Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.) Acquires 87.5% of Affiliated Financial Corporation and BayQuest Capital Corporation

Ambac Financial Group Acquires 60% Stake in Beat Capital Partners for $282M

June 6, 2024

Insurance

Ambac Financial Group has agreed to acquire a 60% controlling interest in London-based Beat Capital Partners for approximately $282 million, with up to $40 million payable in Ambac stock and the remainder in cash. Bain Capital and Beat's management will each retain about 20% ownership; the deal strengthens Ambac's specialty property & casualty underwriting and MGA incubation capabilities and is expected to close in Q3 2024 subject to regulatory approvals.

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.

JA Mitsui Leasing Acquires Katsumi Global, LLC

July 13, 2023

Financial Services

JA Mitsui Leasing Ltd., through its U.S. subsidiary JA Mitsui Leasing Capital Corporation, acquired 100% of Katsumi Global, LLC, a Michigan-headquartered provider of working capital strategies and supply-chain financing solutions. The acquisition is intended to expand JA Mitsui Leasing's business and capabilities in North America by leveraging Katsumi Global's platform, people and experience alongside JAML's financial strength and customer network.

AFC Industries (Bertram Capital) Acquires Motor City Industrial from Kian Capital and Oakland Standard

January 20, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

AFC Industries, a portfolio company of Bertram Capital, has acquired Motor City Industrial from private equity investors Kian Capital Partners and Oakland Standard. The add-on expands AFC's value‑added distribution footprint for fasteners and consumable industrial products, bringing Motor City’s vendor-managed inventory, kitting and technology capabilities into AFC’s platform; terms were not disclosed.

U.S. Bancorp to Acquire MUFG Union Bank’s Core Regional Banking Franchise

September 16, 2022

Financial Services

U.S. Bancorp agreed to acquire MUFG Union Bank's core regional banking franchise from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. The deal is designed to deepen U.S. Bank’s West Coast footprint, expand customer access to technology and services, and includes a five-year $100 billion community benefits plan. U.S. Bancorp has received all required U.S. regulatory approvals and expects to close before the end of 2022, pending Japanese regulatory approval and other closing conditions.

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.