Buyer for a thermoplastic injection molding company

Company wanted

• Size: small business
• Revenue: EUR < 5 million EUR 
• EBITDA: preferably positive
• Preferred location: Eastern Europe or other cost-effective countries like Poland
• Reason for acquisition: The buyer company wants to extend its production capabilities in Eastern Europe
• #CFIE PLB060

Overview of this buyer for a thermoplastic business in Europe

This buyer is looking to buy a small company (revenues < 5 million) in Eastern Europe where the manufacturing costs are lower than in other countries. Therefore, they are with the help of CFIE looking at potential targets and will consider companies that suit their preferences and which are able to complement in some way their current production and client portfolio. 

Profile (strategy) of this buyer for a thermoplastic business in Europe

The buyer is a well-established Italian company, looking to acquire a small business in Eastern Europe, where it would outsource part of their production. The company is specialized in thermoplastics molding and has more than 30 years of experience. Currently, it has distribution offices in 4 continents around the world.

The company is a full-service manufacturer, able to develop the concept of the product, as well as produce the necessary tools for the final process of production and quality control. The company is mainly serving markets like: 

• Automotive
• Home & industrial appliances
• Electronic parts

The company is also serving the medical sector, which has high requirements on the cleanliness of the production process and no spoilage.

The revenue of the buyer is 10 million EUR, but it has funds ready for acquisition and external growth.

Activities and products of an ideal target

The buyer is looking mainly for a small manufacturing company, specialized in injection molding (mono or bi-injection). It would be preferred if most of the production of the target would be supplied into the automotive industry (e.g. as a Tier 2 supplier). However, the buyer is ready to consider companies serving other industries. 

An ideal number of employees should be small, approximately between 5 to 20 loyal, long-term employees. The target should have an EBITDA of approximately between 0.2 to 2 million  EUR – the valuation will be based upon the EBITDA and its dynamics in time.

Geographically, the buyer is preferably looking at cost-effective countries, such as:

• Romania
• Slovakia
• Hungary
• Bulgaria
• Poland

The buyer has extensive experience in the industry, therefore a lot of synergies would apply to the target after the transaction. 

Highlights of this buyer for a plastic injection molding business 

• The buyer is a well established Italian SME, looking to grow via acquisition
• The buyer is looking for a company with references in the injection molding business
• The buyer is looking preferably for companies with a  stable EBITDA and positive profit margin
• The buyer is willing to let the current owner work for the company for some time to facilitate  its growth

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