Nidec's M&A Strategy: "M&A Goes Both Ways"
Source:Industrial Automation /
Time:2026-08-12
CEO Kishida emphasized that Nidec will return to M&A activity, but noted that "M&A goes both ways" – meaning the company will also consider divestitures .
Areas of Focus:
Expanding into territory where Nidec creates solutions by managing or combining various machinery businesses, including motors
New areas to push into beyond existing operations
Historical Context:
Shigenobu Nagamori, founder, built his reputation on rapid M&A integration
Nidec was once one of Japan's most acquisitive companies
