# Fras-le acquires Nakata Automotiva for BRL 457 million

Fras-le announced on December 17, 2019, that it has acquired full control of Nakata Automotiva, a Brazilian manufacturer of auto parts for light and heavy vehicles and motorcycles, for BRL 457 million. The acquisition includes operations in São Paulo and Minas Gerais and is expected to close in Q2 2020.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-12-17
- Where: São Paulo, Brazil, Brazil
- Jobs: 416
- Status: announced
- Products: suspension components, steering components, transmission components, braking components, engine components
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Fras-le](https://endata.com/companies/20659.md) (acquirer)
- [Nakata Automotiva](https://endata.com/companies/43960.md) (target)

## Sources

- [fras-le.com](https://www.fras-le.com/eu-en/noticias/fras-le-acquires-nakata-and-accelerates-its-presence-in-the-aftermarket/), 2019-12-17: "Through Nakata, Fras-le is adding suspension, steering and powertrain items to products from the braking system already part of the current portfolio, which can significantly increase its penetration into the domestic spare parts market."

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