YASA

TRANSACTION SYNOPSIS

• Announced on 22 July 2021, Alexa Capital acted as financial advisor to YASA, the global technology leader in next-generation electric drive technology; Alexa Capital managed a process including the development of growth funding and strategic alternatives which led to the transaction
• The acquisition of YASA was completed by Daimler, the parent company of the German automaker Mercedes-Benz

ALEXA CAPITAL’S ROLE

• Alexa managed and executed the strategic M&A process as part of a Series D growth placement process
• Alexa advised on detailed preparation & positioning, engagement with financial institutions and strategic mobility players, deal structuring and negotiation

WHAT THE TRANSACTION MEANS FOR THE MOBILITY SECTOR

• The acquisition is part of Daimler new strategic plan and will enable the German automaker to accelerate its electric transition toward an emission-free and software-driven future
• The transaction represents a strategic validation for YASA technology and gives YASA the global scale and reach of Daimler