M&A News: Toyota Industries Stock Shoots Up on Toyota Motor Buyout Rumor
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 28 2025
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Source: TipRanks
Toyota's Potential Buyout: Toyota Motor is considering a $42 billion buyout of its key supplier, Toyota Industries, which has seen its stock surge nearly 49% following the news. The offer represents a significant premium over the company's recent closing price.
Strategic Evaluation and Stake Ownership: Toyota Industries has formed a committee to review the buyout proposal while also exploring options for going private. Currently, Toyota Motor holds a 24% stake in Toyota Industries, which may influence future ownership dynamics between the two companies.
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About TM
Toyota Motor Corp is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the automotive business, as well as financial services and other businesses. It operates through three business segments. The Automotive segment designs, manufactures, and sells automobiles, including sedans, minivans, compact cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and trucks, as well as related parts and accessories. The Financial Services segment provides financing and vehicle leasing services to complement the sales of automobiles and other products manufactured by itself and its affiliates. The Other segment engages in information and communications services. It also oversees manufacturing and sales companies, conducts public relations and research activities, oversees financial companies, and develops various mobility products, primarily software.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
