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Oclaro Buying Opnext

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SAN JOSE and FREMONT, Calif., March 27, 2012 — Optical communications and laser solutions provider Oclaro Inc. is buying optical modules and components maker Opnext Inc. in an all-stock transaction, the companies announced Monday. The transaction will make the combined company the largest supplier of laser diodes for industrial and consumer applications. Under the agreement, Opnext shareholders will receive 0.42 shares of Oclaro stock for each share of Opnext stock, giving them an ownership stake of 42 percent in the new company. The combined company will be led by Oclaro Chairman and CEO Alain Couder, who will retain the same...Read full article

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