M&A Deal Summary

Nidec Acquires Honda Elesys

On October 30, 2013, Nidec acquired automotive company Honda Elesys from Honda Motor for 500M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Nidec’s 2nd transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Nidec’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Nidec’s 1st transaction in Japan.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-10-30
Target Honda Elesys
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Nidec
Sellers(s) Honda Motor
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 500M USD

Target

Honda Elesys

Yokohama, Japan
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Honda Elesys Company, Ltd. is a provider of automotive electronics.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Nidec

Kyoto, Japan

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Category Company
Founded 1973
Sector Electrical Equipment
Employees758
Revenue 1,918.2B JPY (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Nidec is a manufacturer of electric motors. Nidec Group specializes and handles motor application products based on everything that spins and moves,centering around a motor business that comprises an expansive product line from small precision to supersized motors.These products are used in all kinds of objects and devices around us that are critical to our lives and society. Nidec was founded in 1973 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 27
Sector (Automotive) 2 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 10
Country (Japan) 1 of 4
Year (2013) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-12-28 Jiangsu Kaiyu Auto Appliance

Changzhou, China

Jiangsu Kaiyu Auto Appliance Co., Ltd. is a development, manufacturing and sale of brush motors for EPS systems and automotive fans.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-12-12 China Tex Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Beijing, China

China Tex Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Co. Ltd. engages in Design, Development, Manufacture and Marketing of Switched Reluctance motors and drives.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Honda Motor

Tokyo, Japan

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Category Company
Founded 1946
Sector Automotive
Employees211,374
Revenue 16,907.7B JPY (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Honda Motor's corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Honda Motor's corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Honda Motor is a prominent global manufacturer with a diverse portfolio of products including cars, motorcycles, and power equipment. Honda is renowned for its commitment to innovation and quality, consistently delivering technologically advanced and reliable products. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Honda has achieved notable milestones in areas such as fuel efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability. Honda Motor was founded in 1946 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
Country (Japan) 1 of 1
Year (2013) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-02-14 Ovonic Battery

Troy, Michigan, United States

Ovonic Battery Company Inc. develops and markets NiMH batteries.

Sell $58M
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