DC Advisory advised JTEKT Corporation on the sale of HPI Industrial to EiM Capital and Apogee

Background

• JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) is a leading global manufacturer of automotive parts (steering systems and drivelines), bearings and machine tools
• Founded in 1966, JTEKT’s French industrial hydraulic components division (HPI Industrial) specialises in the design and production of hydraulic components using the technology from external gearing pumps
• With operations in France and Canada, HPI Industrial covers a wide range of industries including material handling, aerospace, agriculture and healthcare
• EiM Capital is a European private equity firm with a particular focus on industrials, construction, chemicals, discreet consumer goods and related services
• Apogee is a European investor that focuses on accelerating the growth of middle-market companies for entrepreneurial investment

Process

• DC Advisory (DC) acted as exclusive financial advisor to JTEKT on the sale of HPI Industrial to EiM Capital and Apogee
• DC worked closely with JTEKT to prepare HPI Industrial for sale, taking into account the challenges of the carveout

Outcome

• In December 2021, EiM Capital and Apogee granted to JTEKT a put option offering to acquire HPI Industrial
• The transaction remains subject to consultation with employees’ representatives and is expected to complete during the first half of 2022
• This transaction operation illustrates DC’s expertise in corporate carve-out processes and further strengthens its global industrials franchise