Japan M&A Transactions

Archeda uses satellite data to develop and provide monitoring and analysis tools for carbon credits. The carbon credit system enables companies and other entities to buy and sell greenhouse gas-reduction outcomes (reduced or sequestered volumes) as emissions-allowance credits. Archeda is based in Tokyo.

Mitsubishi Electric
Company
Electrical Equipment
Tokyo, Japan
www.mitsubishielectric.com

Nippon A&L is a supplier with advanced technology in SBR latex used as anode binders for lithium-ion batteries (LiB), for which demand is expanding due to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Nippon A&L is based in Osaka, Japan.

Sojitz
Company
Business Services
Tokyo, Japan
www.sojitz.com

Luluarq is a company engaged in the operation of capsule toy specialty stores and amusement facilities. Its services include operation, planning, and development of amusement facilities; operation, planning, and development of capsule toy stores. Luluarq was formed in 1968 and is based in Fukuoka City, Japan.

Orix
Company
Financial Services
Tokyo, Japan
www.orix.co.jp

LinqMed is advancing multiple clinical trial pipelines using QST's patented technology for the exclusive rights to mass produce and stabilize the radioactive isotope copper-64 (64Cu). LinqMed was formed in 2022 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Nomura Holdings
Company
Financial Services
Tokyo, Japan
www.nomura.com

Beams is a laser equipment Importer and Distributor. Beams was founded in 1996 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Marubeni
Company
Diversified
Tokyo, Japan
www.marubeni.com

Tokyo Beta offers a unique, convenient, and affordable rental housing option portfolio, primarily consisting of two-story, wooden-structured detached houses with shared spaces, including kitchens and bathrooms. The majority of the properties are strategically located near public transportation, providing easy access to major business hubs and educational institutions. Tokyo Beta is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Warburg Pincus
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.warburgpincus.com

Lone Star Funds
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Dallas, Texas
www.lonestarfunds.com

OS Electronics distributes electronic components and semiconductors and also offers electronic circuit design functions for the Japanese and ASEAN markets. OS Electronics was founded in 1963 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Marubeni
Company
Diversified
Tokyo, Japan
www.marubeni.com

Dipsol supplies surface treatment and plating solutions and services primarily for the automotive and other industrial applications. Dipsol is headquartered in Tokyo.

Quaker Chemical
Company
Chemicals
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
www.quakerchem.com

Acu is engaged in IT consulting and system development for the life insurance industry. The company specializes in system construction and consulting for life insurance operations. By specializing in the life insurance business, it meets the diverse needs of life insurance companies by bringing knowledge of development infrastructure and middleware. Acu is based in Tokyo.

IST-Software
Company
Internet Software and Services
Tokyo, Japan
www.ist-software.co.jp

KM Aluminum is a manufacturer of aluminum products for semiconductor industry. KM Aluminum is based in Omuta, Japan.

Marumae
Company
Manufacturing
Izumi, Japan
www.marumae.com

Japan Industrial Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Tokyo, Japan
www.jipinc.com

CMIC is a contract research organization (CRO) that provides comprehensive end-to-end services across clinical trial phases and therapeutic areas. It partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to help develop medicines and bring them to the market faster and more efficiently. CMIC was formed in 1992 and is based in Minato-ku, Japan.

The Blackstone Group
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.blackstone.com

Mizuho's Global Custody and Related Businesses provide institutional investors with innovative and highly customized securities custody services, designed specifically for securities investments outside Japan. Mizuho's Global Custody and Related Businesses is based in Tokyo, Japan.

State Street
Company
Financial Services
Boston, Massachusetts
www.statestreet.com

Mizuho Financial Group
Company
Financial Services
Tokyo, Japan
www.mizuho-fg.co.jp

Remow is a global distributor of Japanese media content that operates Shueisha (which specializes in the global distribution of Japanese media content, particularly anime). It operates a production business (development and production of Japanese video content), a distribution business (sales to domestic and global broadcasting/streaming companies), and IP producing business (maximizing the value of IP through licensing such as merchandise). Remow is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Sumitomo Metal Mining
Company
Metals/Mining
Tokyo, Japan
www.smm.co.jp

FICT engages in development, design, manufacturing, sales, maintenance of electronic and optical interconnect products for electronic devices and also provides Consulting services on electronic and optical interconnect products for electronic devices. FICT is based in Nagano, Japan.

MBK Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Hong Kong, China
www.mbkpartnerslp.com

FormFactor, Inc.
Company
Semiconductors
Livermore, California
www.formfactor.com

Advantage Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Singapore, Japan
www.advantagepartners.com
Advisor: BDA Partners

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma is a research-driven pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and marketing of globally competitive pharmaceutical products focused on the field of autoimmune disease, diabetes and kidney disease, and CNS disease. Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma was founded in 1933 and is based in Osaka, Japan.

Bain Capital Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Boston, Massachusetts
www.baincapitalprivateequity.com
Advisors: Mori Hamada & Matsumoto , Ropes & Gray , BofA Securities , Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley

Mitsubishi Chemical
Company
Chemicals
Tokyo, Japan
www.mitsubishichem-hd.co.jp

Damdam offers a comprehensive range of plant-based skincare products, including cleansers, moisturizers, and special treatments. Damdam is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Silas Capital
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
New York, New York
www.silascapital.com