Merger • Electronics

Sony Acquires Aiwa Co.

On December 1, 2002, Sony acquired electronics company Aiwa Co.

Acquisition Context
  • This is Sony’s 1st transaction in the Electronics sector.
  • This is Sony’s 1st transaction in Japan.
Investment Fate
  • Aiwa Co. was sold to a strategic buyer in 2006.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date December 1, 2002
Target Aiwa Co.
Sector Electronics
Buyer(s) Sony
Deal Type Merger

Target Company

Aiwa Co.

Japan
Aiwa Co., Ltd. was a Japanese consumer electronics company that produced audio and video equipment. The Company was formed in 1951.
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Buyer

Sony

Tokyo, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1946
Sector Electronics
Employees112,300
Revenue 12.96T JPY (2025)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Sony's corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Entrance to Sony's corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Sony is a global company operating in the fields of electronics, entertainment, and technology. The Company operates across various business segments, including electronics, gaming, music, movies, and financial services, offering a diverse range of high-quality products and services to customers worldwide. Sony was founded in 1946 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 2 of 16
Sector: Electronics 1 of 2
Type: Merger 1 of 1
Country: Japan 1 of 3
Year: 2002 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-04-27 Sony Trans Com

Irvine, California, United States

Sony Trans Com is a producer of IFE systems for commercial aircraft.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-03-03 Sony BMG Music Entertainment

New York, New York, United States

Sony BMG Music Entertainment was a joint venture between the Sony Corporation of America and Bertelsmann AG.

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