Mercedes-Benz Acquires YASA

Yamaha Motor Acquires Brose's e-Kit Bicycle Drive Unit Business Subsidiary

March 31, 2025

Manufacturing

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire Brose's bicycle drive unit (e-Kit) business subsidiary, with completion subject to regulatory clearances and expected by June 2025. Yamaha will operate the acquired business through a newly established German entity, Yamaha Motor eBike Systems (YMESG), to build a European development base, expand market presence and strengthen after-sales service using Brose's network.

Yamaha Motor Acquires Torqeedo from DEUTZ

April 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Torqeedo, the German maker of electric outboard and inboard boat motors, from DEUTZ AG as part of DEUTZ's portfolio realignment. The deal, reported to generate proceeds in the high double-digit millions of euros for DEUTZ, positions Torqeedo to grow under Yamaha's industrial base and strengthens Yamaha's electric marine propulsion capabilities.

Xos, Inc. Acquires ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp.

March 26, 2024

Transportation

Xos, Inc. completed an all-stock acquisition of ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., acquiring all issued and outstanding shares. The transaction adds about $48 million to Xos’ balance sheet and provides growth capital to support scaling deliveries of zero-emission commercial vehicles.

H.I.G. Infrastructure Acquires EYSA Group

June 3, 2022

IT Services

H.I.G. Capital’s affiliate, led by the H.I.G. Infrastructure Partners fund, acquired EYSA Group, a smart mobility solutions provider. The deal was previously announced as subject to regulatory approvals and has now been completed. Terms were not disclosed.

Group 1 Automotive Acquires Three Luxury Brand Dealerships in Florida and Texas

May 19, 2025

Automotive

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. acquired three luxury-brand dealerships — a Lexus and an Acura dealership in Fort Myers, Florida, and Mercedes‑Benz of South Austin in Texas — expanding its footprint in key cluster markets. The three dealerships are expected to generate approximately $330 million in combined annual revenues and will complement Group 1's existing luxury portfolio.

ABB Acquires Aurora Motors

November 5, 2024

Industrial Services

ABB has signed an agreement to purchase Aurora Motors, a U.S.-based provider of vertical pump motors valued at about $4 million. The acquisition is intended to enhance ABB’s NEMA Motors product portfolio, expand its supply chain, and improve support for its global customer base, with closing expected before the end of ABB’s 2024 fiscal year.