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Buyer for a distressed manufacturing company in Europe

Company wanted

• Size: medium or large business
• Revenue: preferably 20+ million EUR
• Location of the target: Europe
• Reason for acquisition: The management of the buyer wants to buy a company, and maybe transfer the simpler manufacturing activities of the target to India to save costs
• #CFIE MAB014

Overview of this buyer for a distressed manufacturing company 

The management of an Indian company is looking for distressed manufacturing companies in Europe, which they would take over and transfer its manufacturing part partly or fully to India to save costs. The company is interested in potentially distressed companies (turnaround cases).  The target ideally should have revenue exceeding 20 million EUR, EBITDA target is not specified.

Profile (strategy) of this buyer for a manufacturing company in Europe

The buyer company is an Indian group of companies involved in production and services for paper, packaging and other industries. The group has diversified activities, that include

• Corrugated paper packaging production
• Specialty chemicals for the paper industry
• Fibertech machines
• Quality paper export
• Paper industry machinery distribution

The company has more than 50 years of history, and now they want to continue their growth and add on with strengthening their presence on the European continent. The company reaches 10 million EUR in revenue and has more than 30% profitability.

Activities and products of a suitable target manufacturer

The buyer is looking for any kind of company in the manufacturing industry, where they can transfer the manufacturing to India. The buyer is looking for targets with their own manufacturing capabilities. The company does not have any more specific requirements, therefore they will greet any opportunity of the company for sale, which they would assess. 

The buyer would also prefer distressed or insolvent companies – or companies that are temporarily in not good financial condition. The buyer thinks they are able to overturn the situation and restructure the target back to profitability, by efficiency changes.

It would be preferred if the target was located in one of the countries where English is sufficiently spoken and understood.

The buyer can bring synergies to the target, including higher cost & operational efficiency, ready infrastructure, and know how based on many years of experience in manufacturing. The company has already analyzed more than 10 targets and is ready to invest the funds right after a suitable target with realistic valuation occurs.

Highlights of this buyer for a manufacturing company in Europe

• The buyer is an Indian group of companies specialized in supplying the global paper industry
• The buyer has 50+ years of experience, now they want to increase their presence in Europe, preferably by buying distressed companies 
• The buyer is able to help the target with business contracts and cost-effectiveness

Information about this buyer for a distressed manufacturing company in Europe

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