# Carlyle to acquire OMRON's Device & Module Solutions business

Carlyle has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OMRON's Device & Module Solutions business, which manufactures relays, switches, and sensors. OMRON may retain a minority stake. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-03-30
- Where: Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: relays, switches, sensors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Carlyle Group](https://endata.com/companies/458.md) (acquirer)
- [OMRON](https://endata.com/companies/3384.md) (target)

## Sources

- [carlyle.com](https://www.carlyle.com/media-room/news-release-archive/carlyle-announces-strategic-partnership-omron%E2%80%99s-device-module), 2026-03-30: "Carlyle will work closely with the management team of the Device & Module Solutions business to enhance the speed of operations under an independent management structure."

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