Taiwan’s Yageo has finished its tender offer to acquire Japan’s Shibaura, a move that will add a new line of electronic components to the company’s portfolio.
Yageo, a global supplier of passive parts such as resistors, capacitors and inductors, announced the completion of the deal earlier this week. The acquisition is expected to give Yageo a stronger foothold in the Japanese market and broaden its product range in high‑performance electronics.
Shibaura, known for its precision components, had been a key player in Japan’s electronics supply chain. By bringing Shibaura’s technology and contacts under its brand, Yageo aims to speed up product development and enhance its competitiveness worldwide.
The purchase was valued at around $280 million, giving Yageo a stronger presence in Asia’s largest technology market. Investors welcomed the deal, which is part of Yageo’s strategy to grow through strategic acquisitions.
Yageo’s CEO noted that the integration will focus on maintaining Shibaura’s engineering expertise while expanding Yageo’s global reach. The company plans to keep Shibaura’s employees and manufacturing facilities in Japan while aligning the operations with Yageo’s global supply chain.
Industry analysts say the takeover could help Yageo counter rising demand for high‑frequency components and better serve large manufacturers in automotive, consumer electronics and telecom sectors. The move also positions Yageo to tap into Japan’s advanced semiconductor and sensor markets.
With the deal closed, Yageo is now better equipped to offer a wider range of advanced passive parts to customers around the world, combining Taiwanese manufacturing efficiency with Japanese precision engineering.
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