# Mitsubishi Electric acquires DC circuit breaker developer Scibreak

Mitsubishi Electric has agreed to wholly acquire Scibreak AB, a Swedish developer of direct current circuit breakers, to strengthen its HVDC system business. The share transfer agreement was signed on February 16, 2023.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2023-02-20
- Where: Sweden
- Status: announced
- Products: direct current circuit breakers, HVDC systems
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Mitsubishi Electric Europe](https://endata.com/companies/6318.md) (acquirer)
- [Scibreak](https://endata.com/companies/68647.md) (target)

## Sources

- [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230219005035/en/Mitsubishi-Electric-Acquires-DC-Circuit-Breaker-Developer-Scibreak), 2023-02-20: "Mitsubishi Electric will utilise Scibreak’s technology and know-how to lead the market commercialisation of DCCBs."

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