Yamaha Motor Acquires Brose's e-Kit Bicycle Drive Unit Business Subsidiary

Mercedes-Benz Acquires YASA

July 22, 2021

Automotive

Mercedes-Benz has acquired YASA, an Oxford-based pioneer of axial-flux electric motor technology, with YASA operating as a wholly owned subsidiary and retaining its brand, team and facilities. YASA's axial-flux e-motors and engineering team will support Mercedes-AMG's electric-only platform to deliver higher power density and improved performance for future electric Mercedes-AMG vehicles.

Yamaha Motor Acquires Torqeedo from DEUTZ

April 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Torqeedo, the German maker of electric outboard and inboard boat motors, from DEUTZ AG as part of DEUTZ's portfolio realignment. The deal, reported to generate proceeds in the high double-digit millions of euros for DEUTZ, positions Torqeedo to grow under Yamaha's industrial base and strengthens Yamaha's electric marine propulsion capabilities.

Yamaha Motor Corporation Acquires Siren Marine

December 15, 2021

Telecommunications

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., through its subsidiary Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc., acquired Siren Marine, a Newport, Rhode Island–based maker of marine IoT hardware and connected-boat software. The acquisition (terms undisclosed) follows Yamaha's earlier minority investment and is intended to integrate Siren's connected-boat capabilities into Yamaha's product roadmap to deliver more integrated, connected marine products.

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Acquires Majority Stake in Canyon Bicycles

December 15, 2020

Consumer Products

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Canyon Bicycles GmbH, with minority investor TSG Consumer Partners fully exiting. Founder Roman Arnold will remain as Chairman of the Advisory Board and reinvest alongside GBL, while Tony Fadell (via Future Shape) will co-invest to support product and service growth as Canyon pursues expansion in e-bikes and international markets.

Bertram Capital Invests in Lectric eBikes

January 26, 2021

Consumer Products

Bertram Capital has made a growth investment in Phoenix-based Lectric eBikes, a fast-growing direct-to-consumer electric bicycle designer and retailer. Terms were not disclosed; Bertram said it will partner with founders Levi Conlow and Robby Deziel and deploy its ecommerce and digital marketing capabilities to support Lectric's growth.

Messingschlager Acquires Cycle Force Group

December 31, 2021

Consumer Products

German bicycle distributor Messingschlager GmbH acquired Cycle Force Group, LLC (including its North America Cycles subsidiary) in a deal that closed Dec. 31, 2021. The acquisition establishes Messingschlager USA (doing business as Cycle Force Group) and is intended to drive the buyer's international expansion and deepen capabilities in parts, accessories and e-mobility across the U.S. and Europe.