M&A Deal Summary

Sato Acquires Argox Information Co.

On December 16, 2011, Sato acquired technology hardware company Argox Information Co.

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sato’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Sato’s 1st transaction in Taiwan.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-12-16
Target Argox Information Co.
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Sato
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Argox Information Co.

New Taipei City, Taiwan
Argox Information Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of barcode printers, barcode scanners, and portable terminals.

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Buyer

Sato

Tokyo, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1940
Sector Business Services
Employees5,986
Revenue 154.8B JPY (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Sato is a provider of integrated Automatic Identification and Data Collection solutions that leverage barcode and RFID technologies. SATO manufactures innovative, reliable auto-identification systems and offers complete solutions to businesses by integrating hardware, software, consumables, and maintenance services. Sato was founded in 1940 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.


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Overall 1 of 5
Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 4
Country: Taiwan M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 1
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