On March 30, Japan’s electronics and automation leader OMRON announced the sale of a 95% stake in its Device & Module Solutions (DMB) division to global investment firm The Carlyle Group, in a deal valued at 81 billion yen. OMRON will retain a 5% stake to support business transition and long-term partnership.

Founded in 1933, OMRON DMB is a global top supplier of relays, switches, sensors and connectors, serving industrial automation, new energy vehicles and smart home sectors. In fiscal 2024, the division generated 105.4 billion yen in revenue, accounting for 13% of OMRON’s total sales.

This divestment is a key step in OMRON’s strategic restructuring under its SF mid-term roadmap, allowing the group to focus resources on 13 high-value core businesses including industrial automation and healthcare. With Carlyle’s capital and global support, the independent DMB will enhance R&D and strengthen competitiveness in high-growth fields such as new energy and semiconductor testing.

ICgoodFind : OMRON’s DMB sale marks major industry consolidation. The standalone business is expected to accelerate innovation in electronic components.