Houlihan Lokey Advises Shimadzu

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Shimadzu Corp. (Shimadzu) has acquired Zef Scientific Inc. (Zef). Houlihan Lokey acted as the sole financial advisor to Shimadzu.

Established in 1875 and headquartered in Kyoto, Shimadzu is a global science and technology company that operates through analytical and measuring instruments, medical systems, industrial machinery, and aircraft equipment business segments.

Established in 2005 and headquartered in California, Zef provides a one-stop, multivendor service to its customers. The company maintains, services, and repairs analytical instruments regardless of manufacturer.

This transaction aligns with Shimadzu’s corporate strategy in North America to provide end-to-end solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. With this acquisition, Shimadzu will further enhance its maintenance service capabilities and its value proposition to its customers.

Houlihan Lokey assisted Shimadzu in initiating, structuring, and negotiating the transaction. This transaction highlights Houlihan Lokey’s strong client relationship, sector expertise, and continued success in advising cross-border transactions.

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