Private equity firm MCP Partners agreed to acquire Komine, a manufacturer of motorcycle equipment and apparel, form JAFCO, a Japanese private equity fund. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Komine has achieved sustained growth, thanks to market growth in Japan caused by an increasing number of people coming back to motorcycling in later life and a higher proportion of riders wearing protective gear. The company's brand has also become increasingly well-known in the overseas market, and this too has contributed to their sustained growth, " MCP Partners.