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Japanese buyer for a die casting company

Company to buy

• Size: medium business
• Revenue: EUR 5-20M
• Location of the automotive company: any country of Europe, preferably EU
• Reason for acquisition: The owners are looking for suitable acquisition targets to establish a presence in Europe
• #CFIE AUB008

Overview of this buyer for a die casting company

The management of a large automotive supplier company based in Japan is scanning the market for suitable targets operating in the same or similar business. Although the buyer has multiple locations over the world, the management is trying to find more companies willing to be sold and be included in a well-established structure. The buyer is interested in acquiring 100% share in the company and is ready to start the acquisition process right after the suited target occurs and the representatives will agree on transaction terms. 

Profile (strategy) of this Japanese buyer for a die casting company

The buyer company was founded more than 70 years ago in Japan. Currently, the buyer is a major die cast manufacturer and is striving for further international presence. The main business focus of the buyer is on

• manufacturing of die castings
  
• aluminium alloy ingots
  
• free access floor panels
  
• peripheral equipment for die casting machines
  

Among the company’s customers are almost all top global automotive brands.

The buyer has a global presence, it owns a total of eight business locations across five countries, including the U.S. Thanks to its strong R&D department, the buyer is engaged in ongoing research and development efforts to develop new materials and production methods, staying one step ahead before the competition. Target acquired by this buyer will have access to an extensive knowledge base, which could boost the business of the acquired company.

The buyer is employing more than 900 employees in Japan and more than 7 thousand combined with its locations in other countries. The company and reaches a consolidated turnover of 900M EUR. The most of the revenue stems from the automotive sector, but the company also supplies products to new industries like products for EVs (electric vehicles) and FCVs (fuel cell vehicles).

Activities and products of the target 

The buyer is interested in buying a die casting manufacturer supplying the automotive industry as a Tier1 or Tier2 supplier. The company has to have long-term relationships with customers and experienced team of employees. The preferred region is the EU or another cost-effective country in Europe.

The buyer is able to bring many synergies to the target and is capable to boost its business and effectivity.  The revenue number of the target should reach be approximately 5 – 20M EUR, should be profitable and financially healthy. The target employee number is not decisive.

Highlights of this buyer for a die casting company

• The managers of a Japanese die casting manufacturer are looking for medium-sized manufacturers to be acquired in Europe
• The buyer is one of the leaders in its field and is serving top brands from the automotive industry
• The buyer company is looking for Tier1 or Tier2 supplier

Information on this buyer for an automotive die casting manufacturer

Feel free to contact us for more information regarding this die casting manufacturers 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.

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