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Japan's Itochu and Sankyu to Acquire 50% Stakes Each in Singapore's SWTS Plant Repair Firm
Japanese trading company Itochu and logistics firm Sankyu will each acquire a 50% stake in Singapore-based plant repair company SWTS. The deal, estimated in tens of billions of yen, aims to expand their operations in Southeast Asia and enter the Middle East petroleum plant market. The transaction is expected to close in May.
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Japan's Itochu Corporation and Sankyu Incorporated announced plans to each take a 50% stake in SWTS Holdings, a Singapore-based firm specializing in plant repair and maintenance services. The acquisition values the deal in tens of billions of yen, according to Nikkei.
This move supports the companies' strategy to grow their presence in Southeast Asia and access the Middle East market for petroleum plant services.
The transaction involves Itochu and Sankyu acquiring equal shares, resulting in full ownership of SWTS. Nikkei reported the deal's estimated value without specifying an exact figure. Closure is anticipated in May, pending regulatory approvals.
aim to leverage the acquisition to enhance their operations in Southeast Asia, where demand for industrial maintenance services is increasing.
The deal provides entry into the Middle East's petroleum plant sector, a market with significant growth potential due to ongoing energy projects. SWTS, established in Singapore, focuses on repair services for industrial plants, including those in the energy sector.
This acquisition aligns with broader trends in Japanese firms seeking international partnerships to diversify beyond domestic markets.
Itochu, a major sogo shosha or general trading company, has a history of global investments in logistics and energy. Sankyu specializes in plant engineering and maintenance, complementing SWTS's expertise.
The agreement was first reported by Nikkei on the date of the announcement.
Financial terms remain undisclosed beyond the tens of billions of yen estimate. No immediate changes to SWTS's operations were mentioned in the reports. SWTS operates primarily in Asia, providing maintenance for power plants, refineries, and other industrial facilities.
