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DC Advisory acts as exclusive financial advisor to KASAI KOGYO on the sale of KASAI (Germany) to Callista Private Equity

Background

  • Publicly-listed Japanese KASAI KOGYO, CO., LTD. (KASAI), is a leading manufacturer of automotive interior and exterior parts catering to major automotive OEMs globally
  • Located in Wolfsburg, KASAI (Germany) GmbH (KASAI Germany) specializes in the production and assembly of interior components for the automotive industry
  • KASAI Germany has approximately 150 employees and focuses particularly on centre consoles, roof systems and door panels
  • ​Callista Private Equity GmbH (Callista) specializes in acquiring Industrial companies or assets with development potential, focusing on sustainable improvement of performance

Process

  • DC Advisory was mandated as exclusive financial advisor to KASAI on the sale of KASAI Germany
  • DC Advisory was engaged to identify an ideal partner to further support KASAI Germany’s future growth plans
  • DC Advisory supported KASAI by orchestrating a sell-side process focused on financial investors specialized in special situations

Outcome

  • In March 2025, KASAI entered into a definitive agreement to sell its 100% shareholding in KASAI Germany to Callista for an undisclosed amount
  • The transaction is expected to close by the end of March subject to customary closing conditions
  • Following the transaction, KASAI Germany will be able to concentrate on its independent strategy. In particular, the focus will be on realizing internal optimisation potential in order to successfully overcome the current disruptions in the German automotive industry
  • The transaction illustrates DC Advisory's capabilities in supporting high-profile Japanese clients in special situation sell-side transactions

“DC Advisory provided us with close guidance from the project's inception to its successful completion. Their expertise and dedication to delivering high-quality advice were key to this achievement."

Jun Ota
Executive Officer, Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd

“Despite the current economic challenges in the automotive industry, we remain confident. Thanks to the excellent production capacities and innovative strength, the company is ideally positioned to successfully capitalise on market opportunities.”

Christopher Irion
Managing Director, Callista Private Equity

“We are very glad to have advised KASAI Group on this transaction. This transaction marks an important step for KASAI to realign its global operations and footprint. We wish KASAI Germany and Callista all the best for their joint future.”

Philipp Sebbesse, Managing Director, DC Advisory
Felix Siek, Executive Director, DC Advisory

 

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Sectors
  • Industrials
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  • M&A Advisory
  • Asia Access
Deal locations
Germany
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