Baker Tilly advises Sekisui Kasei on sale of Proseat to Brose Sitech

The international consulting firm Baker Tilly has successfully advised the Japan-based company Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. on the sale of six Proseat Europe GmbH subsidiaries, to Brose Sitech Foam GmbH. Proseat Europe GmbH is one of the leading manufacturers of polyurethane foam components for the automotive industry. Brose Sitech Foam is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brose Sitech Sp. z o.o., a leading automotive supplier headquartered in Poland.

An interdisciplinary team from Baker Tilly Germany provided Sekisui Kasei with comprehensive support. Frank Stahl accompanied the structured sell-side advisory process with the preparation of the factbook, supported by Florian Corzilius, Frederic Lingier, and Moritz Fischer. Tax advisory was provided by Uwe Roth and Stefan Lehner.

The transaction was finalized on June 12 with the signing of a purchase agreement between Sekisui Kasei and Brose Sitech. Completion remains subject to merger control approval by the European Commission and other customary closing conditions.

Through this divestiture, Sekisui Kasei is strategically refocusing on its core business activities and long-term growth objectives. Despite a challenging market environment, Proseat is well-positioned to continue developing its business in a forward-looking manner under new ownership.

About Sekisui Kasei
Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Osaka, Sekisui Kasei is a globally leading company in the field of foamed plastics. The publicly listed company operates in the Human Life and Industry segments and offers a broad portfolio of innovative materials – including for the automotive, electronics, medical, and construction industries.
https://www.sekisuikasei.com/en/

About Proseat
Proseat is Europe's largest independent manufacturer of polyurethane foam interior solutions for the automotive industry. With eight production facilities and four sales and customer centers across Europe, and more than 2,000 employees, the company provides high-quality components such as headrests, armrests, side bolsters, and lightweight elements to leading car manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers.
https://proseat.eu/

About Brose Sitech
Brose Sitech is a joint venture between the Volkswagen Group and the Brose Group. With around 5,000 employees worldwide, the company develops and manufactures complete seat systems and vehicle components for renowned brands such as Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Skoda, and Seat.
https://www.brose-sitech.de/