M&A Deal Summary

Casio Computer Acquires Ripplex

On July 12, 2016, Casio Computer acquired internet software and services company Ripplex from T Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Casio Computer’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Casio Computer’s 1st transaction in Japan.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-07-12
Target Ripplex
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Casio Computer
Sellers(s) T Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Ripplex

Tokyo, Japan
Ripplex is a company that develops and provides services such as photo management apps. Ripplex was founded in 2006 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Casio Computer

Tokyo, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1946
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees8,801
Revenue 261.8B JPY (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Casio Computer develops, produces, and sells consumer, system equipment, and other products. It offers timepieces, electronic dictionaries, calculators, label printers, electronic musical instruments, handheld terminals, cash registers, management support systems, data projectors, formed parts, and mold products. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Japan M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2016 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

T Capital Partners

Tokyo, Japan

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1991
PE ASSETS 220.0B JPY
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

T Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on buyout and venture transactions in Japan. Within buyouts, the Firm looks to acquire controlling interests in established mid-cap companies with steady growth and strong market positions. T Capital will consider opportunities in a variety of sectors and generally partners with management when pursuing transactions. T Capital Partners was formed in 1991 and is based in Tokyo.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 15
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 7 of 11
Country: Japan M&A 10 of 15
Year: 2016 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-11-01 Leyon Consulting

Tokyo, Japan

Leyon Consulting is a provider of interior repair service for residential and commercial estate. Leyon Consulting was founded in 2002 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-07 Ropia

Aichi, Japan

Ropia is a manufacturer of chilled desserts and distributes them to convenience stores and supermarkets throughout Japan. It is also engaged in planning and development of new desserts. Ropia was founded in 2008 and is based in Aichi, Japan.

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