# Nissan to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc., a lithium-ion battery manufacturer, making it a consolidated subsidiary. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-09-07
- Where: Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: lithium-ion batteries, battery modules, battery management systems
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Hitachi Astemo](https://endata.com/companies/8431.md) (partner)
- [INCJ](https://endata.com/companies/16516.md) (investor)
- [Nissan Motor](https://endata.com/companies/19742.md) (acquirer)
- [Maxell Holdings](https://endata.com/companies/34638.md) (partner)
- [Vehicle Energy Japan Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/65174.md) (target)

## Sources

- [global.nissannews.com](https://global.nissannews.com/en/releases/release-5078281d19ed36853371357c4a03e1fa-220907-01-e), 2022-09-07: "As a key supplier to Nissan, Vehicle Energy Japan will play a crucial role in its ongoing electrification strategy under the vision."

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