Stratasys plans addtional strategic investment in Xaar 3D Ltd.

摘要

Xaar (LON: XAR), a world leader in industrial inkjet technology, announces that Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), has entered into an agreement to purchase shares of Xaar 3D Ltd that will increase Stratasys's stake in Xaar 3D from 15 to 45%, with Xaar plc, through its fully owned subsidiary, Xaar 3D Holdings, having the remaining 55%. In addition, the agreement includes an option for Stratasys to acquire the remaining shares of Xaar 3D. The transaction is subject to Xaar plc shareholder approval. The strategic investment by Stratasys is intended to enable Xaar 3D to accelerate the development of its additive manufacturing solutions based on High Speed Sintering technology. These solutions are designed for end-use parts applications in low-to-medium production volumes, primarily in the industrial segment.