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CITIC Capital Holdings Limited's private equity investment division, XinChen Capital, announced today the successful completion of the sale of Moritex Corporation (referred to as "Moritex" or the "Company") to Cognex Corporation, a globally recognized industrial code reading and machine vision company listed on the NASDAQ (stock code: CGNX). XinChen Capital had announced the sale agreement with Cognex on August 30th. The sale of Moritex marks the tenth successful exit transaction for XinChen Capital's private equity fund business in Japan since its establishment in 2004.
Established in 1973, Moritex specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of cutting-edge technological products for machine vision systems. These products include high-performance machine vision lenses, lighting systems, medical and beauty instruments, among others. With its leading advantage in core lens and light source technology, Moritex has established a broad and solid customer base across various business sectors. Its core machine vision division has built strong partnerships with several international blue-chip companies after years of development.
Masahiro Ito, Senior Managing Director of CITIC Capital and head of XinChen Capital's private equity fund business in Japan, stated, "We are delighted with the successful sale of Moritex and the collaborative achievements between both parties. At the time of our acquisition, Moritex was already a leader in high-end machine vision lenses and light source technology. However, its focus was limited to serving domestic clients in Japan, which constrained its growth potential. Post-acquisition, we identified significant potential for Moritex's business in overseas markets. Consequently, we further acquired Moritex's overseas subsidiaries, facilitating cross-border cooperation between the parent company and its subsidiaries and effectively expanding Moritex's overseas operations. We also identified business opportunities for Moritex in the electronics manufacturing and automotive industries, where there is a growing demand for precision optical solutions and detection systems."
Mr. Ito continued, "During the initial stages of helping Moritex explore and expand its international business, corporate restructuring was a top priority. With Moritex headquartered in Japan and having relatively independent subsidiaries in overseas markets, XinChen Capital established a unified platform. This platform simplified management systems, introduced incentive schemes, strengthened project financial management, and transferred overseas production bases. These measures facilitated cross-border cooperation between Moritex's parent company and its subsidiaries, leading to a substantial improvement in its profitability."
"We have established a strong partnership with Moritex and created value for investors through a series of mergers and acquisitions. We are proud of this accomplishment. We believe that, through the integration of their unique brands, technologies, customer bases, sales networks, material procurement capabilities, and other management resources, Moritex and Cognex will achieve significant synergies, enhance their respective values, and lay a solid foundation for long-term success."
Since investing in Moritex in January 2015, CITIC Capital has continuously assisted the company in enhancing its development capabilities and tapping into growth potential. This has laid the foundation for Moritex's rapid growth, with specific measures including the formulation of effective strategic and business plans, expanding global business and customer base, and implementing a series of business improvement initiatives. Leveraging its leading technology and professional experience in machine vision systems, Moritex has successfully transitioned to a focus on high-value-added products with the support of CITIC Capital's extensive global network resources. During CITIC Capital's tenure, Moritex has solidified its leading position in the machine vision systems market, accumulated a stable and diversified customer base, and accelerated its overseas expansion. With a comprehensive approach, Moritex has achieved strong growth globally, significantly improving its profitability.
As a global leader in the machine vision field, Cognex Corporation has sold over 4 million image-based products since its establishment in 1981, with cumulative revenue exceeding USD 10 billion. Cognex is headquartered in Natick County, Massachusetts, USA, with offices and distributors in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
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