DC Advisory acts as exclusive financial advisor to Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. on its acquisition of remaining stake in Kawasumi Laboratories, Inc.

Overview

• DC Advisory (DC) advised Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. in its initial transaction with Kawasumi Laboratories, Inc. in 2019
• DC was retained as the exclusive financial advisor to Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. due to its highly-valued and continuous support on capital management policy for Kawasumi Laboratories, Inc.
• Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. — a pioneer in plastics originating from Japan's first plastic manufacturer — specialises in phenolic resin and plastic products
• Kawasumi Laboratories, Inc., Japan's first manufacturer of disposable blood collection and transfusion sets made by plastic, specialises in medical devices and pharmaceuticals manufacturing

Outcome

• Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. will make Kawasumi Laboratories, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary company through tender offer
• The transaction is expected to help both Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. and Kawasumi Laboratories, Inc. strengthen and expand their presence in the medical device market