition of Photon Control by MKS Instruments, Inc. (the “Transaction”) by way of plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) at the annual general meeting of Photon Control shareholders (the “Shareholders”)

Vancouver, BC, June 1, 2021 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading developer and supplier of optical measurement technologies and systems, is pleased to announce it has mailed and filed a management information circular and related meeting materials (the “Meeting Materials”) for its annual general meeting of shareholders and special meeting (the “Meeting”) of Securityholders (as defined below) to be held June

 — All Cash Transaction Values the Company at approximately $387 million — Vancouver, BC, May 10, 2021 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading manufacturer of fiber optic measurement solutions, announced today that it has entered into an arrangement agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) with MKS Instruments, Inc. (“MKS”) (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of instruments, systems, subsystems and process control solutions based in

Vancouver, BC, April 28, 2021 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading manufacturer of fiber optic measurement solutions, will release its 2021 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 7:00 am Eastern Time. Nigel Hunton, Chief Executive Officer, and Damian Towns, Chief Financial Officer, will host an earnings conference call on the same day (Tuesday, May 11, 2021) at 11:00

Vancouver, BC, March 29, 2021 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading manufacturer of fiber optic measurement solutions, is pleased to announce its recent acquired business, Micronor LLC (“Micronor”), was recognized for its critical contribution to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (“ITER”), one of the most ambitious energy projects in the world today. The project aims to demonstrate magnetic fusion as a

Vancouver, BC, March 18, 2021 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading manufacturer of fiber optic measurement solutions to the semiconductor industry, is pleased to announce its financial results (in Canadian dollars) for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2020. Highlights for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020 were as follows: Record annual revenue of $64.7

Vancouver, BC, March 11, 2021 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading manufacturer of fiber optic measurement solutions, is pleased to announce that the Company is scheduled to participate in the 33rd Annual Roth Investor Conference being held virtually from March 15th to March 17th, 2021. Nigel Hunton, Chief Executive Officer and Damian Towns, Chief Financial Officer, will be conducting one-on-one meetings with

Vancouver, BC, February 24, 2021 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading manufacturer of fiber optic measurement solutions, will release its 2020 fourth quarter and full year financial results on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 7:00 am Eastern Time. Nigel Hunton, Chief Executive Officer, and Damian Towns, Chief Financial Officer, will host an earnings conference call on the same day (Thursday, March 18,

Vancouver, BC, November 5, 2020 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading manufacturer of fiber optic measurement solutions to the semiconductor industry, is pleased to announce its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. Highlights for the third quarter 2020 were as follows: Revenue of $16.3 million (Q319: $8.7m) and record year-to-date revenue of $49.7 million (2019:

Photon Control Inc., a leading manufacturer of fiber optic measurement solutions, will release its 2020 third quarter financial results on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 7:00 am Eastern Time.

Vancouver, BC, September 16, 2020 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading manufacturer of fiber optic measurement solutions, is pleased to announce it has entered into a distribution agreement with a leading Korean distributor, Woowon Technology Co., Ltd (“Woowon”). This agreement provides Photon Control with a proven partner in Korea, the second largest semiconductor market in the world accounting for over 20%

Vancouver, BC, August 6, 2020 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading manufacturer of fiber optic measurement solutions to the semiconductor industry, is pleased to announce its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. Q2 2020 Highlights: Revenue of $16.1 million versus $7.1 million in Q219 Earnings before finance income, accretion expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and

Vancouver, BC, July 22, 2020 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading manufacturer of fiber optic measurement solutions, will release its 2020 second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 7:00 am Eastern Time. Nigel Hunton, Chief Executive Officer, and Damian Towns, Chief Financial Officer, will host an earnings conference call on the same day (Thursday, August 6, 2020) at 11:00

Vancouver, BC, July 20, 2020 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading manufacturer of fiber optic measurement solutions, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Fisens GmbH (“FiSens”) via an exclusive worldwide license and distribution agreement for Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensor solutions in the semiconductor industry and a non-exclusive distribution license outside the semiconductor industry. This agreement gives Photon Control

Photon Control Announces Results of Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Vancouver, BC, June 16, 2020 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading developer and supplier of optical measurement technologies and systems, is pleased to announce the results from its annual general meeting of shareholders (the “Shareholders”) held on June 16, 2020 (the “AGM”).  On a vote of the Shareholders by ballot, each of the

Photon Control Updates Micronor Asset Acquisition Builds on strategy to broaden and diversify Photon Control into multiple sectors and customers. Expands addressable market through the addition of new products.  Vancouver, BC, May 20, 2020 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading developer and supplier of optical measurement technologies and systems, is pleased to provide an update on the acquisition of Micronor Inc’s.

Photon Control Announces Appointment of New CFO Vancouver, BC, May 12, 2020 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading developer and supplier of optical measurement technologies and systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Damian Towns as its Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and Corporate Secretary, effective May 13, 2020.  He will be based out of Photon Control’s global headquarters in Richmond,

Vancouver, BC, May 6, 2020 – Photon Control Inc. (“Photon Control” or the “Company”) (TSX: PHO), a leading developer and supplier of optical measurement technologies and systems, has reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2020. First Quarter Highlights: Record financial results: Revenue of $17.3 million for Q1 2020 versus $8.9 million for Q4 2019; Earnings before finance income, accretion expense, income taxes, depreciation,