Showa Denko - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Showa Denko M&A Summary

Showa Denko has acquired 8 companies of its own. A total of 1 acquisition came from private equity firms.

Showa Denko has acquired in 5 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include chemicals (38%) and semiconductors (25%).

Showa Denko Ownership

Who owns Showa Denko?

Showa Denko is owned by Showa Denko K.K.. It was acquired on January 3, 2020.

Showa Denko Business Overview

Where is Showa Denko headquartered?

Showa Denko is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

What is Showa Denko’s revenue?

Showa Denko disclosed revenue of 681,025M JPY for 2019 and 669,234M JPY for 2018.

How many employees does Showa Denko have?

Showa Denko has 6,872 employees.

What sector is Showa Denko in?

Showa Denko is a chemicals company.

When was Showa Denko founded?

Showa Denko was founded in 1962.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity8
    • M&A Buy Activity8
  • Total Sectors Invested 5
  • Total Countries Invested 5
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 5

Showa Denko

Showa Denko Materials Co. Ltd.

Grantokyo South Tower 1-9-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo, 100-6606
Japan,
+81 3 5533 7000
www.mc.showadenko.com

Showa Denko is a manufacturer of functional chemical materials/products creating solutions to the challenges facing its customers and society as a one-stop, advanced materials partner. Showa Denko was founded in 1962 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 8 - - - - - 8
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  8

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
ISOLITE GmbH 2017-05-02 - Add-on Acquisition
Ludwigshafen, Germany · www.isolite.de
Fiamm Batterie S.r.l. 2016-11-28 - Divestiture
Montecchio Maggiore, Italy
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals - Electrical Insulating Varnish Business 2016-02-29 - Divestiture
, Japan
Taiwan First Li-Bond Co. Ltd. 2015-04-08 - Stake Purchase
Chiayi County, Taiwan · www.libond.com.tw
CSB Battery Co. Ltd. 2015-01-19 - Stake Purchase
Taipei City, Taiwan · www.csb-battery.com
Nitto Electronics Kyushu Corp. 2012-03-30 - Divestiture
Saga, Japan
Nitto Denko Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 2012-03-30 - Divestiture
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Hitachi Chemical Filtec, Inc. 1996-01-01 - Joint Venture
Tokyo, Japan · www.hc-filtec.co.jp
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Chemicals 3 (38%) - - -
Semiconductors 2 (25%) - - -
Automotive 1 (13%) - - -
Electrical Equipment 1 (13%) - - -
Packaging 1 (13%) - - -
Total 8 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
Japan 3 - - -
Taiwan 2 - - -
Germany 1 - - -
Italy 1 - - -
Malaysia 1 - - -
Domestic 3 (38%) - - -
Cross-border 5 (63%) - - -
Total 8 - - -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
13%
1 (13%)
Strategic(s)
50%
4 (50%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Chemicals

Revenue

681,025   2% 2019
669,234   21% 2018
554,144   2% 2017
546,468   2016
(millions of JPY) Show More Show Less

Employees

6,872

Established

1962

Former Name

Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd.

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