JA Mitsui Leasing Acquires Katsumi Global, LLC

JA Mitsui Leasing Acquires Oakmont Capital Services

April 4, 2024

Financial Services

JA Mitsui Leasing, Ltd., through its subsidiary JA Mitsui Leasing USA Holdings, Inc., has acquired 100% of Oakmont Capital Holdings, LLC (dba Oakmont Capital Services), a specialty commercial equipment finance lender based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The acquisition strengthens JAML's North American capabilities by adding Oakmont's small-ticket equipment finance platform, experienced team and technology-enabled lending capability.

Mitsui USA Takes Minority Stake in Capitala Group

October 28, 2019

Financial Services

Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. acquired a minority, non-controlling interest in the management firm of Capitala Group in a strategic partnership announced October 28, 2019. Terms were not disclosed; Capitala's existing management team remains in place while Mitsui USA brings global reach and access to Asian markets to support Capitala's growth and capabilities.

Bain Capital-Led Consortium Acquires Hitachi Metals

October 26, 2022

Manufacturing

A consortium led by Bain Capital Private Equity, together with Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) and Japan Industrial Solutions (JIS), closed a tender offer to acquire Hitachi Metals, Ltd. The investors said they will provide capital and management support to accelerate growth and pursue opportunities in areas such as electric vehicles; Hitachi Metals reported ¥942.7 billion in revenue and about 27,700 employees as of March 2022.

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Acquires Taylor & Martin Enterprises, LLC

April 23, 2024

Transportation

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has acquired all shares of Taylor & Martin Enterprises, LLC, a US-based truck auction business headquartered in Fremont, Nebraska. Mitsui said the acquisition expands its industrial and mobility capabilities in North America, leveraging Taylor & Martin's auction expertise to grow auction sites and services across the US.

Sumitomo Forestry America to Acquire JPI

October 2, 2023

Real Estate

Sumitomo Forestry America, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire JPI's operating platform, with JPI management (CEO Payton Mayes and CFO Mollie Fadule) taking minority stakes. JPI will retain its name and operate autonomously from its headquarters in Irving, Texas, and the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023.

SAS Acquires Kamakura Corporation

June 27, 2022

Data & Analytics

SAS has acquired Honolulu-based Kamakura Corporation to integrate Kamakura’s ALM, credit models and risk-data offerings into SAS’ cloud-ready Viya platform. The deal brings Kamakura’s software, subscription data services and specialist risk team into SAS to strengthen its asset-liability management and balance-sheet risk solutions for banks, insurers and asset managers.