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

Mercedes-Benz Acquires YASA

July 22, 2021

Automotive

Mercedes-Benz has acquired YASA, an Oxford-based pioneer of axial-flux electric motor technology, with YASA operating as a wholly owned subsidiary and retaining its brand, team and facilities. YASA's axial-flux e-motors and engineering team will support Mercedes-AMG's electric-only platform to deliver higher power density and improved performance for future electric Mercedes-AMG vehicles.

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.

Bicycle Transit Systems to Acquire BCycle from Trek

September 18, 2024

Transportation

Bicycle Transit Systems, Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire BCycle from Trek. The deal is expected to close in October and will expand Bicycle Transit Systems into North America’s only fully integrated dock-based bike share operator with electrified services.

Yamaha Motor Corporation Acquires Siren Marine

December 15, 2021

Telecommunications

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., through its subsidiary Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc., acquired Siren Marine, a Newport, Rhode Island–based maker of marine IoT hardware and connected-boat software. The acquisition (terms undisclosed) follows Yamaha's earlier minority investment and is intended to integrate Siren's connected-boat capabilities into Yamaha's product roadmap to deliver more integrated, connected marine products.

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Acquires Majority Stake in Canyon Bicycles

December 15, 2020

Consumer Products

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Canyon Bicycles GmbH, with minority investor TSG Consumer Partners fully exiting. Founder Roman Arnold will remain as Chairman of the Advisory Board and reinvest alongside GBL, while Tony Fadell (via Future Shape) will co-invest to support product and service growth as Canyon pursues expansion in e-bikes and international markets.

Life EV Acquires Rad Power Bikes

March 6, 2026

Consumer Products

Life EV has completed its acquisition of Rad Power Bikes, a major North American e-bike brand. The Rad Power brand is expected to continue operating under Life EV ownership as the e-bike industry consolidates amid profitability pressure.