Kawakin Holdings Acquires Dynamic Isolation Systems
April 28, 2016
Kawakin Holdings Company (TSE: 5614), a Japanese manufacturer of materials and construction products, has acquired 100% of Dynamic Isolation Systems (DIS), a US-based maker of engineered seismic isolation components. Cascadia Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to DIS; the majority shareholder Tom Foley sold the business in the transaction.
- Buyers
- Kawakin Holdings Company
- Targets
- Dynamic Isolation Systems
- Sellers
- Tom Foley (majority shareholder)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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