Japan’s Denso bids up to $8.2 billion to acquire Rohm, Nikkei reports

try{ var _=i o; . if(!_||_&&typeof _==="object"&&_.expiry Oil prices dip after 5-day winning streak; set for weekly surge on Iran conflict Trump replaces Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem Wall Street ends lower on escalating Iran conflict, report of AI export curbs Oil extends weekly gains as Iran conflict rages on, with crude surging around 18% (South Africa Philippines Nigeria) Japan’s Denso bids up to $8.2 billion to acquire Rohm, Nikkei reports By Author Ayushman Ojha Stock Markets Published 03/05/2026, 10:31 PM Japan’s Denso bids up to $8.2 billion to acquire Rohm, Nikkei reports 0 6902 0.21% 6963 -0.36% Investing.com-- Japanese auto parts supplier Denso Corp (TYO:6902) has made a takeover bid for Kyoto-based electronics group Rohm Ltd (TYO:6963), Nikkei reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The proposed acquisition could be valued at as much as 1.3 trillion yen ($8.2 billion), the Nikkei report said, potentially creating a major Japanese player in power semiconductors used in electric vehicles and data centers. Get real-time updates on market-moving news with InvestingPro The offer was reportedly made in February or earlier, the Nikkei said. Rohm has since set up a special committee to consider whether to accept the proposal. Denso is a key supplier to Toyota Motor (TYO:7203), while Rohm is known for its semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing.