NOK Corporation has sold its shares in SYNZTEC to SMBC Capital Partners

Tokyo – CFI is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to NOK Corporation in its sale of its shares in SYNZTEC to SMBC Capital Partners.

NOK Corporation, founded in 1939 and headquartered in Tokyo, is a leading Japanese manufacturing company specializing in sealing products, functional components, and electronic parts. Its core product portfolio includes oil seals, O-rings, and other advanced rubber- and resin-based solutions designed to control fluids, friction, vibration, and noise. Serving a broad range of industries—from automotive to office equipment—NOK is recognized as Japan’s first oil seal manufacturer and operates globally, with a track record of collaboration with international partners such as the Freudenberg Group.

SYNZTEC is a Japanese manufacturing company formed through a merger and specializing in high-precision rubber components for office equipment—such as photocopiers and ATMs—as well as for industrial machinery. The company is recognized for its development of advanced products, including charging and cleaning rollers. Operating on a global scale, SYNZTEC maintains manufacturing and business operations in locations such as Malaysia, Vietnam, and China.

SMBC Capital Partners is the private equity arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). The firm specializes in growth and turnaround investments, with a particular focus on Japanese companies undergoing business succession challenges or seeking corporate value enhancement. SMBC Capital Partners provides hands-on operational support and targets opportunities across sectors including automotive, infrastructure, and technology.

This transaction closed on 31 January 2026.