Nidec in Talks to Sell Components Unit to Carlyle Group for $636 Million

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Japan's Nidec is in talks to sell its components unit to Carlyle Group for approximately $636 million. Nikkei reported that the potential deal is valued at 100 billion yen as the company seeks to divest the business unit. The move follows recent financial turbulence and leadership changes within the corporation.

Nidec stock, traded under the ticker 6594.T, closed at 2,250 yen on September 29, 2026, having traded between a low of 2,170 yen and a high of 2,287 yen during that session. The proposed divestment is intended to stabilize the company's balance sheet following previous impairment reports, though the discussions remain in the negotiation phase.