Stratasys and Nano Dimension call off MarkForged acquisition
Stratasys and Nano Dimension have mutually agreed to cancel the 42.5 million USD acquisition of MarkForged. According to Stratasys, the decision comes after realizing that the regulatory process would take much longer and cost more than expected. Both companies now believe the required approvals won't happen anytime soon, prompting them to scrap the deal entirely.
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Background
Earlier this year, Stratasys and Nano Dimension agreed to an all-cash transaction worth 42.5 million USD that would allow Stratasys to acquire MarkForged from Nano Dimension.
Details
According to Stratasys, the original plan was subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals expected by the end of the year. However, by November, both parties concluded that these regulatory hurdles were unlikely to be cleared by the start of 2027. Under the original deal, Stratasys was set to purchase MarkForged's polymer, composite, and metal extrusion portfolio, while Nano Dimension would retain the metal binder jetting line that MarkForged previously acquired from Digital Metal.
Impact
Stratasys stated that the termination does not change the strength or direction of its standalone business, allowing the company to move forward with greater focus and flexibility. Meanwhile, with Nano Dimension exploring pivots away from the additive manufacturing industry, the future of MarkForged remains unclear.
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