NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trymax Semiconductor Equipment BV (Trymax), a global leader in
plasma-based equipment and solutions for semiconductor manufacturers, is
pleased to announce NIBC Bank as a new strategic financial partner. This
partnership will enable Trymax to accelerate new technology developments
and scale up its manufacturing capacity. The Dutch merchant bank is
providing growth capital via a minority equity position next to the
management shareholders.

Over the last years, Trymax succeeded to significantly grow its revenue
and gain market share in the plasma-based equipment market. Trymax
decided to join forces with NIBC Bank to support its growth strategy.
The partnership also provides financial robustness in this capital
intensive industry.

Leo Meijer, CEO and co-founder of Trymax, “In the last 10 years, Trymax
grew from a small to a solid medium-sized company with global offices
and multiple large customers around the globe. To take the company to
the next level and achieve our growth ambition, we are happy to join
forces with NIBC Bank to strengthen our company. We share a common
ambition, vision and similar values”.

Frans van der Harst, Managing Director NIBC Mezzanine & Equity Partners,
“With mezzanine and equity solutions we support successful companies in
realizing their growth ambitions. We believe in the strategy and
management team of Trymax and are looking forward to support this
entrepreneurial company to reach the next level. The investment in
Trymax underscores NIBC’s commitment to the Technology Sector and more
specifically High-Tech Industry”.

The partnership between the companies is effective since March 15th,
2019 and has been a collaboration involving Trymax, NIBC Bank, and
Oreijs Capital & Management.

About Trymax Semiconductor Equipment BV:

Trymax’s core business is to support semiconductor manufacturers through
the world with innovative plasma-based solutions for photo resist
removal, surface cleaning, as well as isotropic etch, that are used in
the fabrication of integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices.
Trymax is a privately held company headquartered in Nijmegen, The
Netherlands. Trymax operates regional offices in China (Suzhou) and
Italy (Milan). Learn more at www.trymax-semiconductor.com.

About NIBC Bank:

NIBC is an enterprising bank focused on our clients’ most decisive
moments. From our offices in The Hague, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London and
Brussels, NIBC serves around 600 mid-market businesses and more than
400,000 retail clients through a portfolio of client-focused products
and services. Through the Investment Department, NIBC Mezzanine & Equity
Partners, NIBC supports entrepreneurs with a proven track record by
providing risk-bearing capital.
www.nibc.com

Contacts

Yann Guillou
Global Marketing & Sales Director
+31 24 350
08 09
Yann.guillou@trymax-semiconductor.com