Carlyle acquires Asahi Security Co., Ltd.

On February 1, 2002, Carlyle acquired Asahi Security Co., Ltd., a safety/security company in Japan, from The Daiei, Inc. (Tokyo (TSE): 8263).

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedFebruary 1, 2002 TypeDivestiture TargetAsahi Security Co., Ltd. Buyer Carlyle Seller The Daiei, Inc. (Tokyo (TSE): 8263) SectorSafety/Security LocationJapan ValueNot disclosed

Target company

Asahi Security Co., Ltd.

Japan

Safety/Securitysector

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Carlyle

Private equity firm · 782 deals on record

2nd transaction in safety/security
3rd transaction in Japan

782deals, all time

10in this sector

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Seller

The Daiei, Inc. (Tokyo (TSE): 8263)

Company · 1 deal on record

1investments

1in this sector

1exits

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Asahi Security Co., Ltd.?Carlyle acquired Asahi Security Co., Ltd. on February 1, 2002.

Who sold Asahi Security Co., Ltd.?The Daiei, Inc. (Tokyo (TSE): 8263) was the seller.

What type of deal was it?It was a divestiture in the safety/security sector in 2002.

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