Yageo successfully acquired Japanese sensor company Shibaura Electronics

Yageo Corporation announced the completion of its acquisition of Shibaura Electronics, a Japanese sensor company, with an application rate of 87.3%, far exceeding the minimum requirement of 50.01%. Yageo plans to complete the acquisition of 100% of Shibaura's shares in the first quarter of 2026, transforming it into a wholly-owned subsidiary. Founded in 1953, Shibaura Electronics is a global leader in thermistors, holding the largest global market share in semiconductor temperature sensors such as NTC thermistors.