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Automotive company operating in custom cars industry wanted

Company to buy

• Size: medium business
• Revenue: EUR 10M
• Location of the automotive target: Europe 
• Reason for acquisition: The company considers expansion through M&A project in case a suitable target occurs
• #CFIE AUB011

Overview of this company in custom car industry wanted

The management of a Western-European custom car manufacturer is looking to expand its capabilities by an acquisition of similarly oriented smaller company. The company is looking for any target, either manufacturer or a supplier, that has something to do with custom car or special purpose vehicles manufacturing or distribution activities. The company is successful in its niche but wants to have a more global footprint, therefore they are ready to receive offers from possible targets.

Profile (strategy) of this buyer of custom car companies  

The buyer is a manufacturer and supplier of special purpose vehicles with a variety of own models and customization references.

The company orientated its activities on customization of vehicles such as 

• stretch limousines
  
• customized 4x4’s
  
• emergency vehicles
  
• hearses
  
• funeral vehicles
  
• luxury cars
  
• limited edition cars
  

The company provides also various other services, including

• vehicle development
  
• extensions
  
• electrical systems
  
• body components
  
• paintwork
  
• assembly
  

 The company has a long history and a long list of references. The buyer is in this market for 80 years and is growing and strengthening its position on custom cars manufacturing market. The company is a supplier to the automotive industry (tier 2) and is an OEM registered vehicle manufacturer. 

Activities and products of the target in the custom cars industry

The company is looking for targets in the same industry as itself. The target must operate in custom car or special purpose vehicles manufacturing or supplying.

The orientation of the target can be on

• customized vehicles
  
• converted vehicles
  
• luxury vehicles
  
• specialist vehicles
  

The buyer is also interested in support service providers, such as breakdown services provider, paintwork provider, special components manufacturer etc. OE manufacturers will be preferred, although it is not a necessity. The target should be mid-sized and preferably not in significant debt. The geographical presence is not decisive. Feel free to send us information about your company to assess whether you match the conditions and after that we decide the next steps.

Highlights of this company in custom car industry wanted

• The buyer is a well-established, professional special vehicles manufacturer
• The buyer is strong in the region and wants to set foot also in other countries, preferably by acquisition
• The buyer is looking for any kind of company that has something to do with custom cars industry

Information of this company in custom car industry wanted

Feel free to contact us for more information regarding this custom car companies’ buyer in Europe or if you know possible interested or suited parties. We have experienced advisors in the automotive industry and we can help you with both selling a business and finding targets. For more buyers of automotive companies please visit the section automotive companies wanted. For companies for sale in the automotive industry visit the section automotive companies for sale.

Note: CFIE only works with formal companies. We do get a lot of requests and it is difficult to follow up on all inquiries from visitors to our website. For each company, we assess the likelihood of a future transaction. We only get back to you if we see a realistic opportunity to do a future acquisition or business sale. In order to increase your chances of receiving a reply as an individual, please explain as much as possible about your personal background, strategy and fit with the target. There is also a possibility that your details will be kept on file and we will get back to you once there is an opportunity to do a transaction. CFIE can’t guarantee you will receive an answer to your request.