Japan Activation Capital to acquire a minority stake in Shimadzu for $200m.

Japan Activation Capital, an investment management firm, agreed to acquire a minority stake in Shimadzu, a manufacturer of analytical and measuring instruments and medical systems, for $200m. “We are excited to welcome JAC as a trusted strategic partner in swiftly and steadily executing that endeavor. Given JAC’s extensive knowledge and deep experience in executing strategies in the manufacturing industry and overseas expansion, we intend to increase our corporate value by drawing on JAC’s resources and network to execute our strategies from a medium- to long-term perspective," Yasunori Yamamoto, Shimadzu Representative Director, President & CEO.