(Reuters) – Coherent Inc said on Wednesday optical fiber firm Lumentum Holdings Inc had raised its offer for the company to $6.9 billion following a three-way takeover battle for the laser firm.<\/p>\n
Under its new bid, Coherent shareholders will receive $220 in cash and 0.61 Lumentum shares for each share held.<\/p>\n
Coherent agreed to a $5.7 billion deal with Lumentum in January, attracting other bidders looking to grow their share of a market set to benefit from the rising adoption of 5G and consumer electronics.<\/p>\n
The Wall Street Journal reported late on Wednesday that optical components maker II-VI Inc submitted a new takeover offer for Coherent worth roughly $7 billion, or around $285 a share.<\/p>\n
Last month, MKS Instruments offered $6 billion, followed by a $6.4 billion bid by II-VI.<\/p>\n
Ever since, Lumentum and II-VI have engaged in a bidding war, making at least two counter offers each by sweetening the cash component.<\/p>\n
Lumentum also said private-equity firm Silver Lake would make a $1 billion equity investment in the combined company.<\/p>\n
II-VI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.<\/p>\n