M&A Deal Summary

Key Safety Systems Acquires Takata

On November 21, 2017, Key Safety Systems acquired automotive company Takata for 1.6B USD

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

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-11-21
Target Takata
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Key Safety Systems
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 1.6B USD
Advisor(s) PwC Corporate Finance LLC
Lazard Ltd. (Financial)
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Weil Gotshal & Manges (Legal)

Target

Takata

Tokyo, Japan
Takata Corp. is a manufacturer and seller of automotive safety systems and products for automakers. Takata was founded in 1933 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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Buyer

Key Safety Systems

Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States
Category Company
Founded 1987
Sector Automotive
Revenue 1.0B USD (2012)
DESCRIPTION

Key Safety Systems is a supplier of automotive safety restraint systems and components. KSS supplies a broad range of safety products including airbag components and systems; seat belts; steering wheels; and position and movement sensors. Key Safety Systems was founded in 1987 and is based in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Automotive) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
Country (Japan) 1 of 1
Year (2017) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-26 ImageNext

Seongnam, South Korea

ImageNext Co., Ltd. is a systems development company in the field of automotive electronics, providing advanced image processing solutions that enhance driver safety and convenience. ImageNext Co., Ltd. was founded in 2007 and is based in Seongnam, South Korea.

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