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Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. (PID) announced that it entered into a share transfer agreement on August 17 with Midas Atlantic Partners, in partnership with The Najafi Companies, a leading U.S. investment firm.
The agreement covers the businesses of Battery Disconnect Units (BDUs), high-voltage DC-DC converters for automotive applications, industrial power devices for household appliances and power tools, and wireless modules operated by Panasonic Industrial Devices Europe GmbH (PIDEU) and Panasonic Industrial Devices Slovakia s.r.o. (PIDEU-SK).
Background and Purpose of the Transfer
As part of its business portfolio transformation, PID has explored the optimal path to support the future growth of the businesses operated by PIDEU and PIDEU-SK.
Battery Disconnect Units and high-voltage DC-DC converters for automotive applications have become core products in the European automotive market, leveraging proprietary control technologies to enhance the safety and reliability of battery management systems in environmentally friendly vehicles.
Industrial power devices for household appliances and power tools, along with wireless modules, have also contributed to improving the quality of customers' end products by providing reliable and user-friendly solutions across Europe.
PID determined that the continued growth of these businesses would be best supported under different ownership, with additional resources and management focus. Midas Atlantic Partners, in partnership with The Najafi Companies, was selected as the new owner based on its commitment to enhancing business value and supporting stability for employees, customers and suppliers.
Following completion of the transfer, the businesses will operate independently under Midas Atlantic Partners and The Najafi Companies, while continuing to supply existing customers and pursue sustainable growth.
Film capacitors, low-voltage DC-DC converters for automotive applications, voltage stabilizers developed and manufactured by PIDEU and PIDEU-SK, and battery packs from Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. are excluded from the transfer.
Method of Transfer
Pre-closing reorganization: Prior to the transfer, businesses operated by PIDEU and PIDEU-SK that are outside the transaction scope will be transferred to a newly established, wholly owned Slovak subsidiary of the Panasonic Industry Group.
Execution of the transfer: Following the pre-closing reorganization, Panasonic Europe B.V., Panasonic Group's regional headquarters for Europe and shareholder of PIDEU, will transfer all shares of PIDEU, including PIDEU-SK, to a special purpose vehicle established by Midas Atlantic Partners in partnership with The Najafi Companies.
The transfer is currently scheduled to take effect on February 1, 2027.
Future Outlook
The transfer is subject to approvals from relevant local competition authorities and other government agencies, as well as the satisfaction of conditions outlined in the agreement.
The scheduled transfer date, including the pre-closing reorganization, may change depending on the progress of the required approvals and procedures.
