Add-on Acquisition • Retail

Yellow Hat Acquires Y’s Road

On December 25, 2024, Yellow Hat acquired retailer Y’s Road from Daiwa PI Partners

Acquisition Context
  • This is Yellow Hat’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Yellow Hat’s 1st transaction in Japan.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date December 25, 2024
Target Y’s Road
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Yellow Hat
Sellers(s) Daiwa PI Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Y’s Road

Tokyo, Japan
Y’s Road is a bicycle retail company that sells road bikes, mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and related cycling equipment and apparel. The Company also provides maintenance, fitting, and repair services, serving recreational cyclists, competitive riders, and commuting customers through specialized bicycle stores across Japan. Y’s Road is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Yellow Hat

Tokyo, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1961
Sector Retail
Employees4,183
Revenue 154.1B JPY (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Yellow Hat is an automotive retail company that sells and installs a wide range of car and motorcycle products and provides related services. The Company’s offerings include tires and wheels, automotive accessories, oil and chemical products, and car maintenance services such as tire fitting, oil changes, inspections, and bodywork through a nationwide network of stores serving individual vehicle owners and motorists. Yellow Hat was founded in 1961 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Retail 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 1
Country: Japan 1 of 1
Year: 2024 1 of 1

Seller Profile 1

DESCRIPTION

Daiwa PI Partners is a private investment firm focused on debt/real estate investments, private equity, and venture opportunities in Taiwan and South Korea. Within its private equity practice, Daiwa seeks to partner with mid-sized Japanese companies looking for help with increasing sales, improving efficiency, and enhancing business management. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, business services, infrastructure, retail, and technology. Daiwa PI Partners is based in Tokyo.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Retail 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 3 of 3
Country: Japan 3 of 3
Year: 2024 3 of 3
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-11-07 Hakusan

Kanazawa City, Japan

Hakusan is a manufacturer of communication products. Hakusan was founded in 1947 and is based in Kanazawa City, Japan.

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